Developer with over 25 years experience

Mark Stuart

Developer with over 25 years experience

Available to hire

Developer with over 25 years experience

Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Developer at Contract Roles
September 1, 2023 - Present
Remote freelance developer delivering AI chatbot solutions for diverse clients by leveraging LLMs (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude) and training custom LLMs on proprietary data to deliver high-performing interactions. Led feature development for a major global FinTech platform to enhance scalability and performance. Co-engineered migration of a legacy vanilla stack to Laravel 12 + React, embedding OpenAI and AWS Moderation APIs for automated, policy-driven content governance. Project managed a global HR platform from design to deployment across regions.
Lead Developer at Healthy Space Holdings
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Delivered a real-time management platform by migrating LAMP to Laravel/Vue 3/Tailwind on AWS, integrating IoT/API live data pipelines, and leading the team to ship secure, scalable updates on schedule.
Developer and Technician at MK Prep
June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Managed network infrastructure for hundreds of users across multiple locations and led the G-Suite migration (data, email). Developed a LAMP-based Learning Management System to support remote learning during COVID-19, and automated reporting and documentation workflows using Google Apps Script.
Technical Director at PAULEY Interactive
November 1, 2015 - July 1, 2020
Managed internal and external teams to deliver full lifecycle projects for infrastructure, rail, and defence clients. Led proposal writing, tender management, and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects stayed within scope and budget. Developed cryptocurrency analysis and trading platforms, integrating with GDAX for real-time communications. Built real-time dashboards and LAMP-based software for data-driven decision-making.
Web Master at BBC (City of London)
October 1, 1997 - July 1, 2001
Part of a small team creating the BBC Broadcast Intranet, along with developing innovative web features for BBC Online, BBC Radio 4, BBC Millennium, and BBC DAB.
Freelance Web Developer at Contract Roles
August 1, 2001 - November 1, 2015
Delivered custom web development solutions, including eCommerce, WordPress, Drupal, and Shopify platforms. Developed real-time dashboards and intuitive user interfaces for efficient workflows. Led client meetings, project specs, and tenders to align with business goals.

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services