Hi, I'm Roby Tanama.
Co-Founder & CTO @ TrieTech · Full-Stack Engineer
I build fast, accessible, and beautiful web experiences — specializing in production-ready, industry-grade web applications. As co-founder of TrieTech, I help businesses grow through bespoke software solutions, from architecture to final delivery.
The person behind the code

6+
Years Experience
20+
Projects Shipped
10+
Happy Clients
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Bugs Fixed
Hi there! I'm Roby — a software engineer based in Singapore
Bukit Merah, Singapore
I'm a dedicated software engineer and co-founder of TrieTech, a forward-thinking software consulting company. An alumnus of the National University of Singapore, my career has been driven by a passion for technology and innovation.
At TrieTech, we specialize in crafting bespoke web applications, focusing on delivering both excellence and efficiency. I'm committed to leveraging my expertise to provide top-tier software solutions and fostering growth in the tech industry.
Where I've worked
A journey through the companies and roles that have shaped who I am as an engineer.
Co-Founder & CTO
CurrentTrieTech Private Limited · Singapore
December 2023 – Present
Co-founding and leading a software consulting company specializing in bespoke web application development. Driving technical strategy, architecture decisions, and client delivery — focused on excellence, efficiency, and innovation.
Software Engineer
One X Tech · Singapore
June 2022 – September 2023
Full Stack Software Engineer with broad responsibilities across the development lifecycle.
- Built a proprietary React component library used across client projects to standardize features and improve efficiency
- Spearheaded project management, dividing projects into sprints and ensuring on-time delivery
- Conducted client meetings to understand requirements and align development tasks
- Recognized as top earner in company town hall, lauded for extensive stack knowledge and collaborative work ethic
- Authored in-depth documentation for the component library using JSDoc
Software Engineer (Internship)
GIC · Singapore
May 2021 – November 2021
Contributed extensively to internal team initiatives and projects. Details under NDA.
Full Stack Engineer (Internship)
oCap Management · Singapore
May 2020 – July 2020
Contributed to multiple internal engineering initiatives.
- Created a retrieval-based chatbot using the RASA Framework (Python) to assist with onboarding
- Built an OCR program to automatically extract data from documents
- Reviewed product UI design and functionality
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science · Specialization: Software Engineering · 2018 – 2022
My technical toolkit
Technologies and tools I reach for to build robust, scalable products.
Languages
Frontend
Backend
Database
DevOps & Cloud
Tools & Practices
Things I've built
A selection of projects I'm proud of — more on GitHub.




1st Place — NUS CS3247 STePS 2020


What clients say
Feedback from founders, operators, and product leaders I've partnered with.
“Roby built our entire workflow automation platform from scratch in under three months. The node-based flow editor alone has saved our operations team 25+ hours a week on manual processes. He anticipated edge cases we hadn't even considered and delivered a system that's been rock-solid in production.”
Operations Director
Manufacturing
“We needed a bespoke ERP with inventory management, role-based access, and WhatsApp notifications — all tightly integrated. Roby delivered exactly that, on time and on budget. His architecture decisions have held up as we've grown our team threefold. I'd work with him again without hesitation.”
CEO & Co-Founder
Logistics & Supply Chain
“The platform Roby built for us handles thousands of daily transactions without a hitch. What impressed me most was his communication — he kept us informed at every stage, explained trade-offs clearly, and pushed back constructively when a requirement would have created tech debt. Rare qualities in a contractor.”
Head of Product
Enterprise SaaS
“After two failed attempts with other agencies, we finally got it right with TrieTech. Roby re-architected our customer portal from the ground up — cleaner codebase, 10× faster page loads, and a UI our team actually enjoys using. He treats your project like it's his own startup.”
CTO
FinTech
From the blog
Practical writing on Next.js, React, AG Grid, and building bespoke software for real businesses.
Let's work together
Have a project in mind, a role to fill, or just want to say hi? I'm always happy to chat.