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I am a full-stack developer with a frontend strength and a disciplined approach to shipping. I was the sole developer at Flotation Energy, owning an educational web application end-to-end in TypeScript and React, making architectural calls, running iterative delivery cycles, and shipping into the hands of real users (I piloted the software with students at a partner academy before developing it further).
My backend foundations come from Northcoders and subsequent projects, working with Node, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL and SQLAlchemy, with TDD as a default rather than an afterthought. I use AI tools (Claude Code, Cursor) daily, with a clear point of view on where they accelerate the work and where human judgment still matters. Before retraining I spent a decade in publishing, editorial and the arts, which left me equally at home in cross-functional teams as in the codebase.
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Work Experience
Junior Software Developer at Northcoders Bootcamp
June 30, 2025 - July 10, 2025Trained in Agile environment and pair programming, building full-stack applications using React and SQL. Practiced Test Driven Development using Jest for unit and integration tests across frontend and backend. Developed projects solo and in teams including the Northcoders News website and forum. Hosted applications on Supabase, Render and Netlify.
Sound Design Performer at Sgarab Tapes
April 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025Conceptualized and performed a 30-minute immersive audio-visual spectacle involving future-facing sound design and captivating visual narratives at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.
Artistic Director & Performer at 'X' at Rich Mix, London for Boldmellon Collective
April 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025Directed and starred in the short film 'X', showcased at Rich Mix, London as part of the 'Up to No Good' exhibition.
Digital Strategy & Design Consultant (CMS Specialist) at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025Led comprehensive web presence overhauls for energy and hospitality clients from strategic briefing, wireframing, content creation to website deployment on Squarespace and Wix.
Lead Workshop Facilitator & Program Developer at SPAM press and orangeapplepress
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Designed and delivered publicly-funded workshops focusing on recycling in creative writing and art to empower participants to create original artistic works.
Performance Artist at Hidden Door Festival
June 30, 2022 - July 10, 2025Conceived and performed an acclaimed solo performance using reappropriated song lyrics and live dictation software, with intricate choreography and slow movement.
Director & Performance Artist at Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh & Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
December 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025Directed and performed 'Elastic Love', a cinematic piece exploring themes of growth and movement; featured at the 'Cineastra' International Film Festival.
Arts Journalist at The Skinny, Scotland and the North
January 1, 2022 - PresentReported and reviewed music, theatre, and art shaping cultural discourse for SPAM Magazine and other prominent outlets; specialized in experimental literary works as book and poetry reviewer.
Senior Content Strategist & Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced detailed brand narratives and executed content design and branding strategies to enhance market presence for clients including Dear Green Coffee Roasters and ProjectPartnership. Delivered SEO-optimized content for Draft and Contena.
Poet at Diverse Publications
January 1, 2020 - PresentPublished multiple pamphlets and poetry works, some recognized nationally. Committed proceeds to literary causes and cultivated literary community engagement.
Chief Editor & Publishing Director at Dostoyevsky Wannabe
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Managed the production and design of the largest contemporary anthology of Scottish Poetry, overseeing publication from concept to distribution.
Lead Copyeditor & Design Consultant at Dostoyevsky Wannabe
December 31, 2021 - July 10, 2025Provided editorial and design direction for the international experimental anthology Praxids.
Lead Freelance Editor & Publishing Consultant at Diverse Clients including Scotland Street Press and Dostoyevsky Wannabe
January 1, 2020 - PresentHandled multifaceted editorial projects including copyediting, proofreading, and typesetting for multiple published titles.
Founding Editor & Publishing Pioneer at Algia magazine and orangeapplepress
December 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025Founded and managed two influential print platforms for experimental writing; published over 20 works now archived in the National Poetry Library.
Digital Marketing & E-commerce Strategist at BAM, Glasgow
December 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025Designed and managed e-commerce channel, developed social media campaigns boosting website traffic by 50% and doubling sales.
Junior Software Developer at Northcoders Bootcamp
June 30, 2025 - July 15, 2025Trained in an Agile environment and pair programming, working with technologies like React, SQL, and Next.js. Developed full-stack skills via CRUD and sprint-based projects, using Test Driven Development with Jest. Hosted projects on platforms including Supabase, Render, and Netlify. Built API integrated software and frontend interfaces using React and CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap and Tailwind.
Sound Design Performer at Sgarab Tapes, Cardiff
April 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025Conceptualized and performed a 30-minute immersive audio-visual spectacle at Chapter Arts Centre, using future-facing sound design and captivating visual narratives.
Artistic Director & Performer at 'X' at Rich Mix, London (for Boldmellon Collective)
April 30, 2024 - July 15, 2025Directed and starred in a short film showcased at Rich Mix, London, contributing to the 'Up to No Good' exhibition by Boldmellon Collective.
Digital Strategy & Design Consultant (CMS Specialist) at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - July 15, 2025Led comprehensive web presence overhauls for energy and hospitality sector clients including strategic brief development, user-centric wireframing, content creation, and website deployment on Squarespace and Wix platforms.
Lead Workshop Facilitator & Program Developer at SPAM press and orangeapplepress
December 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025Orchestrated and delivered publicly-funded workshops focused on innovative approaches to recycling in creative writing and art, empowering participants to create original artistic works.
Performance Artist at Hidden Door Festival, Edinburgh
June 30, 2022 - July 15, 2025Conceived and executed a solo performance featuring reappropriated song lyrics delivered via live dictation software, noted for intricate choreography and slow movement.
Director & Performance Artist at Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh & Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025Directed and performed in 'Elastic Love,' a 13-minute cinematic piece featured in the 'Cineastra' International Film Festival.
Senior Content Strategist & Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced detailed brand narratives and executed content design and branding strategies for clients including Dear Green Coffee Roasters and projectpartnership. Delivered diverse SEO-optimized content to multiple platforms throughout 2021 and 2022.
Arts Journalist at The Skinny, Scotland and the North
January 1, 2022 - PresentReported and reviewed cultural events in music, theatre, and art for SPAM Magazine, shaping cultural discourse and promoting experimental literary works.
Chief Editor & Publishing Director at Dostoyevsky Wannabe
December 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025Managed production and design of the largest contemporary anthology of Scottish Poetry, overseeing the full publication lifecycle from concept to successful launch.
Lead Freelance Editor & Publishing Consultant at Diverse Clients (including Scotland Street Press, Dostoyevsky Wannabe, Typesetter)
January 1, 2020 - PresentManaged editorial projects including copyediting, proofreading, and typesetting for over 18 titles across various clients.
Founding Editor & Publishing Pioneer at Algia magazine and orangeapplepress
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025Founded and cultivated influential print platforms dedicated to experimental writing, successfully publishing over 20 books and magazines archived in the National Poetry Library, Southbank.
Digital Marketing & E-commerce Strategist at BAM, Glasgow
December 31, 2022 - July 15, 2025Architected and managed a thriving e-commerce channel, conceptualized and implemented social media campaigns that doubled sales and increased website traffic by 50%.
Junior Software Developer
June 30, 2025 - July 23, 2025Developed full-stack applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React, SQL, and related technologies. Trained in Agile environments with pair programming and Test Driven Development. Built data structures, hosted websites, and integrated APIs for practical use within React Apps.
Sound Design Performer at Sgarab Tapes, Cardiff
April 30, 2024 - July 23, 2025Conceptualized and performed a 30-minute immersive audio-visual spectacle featuring future-facing sound design and captivating visual narratives at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.
Artistic Director & Performer at 'X' at Rich Mix, London (for Boldmellon Collective)
April 30, 2024 - July 23, 2025Directed and starred in the short film 'X', contributing to the 'Up to No Good' exhibition by Boldmellon Collective at Rich Mix, London.
Digital Strategy & Design Consultant (CMS Specialist) at Freelance
December 31, 2024 - July 23, 2025Led comprehensive web presence overhauls for energy and hospitality sector clients. Managed full project lifecycle from strategic brief development and user-centric wireframing to content creation and sophisticated website deployment on Squarespace and Wix.
Lead Workshop Facilitator & Program Developer at SPAM press and orangeapplepress
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025Designed and delivered successful publicly-funded workshops focused on innovative recycling approaches in creative writing and art, empowering participants to transform materials into original artworks.
Performance Artist at Hidden Door Festival, Edinburgh
June 30, 2022 - July 23, 2025Conceived and executed an acclaimed solo performance featuring reappropriated song lyrics delivered through live dictation software, distinguished by intricate choreography and slow movement.
Director & Performance Artist at Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh & Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
December 31, 2023 - July 23, 2025Directed and performed in 'Elastic Love', a cinematic piece exploring themes of growth and movement, featured at the 'Cineastra' International Film Festival.
Arts Journalist at The Skinny, Scotland and the North
January 1, 2022 - PresentReported and reviewed music, theatre, and art for influential cultural publications. Specialized in critical engagement of experimental literary works.
Senior Content Strategist & Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - PresentProduced detailed brand narratives and SEO-optimized content for clients including Dear Green Coffee Roasters and projectpartnership. Enhanced market presence and implemented branding strategies.
Digital Marketing & E-commerce Strategist at BAM, Glasgow
December 31, 2022 - July 23, 2025Drove significant sales growth by managing e-commerce channel and implementing engaging social media campaigns, resulting in increased website traffic and sales uplift.
Software Consultant / External Engagement Consultant at Flotation Energy
October 1, 2025 - April 1, 2026Sole developer on an educational outreach web application focused on renewable energy and wind power, owning the project end-to-end from conception and design through to final delivery. Built custom 3D models and integrated them into an interactive web experience using Three.js and React Three Fiber, bringing wind technology and industry pathways to life. Combined game design principles, JavaScript, and full-stack web development to communicate diverse career pathways into the renewable energy industry through real employee stories.
Freelance Editor & Publisher at Scotland Street Press; Dostoyevsky Wannabe; Wet Grain
January 1, 2020 - PresentManaged multifaceted editorial projects across copyediting, proofreading, and typesetting — 8 titles with Scotland Street Press and over 10 with Dostoyevsky Wannabe and ongoing issues of Wet Grain magazine.
Sound Design & Performer at Sgarab Tapes, Cardiff
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Devised and performed a 30-minute immersive audio-visual piece combining future-facing sound design and visual narratives at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.
Artistic Director/Performer at Boldmellon Collective
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Directed and performed in the short film ‘X’, a contribution to the ‘Up to No Good’ exhibition by Boldmellon Collective, showcased at Rich Mix, London.
Digital Strategy & Design Consultant (CMS Specialist) at Freelance
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024Led comprehensive web presence overhauls for prominent energy and hospitality sector clients, managing the full project lifecycle from strategic brief and user-centred wireframing through to content creation and deployment on Squarespace and Wix.
Content Strategist & Creator at Freelance
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2025Produced detailed brand narratives and content strategies for clients in renewable energy and related sectors.
Arts Journalist at The Skinny; SPAM Magazine
January 1, 2022 - PresentReporter and reviewer covering music, theatre, and art; book and poetry reviews for SPAM Magazine.
Lead Workshop Facilitator & Programme Developer at SPAM Press & orangeapplepress
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023Dvered publicly-funded, sold-out workshops on innovative approaches to recycling materials in creative writing and art.
Director & Performance Artist at Embassy Gallery, Edinburgh & Transmission Gallery, Glasgow
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Directed and performed in ‘Elastic Love’, a 13-minute cinematic piece exhibited at Embassy Gallery in 2021 and at the Cineastra International Film Festival in Transmission Gallery in 2023.
Chief Editor at Dostoyevsky Wannabe
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Led the management, production, and design of the largest contemporary anthology of Scottish poetry, overseeing the publication lifecycle from concept to launch.
Copyeditor & Designer at Dostoyevsky Wannabe
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Editorial and design work for Praxis, an international anthology of experimental writing.
Founding Editor & Publisher at —algia Magazine & orangeapplepress
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023Established two influential print platforms showcasing experimental writing in Scotland; published over 20 books and magazines.
Digital Marketing & E-commerce Strategist at BAM, Glasgow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022Drove sales growth through e-commerce channels and targeted campaigns.
Hospitality & Events Staff at Various (Berlin, Germany)
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018Worked across cafés, bars and festivals, learning German and immersing in Berlin's arts scene.
Education
Mlitt at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019MA(Hons) at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015Mlitt at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019MA(Hons) at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015Software Development Bootcamp at Northcoders
March 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025MLitt Creative Writing at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019MA Philosophy at University of Glasgow
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015HND Journalism at Robert Gordon University
January 1, 2008 - June 4, 2026Qualifications
Software Development Bootcamp
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Software Development | Northcoders Bootcamp
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education
An interactive offshore wind learning platform built over six months for Flotation Energy, aimed at UK secondary-school learners (14–19), classroom facilitators, and career changers exploring the sector. The platform pairs a real-time 3D game — a free-flying Wind Farm Explorer with structured lessons on wind & pressure, turbine anatomy, environmental impact assessments, the turbine-to-grid journey, and a careers tour — with a Skills Portal covering 200+ offshore wind roles, career pathways, critical occupations, and an interactive D3-driven training map of UK & Ireland providers. Lessons share a unified DiscoveryPanel chrome and reset cleanly between modes via a radial Mission Hub.
Static site design for an energy cooperative based in Aberdeen. Built in React with pure CSS and Javascript. From development through research, branding and planning, all the way to final code and deployment. Currently working on integrating user feedback and optimising performance.
Job Application Journal is a modern web application designed to help users efficiently track, organize, and reflect on their job search journey. The app allows users to add, update, and manage job applications, visually separate active and rejected applications, and maintain a calendar with notes for important dates. A unique affirmations banner provides motivational support, while a feedback form enables users to share suggestions directly with the developer. The project is built with React for a responsive, component-driven UI and leverages Firebase for authentication and real-time data storage, ensuring user data is secure and accessible across devices. Vite is used as the build tool for fast development and hot module reloading. The app uses EmailJS to handle feedback submissions without a backend server. Styling is managed with custom CSS, supporting multiple color themes for personalisation. SVG assets provide a clean, branded look, and the codebase is modular for easy maintenance and future expansion.
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