Gavin Douch
Gavin Douch smiling and wearing suit and standing in front of a flower bush

I'm a Software Developer Computer icon
and Tech Blogger Pen icon
from Melbourne Austalian Flag icon

I am a self-taught full-stack programmer who's interested in all things tech. I enjoy creating my own software products and seeing them come to life.

If you have any interest in one of my projects, have a question, or just want to chat, please get in touch!

Work

Planet Innovation

Software Engineer | Jan 2023 - present | Box Hill, VIC, Australia

I develop software for devices with medical/health applications, to make the world a safer, healthier, and overall better place to live.

Monash University Faculty of IT

Student Services Officer | Jan 2021 - Oct 2022 | Clayton, VIC, Australia

I was involved with Monash Faculty of IT’s Education Transformation Project, which was an initiative to improve the community and academic life for the faculty’s students. I also wrote the weekly faculty newsletter The Byte, showcasing news, student events, internships, and graduate roles.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Data Forensics/Risk Analytics IBL | Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 | Southbank, VIC, Australia

At PwC I used data analytics and forensics to identify risks and anomalies in client data in order to prevent and detect procedural and human error, as well as to inform decision making with data and visualisations. To do this I employ a range of advanced software products, programming languages, and techniques.

WIRED Monash (Faculty of IT Society)

President | Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 | Clayton, VIC, Australia

As the President of Monash WIRED, I oversaw all aspects of our club, including event creation, industry involvement, liaising with other groups at Monash, with Monash staff, and with industry.

In addition to running many successful events, I created four subcommittees, registered a competitive programming club, founded a chapter of the club in Monash’s Malaysia campus, founded a syndicate of Australian university IT clubs called ACSA (Australian Computing Students’ Association), and more.

Monash Google Developer Student Club

GDSC Lead | Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 | Clayton, VIC, Australia

I became the GDSC Lead for Monash University, and combined it into WIRED, in order to run fun and educational Google events for our members.

Education

Box Hill Institute

Cert IV in Cybersecurity | Oct 2024 - present | Box Hill, VIC, Australia

I am further developing my knowledge and skills in cybersecurity alongside my full-time job.

Monash University

Bachelor of Computer Science, specialisation in Advanced Computer Science, minor in Cybersecurity | Mar 2020 - Oct 2022 | Clayton, VIC, Australia

In this degree I learned the theory and practice of applying computers and software to problem-solving. Its practical applications span all disciplines including science, engineering, business and commerce.

My specialisation in Advanced Computer Science extended my knowledge of algorithms and data structures, along with their practical applications.

My minor in Cybersecurity taught me offencive and defencive cybersecurity techniques, as well as digital forensics skills.