The Bloke Behind The Code
15 years, countless systems, and still actually enjoying what I do.
Started with websites
Built bespoke sites for agencies, startups, and businesses across the UK and Australia. Back when having a good website was still impressive.
Then came enterprise
Financial services and enterprise systems — the kind that handle real load, audits, and deadlines you can't move.
The Journey
Started building websites when that was actually impressive. Now I build enterprise systems that handle millions in transactions. The fundamentals haven't changed - solve problems, build things that work, don't be a dick about it.
Freelancing & Contracting
10 years building bespoke websites and web applications. Worked with agencies, startups, and established businesses across the UK and Australia. Cut my teeth on everything from WordPress sites to complex e-commerce platforms.
Enterprise & Financial Systems
Made the jump to enterprise software engineering in the financial services sector. Currently Senior Software Engineer in London, building and maintaining the systems that keep the business running.
From building websites to engineering enterprise systems. From WordPress to Python calc engines. From solo freelancer to technical leader. The scale changed, but the approach stayed the same - understand the problem, build the right solution, make it maintainable.
What Makes An Engineer
Here's what I reckon separates a proper engineer from someone who just writes code:
- Creative problem solving - finding solutions to problems that haven't been solved before
- Thinking outside the box - not just implementing the first thing that comes to mind
- Building for the future - secure, scalable, maintainable code that someone else can actually work with
- Understanding the 'why' - not just what needs doing, but why it needs doing
- Knowing when to keep it simple - over-engineering is as much a sin as under-engineering
"Anyone can write code. Engineering is about solving the right problem the right way."
The Human Side
Because apparently employers like to know you're an actual person:
Family Man
Got kids, love spending time with them. They're the reason I work hard and the reason I don't work stupid hours.
Classical Guitarist
Accomplished classical guitarist. Even give lessons when time allows. There's something about music that scratches a different creative itch than code.
Football Tragic
Spurs fan and Southend United supporter. Yes, I attend both grounds. Yes, I know what that says about my judgment. No, I won't hear any slander about the mighty Shrimpers.
How I Work
What you can expect if you work with me:
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