Description

I’m a full-stack software developer who ships fast, clean, scalable systems. I build high-throughput Laravel + Livewire SaaS apps, rock-solid APIs, and efficient SQL-driven backends, backed by real experience delivering production software for major UK organisations. I’m fluent across PHP, Laravel, Java, Python, C#, .NET, and modern JS frameworks, with a track record of turning messy problems into elegant, maintainable solutions.

I’m analytical, detail-obsessed, and relentless about performance, the kind of developer who makes things 'just work'. And I do so beautifully and reliably.

If you want someone who communicates clearly, solves hard problems, and delivers work that feels premium, I’m your guy.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Müller UK & Ireland
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July 2023 - March 2025 (1 year and 8 months)
At Müller, I contribute to developing and maintaining software solutions using C#, .NET, and Azure. Working within an Agile team, I focus on ensuring quality and maintainability of our business-critical applications while collaborating closely with a variety of stakeholders to drive solutions.
Software Architecture JavaScript C# .NET SQL
Celtic FC
Technical Analyst
May 2020 - July 2023 (3 years and 2 months)
Glasgow, United Kingdom
At Celtic FC, I enhanced operations and improved supporter experiences by developing complex SQL queries and creating dynamic Tableau dashboards. I optimised ticketing systems and oversaw the upgrade of turnstile technology to QR-based systems, contributing to smoother match-day operations.
SQL Python ETL Tableau software Database Management (e.g., SQL, NoSQL)
Defaqto
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March 2025 - Today (1 year and 3 months)
London, United Kingdom
I develop highly performant web-apps and ETL pipelines to interact with real-time financial data, integrate various systems and provide compliance overview of sensitive data, supporting multi-million pound business activities.
PHP Laravel ETL API Microservices

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BSc (Hons) Computing
The Open University
2024
BSc (Hons) Computing

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