I am a seasoned Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in using .NET Framework, .NET Core, and modern front-end technologies such as React JS and Typescript. Over the years, I have developed and supported complex business-critical applications, improving system performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. I have worked across various financial institutions and technology companies, evolving my skills in SQL Server, PowerShell scripting, and Agile methodologies. I pride myself on my ability to translate business needs into solid technical solutions, maintain legacy applications, and lead development efforts on new features and upgrades. My technical expertise spans from back-end development with C# to front-end technologies and effective project collaboration using source control and Agile methods.

Peter Thorpe

I am a seasoned Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in using .NET Framework, .NET Core, and modern front-end technologies such as React JS and Typescript. Over the years, I have developed and supported complex business-critical applications, improving system performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. I have worked across various financial institutions and technology companies, evolving my skills in SQL Server, PowerShell scripting, and Agile methodologies. I pride myself on my ability to translate business needs into solid technical solutions, maintain legacy applications, and lead development efforts on new features and upgrades. My technical expertise spans from back-end development with C# to front-end technologies and effective project collaboration using source control and Agile methods.

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I am a seasoned Full Stack Developer with extensive experience in using .NET Framework, .NET Core, and modern front-end technologies such as React JS and Typescript. Over the years, I have developed and supported complex business-critical applications, improving system performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. I have worked across various financial institutions and technology companies, evolving my skills in SQL Server, PowerShell scripting, and Agile methodologies.

I pride myself on my ability to translate business needs into solid technical solutions, maintain legacy applications, and lead development efforts on new features and upgrades. My technical expertise spans from back-end development with C# to front-end technologies and effective project collaboration using source control and Agile methods.

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Work Experience

Senior Developer at Fignum Limited
January 1, 2021 - Present
Led development on an upgrade to an existing servicing platform web front end over a 12-month project using C#, ASP.NET, jQuery, JavaScript, and SQL Server. Acted as SME for Motor Finance client providing SQL Server backend credit reference data to the Central Bank of Ireland, maintaining business rules in stored procedures. Developed automated tasks for FCA reporting using PowerShell, SQL stored procedures, and scripting. Maintained web APIs to adapt to regulatory changes.
Applications Developer (Contract) at Bluestone Group
January 1, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Worked on a new settlements module within a mortgage origination platform. Engaged with users to scope the existing manual processes and calculate full-time equivalent savings. Developed solutions using SQL Server, C#, .NET, and Typescript based on use case scenarios.
.NET Developer (Contract) at Lloyds Banking Group
June 30, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Developed web-based work allocation tracking and resource management tools using MVC, C#, jQuery, and MS SQL Server. Delivered and maintained back-office applications supporting Credit and Banking Operations. Supported legacy Excel VBA applications as part of Agile teams.
VB6 and .NET Developer (Contract) at Coutts & Co
August 1, 2014 - August 26, 2025
Developed a VB.NET desktop application for remediation case handling and automated MS Word document generation. Converted VB6 applications to VB.NET. Delivered monitoring and workflow tools for Commercial Real Estate lending using MS Access and VB6. Created operational risk databases consolidating multi-source data for risk assessment. Supported and enhanced legacy VB6 applications and led conversion efforts to .NET.
VB.NET & VBA Developer (Contract) at Nationwide Building Society
September 1, 2011 - August 26, 2025
Delivered automation software for ISA consolidation teams reducing processing time by 50%, saving significant staff costs. Documented existing automation software identifying risks and improvement opportunities. Supported project lifecycle development and RAD model for EUC development team.
SQL & VBA Developer (Contract) at The Learning and Skills Council, Data Service
March 1, 2010 - August 26, 2025
Designed and developed OLAP data cubes on MS Analysis Server. Created SQL queries for data supply to course providers. Automated Excel pivot tables with VBA to provide user-friendly data interfaces.
VBA & SQL Developer (Contract) at Barclaycard UK Secured Lending
August 1, 2009 - August 26, 2025
Developed Excel VBA payment file solutions consolidating data from multiple sources and automating upload to customer account platforms. Built desktop applications interfacing with mainframe terminals to provide tactical solutions. Implemented SQL/VBA call centre solution managing high call volumes.
VBA Developer (Contract) at Lloyds TSB UK Retail Banking
December 1, 2007 - August 26, 2025
Supported and enhanced Credit Systems using VBA, VB6, MS Access and Excel. Developed solutions for fund transfers to address arrears and automated cheque payment processing using screen-scraping techniques. Automated marketing information updates on credit card accounts via VBA interfacing with mainframe terminals.

Education

Mathematics degree (incomplete) at University of Exeter
October 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994
A levels in Business Studies, Mathematics, Physics at Mascalls Comprehensive School
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Professional
October 25, 1999 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government