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I’m a business-focused Full Stack Enterprise developer with 25+ years of experience across Finance, Utilities, Telecommunications, Education, Public Sector and Insurance. I enjoy turning complex requirements into cost-effective, scalable solutions and have led teams from architecture through to delivery. I excel at communicating with stakeholders and mentoring developers at all levels to deliver high-quality software on time.
I’m comfortable across the full project lifecycle, from gathering requirements to deployment and monitoring in production. I thrive on solving tough technical challenges, driving best practices with Agile, TDD/BDD, and modern tooling, and aligning technical solutions with business objectives.
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Work Experience
Senior Software Engineer at Welsh Government
March 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025Led backend development and cloud migration initiatives, delivering scalable services and mentoring junior engineers across teams.
Senior Software Engineer at DWP
August 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Senior technical lead responsible for delivering robust software solutions and guiding development teams.
Senior Java Engineer at BAE Systems
July 1, 2011 - September 26, 2025Backend JVM development focusing on scalable Java solutions and system integration.
WebSphere Consultant at Utilisoft
November 1, 2008 - September 26, 2025Delivered WebSphere-based middleware solutions and supported enterprise applications.
Technical Consultant at AXA
July 1, 2008 - September 26, 2025Provided technical consulting across multiple insurance-focused initiatives and architectures.
Java Developer at RR Donnelley
August 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Developed Java-based backend components and contributed to delivery of enterprise-scale software.
Java Developer at United Utilities
March 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Developed Java solutions for utility sector applications with focus on reliability and performance.
Software Engineer at The University of Manchester
December 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Software engineering role contributing to research and institutional software projects.
Solutions Architect / Software Developer at Caudwell Communications
July 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Architected and developed software solutions for communications services and platforms.
J2EE Architect at Informed Solutions
May 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025Led J2EE architecture and implementation across multiple client engagements.
J2EE Developer at HBOS PLC
February 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025Backend Java development focusing on J2EE architectures and financial services systems.
Technical Team Leader at Capita Group
July 1, 2004 - September 26, 2025Led technical teams, coordinated software delivery and ensured architectural alignment.
Java Developer at United Nations, (Rome, Italy)
September 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025Contributed Java development work for international organizational software projects.
Java Developer at Peregrine
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025Java development contributions across enterprise-level applications.
Lead Developer at Best Buy Health / Current Health
July 1, 2025 - September 26, 2025Fully hands-on role developing new features for Spirometer in in-home patient care, connected to AWS cloud services via tablet. Implemented backend and frontend features, built data pipelines to EHR and remote patient care systems, and created DataDog monitors, documentation and release notes.
Technical Lead at AWS (Prime Video)
November 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led a senior/lead role on an Amazon Prime Video royalty calculation project to scale the Calculation Engine for higher load. Delivered caching and refactoring to improve response times, and developed a React/NextJS UI for visualising royalty data and monitoring calculations. Also performed documentation, sprint management and progress reviews to senior leadership.
Technical Lead at Visa
June 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Worked on Cross Border Solutions for the Netherlands market, exposing client details and historical financial transactions to Dutch regulators via Spring Boot services. Front-end search, CI/CD pipeline via Jenkins with Helm/Kubernetes, and stakeholder liaison.
Lead Java Developer at Version 1
December 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Civils Case Manager backend lead; migration of legacy components to cloud, enhancements of services and third-line support. Led standups, refined backlog with architects and assisted with deployments.
Lead Developer at Oceaneering
September 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Vessel Vetting web application; migrated from on-premise monolith to microservice architecture on AWS. Front end using React/Angular; backend with Spring/Hibernate. Set up CI/CD pipelines with Bamboo and engaged with new customers.
Senior Software Engineer at Welsh Government
March 1, 2020 - September 26, 2025Senior software engineer responsible for government-critical systems; led development and delivery and modernization efforts.
DW P Senior Software Engineer at DWP
August 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Senior software engineer role contributing to government systems; hands-on coding and leadership responsibilities.
Senior Java Engineer at BAE Systems
July 1, 2011 - September 26, 2025Senior Java Engineer focusing on backend services and integration work within defence/enterprise contexts.
WebSphere Consultant at Utilisoft
November 1, 2008 - September 26, 2025WebSphere consultant delivering middleware solutions and integration work.
Technical Consultant at AXA
August 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Technical consultant working on J2EE architecture and integration projects.
Java Developer at RR Donnelley
March 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Java development work across printing/communications domain.
Java Developer at United Utilities
December 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Java development work within utilities sector.
Software Engineer at The University Of Manchester
July 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Software engineering role during MSc studies, research-oriented development.
Solutions Architect / Software Developer at Caudwell Communications
May 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025Architectural and software development responsibilities within telecommunications domain.
J2EE Architect at Informed Solutions
February 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025J2EE architecture engagements across multiple client projects.
J2EE Developer at HBOS PLC
July 1, 2004 - September 26, 2025J2EE development within banking domain.
Technical Team Leader at Capita Group
September 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025Technical leadership and delivery oversight on J2EE projects.
Java Developer at United Nations
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025Java development for projects in Rome, Italy.
Java Developer at Peregrine
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025Java development assignments in early career.
Lead Developer at Best Buy Health / Current Health
July 25, 2025 - September 26, 2025Hands-on feature development for Spirometry Integration connected to AWS cloud; in-home patient care; data processing and integration with EHR and remote patient care services; DataDog monitoring; documentation and release notes.
Technical Lead at AWS (Prime Video)
November 24, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led scaling of the Royalty Calculation Engine for higher load; performance improvements, caching, refactoring; developed a React/NextJS/TypeScript reporting tool for stakeholders; provided leadership, documentation and sprint reviews.
Technical Lead at Visa
June 24, 2024 - September 26, 2025Cross Border Solutions platform for the Netherlands, creating Spring/Spring Boot REST services; front-end search; CI/CD via Jenkins; code reviews and sprint ceremonies.
Lead Java Developer at Version 1
December 23, 2023 - September 26, 2025HMCTS – Civils Case Manager backend; migration to cloud; enhancements; third-line support; led daily standups and deployments.
Lead Developer at Oceaneering
September 23, 2023 - September 26, 2025Vessel Vetting high-volume web app; migrated from on-prem monolith to microservices on AWS; set up CI/CD pipelines; engaged with new customers.
Software Engineer at The University Of Manchester
July 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Software Engineer role contributing to academic software projects; early career development.
Solutions Architect / Software Developer at Caudwell Communications
May 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025Architectural design and software development for communications solutions.
J2EE Architect at Informed Solutions
August 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Architecting J2EE solutions for enterprise applications.
J2EE Developer at HBOS PLC
February 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025J2EE development across banking applications.
J2EE Developer at Capita Group
July 1, 2004 - September 26, 2025J2EE development within Capita's portfolio.
Java Developer at United Nations, Rome, Italy
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025Java development for UN projects (Rome).
Java Developer at Peregrine
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025Java development at Peregrine.
Lead Developer at Best Buy Health / Current Health
July 25, 2025 - September 26, 2025Hands-on development of new Spirometry features for in-home patient care, connected to AWS cloud services. Implemented data collection from spirometer devices, featuring demographic-based indicators and analytics that route to EHR and remote patient care systems. Built AWS services and frontend components, and contributed to DataDog monitoring, documentation, and release notes.
Technical Lead at AWS (Prime Video)
November 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Led a Royalty Calculation Engine project to scale the calculation workload for new business lines. Delivered caching and refactoring to improve response times and payment timeliness. Built a React/NextJS/TypeScript frontend reporting tool for royalty data visualization and monitoring, while guiding documentation and sprint reviews for senior leadership.
Technical Lead at Visa
June 1, 2024 - September 26, 2025Contributed as a technical lead on Cross Border Solutions, delivering Spring Boot REST services that pull data from multiple sources and expose it for querying. Led frontend work with Angular, managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, and performed code reviews and stakeholder liaison.
Lead Java Developer at Version 1
December 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025Senior backend engineer and scrum lead for HMCTS – Civils Case Manager. Migrated legacy components to the cloud, enhanced existing services, and provided third-line support. Chaired standups and refinements, coordinated with architects to maintain backlog and deployments.
Lead Developer at Oceaneering
September 1, 2023 - September 26, 2025High-volume web application to support vessel vetting; migrated from on-prem monolith to a microservices architecture on AWS. Built React/Angular frontend and Spring/Hibernate backend, integrated with data sources, and established CI/CD pipelines with Bamboo.
Senior Software Engineer at Welsh Government
March 20, 2020 - September 26, 2025Senior software engineer delivering government-scale solutions; contributed to design, development, and delivery across multiple initiatives with a focus on reliability and security.
Senior Software Engineer at DWP
August 1, 2015 - September 26, 2025Software engineering role contributing to public sector projects with focus on scalable Java-based backends and integration.
Senior Java Engineer at BAE Systems
July 1, 2011 - September 26, 2025Java engineering role delivering secure, mission-critical systems.
WebSphere Consultant at Utilisoft
November 1, 2008 - September 26, 2025WebSphere-based consulting with focus on middleware integration and enterprise application support.
Technical Consultant at AXA
July 1, 2008 - September 26, 2025Technical consulting across J2EE-based solutions and enterprise architectures.
Java Developer at RR Donnelley
August 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Java development for enterprise-scale document and data processing systems.
Java Developer at United Utilities
March 1, 2007 - September 26, 2025Java development for utility-sector applications and integrations.
Software Engineer at The University of Manchester
December 31, 2006 - September 26, 2025Software engineering role supporting research and enterprise IT initiatives.
Solutions Architect / Software Developer at Caudwell Communications
July 1, 2006 - September 26, 2025Architecting and developing software solutions for communications platforms.
J2EE Architect at Informed Solutions
May 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025J2EE architecture and application development for enterprise-scale systems.
J2EE Developer at HBOS PLC
February 1, 2005 - September 26, 2025J2EE development across banking applications and middleware.
Technical Team Leader at Capita Group
September 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025Technical leadership and Java development for client projects.
Java Developer at United Nations, (Rome, Italy)
September 1, 2002 - September 26, 2025Java development contributions in international project settings.
Java Developer at Peregrine
January 1, 2001 - September 26, 2025Early Java development experience in enterprise contexts.
Education
MSc Computer Science at University Of Manchester
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025MSc Computer Science at University Of Manchester
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025MSc Computer Science at University Of Manchester
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University
January 11, 2030 - September 26, 2025MSc Computer Science at University Of Manchester
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry at Liverpool John Moores University
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1998Qualifications
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Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications, Education, Software & Internet, Government, Other, Healthcare, Professional Services
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