Professional Experience
A track record of designing and delivering secure, high-availability systems. Spanning enterprise architecture, legacy modernization, and data privacy leadership across fast-growing organizations.
Work History
15+ years spanning platform architecture, engineering leadership, and military-grade operational discipline.
CAFE:CONNECT
Lead Developer & Architect
Led the architecture and development of a multi-platform hospitality ecosystem, combining consumer mobile applications with a B2B community and analytics platform.
- Architected a scalable serverless backend on GCP and Firebase supporting real-time data synchronization across mobile and web clients.
- Built a cross-platform consumer application using Flutter alongside a Next.js 15 web platform for business users.
- Engineered secure backend APIs via GCP Cloud Functions incorporating complex Firestore NoSQL data models and atomic transactions.
- Established modern DevOps practices, implementing Docker containerization and automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions.
Higgidy
Systems Manager & Lead Developer
Served on the Senior Management Team during a period of rapid growth where company turnover tripled. Directed the IT strategy and managed a six-figure departmental budget.
- Acted as Corporate Privacy Manager, ensuring strict ICO compliance, mapping data, and executing DSAR requests via Microsoft Purview.
- Led end-to-end digital transformation projects, including the complete migration from Sage 1000 ERP to the Access suite.
- Directed major infrastructure upgrades including the complete replacement of site networking during a major facility expansion.
- Optimized mission-critical database operations, reducing the runtime of core inventory synchronization by 50%.
Loria Consulting
CRM Consultant & Senior Developer
Designed and delivered custom CRM extensions and automation systems for enterprise clients including ICAEW.
- Engineered a custom offline-capable inspection portal for field engineers ensuring seamless data synchronization.
- Automated bulk data processing by developing custom C# / VSTO integrations, drastically reducing manual data entry errors.
Havas Helia
Senior Web Developer & Technical Lead
Led technical delivery for high-traffic digital campaigns and enterprise marketing platforms for global brands including EasyJet, Nescafé, and Dove.
- Architected an award-winning data strategy and email platform (Gold for Best Use of Email & Best Data Strategy at the DMAs) for EasyJet.
- Achieved sub-second page load times for graphically intensive campaign sites through rigorous caching strategies.
- Led the migration of legacy PHP/MySQL platforms to secure ASP.NET/SQL Server environments.
SilentManager (Fantasy Sports)
Head of Production (APAC)
Directed architecture, development, and 24/7 operation of web-based gaming platforms supporting tens of thousands of concurrent users for clients like Microsoft, ESPN, and Yahoo.
- Programmed complex, real-time game logic and leaderboards using C# and T-SQL, scaling reliably under peak traffic.
- Expanded product reach by building a companion iOS app from scratch in Objective-C.
Royal Air Force (RAF)
Senior Aircraftsman
Maintained fast jets, aircraft armaments, and assisted escape systems (ejection seats) under strict operational and safety protocols.
Key Achievements
Enterprise Leadership
Served on the Senior Management Team at Higgidy, managing a six-figure IT budget and overseeing departmental restructuring during a period where company turnover tripled.
Performance Optimization
Reduced mission-critical database sync runtimes by 50% through advanced query optimization, and achieved sub-second load times for high-traffic enterprise campaigns.
Award-Winning Architecture
Architected the backend data strategy and automated email platform for EasyJet, winning Gold for Best Use of Email and Best Data Strategy at the DMA Awards.
Security & Privacy
Acted as Corporate Privacy Manager ensuring strict ICO compliance. Accredited IAPP Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with practical experience implementing compliance frameworks and managing DSAR processes.
Education & Certifications
Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP)
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Recognized for comprehensive knowledge of privacy law, data protection frameworks, and corporate compliance practices.
BTEC Level 3 Diplomas
Aeronautical Engineering & General Engineering
NVQ Level 3
Aeronautical Engineering
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