I'm John Weeks, a full-stack developer and CTO with a passion for turning ideas into polished, user-friendly products. I focus on clean execution, scalable architecture, and delivering delightful experiences that customers love. I enjoy building end-to-end platforms and leading teams to ship high-quality software that scales. I have led Arcadia Games, built real-time multiplayer systems, and integrated Web3 features. I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel and tutorials, focusing on Vue, Laravel, and Tailwind to help developers level up their skills and build innovative web applications.

John Weeks

I'm John Weeks, a full-stack developer and CTO with a passion for turning ideas into polished, user-friendly products. I focus on clean execution, scalable architecture, and delivering delightful experiences that customers love. I enjoy building end-to-end platforms and leading teams to ship high-quality software that scales. I have led Arcadia Games, built real-time multiplayer systems, and integrated Web3 features. I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel and tutorials, focusing on Vue, Laravel, and Tailwind to help developers level up their skills and build innovative web applications.

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I’m John Weeks, a full-stack developer and CTO with a passion for turning ideas into polished, user-friendly products. I focus on clean execution, scalable architecture, and delivering delightful experiences that customers love. I enjoy building end-to-end platforms and leading teams to ship high-quality software that scales.

I have led Arcadia Games, built real-time multiplayer systems, and integrated Web3 features. I also share my knowledge through my YouTube channel and tutorials, focusing on Vue, Laravel, and Tailwind to help developers level up their skills and build innovative web applications.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

CTO & Co-Founder at Arcadia Games
January 1, 2024 - November 14, 2025
CTO & Co-Founder responsible for all full-stack development, system architecture, real-time multiplayer engineering, payments, and Web3 integrations. Built every game and platform system from the ground up using React, AdonisJS/Laravel, Inertia, and a cloud-optimized stack on DigitalOcean.
Content Creator / YouTube Tutor at John Weeks Dev YouTube Tutorial Channel
January 31, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Create in-depth tutorials to help developers improve their skills and build modern web applications. Focus areas include Vue, Laravel, and Tailwind, with featured projects such as Deezer Clone, WhatsApp Clone, Spotify Clone, Gmail Clone, and a Music Social Network.
Full-stack Developer at Imaginet Ltd
September 30, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Part of a team delivering mobile/WEB solutions, contributing to full-stack development and collaboration on projects for clients such as TFW Transport for Wales.
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer at Collective London
October 31, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Contributed as a mid-level full-stack developer, delivering features and participating in agile development processes.
Mid-level Full Stack Developer at Freddie's Flowers
July 31, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Worked as a mid-level full-stack developer using Laravel and Vue.js to drive product features and improvements.
Web Developer at Secret Source
February 28, 2018 - February 28, 2018
Web development role focusing on Git, Jira, HTML, SCSS, jQuery and Laravel within a Scrum-driven environment.
Junior Web Developer at System Bookings Limited
November 30, 2017 - November 30, 2017
Developed applications end-to-end using Git, Trello, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap and CodeIgniter; assisted with client meetings and delivered Admin/Dashboard features.
Junior Developer at Artifax Software Limited
March 31, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Worked in a Scrum/Agile environment, using CodeIgniter; fixed issues, upgraded functionality, designed new features, performed QA, and documented APIs with Swagger.
Freelance Web Developer at Freelance Web Developer
June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016
End-to-end web development using HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL; maintaining applications and resolving bugs with a strong focus on UX.
YouTube Tutorial Channel Creator at John Weeks Dev (YouTube Channel)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Create in-depth tutorials to help developers improve their skills and build innovative web applications. Focus areas include Vue, Laravel, and Tailwind; featured projects include Deezer Clone, WhatsApp Clone, Spotify Clone, Gmail Clone, and a Music Social Network.
Mid-Level Full Stack Developer at Collective London
October 1, 2020 - October 1, 2020
Mid-level full-stack development role.
Mid-level Full Stack Developer (Laravel, Vue.js) at Freddie's Flowers
July 31, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Mid-level full-stack development using Laravel and Vue.js.
Freelance Web Developer at Freelance
June 30, 2016 - June 30, 2016
Freelance web developer; proficient in HTML, CSS, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL; built web applications from start to finish; ensured high standards and maintenance.

Education

Bachelor of Music with Honours, Music Performance and Production at London Centre of Contemporary Music
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Edexcel Level 3 – Music Practice at Crosskeys College
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Edexcel Level 2 – Performing Arts (Music) at Crosskeys College
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2003
Bachelor of Music with Honours, Music Performance and Production at London Centre of Contemporary Music
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Edexcel Level 3 – BTEC National Diploma in Music Practice at Crosskeys College
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Edexcel Level 2 – BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts (Music) at Crosskeys College
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Ethereum Smart Contract Programming 201
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025
Ethereum Smart Contract Programming
January 11, 2030 - November 14, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services