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BIO

Passionate about technology and finding creative solutions.

I'm a full stack software engineer, but mostly enjoy frontend technologies, such as React/Next.js.

August 2025 - Present

Senior Software Engineer

Made Tech Ltd

- Working on the Met Office mobile app

February 2024 - August 2025

Full Stack Software Developer

Damibu Ltd

- Worked on the flagship Damibu feeds app, NHS CATCH and Liverpool Council's 24 Magic Months app, delivering web & mobile products used by real people in health and community settings.

- Contributed across the full development lifecycle, from planning and building new features to testing, debugging and releasing updates. Collaborated closely with project managers and fellow developers to turn requirements into polished, user-friendly experiences.

- On NHS CATCH, worked within the standards expected of a healthcare project, paying close attention to accessibility, clarity and dependable behaviour so the app could be used confidently by its intended audience.

- On Liverpool Council's 24 Magic Months, supported the delivery of an app designed to encourage early-years learning and engagement, balancing a friendly, approachable interface with the needs of both families and the council.

February 2023 - February 2024

Software Engineer & Mentor (Seminar-Lead)

Northcoders

- Mentoring trainee developers in the course curriculum

- Mentoring junior developers in code development

- Developing internal projects using Agile practices

- Leading seminar group delivery and organisation

January 2022 - February 2023

Junior Software Engineer & Mentor

Northcoders

- Mentoring trainee s in the course curriculum

- Conducting entry challenges and assessments

- Debugging trainee's code

- Code reviewing backend projects and front end react UI products

- Delivering demonstration lectures/seminars

September 2021 - December 2021

Trainee Full-Stack web developer

Northcoders

An intense industry focused bootcamp, learning JavaScript best practises and implementation in both front and backend.

- Learnt React.js framework and React Hooks

- Test Driven Development practices

- Object Orientated Programming

- Built a RESTful API ‘NC News’ – uses PostgreSQL and Express to serve JSON objects to 14 different endpoints using a variety of methods and queries.

- Created a responsive and dynamic front end using React to interact with the NC News API

- Developed web applications

September 2020 - August 2021

Lead Teacher of Music

Rainhill High School

- Reintroduced music back into the school’s curriculum for key stage 3 and 4

- Planned, prepared and delivered the music lessons to 900 students

- Prepared and differentiated resources for a range of abilities and age ranges

- Provided pastoral support as a form tutor

- Liaised with outside agencies to provide peripatetic lessons

January 2016 - August 2020

Lead Teacher of Music

Tarleton Academy

Developed the music main/extra curriculum provisions

- Planned, prepared and delivered the music lessons to 650 students

- Started numerous extra-curricular activities during lunchtimes

- Composer and musical director for four original school musicals

- Managed peripatetic staff/timetables