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  • 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.