VP of Engineering

• Feb 2023 - Present

Giving access to small businesses to instant working capital. Giving access to small businesses to instant working capital.

Engineering Manager

• Jun 2021 - Feb 2023

* Led teams through design and implementation through many technically challenging problems, from a RFID hardware solution to assist in the location accuracy of vehicles (I used to think it was hard to lose a car), to metaheuristic algorithms for middle mile routing * Effectively fostered an environment of physiological safety * Designed and ran bootcamps to train new engineers on some of the default technologies Cazoo adopted * Introduced and ran Advent of Code workshops *… Show more * Led teams through design and implementation through many technically challenging problems, from a RFID hardware solution to assist in the location accuracy of vehicles (I used to think it was hard to lose a car), to metaheuristic algorithms for middle mile routing * Effectively fostered an environment of physiological safety * Designed and ran bootcamps to train new engineers on some of the default technologies Cazoo adopted * Introduced and ran Advent of Code workshops * Volunteered to mentor an apprentice * Won a bake off :) * Made many mistakes, learned a lot more Show less * Led teams through design and implementation through many technically challenging problems, from a RFID hardware solution to assist in the location accuracy of vehicles (I used to think it was hard to lose a car), to metaheuristic algorithms for middle mile routing * Effectively fostered an environment of physiological safety * Designed and ran bootcamps to train new engineers on some of the default technologies Cazoo adopted * Introduced and ran Advent of Code workshops *… Show more * Led teams through design and implementation through many technically challenging problems, from a RFID hardware solution to assist in the location accuracy of vehicles (I used to think it was hard to lose a car), to metaheuristic algorithms for middle mile routing * Effectively fostered an environment of physiological safety * Designed and ran bootcamps to train new engineers on some of the default technologies Cazoo adopted * Introduced and ran Advent of Code workshops * Volunteered to mentor an apprentice * Won a bake off :) * Made many mistakes, learned a lot more Show less

Head Of Engineering

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

Engineering Manager

• Apr 2019 - Mar 2021

By stepping away from development almost entirely, I’ve been able to strategically implement workflows that reflect and combine the personal working styles of my team members, improving their working environment. I’ve helped my team navigate both professional and personal difficulties, and used my feedback to improve their standing within the company

Software Developer

• Mar 2016 - Apr 2019

I joined Apperio as their third employee, and as such have been involved in almost all aspects of the product / company over the years, from who we hire to what technologies we use. I've contributed to a large section of the codebase, notably a read optimised eventually consistent analytics engine that powers the rest of the application. My most significant contribution however is arguably in helping build a culture that promotes personal growth while empowering engineers to change /… Show more I joined Apperio as their third employee, and as such have been involved in almost all aspects of the product / company over the years, from who we hire to what technologies we use. I've contributed to a large section of the codebase, notably a read optimised eventually consistent analytics engine that powers the rest of the application. My most significant contribution however is arguably in helping build a culture that promotes personal growth while empowering engineers to change / introduce processes that benefit them and the way the want to work.

Lead Software Engineer

• Feb 2015 - Mar 2016

The technological side of this role involved my making significant contributions to the reverse engineering of Apple's iCloud service and the data contained within. On top of this I was involved in building a simple API for clients to consume this decrypted data without exposing the proprietary cryptographic IP. I was also responsible for the training and management of members of my team, cultivating their growth through one-to-ones, regular tech discussions and providing time for their… Show more The technological side of this role involved my making significant contributions to the reverse engineering of Apple's iCloud service and the data contained within. On top of this I was involved in building a simple API for clients to consume this decrypted data without exposing the proprietary cryptographic IP. I was also responsible for the training and management of members of my team, cultivating their growth through one-to-ones, regular tech discussions and providing time for their own education (videos, books, talks etc).

Software Engineer

• Nov 2012 - Feb 2015

Being Reincubate's fourth employee meant that I had to learn languages and skills very quickly. From the "hard skills" such Python and Django to the softer set required for hiring and growing a team.

Software Engineer

• Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

Helped build and maintain an ASP.Net internal system used by Autonomy's global sales force. Helped build and maintain an ASP.Net internal system used by Autonomy's global sales force.