Passionate about creating effective digital experiences, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into robust, scalable solutions. Adaptable to the ever-evolving tech landscape, I embrace new technologies and blend creativity with technical expertise to deliver innovative products. Whether working on personal projects or collaborating within a team, I strive to push boundaries, optimize user experiences, and contribute to meaningful advancements in software development.…

Peter Coles

Passionate about creating effective digital experiences, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into robust, scalable solutions. Adaptable to the ever-evolving tech landscape, I embrace new technologies and blend creativity with technical expertise to deliver innovative products. Whether working on personal projects or collaborating within a team, I strive to push boundaries, optimize user experiences, and contribute to meaningful advancements in software development.…

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Passionate about creating effective digital experiences, I specialize in transforming complex ideas into robust, scalable solutions. Adaptable to the ever-evolving tech landscape, I embrace new technologies and blend creativity with technical expertise to deliver innovative products. Whether working on personal projects or collaborating within a team, I strive to push boundaries, optimize user experiences, and contribute to meaningful advancements in software development.

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Skills

Experience Level

React JS
Expert
Github
Expert
MongoDB
Expert
Node.js
Expert
TypeScript
Expert
Express
Expert
Docker
Expert
Figma
Expert
React Native
Expert
Azure
Beginner

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

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Education

Computer Software Engineering at 01 Founders
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2024
Activities and societies: Mentoring Club, Leetcode Club
Master's Degree, Creative Writing at Birkbeck, University of London
October 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018
Activities and societies: Editor for The Mechanics' Institute Review. Also became the manager of the review.Activities and societies: Editor for The Mechanics' Institute Review. Also became the manager of the review. MA in Creative Writing - Novel writing; Writing for screen; Creative non-fiction.
Research Master, Area Studies - Japanese Studies at Universiteit Leiden
October 1, 2025 - July 31, 2013
I was part of ISN Network, which organised events for International Students.
BA, Japanese at SOAS, University of London
October 1, 2005 - July 31, 2009
I studied a BA in Japanese with a focus in my fourth year on Japanese Literature.

Qualifications

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Level 2
January 1, 2012 - March 2, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Education
    paper Yarn

    Yarn is a playful storytelling platform that encourages children as young as four to co-create imaginative tales with friends and family. We employ a gentle AI layer to spark creativity and tailor the experience to each child’s unique interests.

    I led the full-stack overhaul of yarn, migrating from legacy HTML/CSS/JS to a modern Next.js application with SSR for SEO optimization and responsive interfaces. I managed a developer team using agile methodologies, guiding projects from ideation to deployment. Enhanced backend functionality by extending Python API and integrating APIs like Mailchimp. Drove strategic decisions on features and design to align with user needs and market demands. Implemented rigorous QA via Playwright (E2E) and Vitest (unit testing) to ensure product reliability.