Krisna Bou | Software Engineer, Brisbane

// 01 - about

Who am I?

Hi, I'm Krisna Bou, a software engineer and University of Queensland Software Engineering (Honours) graduate. I work as an Associate Consultant at Quorum Software, delivering enterprise SaaS solutions with a focus on backend systems, SQL and PL/SQL, and system testing.

Alongside that I build and ship production web applications, from the NDIS Appeals Database used by advocacy and pro bono members to custom WordPress themes I design, deploy and host for small business clients.

Location

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Focus

Backend systems, SQL and PL/SQL, testing

Currently

Associate Consultant @ Quorum Software

Open to

Freelance & full-time opportunities

// languages

PHP SQL PL/SQL Python Java (coursework) HTML CSS

// databases

Oracle MySQL

// tools

Docker

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  "PHP", "SQL", "PL/SQL", "Python",
  "WordPress", "CodeIgniter",
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The University of Queensland Honours

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Major in Software Engineering

Dec 2025

// 02 - experience

Experience.

Associate Consultant Current

Quorum Software

Delivered Energy Components configuration and master data for oil and gas clients, shipping versioned database migrations through merge requests on a weekly release train.
Extended the platform across screen definitions, SQL query layers and PL/SQL packages.
Automated daily defect reporting against the Jira API, replacing a manual export.

Energy Components SQL PL/SQL Oracle Enterprise SaaS

Jun 2026 - Present

Full-time

Web Developer

Haven Designs

Designed and built custom WordPress websites for small business and portfolio clients, from concept through deployment.
Developed ACF-driven custom themes for flexible, client-editable page layouts.
Managed hosting, deployment, and cache configuration on Cloudways.
Delivered end-to-end freelance engagements: client briefs, design review, revisions, and launch.

PHP WordPress ACF Freelance

Jul 2026 - Present

Freelance

Technology Intern

Quorum Software

Contributed to projects delivering Energy Components (EC) as a service for major oil and gas clients.
Assisted in customising EC screens and functions to meet client-specific requirements.
Performed system testing and validation of new configurations to ensure quality and compliance with project specifications.
Executed and reviewed SQL database changes to support customisation and maintain data integrity.

Energy Components SQL System Testing QA

Jul 2025 - Jun 2026

Internship

Database Developer

UQ Pro Bono Centre

Developed and maintained an online database for QAI and UQ Pro Bono members to input records into.
Enabled public access to summarised NDIS Appeals cases, facilitating comprehensive analysis of national trends and jurisdictional comparisons.
Conducted user elicitation to determine needs and requirements for designed features.

MySQL PHP CodeIgniter Database Design

Apr 2024 - Mar 2026

Part-time

Technology Intern

NFQ

Implemented Google Apps Script and interfaced with a variety of APIs to automate a weekly survey conducted by the company for its Asia branches: Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore.
Reduced processing times by 50% in the automation of processing of raw survey results and report.
Modularized the project to effectively divide tasks among peers, facilitating a smoother learning process for each section.

JavaScript Google Apps Script REST APIs Automation

Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

Student Staff Partner

The University of Queensland

Researched and analysed the faculty students' experiences throughout their studies through interviews, focus groups, and surveys.
Developed an understanding of what the EAIT student experience currently lacked and investigated ways to improve student belongingness.
Presented an action plan for staff members to understand issues within the cohort and act upon, such as redesign of yearly events and advertising.

UX Research Surveys Stakeholder Analysis

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

Part-time

// 03 - volunteering

Volunteering.

In addition to my technical experience, I am committed to giving back to my communities through active engagement and volunteer work.

Street Groove Dance Society

Marketing Executive - Nov 2024 - Nov 2025 · Class Manager - Jul 2023 - Nov 2024

Developed schedules, selected dance styles, and handled overall class management for members.
Managed contracts for teachers and studios, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
Planned and executed special events to enhance member engagement and community building.

Brisbane-Asian Student Association

Events Committee Member - Jan 2024 - Nov 2024

Oversaw all aspects of event management, including logistics, scheduling, and coordination with vendors and participants.
Focused on delivering memorable and enjoyable experiences that fostered community engagement and member satisfaction.

UQ Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Get Set Mentor - Jul 2023 - Nov 2023

Mentored incoming Engineering students through structured weekly sessions, guiding them through university life.
Orchestrated campus events to help new students adjust and connect with their peers.

// 04 - projects

Projects.

In my spare time, I work on coding projects to sharpen my skills, from personal passion projects to real-world applications. This helps me explore new technologies and build practical solutions.

NDIS Appeals Database

The NDIS Appeals Database is a pro bono project created for the Queensland Advocacy for Inclusion. It collects and summarises NDIS Appeals cases, allowing comprehensive analysis of outcomes at the Administrative Review Tribunal.

CodeIgniterPHPFront-End Development

↗ ndis.project.uq.edu.au

Haven Designs

Solo freelance WordPress practice - custom ACF-driven theme, Cloudways hosting, full engagement end to end.

PHPWordPressACF

↗ havendesigns.com.au

Sleepless Violin

Developed an online portfolio for a client to showcase their skills, performances, and experience in the classical music industry - a polished, minimalist aesthetic aligned with the client's vision.

CSSHTMLFreelance

↗ sleeplessviolin.com

Project Display System

Honours thesis project - designing and implementing a project display and resource management system for UQ, deployed to UQCloud to showcase projects within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

PHPCodeIgniterThesis Project

↗ reit4841-krisna-bou.uqcloud.net/Project-Display

Baiae Imperiali

A web application centered around an ancient Roman resort - a comprehensive booking system for diverse restaurants and hotels, plus informative content on the history and culture of the Roman civilisation.

HTMLCSS

↗ krisna-bou.github.io/Baiae_Imperiali

# pigeon-e2ee-messenger

Pigeon E2EE Messenger

A secure E2EE instant messaging application - client and server subsystems, found in pigeon-client and pigeon-server respectively.

PythonAWSDocker

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# spam-overflow

Spam Overflow

An AWS hosted application for detecting spam emails within a system - assessing AWS metrics to determine anomalies and unusual behaviour.

TerraformAWS

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Krisna Bou
Software Engineer.