About
Justin Cole is an AI Systems Engineer and Full-Stack Developer based in Auckland, New Zealand. With experience spanning enterprise agencies and AI-focused companies, he brings a rare combination of deep technical skill and strategic thinking to every engagement.
Currently building AI-powered integrations and automation platforms at Straker AI. Previously at Digitas New Zealand (part of Publicis Groupe), delivering campaigns and platforms for Toyota, Woolworths, and McDonald's.
Experience
Straker AI
Jan 2025 – PresentFull-Stack Developer · Auckland, NZ
- • AI-powered translation integration for Microsoft Teams and Slack
- • Distributed transcription pipeline with ~60s turnaround
- • OAuth/SAML authentication microservice
- • MCP server, n8n community nodes, and automation platform connectors
Digitas New Zealand
May 2021 – Dec 2024Full-Stack Developer · Auckland, NZ
- • Toyota AU — real-time vehicle order tracker
- • Toyota AU & NZ — launch landing pages and lead-gen campaigns
- • Woolworths & McDonald’s — email and push notification templates
- • Braze and Salesforce Marketing Cloud integrations
Freelance
Nov 2023 – Mar 2024Front-End Developer · Remote
- • SaaS dashboard for fuel delivery management (T3 stack)
- • Data visualisation with Chart.js and real-time updates
Technical Skills
AI / ML
Frontend
Backend
Cloud & DevOps
Integrations
How I Work
Understand First
Deep-dive into your business context before writing code. The best technical solutions come from understanding the problem thoroughly.
Build for Production
Enterprise-grade quality, not prototypes. Every system is built with reliability, security, and maintainability in mind.
Communicate Clearly
Regular updates, no jargon, transparent timelines. You'll always know where things stand and what's coming next.
Ready to discuss your next project?
Whether you need AI integrations, a new web platform, or strategic technical guidance, we're here to help.