A seasoned software engineer with a master's degree from the University of Oxford, I bring 17+ years of industry experience with a specialisation in team leadership and technical oversight. I've proven my capabilities by successfully leading technology teams across the UK, Bangladesh, and India, delivering strategic solutions and operational efficiency to businesses. Notable collaborations include working with David Axmark, the founder of MySQL. My technical competencies have been honed in various settings including BBC, Mitsubishi, AllSaints Spitalfields, Unilever, Red Group plc, TheToyshop, Playtika, BT, HP, L'Oréal and many more.
In this pivotal role at Angus Montgomery Arts, I spearheaded the development of a custom CRM, a complex project that required a sophisticated understanding of modern software engineering practices. As the Lead Developer, I was not just the key technical expert but also a project manager, guiding the team towards efficient and effective solutions while coordinating with both internal teams and external clients.
A major part of my role involved the seamless integration of third-party APIs, such as Insightly and QuickBooks, into our custom CRM. I took ownership of the end-to-end process, from requirements analysis and technical specifications to deployment and continuous improvement.
I committed a portion of my time to hands-on coding, while the remainder was focused on team leadership, code reviews, client interactions, and strategy, ensuring alignment between the technical solutions we were creating and the overarching goals of the business.
Requirement Analysis, Technical Specification Creation, Coding, Testing and debugging, Deployment & CI/CD Development, Server Setup and automation, Client Meetings and communication, Inviting and Managing Users, API Integration (Insightly, Quickbook), Team Leadership and mentorship, Resource Planning, Regular Progress Reporting to Senior managers
React.js, Redux, NextJs, GraphSQL, Node.js, Python, AWS Lambda, RestfulAPI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Linux, Docker, Git, TDD, Microservices, Serverless Application Design.
Technical Lead | GGLink | Jan 2017 - Dec 2020 Senior Software Engineer | GGLink | Dec 2014 - Dec 2017 Support Developer | GGLink | Mar 2012 - Dec 2014
During my journey from a Support Developer to the CTO at GGLink, I championed the evolution of nebulous ideas into tangible, streamlined software solutions. I built and fostered a high-calibre web development team that transformed e-learning platforms for UK and Chinese institutions. As Technical Lead, my role transcended mere coding: I led teams, tailored solutions for clients, and masterfully transitioned from a dated to a state-of-the-art codebase. With a focus on discipline and continuous learning, I refined our development practices, enhancing operational efficiency. I expanded our initial 4-person team in London to a dynamic global workforce of over 30. I guided this team to peak performance by instating a structured task and sprint milestone system. Over 11 years, we executed over 40 projects of varying scales with unwavering success. I adeptly managed a mix of in-house teams and global contractors, taking on diverse roles—from coding, mentoring, and leadership to project management and crafting solutions for enterprise systems.
PHP, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, Vue.js, Angular, D3.js, Nodejs, High Chart, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, GIT, CI/CD Tooling, Docker, JIRA, Bitbucket, Cloudflare, Drupal, WordPress, Symfony, WHM, Cpanel, Cloud infrastructure Build from Scratch, Technical Documentation, Planning, Client meeting.
Coding, Code cleaning, Code review, Debugging, Technical Documentation, Planning, System Design, Project Management, Client Meetings, Engineering teamwork policy development, Creating tasks, Sprints for team members Mentoring, Software Engineering team recruitment, Resource planning, Reducing re-coding, preparing premade code base for CRM, Booking system, e-Learning System, Quotation, Team performance analysis and make important decessions.
- Modernised the codebase, driving software development efficiencies.
- Advocated for a dual-license approach: open-source and commercial.
- Amplified remote team productivity, soaring from 15-20% to over 75%.
- Scaled GGLink from a core team of 4 to a robust unit of 30+ specialists.
- Diversified services to encompass App, Desktop, Browser Extension, Game, and OS development.
- Guided 100+ budding developers, imparting industry best practices.
- Instituted structured planning across hourly to yearly timeframes.
- Set comprehensive project guidelines, spanning from documentation to testing.
- Initiated global expansions with strategic offices in India and Dhaka.
- Contributed to 40+ projects, undertaking diverse roles from coding to leadership.
- Partnered with elite brands such as BBC, DWP, BT, Unilever, HP, and L'Oréal.
- Steered the team in developing proprietary CRM, Booking, e-Commerce, and Healthcare systems, charting our route to technical preeminence.
- Motivated the team to consistently contribute to open-source initiatives.
- Amended the mission and vision of the company to make it a global tech leader
- Reduced re-coding by 85% (frontend, backend, database, testing cases)
Meopham, Kent, United Kingdom At Tiga UK, a leading digital agency, I was responsible for interpreting customer briefs and constructing web applications. Notably, I contributed to the development of the Mitsubishi App.
Cloud Computing, PHP Applications, Front-End & Back-End Development, Linux, Web Services API, SDLC, Git, REST APIs, Node.js, CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, Drupal, WordPress, E-commerce, jQuery, PHP, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, MySQL, CSS3, GIT
Coding, Code cleaning, Debugging, Client Meetings, and Development Time estimation.
Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Serving one of the UK's largest clothing retailers, I worked to enhance the online customer journey — from product display and purchase to order tracking, delivery, and returns.
HTML5, Cloud Computing, PHP Applications, Front-End & Back-End Development, Linux, Web Services API, SDLC, Git, REST APIs, Node.js, CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, WordPress, Agile Methodologies, jQuery, CMS, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, MySQL, SQL, CSS3.
Coding, Code cleaning, Debugging, Client Meetings, and Development Time estimation.
London, United Kingdom I was instrumental in developing a B2C software solution catering to various industries, including real estate, finance, and management.
HTML5, Cloud Computing, PHP Applications, Front-End & Back-End Development, Linux, Web Services API, SDLC, Git, REST APIs, Node.js, CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, Drupal, WordPress, E-commerce, jQuery, CMS, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, MySQL, SQL, CSS3.
Coding, Code cleaning, Debugging, Development Time estimation, Review of external developer codes, and Technical planning.
London, United Kingdom Collaborating closely with a team, I played a pivotal role in both front and back-end development for the company's digital presence.
PHP Applications, Front-End & Back-End Development, Linux, Web Services API, SDLC, Git, REST APIs, CodeIgniter, Bootstrap, Drupal, WordPress, E-commerce, jQuery, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, MySQL, CSS3.
Coding, Code cleaning, Debugging, Client Meetings, and Development Time estimation.
London, United Kingdom I single-handedly developed a property management platform from the ground up. Part of my role involved transforming sales team concepts into captivating landing pages, notably for high-profile events like Billionaire Village, and effectively capturing leads.
PHP Applications, Front-End Development, Web Application Development, Back-End Development, REST APIs, WordPress, PHP, HTML, MySQL.
Coding, Code cleaning, Debugging, Client Meetings, and Development Time estimation.
London, United Kingdom I was entrusted with the entire development of a car-renting platform for Kingsland Car. My responsibilities spanned the spectrum of software development, from frontend to backend, server maintenance, and database architecture. Post-launch, I onboarded and trained staff from other companies to use our software.
PHP Applications, Front-End & Back-End Development, Linux, Web Services API, SDLC, Git, REST APIs, CodeIgniter, Drupal, WordPress, jQuery, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, MySQL, CSS3.
Coding, Code cleaning, Debugging, Client Meetings, Development Time estimation, Planning, Manage Windows server, regularly running security scans, updating server and software versions.
Subjects: Database Management, Semantic Technologies STC, Service Oriented Architecture SOA, Mobile Systems Security MSS, Software Development Management SDM, Cloud Security CLS, Design for Security DES.
Subjects: Database Management, Distributed information systems, Information system engineering, E-Commerce, Information Technology Project and Quality Management, Mobile Computing.
HTML, CSS, Javascript, TypeScript, React js, Vue.js, Angular js, Nodejs, PHP, MySQL, RESTful API, JSON, GIT, Docker, Linux, AWS, Leadership, Mentoring, Cloud infrastructure, System Design, System Architecture.
React Native, JIRA, AWS, AZURE, MongoDB, GraphSQL, Digital Ocean, Codeigniter, Laravel, Wordpress, Drupal, Moodle, Blade, macOS, Ajax, XML, WHM,cPanel, Google Cloud.
Football, Cricket, Biking, River Cruising.
References Available on request.