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I'm Gary Lockett, a high-impact technical leader and architect with 20 years of experience spanning the full software development lifecycle. I bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and business growth, leading cross-functional teams of 10+ and delivering scalable, automated solutions that drive measurable results. I am passionate about building scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and aligning technology strategy with business goals. I contribute to open source, advocate modern development practices, and enjoy solving tough problems in fast-paced environments.…I'm Gary Lockett, a high-impact technical leader and architect with 20 years of experience spanning the full software development lifecycle. I bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and business growth, leading cross-functional teams of 10+ and delivering scalable, automated solutions that drive measurable results. I am passionate about building scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and aligning technology strategy with business goals. I contribute to open source, advocate modern development practices, and enjoy solving tough problems in fast-paced environments.

Gary Lockett

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I'm Gary Lockett, a high-impact technical leader and architect with 20 years of experience spanning the full software development lifecycle. I bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and business growth, leading cross-functional teams of 10+ and delivering scalable, automated solutions that drive measurable results. I am passionate about building scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and aligning technology strategy with business goals. I contribute to open source, advocate modern development practices, and enjoy solving tough problems in fast-paced environments.…I'm Gary Lockett, a high-impact technical leader and architect with 20 years of experience spanning the full software development lifecycle. I bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and business growth, leading cross-functional teams of 10+ and delivering scalable, automated solutions that drive measurable results. I am passionate about building scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and aligning technology strategy with business goals. I contribute to open source, advocate modern development practices, and enjoy solving tough problems in fast-paced environments.

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I’m Gary Lockett, a high-impact technical leader and architect with 20 years of experience spanning the full software development lifecycle. I bridge the gap between complex technical requirements and business growth, leading cross-functional teams of 10+ and delivering scalable, automated solutions that drive measurable results.

I am passionate about building scalable architectures, mentoring engineers, and aligning technology strategy with business goals. I contribute to open source, advocate modern development practices, and enjoy solving tough problems in fast-paced environments.

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Work Experience

Principal Software Architect / Founder at Codeva Limited

February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2026

Led architecture and strategy for the company, delivering scalable infrastructure and reusable code libraries; mentored a cross-functional team of 10+ and steered product direction across multiple client engagements.

Founder / CEO at Internal System Error Limited

October 1, 2012 - April 1, 2018

Consulted on major migrations (e.g., Magento to AWS microservices) and designed scalable backend architectures with REST/GraphQL APIs and RBAC; guided multi-team delivery and architectural governance.

Technical Director at Creative Cow

April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2023

Led strategic technical direction, mentored developers and product owners, and reduced delivery times by introducing automation and reusable libraries (e.g., 'Stratum') to enable rapid, secure client portals across sectors.

Development Manager at ADZ Media

February 1, 2009 - July 1, 2012

Managed 10+ developers; boosted delivery speed by 25% through process improvements and modular architecture; oversaw API design (REST/GraphQL) and frontend/backend integration.

Software Consultant at Self Employed

July 1, 2023 - Present

Provided high-level technical consultancy and architectural guidance for Creative Cow and independent clients; mentored aspiring developers and engineers; contributed to open-source PHP projects.