CHRIS ANTHONY
Available Immediately
Remote or Hybrid
CHRIS ANTHONY
07879675474jobs@chrisanthony.fyiwww.chrisanthony.fyilinkedin.com/in/chrisanth
Engineering Manager with proven track record delivering digital transformations for global brands including Diageo, The Times, Sky, and Lloyds Banking Group. Currently Founding Engineer at an AI startup transforming AgTech and PropTech. Seeking hands-on Engineering Manager role combining technical expertise with team leadership. Available for remote or hybrid opportunities.
Leadership & Competencies
Team Leadership
40+ engineers at Diageo, 13 direct reports at Tombola
Experience
7+ years across enterprise and scale-ups
Hiring & Scaling
Scaled teams from 15 to 40+ engineers
Performance
200+ interviews, regular 1:1s, career development
Style
Empowerment & motivation
Preferred Split
50-70% management, 30-50% hands-on
Engineering Management
7+ years managing engineering teams from 13 to 40+ engineers, with proven track record of scaling organisations and delivering results
People Management
Successfully scaled and mentored engineering teams from 5 to 40+ developers across multiple time zones and cultures
Team Building & Hiring
Full-cycle recruitment expertise, building high-performing teams through strategic hiring, onboarding, and inclusive culture development
Performance Management
Conducted 200+ interviews, regular 1:1s, and career development sessions, driving team growth and maintaining high retention rates
Cross-functional Leadership
Orchestrated seamless collaboration between engineering, design, product, and business stakeholders across complex projects
Engineering Strategy
Architected composable platforms and governance frameworks that reduced time-to-market by 40% at enterprise scale
Vendor Management
Successfully selected, onboarded, and managed multiple external agencies whilst maintaining quality and delivery standards
Technical Leadership
Spearheaded engineering transformations across global teams for 15+ years, delivering scalable solutions for millions of users
Agile Methodologies
Champion of agile practices and scrum methodologies, successfully leading distributed teams through iterative development cycles
Engineering Operations
Established robust CI/CD pipelines and operational excellence practices supporting high-availability platforms at scale
Digital Strategy
Aligned technical roadmaps with business objectives, driving innovation whilst supporting board-level IT strategy initiatives
Release Management
Orchestrated complex, parallel website migrations with zero downtime, delivering groundbreaking performance improvements
Platform Governance
Defined and implemented 15 Quality Attribute Requirements with comprehensive documentation and automated compliance monitoring
Risk Management
Implemented comprehensive quality gates and automated assessments, achieving 100% compliance across legal and regulatory standards
Quality Assurance
Championed test-driven development and automated quality frameworks, ensuring consistent delivery of production-ready code
Digital Transformation
Led comprehensive modernisation initiatives for global brands, consolidating legacy systems into unified SaaS architectures
CI/CD
Implemented enterprise-grade continuous integration and deployment pipelines supporting rapid, reliable software delivery
Solution Architecture
Designed scalable, composable architectures serving 75% of global traffic for world's largest spirits company
Performance Optimisation
Delivered exceptional Core Web Vitals improvements through modern development practices and strategic technical implementations
Composable Architecture
Pioneered headless CMS platforms and micro-frontend strategies, enabling unprecedented development velocity and reusability
Cloud Architecture
Expertise in designing and implementing scalable cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability and cost optimisation
Artificial Intelligence
Leading AI adoption initiatives and building production RAG systems, revolutionising agricultural and business processes
Machine Learning
Developing Computer Vision solutions for AgTech sector whilst integrating ML capabilities into enterprise platforms
Computer Vision
Currently architecting innovative CV systems to transform agricultural practices through intelligent image analysis
RAG Systems
Built and deployed Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems that revolutionise customer service in the ticketing industry
Generative AI
Introduced GenAI tools across engineering teams to accelerate migrations, improve code quality, and eliminate inefficiencies
7+ years of management experience leading teams from 13 direct reports at Tombola to 40+ engineers at Diageo across enterprise and scale-up environments. Successfully scaled engineering organisations from 15 to 40+ engineers through strategic hiring and full-cycle recruitment. Conducted 200+ interviews while maintaining regular 1:1s focused on career development and performance management. Leadership style emphasises empowerment, inspiration, and motivation, ideally applied in 50-70% management, 30-50% hands-on technical roles. Multiple references available on request.
Leadership:
Engineering Management
People Management
Team Building & Hiring
Performance Management
Cross-functional Leadership
Technical:
Solution Architecture
Cloud Architecture
Composable Architecture
Platform Governance
Engineering Operations
AI/ML:
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Computer Vision
RAG Systems
Generative AI
Delivery:
Agile Methodologies
CI/CD
Performance Optimisation
Release Management
Quality Assurance
Strategic:
Engineering Strategy
Technical Leadership
Digital Transformation
Vendor Management
Risk Management
Professional Experience
Over the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with some of the world's most recognised brands across diverse sectors, from global spirits companies to leading media organisations, financial institutions, and innovative startups. This journey has provided me with extensive experience in scaling engineering teams, delivering digital transformations, and building platforms that serve millions of users worldwide.
Stealth AI
Founding Engineer
September 2025 - Present1 mo
Stealth AI
Founding Engineer
Founding Engineer
September 2025 - Present · 1 moStealth AI
September 2025 - Present1 mo
- Building AI platforms across multiple domains, spanning web, mobile, and augmented reality experiences. Current projects include Property Intelligence Platform and Agricultural Computer Vision Application.
- Architecting native iOS AR applications with real-time spatial overlays, 3D depth analysis using device sensors, custom computer vision models with machine learning image annotation pipelines, and offline-first architecture achieving 30+ FPS.
- Creating intelligent chat interfaces with multi-tool capabilities, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, and designing agentic workflows with human-in-the-loop validation for intelligent automation and decision-making.
- Building AI systems that integrate multiple language models, match and link large-scale datasets, perform advanced location-based queries, and deliver fast, efficient web experiences through smart caching strategies.
- Developing real-time mapping and visualization tools with validation frameworks tested across diverse real-world conditions.
- Building AI platforms across multiple domains, spanning web, mobile, and augmented reality experiences. Current projects include Property Intelligence Platform and Agricultural Computer Vision Application.
- Architecting native iOS AR applications with real-time spatial overlays, 3D depth analysis using device sensors, custom computer vision models with machine learning image annotation pipelines, and offline-first architecture achieving 30+ FPS.
- Creating intelligent chat interfaces with multi-tool capabilities, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration, and designing agentic workflows with human-in-the-loop validation for intelligent automation and decision-making.
- Building AI systems that integrate multiple language models, match and link large-scale datasets, perform advanced location-based queries, and deliver fast, efficient web experiences through smart caching strategies.
- Developing real-time mapping and visualization tools with validation frameworks tested across diverse real-world conditions.
TypeScriptARKitNext.jsPyTorchOpenAIVercelPostgreSQLPostGISSupabaseCoreMLUpstashAgriculture Technology
TypeScript • ARKit • Next.js • PyTorch • OpenAI • Vercel • PostgreSQL • PostGIS • Supabase • CoreML • Upstash • Agriculture Technology
Diageo
Engineering Manager (Primary Role)
August 2021 - August 20254 yrs
Diageo
Engineering Manager (Primary Role)
Engineering Manager (Primary Role)
August 2021 - August 2025 · 4 yrsDiageo
August 2021 - August 20254 yrs
Engineering Manager
May 2023 - August 20252 yrs 3 mos
- Managed 40+ engineers across globally distributed teams with direct reports, conducting regular performance reviews, 1:1s, and career development sessions to drive team growth and retention.
- Scaled engineering organisation from 15 to 40+ developers through strategic hiring, full-cycle recruitment, and comprehensive onboarding programs while maintaining team culture and productivity.
- Led development of the company's global headless platform, co-creating the composable architecture vision that now powers over 75% of Diageo traffic for brands including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Baileys.
- Owned engineering budget and vendor management, selecting and onboarding multiple external agencies while establishing governance frameworks and quality gates achieving 100% compliance.
- Implemented performance management and engineering metrics framework, improving delivery predictability and team velocity while fostering innovation culture through AI adoption and regular hackathons.
Team LeadershipAgile/ScrumOKRsStakeholder ManagementBudget ManagementVendor ManagementPerformance ManagementStrategic PlanningAgency ReviewAI/ML IntegrationChange ManagementCross-functional LeadershipExecutive Communication
Technical Lead
Dec 2022 - May 20235 mos
- Defined comprehensive platform governance including 15 Quality Attribute Requirements, documented best practices, automated technical assessment, and a suite of automated quality gates.
- Implemented global headless CMS platform, reducing time-to-market by 40%, achieving 100% compliance across legal and regulatory standards whilst delivering significant annual development savings.
- Established 'Bedrock', a foundational TypeScript mono-repo (8 applications, 22+ packages, 5 Contentful extensions) as the cornerstone for code reuse and developer productivity across multiple teams and agencies.
Solution ArchitecturePlatform GovernanceQuality EngineeringCI/CD PipelinesMonorepo ArchitectureTypeScriptCode Quality ToolsDeveloper ExperienceTechnical DocumentationCompliance & StandardsAutomationBest PracticesTechnical Assessment
Principal Engineer
Aug 2021 - Dec 20221 yr 4 mos
- Architected and led development of flagship brand sites including TheBar.com and Malts.com, establishing technical patterns and architecture standards for the global platform.
- Designed scalable composable architecture foundations, defining integration patterns and technical standards that would become the blueprint for Diageo's digital transformation.
System ArchitectureComposable ArchitectureReactNext.jsGraphQLContentfulVercelIntegration PatternsTechnical StandardsPerformance OptimisationScalability DesignAPI DesignTypeScriptPlaywrightAlgolia
Engineering ManagerMay 2023 - August 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos
- Managed 40+ engineers across globally distributed teams with direct reports, conducting regular performance reviews, 1:1s, and career development sessions to drive team growth and retention.
- Scaled engineering organisation from 15 to 40+ developers through strategic hiring, full-cycle recruitment, and comprehensive onboarding programs while maintaining team culture and productivity.
- Led development of the company's global headless platform, co-creating the composable architecture vision that now powers over 75% of Diageo traffic for brands including Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Baileys.
- Owned engineering budget and vendor management, selecting and onboarding multiple external agencies while establishing governance frameworks and quality gates achieving 100% compliance.
- Implemented performance management and engineering metrics framework, improving delivery predictability and team velocity while fostering innovation culture through AI adoption and regular hackathons.
Team Leadership • Agile/Scrum • OKRs • Stakeholder Management • Budget Management • Vendor Management • Performance Management • Strategic Planning • Agency Review • AI/ML Integration • Change Management • Cross-functional Leadership • Executive Communication
Technical LeadDec 2022 - May 2023 · 5 mos
- Defined comprehensive platform governance including 15 Quality Attribute Requirements, documented best practices, automated technical assessment, and a suite of automated quality gates.
- Implemented global headless CMS platform, reducing time-to-market by 40%, achieving 100% compliance across legal and regulatory standards whilst delivering significant annual development savings.
- Established 'Bedrock', a foundational TypeScript mono-repo (8 applications, 22+ packages, 5 Contentful extensions) as the cornerstone for code reuse and developer productivity across multiple teams and agencies.
Solution Architecture • Platform Governance • Quality Engineering • CI/CD Pipelines • Monorepo Architecture • TypeScript • Code Quality Tools • Developer Experience • Technical Documentation • Compliance & Standards • Automation • Best Practices • Technical Assessment
Principal EngineerAug 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos
- Architected and led development of flagship brand sites including TheBar.com and Malts.com, establishing technical patterns and architecture standards for the global platform.
- Designed scalable composable architecture foundations, defining integration patterns and technical standards that would become the blueprint for Diageo's digital transformation.
System Architecture • Composable Architecture • React • Next.js • GraphQL • Contentful • Vercel • Integration Patterns • Technical Standards • Performance Optimisation • Scalability Design • API Design • TypeScript • Playwright • Algolia
The Times
Software Engineer
June 2021 - August 20212 mos
The Times
Software Engineer
Software Engineer
June 2021 - August 2021 · 2 mosThe Times
June 2021 - August 20212 mos
- Drove front-end development for digital transformation initiative serving 2M+ daily readers, specialising in web performance optimisation and modern development practices. Delivered significant Core Web Vitals improvements across the platform.
- Drove front-end development for digital transformation initiative serving 2M+ daily readers, specialising in web performance optimisation and modern development practices. Delivered significant Core Web Vitals improvements across the platform.
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptAWS LambdaCloudFrontRedisWeb PerformanceCore Web VitalsJestCI/CD
React • Next.js • TypeScript • AWS Lambda • CloudFront • Redis • Web Performance • Core Web Vitals • Jest • CI/CD
The Very Group
Principal Software Engineer
February 2021 - June 20214 mos
The Very Group
Principal Software Engineer
Principal Software Engineer
February 2021 - June 2021 · 4 mosThe Very Group
February 2021 - June 20214 mos
- Led development of highly available, scalable enterprise solution to replace existing Digital Customer Experience platform serving 4M+ customers. Architected new microservices-based commerce platform with 99.9% uptime targets.
- Led development of highly available, scalable enterprise solution to replace existing Digital Customer Experience platform serving 4M+ customers. Architected new microservices-based commerce platform with 99.9% uptime targets.
MicroservicesNode.jsReactNext.jsAWSDockerPostgreSQL
Microservices • Node.js • React • Next.js • AWS • Docker • PostgreSQL
Sky
React Developer
November 2020 - February 20213 mos
Sky
React Developer
React Developer
November 2020 - February 2021 · 3 mosSky
November 2020 - February 20213 mos
- Developed features for node/react mono-repo website serving 24M+ customers, creating bespoke React components using Adobe Spectrum design system for cross-team reusability and maintaining design consistency.
- Developed features for node/react mono-repo website serving 24M+ customers, creating bespoke React components using Adobe Spectrum design system for cross-team reusability and maintaining design consistency.
Node.jsReactTypeScriptGraphQLMonorepoStorybookPlaywrightCDNWebpack
Node.js • React • TypeScript • GraphQL • Monorepo • Storybook • Playwright • CDN • Webpack
Fresh Deals
Engineering Founder
April 2020 - April 20222 yrs
Fresh Deals
Engineering Founder
Engineering Founder
April 2020 - April 2022 · 2 yrsFresh Deals
April 2020 - April 20222 yrs
- Founded and developed serverless PWA commerce platform with real-time price tracking, reviews, and deal notifications during the pandemic.
- Founded and developed serverless PWA commerce platform with real-time price tracking, reviews, and deal notifications during the pandemic.
AWS LambdaNode.jsNext.jsReactPWAMongoDBGraphQLServerless ComputingPush NotificationsProduct Management
AWS Lambda • Node.js • Next.js • React • PWA • MongoDB • GraphQL • Serverless Computing • Push Notifications • Product Management
Lloyds Banking Group
Lead Full Stack Developer
July 2018 - September 20191 yr 2 mos
Lloyds Banking Group
Lead Full Stack Developer
Lead Full Stack Developer
July 2018 - September 2019 · 1 yr 2 mosLloyds Banking Group
July 2018 - September 20191 yr 2 mos
- Provided technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team, directing implementation strategies across multiple workstreams while conducting code reviews and establishing best practices. Led solution architecture decisions across Financial Planning division, aligning technical roadmap with board-level IT strategy initiatives.
- Drove digital transformation in Financial Planning and Retirement lab, surfacing pension information to 15M+ users across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds brands. Improved app performance by 60% through coordinating cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product.
- Provided technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team, directing implementation strategies across multiple workstreams while conducting code reviews and establishing best practices. Led solution architecture decisions across Financial Planning division, aligning technical roadmap with board-level IT strategy initiatives.
- Drove digital transformation in Financial Planning and Retirement lab, surfacing pension information to 15M+ users across Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds brands. Improved app performance by 60% through coordinating cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product.
Team LeadershipNode.jsReactTypeScriptAWSGraphQLSQLSecurity (OWASP)Regulatory ComplianceMentoring
Team Leadership • Node.js • React • TypeScript • AWS • GraphQL • SQL • Security (OWASP) • Regulatory Compliance • Mentoring
The Virtual Assistant Ninja
Engineering Founder
May 2017 - March 20202 yrs 10 mos
The Virtual Assistant Ninja
Engineering Founder
Engineering Founder
May 2017 - March 2020 · 2 yrs 10 mosThe Virtual Assistant Ninja
May 2017 - March 20202 yrs 10 mos
- Built SaaS platform with three products and eight distributed microservices supporting 1,000+ online retailers, successfully acquired by Hustle Got Real.
- Built SaaS platform with three products and eight distributed microservices supporting 1,000+ online retailers, successfully acquired by Hustle Got Real.
MicroservicesAWSNode.jsAngularTypeScriptMongoDBGoogle Cloud PlatformOAuthPuppeteerDockerKubernetesMessage QueuingProduct Strategy
Microservices • AWS • Node.js • Angular • TypeScript • MongoDB • Google Cloud Platform • OAuth • Puppeteer • Docker • Kubernetes • Message Queuing • Product Strategy
Bet365
Full Stack Developer
November 2015 - May 20171 yr 6 mos
Bet365
Full Stack Developer
Full Stack Developer
November 2015 - May 2017 · 1 yr 6 mosBet365
November 2015 - May 20171 yr 6 mos
- Developed Client Side Sports UI across all platforms for the world's largest online gambling operator serving 45M+ customers globally. Helped lead re-write of legacy ActionScript to HTML5, mentored developers, and delivered performance improvements across the platform.
- Developed Client Side Sports UI across all platforms for the world's largest online gambling operator serving 45M+ customers globally. Helped lead re-write of legacy ActionScript to HTML5, mentored developers, and delivered performance improvements across the platform.
JavaScriptTypeScriptHTML5ActionScriptWebSocketsReactRxJSPerformance OptimisationCanvas/WebGL
JavaScript • TypeScript • HTML5 • ActionScript • WebSockets • React • RxJS • Performance Optimisation • Canvas/WebGL
Tombola
Multiple Roles
January 2008 - November 20157 yrs 10 mos
Tombola
Multiple Roles
Multiple Roles
January 2008 - November 2015 · 7 yrs 10 mosTombola
January 2008 - November 20157 yrs 10 mos
Development Lead
Jan 2012 - Nov 20153 yrs 10 mos
- Directly managed 13 engineers, conducting performance reviews, career development, and regular 1:1s. Recruited, interviewed, trained and onboarded all direct reports, building a high-performing team from scratch.
- Led development across multiple projects via scrum methodology, ensuring delivery of core desktop and mobile products with 50k+ daily active users.
- Championed development standards and team processes, tracking sprint velocity and delivery metrics while managing full performance management cycle.
Senior Developer
Jan 2010 - Jan 20122 yrs
- Designed and developed products for both consumer and business use, specialising in mobile development for UK, Spain and Italy markets.
- Mentored junior developers and contributed to problem management and incident resolution.
- Ensured agreed timelines and project deliverables were met across multiple platforms.
Developer
Jan 2008 - Jan 20102 yrs
- Developed core bingo and casino products for Tombola, the #1 Bingo Operator in the UK, Spain and Italy.
- Focused on UI development and mobile platform specialisation, creating engaging consumer experiences.
Development LeadJan 2012 - Nov 2015 · 3 yrs 10 mos
- Directly managed 13 engineers, conducting performance reviews, career development, and regular 1:1s. Recruited, interviewed, trained and onboarded all direct reports, building a high-performing team from scratch.
- Led development across multiple projects via scrum methodology, ensuring delivery of core desktop and mobile products with 50k+ daily active users.
- Championed development standards and team processes, tracking sprint velocity and delivery metrics while managing full performance management cycle.
Senior DeveloperJan 2010 - Jan 2012 · 2 yrs
- Designed and developed products for both consumer and business use, specialising in mobile development for UK, Spain and Italy markets.
- Mentored junior developers and contributed to problem management and incident resolution.
- Ensured agreed timelines and project deliverables were met across multiple platforms.
DeveloperJan 2008 - Jan 2010 · 2 yrs
- Developed core bingo and casino products for Tombola, the #1 Bingo Operator in the UK, Spain and Italy.
- Focused on UI development and mobile platform specialisation, creating engaging consumer experiences.
ActionScriptAnimationHTMLJavaScriptTypeScriptAngularCI/CDUI DevelopmentTeam LeadershipAgileMobile DevelopmentScrum
ActionScript • Animation • HTML • JavaScript • TypeScript • Angular • CI/CD • UI Development • Team Leadership • Agile • Mobile Development • Scrum
TH_NK
Javascript Developer
February 2007 - November 20079 mos
TH_NK
Javascript Developer
Javascript Developer
February 2007 - November 2007 · 9 mosTH_NK
February 2007 - November 20079 mos
- Contributed to various JavaScript-based projects for creative agency clients, developing and maintaining interactive client-side web applications with focus on user experience and cross-browser compatibility.
- Contributed to various JavaScript-based projects for creative agency clients, developing and maintaining interactive client-side web applications with focus on user experience and cross-browser compatibility.
ActionScriptJavaScriptPerformance OptimisationWeb Development
ActionScript • JavaScript • Performance Optimisation • Web Development
Education
BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing, Northumbria University
2:1 (Year Grades: 72%, 70%, 69%)
HEFC, Newcastle College
Distinction
GCSE, Keswick Secondary School
11 GCSEs Grade A-C (September 1991 - June 2002)