Tom Hughes
I'm a passionate Frontend and Full Stack developer and Technical Lead with extensive experience delivering scalable, user-focused applications.
About
I’m a passionate Frontend and Full Stack developer and Technical Lead with extensive experience delivering scalable, user-focused applications. I specialize in modern JavaScript ecosystems like React, Next.js, and Node, and have a strong background in cloud architecture, including Azure and AWS. Throughout my career, I’ve worked across various industries such as e-commerce, education, healthcare, proptech, and finance, always driven by a commitment to quality and innovation.
I enjoy leading teams, driving technical visions, and crafting seamless user experiences. Whether it’s revamping existing platforms or pioneering greenfield projects, I focus on writing robust, testable code and delivering solutions that truly meet users’ needs. I’m excited by challenges that allow me to blend technology with strategic leadership.
- 14 years' experience
- Joined July 2025
Industry experience
- Software & Internet
- Retail
- Education
- Healthcare
- Real Estate & Construction
- Financial Services
Work experience· 20 roles
Revamped a large Node/Express codebase by introducing comprehensive unit testing protocols achieving 90% test coverage with Jest. Focused on routine maintenance and bug fixes to ensure optimal performance and reliability of eCommerce platforms.
Led the development of a pioneering AI product for a global tech company, revolutionising user interaction with AI technologies. Spearheaded architecture and development of a greenfield project using React, Next.js, Tailwind, and TypeScript. Managed a team of three developers, drove the technical vision, ensured code quality, and delivered innovative, user-centered solutions.
Modernised the London Business School website by adopting React and integrating with Contentful headless CMS. Developed adaptable React components with RESTful APIs and GraphQL, and ensured robust code quality with unit testing using Jest and React Testing Library.
Education
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