About

LexisNexis

Software Engineer

June 2024 - present

  • Developing a new identity API using Laravel 11
  • Enhancing system security and scalability.
  • Implementing monitoring and alerting for greater observability using OpenTelemetry.
Toolstation EU

Digital Architect

June 2022 - April 2024

  • Support, upgrade, and maintenance of a Laravel-based website.
  • Enhanced performance, implemented updates, and resolved issues to optimize user experience.
  • Implemented Algolia search engine using VueJS, increasing conversion rates from 3% to 8%.
  • Develop Laravel API powering the Toolstation EU mobile app.
Toolstation UK

Digital Architect

November 2021 - June 2022

  • Oversaw technical roadmap for eCommerce division, including website and mobile app development.
  • Ensured scalability and reliability of Toolstation mobile app with over 500,000 downloads.
  • Led migration of Toolstation website to VueJS (NuxtJS) API-driven application, using Bloomreach CMS for content management.
Toolstation UK

Head Of Development

November 2020 - November 2021

  • Led and orchestrated software development teams of 25+ developers.
  • Shifted from legacy systems to cloud-native, API-driven architecture using GCP Kubernetes and Kafka.
  • Established a DevOps-first culture for CI/CD and agile development.
  • Collaborated with Project Managers and Product Owners to plan and deliver business requirements.
Toolstation UK

Lead Software Engineer

November 2016 - November 2020

  • Led EPOS system development for 500+ stores across Europe.
  • Managed a team of 4 developers on various projects.
  • Built EPOS system with React, Laravel API, and NoSQL database CouchDB.
  • Upgraded Toolstation website from custom PHP to Laravel, increasing revenue by 50%.
  • Introduced test-driven development, continuous integration, and event-driven design.
  • Created promotion API for Website and EPOS systems.
  • Developed translation application in Laravel and VueJS for multiple Toolstation sites.
  • Improved WordPress content management and security using REST API.
  • Created automated front-end tests with nightwatch.js and selenium.
Censornet

Software Engineer

June 2016 - November 2016

  • Worked on improving existing API built in Zend 2 and migrated over to a Laravel (Lumen) API.