Software Engineer & Systems Architect. A full-stack engineer with a front-end focus specialising in React, TypeScript, and performant UI development. I’ve delivered complex interactive platforms, enterprise accessibility projects, and 3D web experiences for clients ranging from seed-stage startups to major corporations like Deutsche Telekom and HSBC. While my expertise centres on front-end engineering, my full-stack background enables me to build end-to-end solutions that scale quickly and reliably. Seeking roles where great UI, strong engineering, and logical thinking intersect.

Ross Clelland

Software Engineer & Systems Architect. A full-stack engineer with a front-end focus specialising in React, TypeScript, and performant UI development. I’ve delivered complex interactive platforms, enterprise accessibility projects, and 3D web experiences for clients ranging from seed-stage startups to major corporations like Deutsche Telekom and HSBC. While my expertise centres on front-end engineering, my full-stack background enables me to build end-to-end solutions that scale quickly and reliably. Seeking roles where great UI, strong engineering, and logical thinking intersect.

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Software Engineer & Systems Architect. A full-stack engineer with a front-end focus specialising in React, TypeScript, and performant UI development. I’ve delivered complex interactive platforms, enterprise accessibility projects, and 3D web experiences for clients ranging from seed-stage startups to major corporations like Deutsche Telekom and HSBC. While my expertise centres on front-end engineering, my full-stack background enables me to build end-to-end solutions that scale quickly and reliably. Seeking roles where great UI, strong engineering, and logical thinking intersect.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer — Contract at Learning Pool
January 1, 2024 - Present
High-priority full stack development and training projects for government and corporate clients, focused on performance and accessibility. Engineered a UK Border Force training simulator in React/WebGL, achieving instant renders on low-end hardware using GPU-accelerated shader processing. Delivered a Duoingo-style accessible learning platform prototype that helped win an HSB C contract. Implemented WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility across the platform, including screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and multilingual features.
Creative Developer — Contract at PRECISIONeffect
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Built an interactive learning app for doctors to educate patients on Mirati Therapeutics’ proteins, featuring animated 3D models demonstrating therapeutic effects. Engineered interactive 3D learning experiences improving clarity and accessibility for healthcare professionals. Built tablet-friendly React/WebGL interfaces deployable via the Veeva system to ensure cross-platform accessibility. Delivered within three months while maintaining high-quality interactive design and smooth performance; implemented intuitive UI and animations that improved patient education effectiveness and received positive feedback from medical staff.
Technical Lead — Contract at Alma
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led end-to-end development of an interactive React-based digital art web experience for the Odyssey project, collaborating with fashion designer Jack Irving. Delivered the full platform from concept to deployment in three months. Engineered a feature-rich site with waitlist, interactive puzzles, and 3D visuals, boosting community engagement and driving 20,000+ new followers in two weeks. Contributed to a sell-out drop of 2,000 pieces within 24 hours, reaching #4 worldwide trending on OpenSea. Collaborated closely with designers to build high-impact interactive content promoting Jack Irving’s Odyssey towers.
Full Stack Developer — Contract at room.com
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Developed backend solutions to simplify asset minтинg and smart contract creation for users without blockchain expertise, contributing to client demos to secure new enterprise business. Engineered a backend platform enabling users to deploy smart contracts and create blockchain-backed assets across multiple networks, reducing creation time to under 30 seconds and lowering onboarding effort. Built robust API support handling thousands of asset generation requests with high reliability. Created KYCT tokens/tokens features for Deutsche Telekom’s virtual space to enhance engagement and power product demos. Delivered interactive product demos (React + Node) supporting new enterprise contracts, including a major engagement with Raiffeisen Bank International.
Creative Developer at PRECISIONeffect
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Contract Creative Developer for an interactive learning app teaching patients about Mirati Therapeutics proteins; created animated 3D models and a tabbed React/WebGL interface; delivered on schedule with accessible UI.
Technical Lead at Alma
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Led end-to-end development of an interactive digital art website for the Odyssey project; collaborated with Jack Irving for tower visuals; delivered from concept to deployment in 3 months; built feature-rich site with a waitlist, interactive puzzles and 3D visuals; drove 20,000+ new followers in 2 weeks; contributed to a 2,000-piece sell-out drop on OpenSea; supported content strategy.
Full Stack Developer at rooom.com
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Contract developer: built back-end solutions to simplify asset minting and smart-contract creation for users without blockchain expertise; contributed to client demos; delivered a back-end platform for cross-network asset handling; built robust APIs; implemented KYCT tokens and token-gating features; delivered interactive product demos (React + Node) that helped win enterprise contracts.
Technical Lead — Contract at Upnup
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led technical efforts for a startup focused on digital arts and the metaverse, delivering immersive web experiences under tight deadlines. Engineered a 3D interactive portfolio site using React and Three.js with VR functionality, helping secure major clients including Sunice Festival, StayHuman, and NextType. Delivered a 3D web gallery in under four weeks enabling users to explore artworks with integrated audio and music, used by thousands of festival attendees and receiving positive feedback. Developed immersive client demos that sparked interest from FIFA and Porsche, doubling pitch success rate. Optimized frontend performance and cross-device compatibility for desktop, mobile, and VR.
CTO — Contract at Spayce
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led technical development for a platform enabling digital asset owners to create 3D virtual galleries accessible via desktop, mobile, and VR. Architected a React/Three.js platform for creating 3D virtual galleries across desktop, mobile, and VR, building an initial community of hundreds. Engineered VR-integrated 3D maze mini-games to boost average session duration and social media interaction during marketing promotions. Developed and managed smart contracts for NOVA avatar sales on Polygon, facilitating hundreds of successful transactions. Led a distributed team coordinating blockchain and frontend development to deliver features on schedule.
Technical Lead at Upnup
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Technical efforts for a startup focused on digital arts and the metaverse; delivered immersive web experiences under tight deadlines; built a 3D interactive portfolio site using React and Three.js; added VR functionality; delivered in 3 months; built client demos for SunIce Festival, StayHuman, and NextHyp.e; contributed to community engagement and growth.
Technical Lead at Spayce
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Contract Lead technical development for a startup focused on digital arts and the metaverse; architected a React/Three.js platform for digital asset owners to create 3D virtual galleries accessible on desktop, mobile, and VR; built VR maze mini-games; managed cross-functional teams; led token gating for NOVA avatars on Polygon; delivered features on schedule.
Full-Stack Software Engineer at ThinkAnalytics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Developed internal tools and customer-facing projects to improve data processing and deliver insights for global media clients. Replaced slow, manual CSV workflows with a React tool saving the data science team 10–20 hours per week, reducing errors by ~90% and improving metadata processing reliability. Developed customer-facing analytics dashboards visualizing millions of data points daily for clients including Sky, Deutsche Telekom, and HBO, improving decision-making efficiency. Contributed to platform improvements helping secure clients such as HBO and Proximus. Implemented deployment pipeline using AWS and Jenkins enabling quick, automated deployments.
Full Stack Software Engineer at ThinkAnalytics
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Full-time developer on internal tools and customer-facing projects to improve data processing and deliver insights for global media clients; replaced slow CSV workflows with a React tool; built analytics dashboards; improved data quality; contributed to deployment pipelines using AWS and Jenkins; delivered to HBO, Deutsche Telekom, and others.

Education

MEng Computer Science at University of Strathclyde
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019
MEng Computer Science (1st class with distinction) at University of Strathclyde
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Gaming