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I’m a developer with over 20 years of commercial software experience, focused on scalable web applications, modern frameworks, and leading cross-functional teams. I’ve built and evolved software for enterprise, public sector, and charity environments, delivering reliable architectures, optimized data models, and practical CI/CD workflows. I’m trusted by clients like Accenture, KFC, Croydon Council, and MSD UK for technical leadership and delivery excellence.
Outside of coding, I enjoy mentoring developers, shaping delivery strategies, and aligning business goals with technical solutions to ensure sustainable, high-quality outcomes.
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Senior Full-Stack Developer & Technical Lead at Teque
January 1, 2012 - PresentArchitected Laravel-based enterprise solutions specializing in Fintech, E-commerce, and SaaS with a focus on regulatory compliance, payment optimizations, and multi-tenant platforms. Led performance engineering projects reducing database query times from 6 minutes to 200ms and boosting Redis cache hit rates to 85%, resulting in 80% reduced database load. Managed queue processing with Laravel Horizon handling over 10,000 jobs daily at 99.9% success. Delivered measurable £2M+ business value via custom systems serving 10,000+ daily users and improved staff efficiency by 75%. Contributed to a multi-million-pound business exit through high-performance e-commerce platform development. Implemented DevOps best practices including GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, AWS infrastructure management achieving 99.9% uptime and 60% cost reduction. Mentored over 20 junior developers, with most progressing to senior roles within a year.
Senior Developer & Technical Consultant
January 1, 2012 - September 3, 2025Delivered bespoke enterprise applications, optimized databases, and led system integrations for SME clients across various industries. Focused on improving system efficiency and ensuring smooth technology adoption.
Senior Full-Stack Developer & Technical Lead at Teque
January 1, 2012 - PresentArchitected and led development of Laravel-based enterprise solutions primarily in Fintech, E-commerce, and SaaS sectors with a focus on PCI and regulatory compliance. Achieved significant performance improvements including reducing critical database queries from 6 minutes to 200ms and increasing Redis cache hit rates to 85%, resulting in cutting API response times from 1.5 seconds to 120ms and reducing database load by 80%. Managed queue processing of 10,000+ jobs daily with 99.9% success rate. Delivered applications providing £2M+ in business value, scaling client revenues and enabling efficiency improvements. Led technical mentoring of 20+ developers enhancing technical competencies. Managed AWS cloud infrastructure ensuring 99.9% uptime with 60% cost savings and implemented CI/CD with Docker and Kubernetes. Major projects included a multi-tenant SaaS platform serving 150+ clients, supply chain tools for KFC Global, and digital fundraising platforms for charities.
Senior Developer & Technical Consultant
January 1, 2012 - September 3, 2025Delivered bespoke enterprise applications and optimized databases for SME clients, including system integrations and performance tuning.
Senior Laravel Developer at MSD UK / Accenture
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025Led Laravel-based platform initiatives for MSD UK; developed AI-powered supplier matching features using vector search (Pinecone); built automated data ingestion with Redis queues, multi-tenant architecture, and real-time reporting; implemented CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Senior Laravel Developer / Technical Architect at FundFlow (Donor CRM for WordPress/WooCommerce)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Architected FundFlow donor experience in Laravel, integrating WooCommerce webhooks, Stripe payout reconciliation, donor deduplication, and automated Xero postings; designed hybrid MongoDB/MySQL data model; enabled CI/CD with Docker and Vagrant.
Senior Laravel Developer / Technical Architect at MSD UK / Accenture
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Delivered the Members Portal, migrating corporate and supplier members to a unified Laravel 9 platform with HubSpot integration and automated Stripe billing; implemented multi-tenant architecture and a real-time reporting dashboard.
Senior Laravel Developer at MSD UK / Accenture
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Developed the Freelancer Portal extension to MSD UK’s network; built automated data ingestion for 100k+ business records with Redis queue processing and intelligent validation.
Benchmarking Toolkit Developer at MSD UK / Accenture
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Built and maintained a benchmarking tool to track corporate supplier development across 10 areas; delivered multi-year reporting upgrades and insights.
Senior PHP / Laravel Developer at MSD UK / Accenture
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Delivered e-commerce platform enhancements, modular growth, and performance optimizations; established scalable workflows and automated reporting.
Senior PHP Developer / Laravel Developer at Independent Contractor (Contract)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2018Architected an e-commerce platform from startup to multi-million acquisition; developed ZenCart-based site with SagePay integration; implemented modular features including product recommendations, upselling, and social media integrations.
Web Developer at Readers Corner
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009Built a high-traffic website with HTML/CSS/JavaScript; integrated Google Maps for branch locator and navigation features.
Senior PHP Developer / Systems Administrator at Readers Corner
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2008Developed a high-traffic online gazette CMS, media management, and newsletter distribution; deployed CentOS stack, backend mail servers, and automated off-site backups.
IT Administrator / Web Developer at Muntada Trust
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2002Managed Windows servers, networks, and website development; supported IT operations and web presence.
IT Administrator at StatPlus
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Maintained Windows servers, desktops, networks, and backups; supported SQL Server reporting.
Junior IT Technician at First Rental
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000Prepared Windows NT servers and client PCs for exhibitions and corporate events; on-site support and hardware deployment.
PHP Developer at Fun4Kids
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002Contract PHP development early in career contributions to PHP/MySQL web projects.
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AWS Solutions Architect
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025AWS Solutions Architect (In Progress)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Retail, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Media & Entertainment, Education
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