Anestan

Frontend Software Engineer based in Indonesia.
You can find me on Twitter and GitHub.

How I help

I help organizations replace manual work and disconnected tools with reliable web systems, and make their products and services easier to understand and access.

Make everyday operations easier to run Replace manual steps with clear, traceable workflows
  • Move routine work online Replace paper forms and disconnected spreadsheets with practical workflows for collecting and managing day-to-day information.
  • See what needs attention Bring operational data into clear reports so teams and leaders can spot issues and make informed decisions.
  • Keep a reliable record Build approvals, history, and reporting into the process, making information easier to follow and audit.
  • Give teams a shared view Keep important updates and information in one place so people can coordinate work with fewer handoffs.
Make your business easier to choose Explain what you offer and make the next step clear
  • Tell a clearer story Present products, services, and capabilities so people can quickly understand what you offer and why it matters.
  • Reach people across languages Create multilingual experiences and supporting materials with one clear, consistent message.
  • Turn interest into action Connect useful information to a straightforward path for enquiries, requests, or other meaningful next steps.
  • Build confidence at a glance Bring proof points, useful details, and a consistent presentation together to help people make informed decisions.
Build for the long run Keep systems useful, maintainable, and ready to grow
  • Adapt as work changes Maintain and extend business applications as workflows, teams, and reporting needs evolve.
  • Ship improvements with confidence Use clear review and preview steps to catch issues before updates reach the people who rely on them.
  • Keep the experience fast Build responsive, search-friendly websites that make important information easy to find.
  • Work from real needs Shape practical solutions with your team, from understanding the problem through delivery.

Career history

More than 15 years building business software, digital products, and the systems behind day-to-day operations.

  1. IT Department Head 2022–Now Indoseiki Metalutama, PT

    Lead IT priorities, business applications, and reporting for manufacturing operations, with a focus on dependable workflows and traceable production records.

    • Improve production traceability Added approval workflows and version history to production systems, improving traceability and audit readiness.
    • Make ERP data useful Connected ERP data to operational and leadership reports used in IATF 16949 improvement reviews.
    • Lead IT delivery Lead a small development team and set priorities across IT operations and application delivery.
  2. Senior Web Application Developer 2017–2021 Indoseiki Metalutama, PT

    Built internal applications that replaced paper-based production records and made operational data useful to teams and leadership.

    • Digitize production records Digitized production logging in a system processing hundreds of entries a day, giving teams real-time shop-floor visibility.
    • Bring reporting together Replaced disconnected Excel reports with ERP dashboards for production teams and board-level reporting.
    • Extend systems as needs grow Expanded the applications over time as operational needs and systems grew.
  3. WordPress Developer & Designer 2016–2017 Codestag

    Worked remotely with a distributed design and development team to build and maintain WordPress products used around the world.

    • Build for a global audience Redesigned the company website and helped build the Atik theme, adopted by hundreds of users worldwide.
    • Simplify theme setup Moved legacy theme settings into the WordPress Customizer, making configuration easier for site owners.
    • Improve legacy code quality Resolved bugs and aligned existing code with WordPress standards.
  4. Freelance WordPress Theme Developer 2013–2015 Freelance · ThemeForest

    Ran an independent theme business, taking products from early research and design through development, launch, and marketplace review.

    • Create and publish original themes Published three WordPress themes for portfolios, blogs, and general-purpose websites.
    • Reach a global marketplace Sold more than 150 licenses across two themes, generating sustained income for nearly two years.
    • Own the full product cycle Managed each product independently and met ThemeForest’s code and design review standards.
    • View portfolio Browse the themes published on ThemeForest.
  5. Advanced Lotus Notes Developer 2010–2016 PT. Prisma Global Solusi

    Started my software career building enterprise applications, progressing from junior to advanced developer over six years while maintaining annual IBM certification.

    • Build enterprise applications Created and maintained Lotus Notes/Domino business applications for enterprise projects.
    • Maintain IBM certification Renewed certification annually to meet enterprise delivery requirements.
    • Work closely with stakeholders Gathered requirements, managed expectations, and documented solutions.

Selected work

Across 15+ years, I’ve turned business needs into software and digital products that make everyday work clearer and more dependable.

  1. Indoseiki Metalutama

    Designed and built the company's first-ever website from scratch using Next.js — Indoseiki had no web presence prior to this project. Maintained to IATF 16949 standards, with a public changelog documenting ongoing updates, an events section, and animated stat counters (plant size, employees, production capacity) driven by dynamic content.

    • Make capabilities clear Structured content around certifications and production facilities, with partner logos for Honda, Isuzu, Yamaha, Hino, and other OEMs.
    • Keep updates transparent Added a public changelog that documents ongoing changes and supports IATF 16949’s audit-ready practices.
    • Build for speed and discovery Used Next.js image optimization and static generation to support performance and SEO.
    Website Visit website
  2. Indoplastik Sukses Bersama

    Designed, built, and continue to manage indoplastiksukses.com from scratch using Next.js, working directly with the owner on requirements and brand direction. Built as a trilingual site (Indonesian, English, Chinese) with a full product catalog, certification displays (Halal, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) with live certificate numbers and validity tracking, and a WhatsApp-integrated quote request system. Extended the engagement beyond web to include brand identity work, including downloadable brochures in all three languages.

    • Serve three languages Built Indonesian, English, and Chinese pages with a full product catalog and direct WhatsApp quote requests.
    • Keep certifications current Designed certification displays with live numbers, registration dates, and renewal and surveillance schedules for ISO and Halal.
    • Carry the brand beyond the site Created downloadable brochures in all three languages to support the wider brand identity.
    WebsiteBrochures Visit website
  3. Internal Company Applications
    • Support daily operations Built and maintained a suite of internal web applications for production, reporting, and operational workflows since 2017.
    • Adapt the technology over time Expanded from PHP and MySQL to Vue and Next.js interfaces, with Go, Node.js, and Python services as needs grew.
    • Connect existing data systems Integrated SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL across the application suite.
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Notes

Notes on design, technology, and the work between them.