I am a seasoned developer with over 14 years of experience in building websites and applications using technologies like ASP.NET, C#, MVC, and many modern frameworks. I've worked extensively in cloud environments including AWS and Azure, and am certified in these areas. With a strong background in Sitecore development, including headless architecture and cloud-based implementations, I've contributed to government and private sector projects while adhering to accessibility and GDS standards. I enjoy creating scalable, maintainable systems and mentoring junior developers. Lately, my work has focused on integrating AI services such as Azure AI Language Studio and building innovative greenfield applications using React and Next.js. I have a passion for cloud-native development and leveraging new technologies like Gen AI and natural language processing to deliver impactful business solutions.

Imran Hamid

I am a seasoned developer with over 14 years of experience in building websites and applications using technologies like ASP.NET, C#, MVC, and many modern frameworks. I've worked extensively in cloud environments including AWS and Azure, and am certified in these areas. With a strong background in Sitecore development, including headless architecture and cloud-based implementations, I've contributed to government and private sector projects while adhering to accessibility and GDS standards. I enjoy creating scalable, maintainable systems and mentoring junior developers. Lately, my work has focused on integrating AI services such as Azure AI Language Studio and building innovative greenfield applications using React and Next.js. I have a passion for cloud-native development and leveraging new technologies like Gen AI and natural language processing to deliver impactful business solutions.

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I am a seasoned developer with over 14 years of experience in building websites and applications using technologies like ASP.NET, C#, MVC, and many modern frameworks. I’ve worked extensively in cloud environments including AWS and Azure, and am certified in these areas. With a strong background in Sitecore development, including headless architecture and cloud-based implementations, I’ve contributed to government and private sector projects while adhering to accessibility and GDS standards. I enjoy creating scalable, maintainable systems and mentoring junior developers.

Lately, my work has focused on integrating AI services such as Azure AI Language Studio and building innovative greenfield applications using React and Next.js. I have a passion for cloud-native development and leveraging new technologies like Gen AI and natural language processing to deliver impactful business solutions.

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Work Experience

React .Net Developer/AI Engineer (Contract) at MHTEK Limited
May 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working on a greenfield project built with React and integrated with Azure AI Hub. Developing AI agents leveraging Azure AI Foundry, .Net Core, Azure AI Language studio, Azure CLU (Chatbots), RAG, React, and Git.
Sitecore/XM Cloud/Azure .Net Developer/Next JS Developer at Remarkable PLC
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a greenfield XM Cloud project using React, Next.js, and agnostic design system running in Docker. Gained experience with XM Cloud provisioning, deployment, migration, and integration between XM Cloud and Content Hub. Utilized tools like Docker, GraphQL, GitHub, Azure API Management and Azure DevOps.
Sitecore/Azure .Net Developer (Contract) at Royal Society
October 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Supported delivery of a new website, focusing on search pages development, Microsoft Dynamics integration, Azure Apps and API management, custom indexing with Solr, caching strategies, Azure functions, Sitecore Forms, migration of assets, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines. Mentored junior developers and took over project completion.
.Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
September 30, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Full stack developer on .Net core application assessing and assigning Council Tax bands for properties in Wales, utilizing GDS components and design principles. Managed BAU for legacy .Net applications using .Net core, Entity framework, REST API, MVC, Blazor, Angular, ASP.NET, SQL, Azure, CI/CD, GDS, JS, CSS, Jira, Git and Bitbucket.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at Capita PLC
May 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Upgraded a Sitecore instance for a pension regulator from version 8.0 to 10.1 with an intermediate mini upgrade from 8.0 to 8.1. Managed Solr installation/configuration, code integration, index pipeline rewrites, search extensions, caching, .Net framework upgrades, Identity server configuration, and Sitecore modules reinstallation.
Sitecore Developer (Contract) at Soho House
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a multi-site Sitecore 10 instance with headless architecture and Helix principles in Docker. Created components, templates, JSON renderings, data sources, placeholders, and collaborated with frontend teams. Used Docker, Helix, Git, DevOps, CI/CD, and AB Testing among others.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
August 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Maintained and developed a Sitecore 7.2 instance and upgraded it to Sitecore 9.0 across multi-server environments. Handled Active Directory integration, Glass Mapper, Web Forms modules, migration of large volume of pages and media items, source control, and release automation across servers. Interacted with Sitecore support for custom fixes.
Sitecore Developer (Full Time) at Parkdean Resorts, Hemel Hempstead
January 1, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Architected Sitecore templates, layouts, renderings, roles, and workflows for a multisite solution. Developed functionality for inventory management and permissions, and integrated redirect app using MongoDB. Focused on component-based Helix principles and enhancing editor experience.
React .Net Developer/AI Engineer (Contract) at MHTEK Limited
May 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working on a greenfield project built with React and integrated with Azure AI Hub. Responsible for developing AI agents leveraging various tools and functions including Azure AI Foundry, .Net Core, Azure AI Language studio, Azure CLU (Chatbots), RAG, React, and Git.
Sitecore/XM Cloud/Azure .Net Developer/Next JS Developer at Remarkable PLC
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a greenfield XM Cloud project (hexagon.com) utilizing React, Next.js, and an agnostic design system in Docker. Gained hands-on experience with XM Cloud provisioning, deployment, migration, and integration between XM Cloud and Content Hub. Technologies included React Next JS, .Net Core, XM Cloud deployment, Storybook, Figma, Docker, Content Hub, GraphQL, GitHub, Azure API Management, and Azure DevOps.
Sitecore/Azure .Net Developer (Contract) at Royal Society
October 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Supported delivery of a new version 10.3 Sitecore website. Focused on search components communicating with APIs and CRM, Microsoft Dynamics integration, Azure Apps, API functions, KeyVaults, API management, microservices, Solr custom indexing, caching, Azure functions, Sitecore Forms, custom migration, deployment setup, mentoring junior developers, and asset migration. Involved in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.
.Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
September 30, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Worked as full stack developer on .Net Core application for Council Tax band assessment in Wales. Managed both new applications using GDS components and legacy .Net applications. Used technologies include .Net Core, Entity Framework, REST API, MVC, Blazor, Angular, ASP.NET, SQL, Azure, CI/CD, GDS, JavaScript, CSS, Jira, Git, and Bitbucket.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at Capita PLC
May 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Led upgrade of Sitecore instance for pension regulator from 8.0 through 8.1 to 10.1. Responsibilities included installation of Sitecore and Solr, code integration and upgrades, rewriting custom indexes, pipelines, search extensions, caching, upgrading .Net framework versions, installing/configuring Identity server, reinstalling Sitecore modules, and documentation of upgrades.
Sitecore Developer (Contract) at Soho House
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Worked on Sitecore 10 multi-site instance with headless architecture based on Helix principles in a Dockerized environment. Developed new components, templates, JSON renderings, and data sources, supported front-end teams, created PRs using Git for multiple environments, and followed CI/CD pipelines. Technologies included Docker, Helix, VS 2022, Git, DevOps, headless development, AB testing, variants, and personalization.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
August 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Maintained and developed Sitecore 7.2 intranet for 50,000+ staff while upgrading to Sitecore 9.0 in a multi-server environment. Managed integration with Active Directory, Glass Mapper, Web Forms, and custom development. Responsible for front-end and back-end development, automated build and release processes, and maintaining 4 .Net applications with MVC, ASP.NET, .Net Core, C#, Angular, and accessibility compliance.
Sitecore Developer (Full Time) at Parkdean Resorts, Hemel Hempstead
January 1, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Involved in architecting Sitecore templates, layouts, renderings, roles, and workflows for a multi-site solution initially built on 7.2 and migrated to 8.2. Developed functionality for inventory management for 72 locations and created a redirect app integrated with MongoDB and Sitecore. Used Helix principles and component-based approach.
React .Net Developer/AI Engineer (Contract) at MHTEK Limited
May 1, 2025 - Present
Currently working on a greenfield project built with React and integrated with Azure AI Hub, developing AI agents leveraging various tools and functions. Technologies include Azure AI Foundry, .Net Core, Azure AI Language studio, Azure CLU for chatbots, RAG, React, and Git.
Sitecore/XM Cloud/Azure .Net Developer/Next JS Developer at Remarkable PLC
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a greenfield XM Cloud project using React, Next.js, and an agnostic design system in Docker. Gained hands-on experience with XM Cloud provisioning, deployment, migration, and integration with Content Hub. Regular work included React Next JS, .Net Core, XM Cloud deploy app, Sitecore Serialization, Storybook, Figma, Docker, GraphQL, GitHub, Azure API Management, and Azure DevOps.
Sitecore/Azure .Net Developer (Contract) at Royal Society
October 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Supported delivery of a new website from Sitecore version 9.3 to 10.3 with focus on search pages, Microsoft Dynamics integration, Azure Apps, API functions, KeyVaults, API management, microservices, Solr indexing, caching strategies, Azure functions, Sitecore Forms, custom migration, pipeline configuration, server deployment, mentoring junior developers, and asset migration using Azure DevOps CI/CD.
.Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
September 30, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Worked full stack on .Net Core application assessing and assigning Council Tax bands for Welsh properties, using Entity Framework ORM and GDS frontend components. Also managed BAU for legacy .Net applications with technologies including .Net Core, Entity Framework, REST API, MVC, Blazor, Angular, ASP.NET, SQL, Azure, CI/CD, GDS, JavaScript, CSS, Jira, Git and Bitbucket.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at Capita PLC
May 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Single-handedly upgraded a Sitecore instance for a pension regulator from version 8.0 to 10.1 via a mini-upgrade to 8.1 first. Responsibilities included multi environment upgrades, installation and configuration of Sitecore 10 and Solr, code and index integration, rewriting search extensions and caching, .Net framework upgrades, identity server installation, module reinstallation, and documentation of the upgrade process.
Sitecore Developer (Contract) at Soho House
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a Sitecore 10 multi-site instance with headless architecture based on Helix principles in a Docker environment. Created new components, templates, JSON renderings, data sources, placeholders, and structured JSON for frontend teams. Used Docker, Helix, VS 2022, Git, DevOps, headless development, CI/CD pipelines, and implemented A/B testing and personalization features.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
August 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Maintained and developed a Sitecore 7.2 instance, upgrading it to 9.0 across a multi-server environment integrating Active Directory, Glass Mapper, and Web Forms. Managed an internal intranet for 50,000+ staff. Developed full stack features with .Net Core, MVC, ASP.NET, API-based applications, and automated build and release processes using TFS. Handled migration of 28k pages and 10k media items, architecture upgrades, and liaised with Sitecore support for fixes.
Sitecore Developer (Full Time) at Parkdean Resorts
January 1, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Contributed significantly to a multisite Sitecore solution, architecting templates, layouts, renderings, workflows, and roles based on Helix principles. Implemented Sitecore pipelines, insert options, and permissions management. Designed functionality for updating inventory across 72 locations and created a redirect app integrating MongoDB with Sitecore.
React .Net Developer/AI Engineer(Contract) at MHTEK Limited
May 1, 2025 - Present
Working on a greenfield project built with React, integrated with Azure AI Hub. Developing AI agents leveraging Azure AI Foundry, Azure AI Language Studio, Chatbots (Azure CLU), RAG, React, Git, and Sitecore/XM Cloud with Azure and .Net Core technologies.
Sitecore/XM Cloud/ Azure .Net Developer/Next JS Developer at Remarkable PLC
April 30, 2025 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a greenfield XM Cloud project (hexagon.com) using React, Next.js, and an agnostic design system running in Docker. Responsible for XM Cloud provisioning, deployment, migration, integration with Content Hub, Sitecore Serialization, Storybook, Figma, Docker, GraphQL, Azure API Management, Azure DevOps, and GitHub.
Sitecore/ Azure .Net Developer (Contract) at Royal Society
October 31, 2024 - July 11, 2025
Supported delivery of a new website, primarily worked on developing and refining search pages integrating APIs and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Managed Azure Apps, API Functions, Microservices, Solr indexing, caching strategies, Azure Functions, Sitecore Forms, migrations, pipeline setup, and mentoring junior developers. Used Azure DevOps for CI/CD and set up CM/CD servers.
.Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
September 30, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Full stack developer on a .Net core application assessing and assigning Council Tax bands for properties in Wales. Worked with Entity Framework ORM, Government Digital Service components, MVC, Blazor, Angular, SQL, Azure, CI/CD, Jira, Git, and Bitbucket. Also managed BAU of legacy .Net applications.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at Capita PLC
May 31, 2023 - July 11, 2025
Led upgrade of Sitecore instance for a pension regulator from 8.0 to 10.1 through a phased upgrade approach. Managed Solr installation/configuration, code and custom index upgrades, Identity server config, and documentation. Coordinated modules installation and integration across multi environments.
Sitecore Developer (Contract) at Soho House
December 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Worked on a Sitecore 10 multi-site, headless architecture based on Helix principles in Docker environment. Responsibilities included creating components, templates, JSON renderings, placeholders, and version control using Git with CI/CD pipelines. Technologies included Docker containers, Sitecore Helix, VS 2022, DevOps, and personalization features.
Sitecore .Net Developer (Contract) at VOA (Valuation Office Agency)
August 31, 2022 - July 11, 2025
Maintained and developed a Sitecore 7.2 instance and upgraded it to 9.0 in multi-server environment. Managed Active Directory integration, Glass Mapper upgrades, Web Forms module updates, archives migration, and source control management with TFS. Worked closely with content and business teams, managed build and release automation, coding custom indexes and features.
Sitecore Developer (Full Time) at Parkdean Resorts
January 1, 2018 - July 11, 2025
Involved in architecting Sitecore templates, layouts, components and workflows. Managed multisite solutions following Helix principles. Designed inventory management functionalities for 72 locations, integrated MongoDB redirect application with Sitecore, and ensured multi-site and role-based content management.

Education

MSc Internet Computing at University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
MSc at University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
MSc Internet Computing at University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007
MSc at University of Surrey, Guildford. UK
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification Exam
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification Exam
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification Exam
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Sitecore XM Cloud Developer Certification
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification Exam
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Other