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I’m Luke Skelhorn, a Lead Full Stack Developer with over five years’ experience building scalable web applications for startups across EdTech and FinTech. I lead end-to-end development, mentor junior engineers, and specialise in turning complex ideas into reliable, maintainable software. I work extensively with modern technologies such as Angular (including Angular 18), NestJS, Neo4j, and backend platforms built on Node.js, as well as Go for high-performance APIs and developer-focused CLI tools. I value clear communication, strong collaboration within remote teams, and delivering features that are tightly aligned with real business goals.…I’m Luke Skelhorn, a Lead Full Stack Developer with over five years’ experience building scalable web applications for startups across EdTech and FinTech. I lead end-to-end development, mentor junior engineers, and specialise in turning complex ideas into reliable, maintainable software. I work extensively with modern technologies such as Angular (including Angular 18), NestJS, Neo4j, and backend platforms built on Node.js, as well as Go for high-performance APIs and developer-focused CLI tools. I value clear communication, strong collaboration within remote teams, and delivering features that are tightly aligned with real business goals.

Luke Skelhorn

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I’m Luke Skelhorn, a Lead Full Stack Developer with over five years’ experience building scalable web applications for startups across EdTech and FinTech. I lead end-to-end development, mentor junior engineers, and specialise in turning complex ideas into reliable, maintainable software. I work extensively with modern technologies such as Angular (including Angular 18), NestJS, Neo4j, and backend platforms built on Node.js, as well as Go for high-performance APIs and developer-focused CLI tools. I value clear communication, strong collaboration within remote teams, and delivering features that are tightly aligned with real business goals.…I’m Luke Skelhorn, a Lead Full Stack Developer with over five years’ experience building scalable web applications for startups across EdTech and FinTech. I lead end-to-end development, mentor junior engineers, and specialise in turning complex ideas into reliable, maintainable software. I work extensively with modern technologies such as Angular (including Angular 18), NestJS, Neo4j, and backend platforms built on Node.js, as well as Go for high-performance APIs and developer-focused CLI tools. I value clear communication, strong collaboration within remote teams, and delivering features that are tightly aligned with real business goals.

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Wigan, United Kingdom

I’m Luke Skelhorn, a Lead Full Stack Developer with over five years’ experience building scalable web applications for startups across EdTech and FinTech. I lead end-to-end development, mentor junior engineers, and specialise in turning complex ideas into reliable, maintainable software.

I work extensively with modern technologies such as Angular (including Angular 18), NestJS, Neo4j, and backend platforms built on Node.js, as well as Go for high-performance APIs and developer-focused CLI tools. I value clear communication, strong collaboration within remote teams, and delivering features that are tightly aligned with real business goals.

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Work Experience

Lead Full Stack Developer - Contract at SISOMA / Tavia Studios Ltd

January 1, 2020 - October 28, 2025

Led end-to-end development of key features, including migration from Google Firebase to Nest.js; coordinated with a remote team; updated the founder on project progress; managed and prioritized tasks using ClickUp; addressed critical usability issues before implementing new features; oversaw project planning, design approvals, and code reviews; translated technical details for non-technical stakeholders and fostered cross-functional collaboration.

Web Applications for Schools at Eduboard / Ask Eddi

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Migrated backend from Laravel to Node.js with MongoDB; integrated Microsoft Teams app; migrated databases from MySQL to MongoDB; maintained nightly data sync and ensured data integrity.

Web Developer at Embark

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Greenfield projects; updated and improved the dynamic design of the main website, Football Ticket Pad; contributed to both front-end and back-end development.

Ionic Mobile Application Developer at Gemstone

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Independently developed the Faith School & Church mobile application to track attendance; technologies included Ionic 2/3, Angular 2/4, Laravel 4/5, MySQL, QR codes and database design.

Lead Full Stack Developer - Contract at PLUS GROUP

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Delivered a fluid web application for the paraplanning finance sector; built a custom framework powered by Google Firebase; implemented a chart-focused dashboard.