A highly resourceful, innovative and competent BSc Computing Professional with over five years of industry experience in web development, using PHP frameworks such as Laravel, CakePHP and on the frontend Vue.js, and a bit of React. I am also starting out as a DevOps Engineer with knowledge of AWS Cloud and Infrastructure as Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform, CI/CD and Golang tooling.
morphsites 2024-03-11 — 2025-01-05
All round backend developer, working across new sites written in Laravel to older sites written in plain php, and Statamic sites.
Highlights
- Backend development across new Laravel projects and legacy PHP/Statamic sites.
- Managed support tickets autonomously via JIRA for various projects.
- Conducted server migrations using Laravel Forge, ensuring seamless functionality.
- Built and maintained Laravel projects, collaborating with senior developers.
- Developed custom Golang terminal tools for project setup automation.
Rawnet 2021-10-01 — 2024-02-20
Working as DevOps support and PHP developer 50/50.
Highlights
- Provided DevOps support for in-house developers and AWS infrastructure.
- Managed SSL certificate renewals within AWS ACM.
- Assisted developers with local Docker setups, including Makefile commands.
- Acted as a key point of contact for AWS-related queries and support.
- Implemented security measures such as IP blocking via AWS Web Application Firewall.
- Maintained uptime monitoring and server resilience reporting.
- Developed and maintained custom Golang developer tooling.
- Managed patch installations on Ubuntu Servers using Canonical Landscape.
- Developed PHP code for Concrete5 CMS.
Project Better Energy 2018-04-03 — 2021-09-05
Worked in a team of four developers and a QA tester, using Git for version control.
Highlights
- CakePHP (3) : AMS Appointment Management System (CRM) utilizing connections with MSSQL server.
- Full Stack dev undertaken using vue.js and tailwind / bootstrap.
- Developed and maintained Laravel applications supporting various business functions.
- Built step-by-step Vue.js wizards for finance integrations in sales applications.
- Created and owned a stockist listing feature for EV chargers, integrated into a front-end map.
Regit 2016-09-20 — 2018-04-20
Team of 6 developers utilizing the agile philosophy with Pivotal task tracker.
Highlights
- Developed Laravel and Vue.js-based software for an in-house call center, improving lead tracking and sales efficiency.
- Built new features for the Regit website rebrand, utilizing vehicle API data to enhance user experience.
Travelling 2015-12-20 — 2016-08-05
Travel around Asia with a focus on the SE Asian countries, Korea and Japan.
Fusepump Ltd. 2014-01-01 — 2015-11-01
Highlights
- Developed affiliate marketing solutions to drive client sales.
- Worked in an Agile environment using JIRA for project management.
- Used Linux command line for web scraping framework testing.
- Developed internal admin tools using Zend Framework.
Churston Ferrers Grammar School 2003-08-01 — 2010-06-15
University of Plymouth 2010-08-01 — 2013-06-10
V-Volunteering Award for 50 hours Volunteering
March 28, 2025Languages
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Golang
- PHP
- SCSS
- SQL
Frameworks
- Laravel
- Vue.js
- Nuxt.js
- Bootstrap
Concepts
- Infrastructure as Code (IAC)
- Cross Functional Teams
- Agile Development & Scrum
- Continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD)
- OOP + Design Patterns
- REST API design
- Test-Driven Development
- Cross-browser debugging
- Responsive design
- Developer workflow optimization