London, England, United Kingdom
A talented, versatile and vastly experienced lead front end engineer. Always rehired. Over twenty years of commercial experience implementing, maintaining and designing complex web applications and digital experiences - across the full stack - for global brands including Google, Ferrari, Vogue, BMW, Allianz, Technogym and the NHS. Through my extensive experience, I have acquired a deep understanding of, not just modern frameworks, libraries, and tooling, but the core technologies that power them. Paired with my insight into people, business needs, and UX, I bring an expert, well-rounded, and standout, skill set.
Joined existing distributed team as senior engineer to deliver React-based real-time, multiplayer infinite whiteboard web app MVP. Hired by a former colleague to bring expertise and stability to fast-paced project. Later promoted to Lead Front End Engineer with additional team management, planning and management liaison responsibilities. Big improvements in code quality, automated testing and team cohesion. Have overseen the transition of the project from an MVP to a successful, mature web app winning and maintaining business around the world in the security-conscious government, defence and education sectors. Now challenging the established market leaders Miro and Mural, despite being a tiny team in comparison. Highlights • Implemented OAuth Authorization Code Flow with Proof Key for Code Exchange (PKCE) • Migrated entire project to strict TypeScript • Implemented Protobuf real-time websocket messaging via SignalR • Implemented JS SDK for storage provider access (AWS, Azure and proprietary) I'm now the longest serving member of the front end team, and continue to contribute under a new on-site cross-discipline team lead. A recent message about me from one of my team… “I always loved working with you! You were always nice and took every question seriously. Even if it might have been quite simple. I really like that you gave an explanation and did not just say "Do it that way". I also learned a lot from you. I would say you are one of the nicest and most experienced people I ever worked with.”
Transformed software engineering practices and product quality for this government-backed people-counting AI-led tech startup based in Canary Wharf. Probably one of my favourite places to work ever. Pioneered real-time sensor-visualisation technology resulting in massive leaps forward in people-counting algorithm accuracy. Paved the way for machine learning algorithm development with improved data collection. Introduced professional software development standards (typing, error handling, code style, testing, logging) greatly reducing bugs and increasing velocity. Implemented remote access technology for sensors and IoT hubs allowing the business to expand internationally. Built a real-time monitoring dashboard and Pandas-powered API for distributed IoT architecture allowing customers to access and interrogate live occupancy metrics. Installed sensors for Transport for London, Chiltern Trains and Canary Wharf.
Hired by Potato to join the team working on the Google Android Developer website (developer.android.com) redesign for Android Pie (v9), completed in time for the high profile launch at I/O 2018. Also worked on the google.com/cloud marketing website fixing long standing bugs and adding features. Stayed on to contribute to the next generation of Google's "DevSite" platform, working directly with Google devs from their Pancras Square offices.
Initial contract to build customer-facing real-time monitoring dashboard for people-counting technology.
Hired for one week. Rehired for six years. Leading front end developer on all cutting-edge web applications and digital experiences for this UX agency in Milan, for household names such as BMW, Condé Nast, Scuderia Ferrari F1 team, Indesit, Fiat Chrysler, Technogym. Red Dot design award winner for Indesit Company Annual Report 2011.