I'm Dennis Joseph Chiswick, a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of leading dynamic software development initiatives in Agile environments. I thrive on guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget while maintaining a relentless commitment to excellence. I've steered cloud migrations to Google Cloud Platform, built scalable data processing and monitoring systems, and driven cost savings through cloud-based data exchanges. My hands-on leadership complements deep technical expertise across C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and cloud ETL, enabling high-impact projects across media and entertainment platforms.

Dennis Joseph Chiswick

I'm Dennis Joseph Chiswick, a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of leading dynamic software development initiatives in Agile environments. I thrive on guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget while maintaining a relentless commitment to excellence. I've steered cloud migrations to Google Cloud Platform, built scalable data processing and monitoring systems, and driven cost savings through cloud-based data exchanges. My hands-on leadership complements deep technical expertise across C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and cloud ETL, enabling high-impact projects across media and entertainment platforms.

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I’m Dennis Joseph Chiswick, a Senior Software Engineer with a proven track record of leading dynamic software development initiatives in Agile environments. I thrive on guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget while maintaining a relentless commitment to excellence.

I’ve steered cloud migrations to Google Cloud Platform, built scalable data processing and monitoring systems, and driven cost savings through cloud-based data exchanges. My hands-on leadership complements deep technical expertise across C#, .NET, Python, SQL, and cloud ETL, enabling high-impact projects across media and entertainment platforms.

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English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Sky Ltd
January 1, 2017 - Present
Leading the design and development of microservices architecture using Python, Docker, and PostgreSQL on Kubernetes to replace legacy media workflow systems. Architecting scalable back-end processes and APIs for high-volume media processing operations handling millions of requests daily. Built a monitoring platform processing 20+ million daily events with real-time dashboards and alerting systems. Drove migration of on-premise systems to Google Cloud Platform, reducing infrastructure costs and improving scalability and reliability. Enhanced CI/CD pipelines resulting in a 50% reduction in deployment time and increased deployment reliability.
Contract ESB Integration Developer at UKTV Ltd
January 1, 2017 - September 11, 2025
Implemented UKTV’s Video On Demand (VOD) capability, contributing to business growth and enhanced market presence. Led database design and architecture efforts ensuring optimal performance and scalability for high-traffic applications. Developed REST APIs for seamless third-party integrations, enabling content distribution across multiple platforms.
Contract Solutions Architect at Walt Disney Ltd
January 1, 2015 - September 11, 2025
Contributed to a system consolidation project replacing six disparate European systems with a unified database and system serving all Disney EMEA regions. Managed a team of offshore developers in designing a real-time reporting environment using MicroStrategy for business intelligence. Designed a metadata management system serving 50 Video On Demand platforms across Disney’s European operations. Participated in technical design authority (TDA) meetings focusing on migration strategy, reporting, and issue tracking.
Contract Senior Developer at UKTV Ltd
January 1, 2014 - September 11, 2025
Engineered a custom Video On Demand platform and SOAP Web Services optimizing content delivery to third-party platforms. Developed solutions that strengthened UKTV’s competitive market position in the streaming media industry. Implemented scalable architecture supporting high-volume content distribution and user management.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Westminster
September 7, 1987 - July 11, 1990

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Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications

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