Paid Ltd

As a Senior Software Engineer and Architect at Paid, I played a key role in developing and enhancing their procurement automation platform. Utilizing my expertise, I designed and implemented scalable and efficient solutions that significantly improved the performance and functionality of the platform. My contributions enabled Paid to better manage tail spend and save time, resulting in increased efficiency and revenue growth.

Senior Software Engineer and Architect

Creditsafe

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer at Creditsafe, I collaborated with an international team to transform legacy systems into modern cloud-based microservices. Led the migration of critical real-time customer data processing to Azure, resulting in enhanced scalability and reduced audit requirements. Contributed to the maintenance of multiple web applications, ensuring they met evolving business and security needs.

 Software Engineer

Logic Software

As a Full Stack Software Engineer at Logic Software, I worked on the development of bespoke software solutions for a range of clients, including some of the largest companies in the UK. Utilizing my skills in front-end and back-end development, I contributed to the creation of high-quality software that met the specific needs of each client. Through my work at Logic Software, I gained valuable experience in delivering innovative solutions that exceeded client expectations, and helped establish the company as a leader in the UK's bespoke software development industry.

Software Engineer

Swansea University Medical School

As a full-stack developer at Swansea University Medical School, I had the privilege of contributing to the development of bespoke software solutions aimed at improving healthcare and promoting well-being. In particular, I had the opportunity to work on the SAIL Databank, a rich and trusted population databank, with a team of passionate professionals committed to advancing medical research and innovation. My role involved leveraging cutting-edge technologies to build scalable and secure applications, while also collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure that the end-product met their needs and expectations.

Wheelies

As a full-stack software engineer on the business development team at Wheelies, I had the privilege of improving their order processes to streamline the customer experience. I worked closely with the team to deliver high-quality code, optimize the platform for scalability, and implement new features to support the growth of the business.

Full stack software development

React Development Services

React.js & Full stack development

mTag

Head of Engineering

Canvvs

Working with a fast growing engineering team to build the minimum viable product of an industry shaking service following a successful £1m seed raise.

Canvvs Platform

NearbyMe

Leading a small, but incredibly talented team of engineers. We built and delivered a React Native application and associated services required to demonstrate the end to end key value proposition of a local startup in preparation to secure seed funding.

NearbyMe Mobile Application

Digitronix

Full Stack Engineer

Graduate Advantage

Working with a major UK University to deliver an end to end graduate recruitment and career development platform to supercharge student career progression taking them from the lecture hall to the workplace with an automated service aiming to land students roles that match their area of study.

Graduate Advantage Platform

Tower Gaming

Working with an indie game development studio together we built a next generation mobile game engine for powering the studios upcoming releases.

Campfire

As Head of Engineering, I was responsible for architecting and implementing everything from the core React Native product, multiple React websites, a React driven Electron application and the infrastructure services that powered it all.

Implementing and managing aggressive growth strategies with intelligent data and event infrastructure.

Full-stack development

Hargreaves Lansdown

• Worked on a customer-facing application to modify a React/Redux micro frontend to meet regulatory changes. This involved the consolidation of requirements, design, prototype and final development of a schema-driven form
solution to capture information from the customer seamlessly within the existing drawdown process. Also modified the back-office service to present the customer responses and audit logging and reporting flow. 

• Working on an internal greenfield application for pension protection information management comprising of a React frontend. Technology choices: React, Vite, React Context, React Router V6, React-Query, React Table and internal HL component library. 

Pensions & Drawdown

Great State - Royal Navy

Worked in a small team to build the Royal Navy “MyNavy Leadership Centre of Excellence” content hub-style application and bespoke component library, against an extremely short delivery timescale. Main tech stack: Next.js, styled components, xstate, umbraco. 

MyNavy Leadership Centre of Excellence

Home Office (UK Government)

Duties include the development/maintenance of security-critical applications used at the ports by UK Border Force. I work daily with multiple professions (interaction/content designers, SME’s, business analysts and sister-project teams) in an agile manner. Applications comprise of React micro-frontends, TypeScript component libraries and Node/Java backends which leverage Amazon Web Services products including S3, RDS and EC2.

Due to my extensive Node.js and React knowledge, I’ve been asked to step in as a senior developer to help steer a struggling development project back on track so it can meet the deliverables. 

Fullstack JavaScript Developer (Typescript, React, Node.js)

TypeScript, React.js, Node.js, GraphQL development

Disney

I worked on a data-driven interface in React displaying real-time data. This involved building custom hooks, integrating with external and Hasura APIs, writing comprehensive unit and integration tests as part of one project in a Lerna monorepo.

In addition to coding, my responsibilities included:
- developing feature proposals
- providing technical, UX and accessibility consultancy on other internal projects, including feature flagging tools and UI libraries
- mentoring junior developers
- cross-team coordination for major feature launches
- input on team’s technical principles

Standout moment: I established the bug triage process during a product launch which reduced reported errors from 24 per day to 0 within two days.

Internal tool

Intel

JavaScript Engineer

I came on to audit and test the API for the P4 Insight product, creating a complete suite of automated integration tests and CLI tests against uniquely complex data that regularly changed shape to adapt to upgrades in the specification of the P4 coding language.

Following on from that, I was brought in to build a feature in React and Node for browsing locally stored P4 files. This involved identifying stakeholder requirements, solution design, build and delivery, and subsequently iterating following alpha testing. The final tool was a web-based browser engine for local files with IDE integration, load optimisation, regex search capabilities and features for improved accessibility and user experience.

In addition to my technical work, I lead process and product quality improvements. This included setting up stakeholder review meeting, implementing sprint velocity metrics, and reducing the technical setup time from 3 weeks to 2 days for new starters. I also created an accessibility roadmap for the product.

P4 Insight

EarthShift Global

I was initially brought in to write a green development roadmap, hiring criteria, and evaluate the status of the existing codebase as a subject matter expert in React and Redux.

Subsequently, I was brought in as interim Frontend Lead for UI development, co-ordinating with a backend team developing APIs in parallel under deadline. This involved building a suite of graphs for data visualisation, advising on application architecture, refining and distributing frontend tasks, and implementing new processes to ensure project success.

Eco Sketch - Lifecycle Cost Analysis

Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful

KNIB brought me on to:
- evaluate their existing IT suppliers
- helped them identify and prioritise their project requirements ahead of developing a brief for them
- develop a project specification and advise on a 6 figure budget
- evaluate tender applicant proposals
- shortlist, interview and select a supplier, advising on technical feasibility, Agile practices, and value for money, as part of a panel
- advise on contract and pricing negotiations with successful applicants


Consultancy for an environmental charity

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University entered the bootcamp space in 2021. I brought 8 years of coding and bootcamp experience to build a competitive curriculum, and set up essential operational tooling and resources.

This included:
- building prototypes for 8 frontend builds and numerous exercises
- selecting and setting up tooling such as version control, IDE, frontend frameworks, and further resources (e.g. third-party APIs and copyright-free images)
- documenting laptop setup for multiple operating systems.

I also provided assistance hiring, trained teachers and taught students, registered the university in the Jetbrains open source educational institution directory, and arranged industry guest speakers using my regional connections.

Web Development Bootcamp

Seccl

Seccl was an early stage startup building a white-label investment management platform. The product supported custom branding and internationalisation, as well as a Node API providing daily financial data. My specialism was frontend state architecture, storing API data in React and Redux with an emphasis on scalability and performance. I also improved API resilience with comprehensive integration tests and unit tests ahead of the first client rollout. My work on both the frontend and the backend involved functional programming using TypeScript.

In addition to my coding responsibilities, I supported junior developers with code review, learning, pair-working and documentation initiatives. I also facilitated the transition to Agile (Scrum) processes, by coaching the Product Owner on estimation and technical requirements.

Software Developer

Rocketmakers

I worked at this award-winning agency with clients in sectors as varied as clean energy, travel, and luxury rewards to name a few.

As part of my role I built web and mobile applications, both independently and as part of a team. I refactored legacy codebases, and delivered completely greenfield APIs and user interfaces. Some of my more unusual work included geographical search features using PostGIS, mail automation with MailChimp, and co-ordinating with another agency to deliver an iOS app update using their new API.

In addition to my technical work, I introduced code reviews and pair-programming, acted as Scrum Master, and organised regular company-wide lunch-and-learn events.

Expert, freelance TypeScript engineers