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Link'dIn: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m a seasoned Solutions Architect and hands-on CTO with over 15 years of experience leading complex system implementations and full-stack development across public and private sectors. I’m a proactive adopter of emerging technologies, with recent, practical experience delivering bespoke solutions using Generative AI and automation, headless CMS and ERP platforms, and cloud infrastructure to modernise legacy systems, harden security, and improve time-to-market for global clients. I'm both service and product centric, meaning I understand the value of both, having spent years developing with clients and SaaS delivery. I thrive on working directly with stakeholders, guiding teams, and continuously learning. I enjoy turning complex requirements into maintainable architectures, building data-driven dashboards, and using AI assistants to accelerate delivery while keeping a strong focus on risk, security, and quality. I’m open to hybrid or remote roles with ongoing collaboration across distributed teams. Note: apologies for the work experience dates, twine doesn't want to set them correctly, happy to discuss.…Link'dIn: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m a seasoned Solutions Architect and hands-on CTO with over 15 years of experience leading complex system implementations and full-stack development across public and private sectors. I’m a proactive adopter of emerging technologies, with recent, practical experience delivering bespoke solutions using Generative AI and automation, headless CMS and ERP platforms, and cloud infrastructure to modernise legacy systems, harden security, and improve time-to-market for global clients. I'm both service and product centric, meaning I understand the value of both, having spent years developing with clients and SaaS delivery. I thrive on working directly with stakeholders, guiding teams, and continuously learning. I enjoy turning complex requirements into maintainable architectures, building data-driven dashboards, and using AI assistants to accelerate delivery while keeping a strong focus on risk, security, and quality. I’m open to hybrid or remote roles with ongoing collaboration across distributed teams. Note: apologies for the work experience dates, twine doesn't want to set them correctly, happy to discuss.

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Link'dIn: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m a seasoned Solutions Architect and hands-on CTO with over 15 years of experience leading complex system implementations and full-stack development across public and private sectors. I’m a proactive adopter of emerging technologies, with recent, practical experience delivering bespoke solutions using Generative AI and automation, headless CMS and ERP platforms, and cloud infrastructure to modernise legacy systems, harden security, and improve time-to-market for global clients. I'm both service and product centric, meaning I understand the value of both, having spent years developing with clients and SaaS delivery. I thrive on working directly with stakeholders, guiding teams, and continuously learning. I enjoy turning complex requirements into maintainable architectures, building data-driven dashboards, and using AI assistants to accelerate delivery while keeping a strong focus on risk, security, and quality. I’m open to hybrid or remote roles with ongoing collaboration across distributed teams. Note: apologies for the work experience dates, twine doesn't want to set them correctly, happy to discuss.…Link'dIn: _Website not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_ I’m a seasoned Solutions Architect and hands-on CTO with over 15 years of experience leading complex system implementations and full-stack development across public and private sectors. I’m a proactive adopter of emerging technologies, with recent, practical experience delivering bespoke solutions using Generative AI and automation, headless CMS and ERP platforms, and cloud infrastructure to modernise legacy systems, harden security, and improve time-to-market for global clients. I'm both service and product centric, meaning I understand the value of both, having spent years developing with clients and SaaS delivery. I thrive on working directly with stakeholders, guiding teams, and continuously learning. I enjoy turning complex requirements into maintainable architectures, building data-driven dashboards, and using AI assistants to accelerate delivery while keeping a strong focus on risk, security, and quality. I’m open to hybrid or remote roles with ongoing collaboration across distributed teams. Note: apologies for the work experience dates, twine doesn't want to set them correctly, happy to discuss.

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I’m a seasoned Solutions Architect and hands-on CTO with over 15 years of experience leading complex system implementations and full-stack development across public and private sectors. I’m a proactive adopter of emerging technologies, with recent, practical experience delivering bespoke solutions using Generative AI and automation, headless CMS and ERP platforms, and cloud infrastructure to modernise legacy systems, harden security, and improve time-to-market for global clients.

I’m both service and product centric, meaning I understand the value of both, having spent years developing with clients and SaaS delivery.

I thrive on working directly with stakeholders, guiding teams, and continuously learning. I enjoy turning complex requirements into maintainable architectures, building data-driven dashboards, and using AI assistants to accelerate delivery while keeping a strong focus on risk, security, and quality. I’m open to hybrid or remote roles with ongoing collaboration across distributed teams.

Note: apologies for the work experience dates, twine doesn’t want to set them correctly, happy to discuss.

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Principle Technology Consultant at Content Bloom / Arcast

February 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025

As a solution architect and developer leader, I’ve steered multi-lingual, multi-region telecom implementations and legacy system modernisations for a financial client. I’ve delivered content delivery improvements, KPI demonstrations, and data-loss prevention through integrated systems and hardened APIs. I’ve built data-driven dashboards and migration capabilities using Python and Django, and contributed to projects with dotCMS, Umbraco, Storyblok (headless + Next.js), and SDL Tridion/Web. I’ve reviewed CMS options for clients (SiteCore, Kontent.ai, Strapi) and since 2024-06 I’ve created bespoke AI-enabled solutions using various Generative AI SDKs, and used n8n for process flows and integrations. I advocate for safe AI use as an assistive tool to improve time-to-market and team capabilities.

CTO at BRIJPAY

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Acting as a partner and Chief Technical Officer, I collaborated with partners and an offshore team to deliver a multi-region SaaS platform. I developed financial integrations, connected ERP systems, and customer end-user platforms. I built PHP plugins, scaled a Python-based SaaS to a multi-tenant cloud solution with load balancers, auto-scaling, Lambda functions, and WAF. I expanded the product to support regional bespoke features, delivering a robust self-managed system. I also explored AI/ML with Python and TensorFlow for facial recognition but did not move forward with that particular project.

Senior Developer at BRIJPAY

February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023

Provided application support for the payment integration platform, developing core product capabilities for clients in the UAE and partnerships in the USA. Partnered with AWS for a SaaS, maintaining a Python-based standalone single-tenant solution and delivering ongoing improvements for payment workflows and integrations.

Senior Developer at Aiimi Limited

February 1, 2023 - February 1, 2023

Led planning and development of large back-office database systems and modernised 16+ year-old systems using modern JavaScript and C# .NET (Azure) cloud solutions. Managed teams, collaborated with clients and directors, and implemented serverless architectures with MS SQL and Azure Cosmos. Delivered across security, housing, services, and utilities sectors, and contributed to hiring and building strong development teams.

WCMS Consultant at Blackboard

August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

SDL Tridion WCMS consultancy delivering enterprise-grade web content management, integrations to corporate websites, Collaborate and Course Sites, GDPR enhancements, and DD4T-based templates. Led offshore teams and contributed to templating, indexing, and WCMS governance.

WCMS Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) migration project from SDL Tridion. Implemented components and templates, backend/frontend work, accessibility rollout, and reporting. Integrated external features (Scene 7, Eloqua, Demandbase) and contributed to AEM and Tridion interoperability.

Application and WCMS Integrator at Content Bloom, American Girl, Schneider Electric

August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017

Designed and built APIs to dynamically pull content from the SDL Tridion WCMS, aided large migration projects, produced custom usage reports, and created automation scripts to save significant business time.

API Developer and Forms Consultant at Firmstep

November 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

Architected and built an API middleware platform (PHP/XML) enabling disparate systems to communicate. Integrated Firmstep Self Service with the middleware and connected CiviCRM for enhanced form functionality.

SDL Tridion Consultant at SDL Tridion / SDL / Unilever

May 1, 2005 - May 1, 2005

Enterprise WCMS consultancy delivering templates, dynamic content filtering, and web presence improvements for globally distributed sites. Assisted with upgrade paths and WCMS strategy in support of Unilever’s online presence.

Internet and Network Manager at Mid Beds District Council

August 1, 1994 - May 1, 2005

Public sector IT role focused on network security, intranet/public site resources, and governance. Procured WCMS, integrated online payments, and led teams to support Council members and stakeholders.

SDL Tridion Consultant at Hewlett Packard

June 1, 2011 - October 1, 2014

Working with large international teams and forming part of a core leadership team, to develop and maintain the huge Enterprise HP WCMS and Web presence. • Working with scrum teams to provide developer guidelines for implementing templates • Planned and built a flexible templating system for HP to use throughout the WCMS (modular XSLT/Java/.Net) • Implemented dynamic content filtering and surfacing on the Global Web Site (C#, Java API development and Oracle SQL) • Planning and supporting the business with change and working as a leader in the Core (Architect) Team • Implemented new Search functionality and a fresh rebuild of the Software web presence

Principal Technology Consultant at Content Bloom / Arcast

February 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025

As a solution architect, leading a team that delivered multilingual/national telecom implementations and modernisation of legacy systems for a financial group. Supported data migration, KPI dashboards, and demonstrations; integrated systems to prevent data loss; hardened websites and APIs against breaches; built data-driven dashboards using Python and Django. Recent projects involved dotCMS, Umbraco, Storyblok (headless + Next.js) and SDL Tridion/Web. Reviewed CMS options for clients including Sitecore, Kontent.ai and Strapi; since 2024-06 creating bespoke AI-enabled solutions using SDKs and n8n for process flows.

Chief Technology Officer at BRIJPAY

January 1, 2020 - October 30, 2025

Partner and CTO leading a multi-region SaaS platform, developing financial integrations, connecting ERP systems and customer end-user platforms. Built PHP plugins, scaled a Python multi-tenant cloud solution with load-balancers, auto-scaling groups, Lambda functions and WAF. Expanded core product to support bespoke regional implementations and features; explored AI/ML via Python and TensorFlow for facial recognition (not pursued).

Senior Developer at Aiimi Limited

February 28, 2023 - February 28, 2023

Led planning and development of large back-office database systems and modernised 16+ year old systems with modern JavaScript and C# .Net (Azure) Cloud solutions. Built and mentored teams, applied serverless approaches with MS SQL and Azure Cosmos (NoSQL); collaborated across security, housing, services and utilities sectors.

SDL Tridion WCMS Consultant at Blackboard

August 31, 2019 - August 31, 2019

Worked with SDL Tridion WCMS and Collaborate/Course Sites; delivered GDPR functionality, DD4T-based architecture, device-specific content frameworks, and offshore development team leadership.

Adobe WCMS Consultant at Hewlett Packard Enterprise

October 31, 2018 - October 31, 2018

Migrated from SDL Tridion to Adobe Experience Manager (AEM); Java-based search and product integrations; developed components/templates; led accessibility rollout; created custom usage reports and content extractions; integrated external services (Scene 7, Eloqua, Demandbase).

API Developer and Forms Consultant at Firmstep

November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016

Architected API middleware enabling diverse systems to communicate; integrated Firmstep Self Service with the new middleware; integrated CiviCRM; supported Achieve Forms with custom functionality.

Application and WCMS Integrator at Content Bloom / American Girl / Schneider Electric

August 31, 2017 - August 31, 2017

Designed and built API for a mobile app to dynamically pull content from SDL Tridion; supported large migration projects; produced automated usage reports; created publishing automation scripts to save time.

SDL Tridion Consultant at Hewlett Packard

October 31, 2014 - October 31, 2014

Led SDL Tridion WCMS consultancy; guided scrum teams; developed modular templating system; implemented dynamic content filtering; supported global web presence with architectural guidance.

SDL Tridion Consultant at SDL Tridion / Unilever

October 31, 2011 - October 31, 2011

WCM advisory and development; upgrading SDL Tridion; MVP awards management; WCMS improvements and content publishing support for Unilever's global web presence.

Internet and Network Manager at Mid Beds District Council

May 31, 2005 - May 31, 2005

Procured and implemented SDL Tridion WCMS for council websites; integrated online payments; managed network security and a small development/support team; supported remote working and cross-council collaboration.