The Technical Bits
Experience
Contract Frontend Technology Lead && Chief Pixel Pusher @ re:sustain
April 2023 - Present
A short project to build a proof of concept web dashboard that became a much larger contract with multiple deliverables. I maintain 3 UI’s; Marketing Site (GatsbyJS), Portal (NextJS), Project THOR (NextJS).
Founder, Head of Technology, Finance & Consulting @ Turing Intelligence Technology Services
April 2023 - Present
Creator of things that go in the browser, Chief idea dude, head of fun, all round team player.
Contract Digital Developer @ NHS England/NHS Digital
August 2022 - March 2023
I came onboard as a subject matter expert to help guide a React project to migrate from a legacy system. I also line managed graduates on their journey to become successful software engineers.
Senior Software Engineer @ Reason
February 2022 - August 2022
One of the coolest jobs I’ve ever had, I worked at a digital agency working with Levi’s to add new features to a successful B2B sales Platform and migrate it to Levi’s infrastructure.
DevOps Engineer @ EDF
August 2020 - February 2022
At EDF I worked in their new in-house tech team to deliver digital transformation projects and tools using React and AWS. We took brittle spreadsheets and converted them into resilient 3 tier web apps in the cloud. I also line managed our bright and wonderful graduates
Full Stack Engineer @ WatchKeeper International
January 2020 - July 2020
A small startup that built a GIS (Geographic Information System) platform that identified risks to company assets, I integrated new data API’s into our data platform and built new features on our UI platform.
React Engineer @ Anglo American
June 2019 - November 2019
Part of an internal innovation team that would develop cutting edge web applications for different aspects of the mining industry, we focused on component libraries and 3 tier React/.Net based web apps.
Python Software Tester @ MRX Technologies A Siemens Business
December 2018 - June 2019
As a Python tester I helped test high precision measuing equipment for the rail and mining industry.
Graduate Software Engineer @ Wipro Technologies @Lloyds Banking Group
September 2017 - November 2018
After graduation I picked up a job as a digital consultant for Wipro Technologies and went to work for their main UK client Lloyds Banking Group, where I was embedded in the mobile development team.
Education
MSci in Computer Science (Hons)
University of Nottingham
2012 - 2017
Description: I studied a range of modules including AI, Machine Learning, Computer Networks and Software Engineering as part of an undegraduate integrated masters degree.
Lessons Learnt: To be fully independent, being accountable to ones self, to study and revise in a way that suits me best. I was diagnosed with ADHD. Uni friends are friends for life.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Software Development
Hertford Regional College
2010 - 2012
Description: I studied a range of topics related to computers and computer programming.
Lessons Learnt: To manage my time, to be more responsible for my own work, and that if I put my mind to a problem I can solve ANYTHING with enough commitment
GCSEs/A-Levels
John F. Kennedy Catholic School
2003 - 2010
Description: I studied a range of subjects and walked away with 9 GSCEs and 3 A-Levels.
Lessons Learnt: That life is hard but hardship is temporary and makes you stronger.
Hobbies & Interests
Contact
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lozenge/
- GitHub: github.com/lozenge0