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Passionate Web Developer: Crafting User-Centric Solutions with a Problem-Solving & Product Mindset

About Me

Analytical web developer merging a property investment background with innovative tech solutions. Expertise in crafting client-focused, data-driven applications and currently enhancing a charity’s analytics through automation. Eager to bring my client-centered mindset and continuous learning spirit to new opportunities in London. Here are a few technologies I've created web applications with:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React + Native
  • Node
  • Express
  • Cypress
  • Jest
  • Vue

Experience

Graduate - Makers Academy
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023

Specialised in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Agile methodologies.

  • Developed proficiency in Ruby, JavaScript, React, SQL, and testing frameworks.
  • Demonstrated adaptability through quick acquisition of new languages and tools to achieve tech neutrality.
  • Key projects utilised tech stacks comprising Ruby or JavaScript, React, PostgreSQL, ActiveRecord, MongoDB and Express.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing using RSpec, JEST, and Cypress
  • Worked within Agile teams, embracing XP values, pair programming, continuous integration/delivery (CI/CD) and efficient Git workflows.
Associate - Leaf Living
Dec 2021 - Nov 2022

Acquiring housing developments across England to deliver new homes for rent

  • Managed project timelines and ensured adherence to schedules, demonstrating strong project management skills integral to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Conducted quality assurance tasks, validating my ability to perform effective code reviews and maintain high standards of code quality.
  • Utilised analytical and problem-solving skills in evaluating investment portfolios, akin to debugging and optimising algorithms in software development.
  • Showcased strong communication and presentation abilities, regularly engaging with senior executives and C-suite personnel.
Associate - Regis Plc
Sep 2020 - Dec 2021

UK & International Real Estate Investment

  • Led a team and oversaw the due diligence process, highlighting my leadership capabilities and risk management skills crucial in software quality assurance.
  • Utilised financial modelling skills in property investment, indicative of my ability to tackle algorithmic problem-solving in software development scenarios.
Analyst - Consensus Business Group
Nov 2015 - Sep 2020

UK Property Investment Company

  • Appraised complex investment opportunities, requiring strong analytical thinking and decision-making skills
  • Took ownership of transactions, reflecting my ability to take project ownership in software development, driving tasks from initiation to completion.
  • Ensured the company’s interests were protected, showing my attention to detail and diligence, both critical when debugging and ensuring software quality.
Senior Administrator - Estates and Management
Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

Property Services and Asset Management

  • Provided training to both new and existing employees, showcasing my leadership and mentoring abilities, integral for team development in software projects.
  • Regularly corresponded with various stakeholders, demonstrating strong communication skills and effective stakeholder management, vital in collaborative software development environments.

Projects

Moangoose
React Node.js Express Javascript MongoDB Jest & Cypress
Moangoose
A social media web app which enables users to sign up; login; write, edit, and delete their own posts; like other posts; and add other users as friends
Study Buddy
React Node.js Express Javascript MongoDB Jest & Cypress Open AI
Study Buddy
A study web app that has AI integration
Bank Tech Test
Node.js Jest Javascript
Bank Tech Test
Technical test. Program offers core bank features including deposit/withdraw and print formatted statements
PDFPorter
Python tkinter PyPDF2 PyInstaller pdfminer.six
PDFPorter
A client wanted a standalone app that would allow them to split their PDFs and distribute them to different folders with a simple click of a button. Mac & Windows compatible.
Darty Party
React Cypress Bootstrap Codepen
Darty Party
A React app that allows users to keep score of various creative dart games.
ChatLingo - Under Development
React DeepL API Socket.io Node.js Javascript Firebase Authentication
ChatLingo - Under Development
A chat app which uses the DeepL API to translate messages in real-time between users of different languages. The goal is to break down language barriers and facilitate cross-cultural communication. A prototype version is currently deployed. Have a go!
Grant Guardian - Coming Soon
React Cypress Vite RESTful API Chart.js Tailwind Figma Typescript
Grant Guardian - Coming Soon
This project aims to develop a custom dashboard for a charity, enabling its senior management team to track performance, guide the organization's future direction, manipulate data fetched from its API and streamline funding applications. Currently in development.
SprintSquid - Coming Soon
React Cypress Vite Serverless Tailwind Figma Typescript Slab Clerk
SprintSquid - Coming Soon
A project management tool that aims to streamline the agile development process through intuitive task management, automated sprint planning and real-time collaboration. This is a team project led by me, currently in development.

Get in Touch

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