Experience

musicMagpie

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Software Developer

  • May 2022 - Present

  As a Senior Software Developer at musicMagpie, I mainly work with C# and the .NET stack. Since starting, I have migrated the company's existing Ruby on Rails-based tech stack over to Azure, with a focus on improving performance. In this role, I am responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining software solutions that meet the needs of the business. I work closely with other members of the development team, as well as stakeholders across the organization, to ensure that our systems are reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. In addition to my technical expertise, I also bring strong problem-solving and communication skills to the table, making me a valuable asset to the team. Show less



The University of Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Software Engineer

  • Jul 2020 - May 2022

  As a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Manchester, I was responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of a large online training portal. In this role, I acted as the project manager and lead developer, managing all aspects of the system from hosting to software design. Additionally, I regularly engaged with stakeholders from across Europe to prioritize and refine system requirements, ensuring the project was on track and meeting the needs of users. Overall, my expertise in software engineering and project management allowed me to successfully lead the development of this important training platform. The main tech was Ruby on Rails and Docker. Show less



AX

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Software Developer

  • Nov 2013 - Jun 2020

  As a Senior Developer at AX Innovation, I was responsible for leading the migration of the company's legacy tech stack to a modern stack using C# and React. Over the course of my six years at the company, I was instrumental in implementing this important change, which allowed us to improve the functionality and performance of our systems. Additionally, I was involved in the deployment of in-car telematics devices, writing software to help manage and deploy the thousands of devices in the field. Through my expertise in software development and my ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility, I became the only Senior Developer within the company, playing a crucial role in its success. The main tech was C#, .NET (WebAPI), React. I also worked with some low level scripting languages for the telematics. Show less



Cantarus

• United Kingdom
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Developer

  • May 2012 - Nov 2013

  As a third full-time employee at Cantarus, a new digital agency, I was responsible for adapting to the fast-paced work environment and quickly learning new technologies. Despite being faced with a variety of unfamiliar technologies, I was able to quickly adapt and become an integral member of the team. In addition, I introduced the company to several technologies that I had experience with from my previous roles and university studies, helping to drive innovation and improve our capabilities. Through my ability to learn quickly and my expertise in a range of technologies, I was able to make significant contributions to the success of Cantarus. The main tech was C#, .NET, DNN (DotNetNuke), Java. Show less



LSC Group

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Software Developer

  • Jul 2011 - May 2012

  During my time at LSC, I was primarily responsible for C#-based development using MVC 3, NHibernate, and NUnit. Additionally, I had experience with Oracle UCM 10g/11g. My role at LSC required me to have expertise in these technologies, and I was able to use them effectively to contribute to the success of the company. In addition to my work at LSC, I also spent time working on a client site on a full-time basis. During this time, I was responsible for providing technical support and expertise to the client, helping to ensure the successful completion of their projects. As part of this role, I was required to have SC clearance, which allowed me to access sensitive information and work on projects with national security implications. Through my work on this client site, I was able to demonstrate my technical skills and ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment. Show less