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About me

Working hard to establish myself as a freelance/contract experienced backend software engineer, specialising in PHP, Laravel, API integration, devops, and sysadmin.

I am first and foremost a people-focused problem solver and I thrive on the intellectual challenge of identifying and applying relevant technical solutions to real world business problems. In this increasingly polarised world, I'm passionate about using tech for good. I am previously Head of Software Engineering for a London-based national telco, in which I built and managed a fully remote software team delivering cutting edge solutions for a rapidly growing ISP, and also IT Director / IT Manager.

I'm based in the North East near Middlesbrough, and I'm available for contract development work throughout the UK - but without the London day rates! Happy to discuss consultancy or collaboration with front end specialists, agencies, and creatives to support your projects.
Banner image: Me featured on the BBC Look North ident as a crewmember of the RNLI's Flamborough Lifeboat.

Details

AvailabilityLooking for work

ContractPerm, Freelance, Remote

LocationMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom

Skill LevelSenior

LanguagesEnglish

Tagged Job TitlesFullstack Developer, Software Engineer, Technical Manager

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#3 Ranked Fullstack Developer

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Top 25Fullstack Developer

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Skills

aws, DevOps, Laravel, Linux, php, Software Development, Team Management

Sector Experience

Information Technology, Online / Web, Technology, Telecoms

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Specialist web development consultancy

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