about
hi, i'm nathanael
or better known as riqle
how it started
it started with acai.
me and my mate finished a gym sesh and i was craving berry boy. so we went, got our bowls, then decided to study at hurstville library.
we ran into his teacher there — who now works at nesa.
she sat down with us and started talking about where hsc exams were heading. eng ext 1 and 2 going online in 2027. and then she said this...
“nesa is not building the software for schools to trial it.”
there is a gap.
the exam is changing. students need to practice on screen. nobody is building the tool.
we started building markpoint later on.
and after numerous pivots, here we are now — markpoint.com.au
outside of work
- —i play music. hmu if you're forming a band
- —i like to draw sometimes
- —i talk about the political state of the world
- —i like acai
- —i swim and lift most weeks
p.s. if anyone can beat me in geoguessr or gamepigeon word hunt i will give you $20.
for employers
what i've built and how i work
this section is factual by design
engineering
full-stack, end-to-end
markpoint – ai-powered edtech platform
founding engineer + brand lead · 2025–present
– led full-stack development: Next.js 14, React, TypeScript (strict), Supabase
– architected PostgreSQL schema with row-level security (RLS) policies and role-based access control
– built RESTful API routes with complete server-side validation and structured error handling
– established CI/CD pipelines and test architecture for a B2C production system used by real HSC students
– implemented responsive component library using Tailwind CSS and Radix UI primitives
– shipped AI feedback systems for student assessment (LLM-integrated)
– owned full product lifecycle: UX, engineering, iteration, and deployment
languages
TypeScript · JavaScript · Python
HTML · CSS · SQL
frameworks & tools
Next.js · React · Node.js · Svelte
Supabase · Prisma · Vercel
Tailwind CSS · Radix UI
infrastructure & practices
PostgreSQL · RLS policies
RESTful APIs · tRPC
CI/CD · automated test coverage
operating model
no separation of design, eng, product
bias toward shipping with real users
optimised for iteration, not demos
also shipped
• riqle.com.au — this site. Next.js 15 App Router, Prisma, tRPC, NextAuth.js v5, Stripe, Vercel Blob, Inngest, Resend, Upstash Redis
• GameMaker Studio games in Year 11-12 (1st in Software Design)
ux / design
calm interfaces under pressure
Breville Group Ltd
UI/UX Design Intern · 2023
– used Sketch to design screen interfaces for consumer appliances (coffee machines and others) from wireframe through final spec
– articulated design rationale and decision-making to stakeholders and product owners
– conducted UI testing cycles with peer review and direct client feedback sessions
– learned how design decisions translate to manufacturing constraints
markpoint product design
– built korean-inspired study aesthetics to reduce friction and increase daily engagement
– designed emotional UI for stressed students — clarity as a feature, not an afterthought
– developed visual identity system and messaging hierarchy from zero
– shaped onboarding flows to reduce cognitive load and early churn
design principles
clarity over novelty
trust over growth-at-all-costs
premium positioning in a crowded market
cybersecurity + systems
applied under real conditions
National Computer Science School (NCSS)
Grok Academy · 2024
– selective-entry 10-day intensive program: computer programming and cybersecurity
– industry workshops with security engineers from Commonwealth Bank of Australia, WiseTech Global, Atlassian, Macquarie Bank, Google, Optiver, and Westpac Bank
– NCSS Intermediate Perfect Score (2022–2024)
– NCSS Advanced Distinction (2022–2023)
brand & growth
zero to market
go-to-market execution — markpoint
– developed brand strategy: visual identity system, tone of voice, and messaging framework targeting senior secondary (HSC) students
– defined ICP, mapped conversion funnel, and ran willing-to-pay experiments
– managed beta user acquisition through organic channels, direct outreach, and school partnerships
– handled early inbound sales, pricing decisions, and packaging iteration based on usage and objections
– experimented with lead magnets, gated resources, and quizzes for top-of-funnel
frameworks actively applied
activation metrics · retention and cohort thinking
churn drivers · value-based pricing
feedback loops between product and acquisition
teaching
technical clarity under exam pressure
private english tutor
self-employed · 2024–present
– years 10–12, HSC English (Advanced, Extension 1 & 2)
– detailed written and verbal feedback on assessments
– translating complex ideas for mixed-ability cohorts
working style
• strong preference for small, accountable teams
• comfortable with ambiguity when ownership is clear
• bias toward shipping and iterating with real users
• values clarity, judgment, and work that compounds
• low tolerance for performative process
a conventional resume with full chronology and references is available on request.