Professional Experience

Two decades of building exceptional products and leading high-performing teams across Fortune 500 companies and innovative startups.

Google + Dentsu

Google + Dentsu

Engineering Manager

November 2025 - Present2 mos
  • Partnered with Google to build a greenfield SaaS advertising platform for Dentsu (Japan's largest advertising agency). Led technical delivery on architecture, security, and compliance.
  • Designed and Developed serverless Google Cloud stack: Cloud Run, Firestore, Redis, Cloud Armor WAF. Built Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, and container hardening.
  • Implemented comprehensive security framework covering access control, cryptography, and operations. Achieved PCI DSS compliance with tamper-resistant audit trails and enterprise SSO via Okta.
  • Built and managed cross-functional engineering team, coordinating Google Cloud specialists and external vendors to deliver on aggressive timelines.
Google Cloud PlatformCloud RunFirestoreCloud ArmorTerraformOktaPCI DSS ComplianceDevSecOpsZero Trust ArchitectureTeam Building
Antec Global LTD

Antec Global LTD

Founder & AI Engineer

February 2024 - Present1 yr 11 mos
  • Founded independent AI consultancy building production systems across PropTech, AgTech, and HR Tech domains, architecting end-to-end ML pipelines from data annotation through to model deployment on edge devices with MLOps infrastructure for continuous training.
  • Recent projects (2025): Designed agentic AI workflows integrating MCP (Model Context Protocol) with multi-LLM orchestration and human-in-the-loop validation for intelligent automation. Built RAG-powered chat interfaces featuring intelligent tool selection, vector database integration, and context-aware responses.
  • AskBadger: PropTech platform featuring a multi-agent system where a Router Agent orchestrates specialised Property, Neighbourhood, and Risk agents. Built companion iOS AR app with real-time computer vision using custom ML models trained on domain-specific datasets, achieving 30+ FPS on-device inference via CoreML and ARKit. Trained LightGBM price prediction models on 30M+ UK property transactions.
  • CattleHealth: AgTech iOS AR application enabling real-time cattle weight estimation through YOLOv11 segmentation, LiDAR depth sensing, and CoreML on-device inference. Implemented multi-model hot-swapping architecture with breed-specific calibration designed for offline-first field operation.
  • ATSCheck: HR Tech CV optimisation platform featuring a multi-model routing gateway orchestrating Groq, Claude, and GPT-4o models. Integrated MCP tools including Firecrawl and Brave Search, with Vercel Workflows providing human-in-the-loop checkpoints for quality assurance.
  • TicketBadger: RAG-powered semantic search platform using pgvector embeddings with intelligent tool selection and multi-strategy query routing combining constraint, semantic, and hybrid approaches for context-aware event discovery across 50K+ festival listings.
  • Agent Smith: AI-powered interview practice platform with multi-persona prompt engineering, structured 5-dimensional scoring via Zod schemas, and streaming conversational responses.
TypeScriptNext.jsPythonSwiftReact NativeLLMVercel AI SDKRAGMCPMulti-Agent SystemsComputer VisionCoreMLARKitYOLOv11LightGBMMLOpspgvectorPostgreSQLPostGIS
Diageo

Diageo

Engineering Manager

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 generative AI adoption, prompt engineering standards, 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.
  • Architected and implemented robust CI/CD pipelines on Azure DevOps, establishing automated deployment workflows, security scanning, and quality gates that enabled rapid, reliable delivery across global markets.
  • 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 PipelinesAzure DevOpsMonorepo 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
The Times

The Times

Software Engineer

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.
ReactNext.jsTypeScriptAWS LambdaCloudFrontRedisWeb PerformanceCore Web VitalsJestCI/CD
The Very Group

The Very Group

Principal Software Engineer

February 2021 - June 20214 mos
  • Led development of highly available, scalable enterprise solutions to replace existing Digital Customer Experience platforms serving 4M+ customers. Architected new microservices-based commerce platform with 99.9% uptime targets.
MicroservicesNode.jsReactNext.jsAWSDockerPostgreSQL
Sky

Sky

React Developer

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.
Node.jsReactTypeScriptGraphQLMonorepoStorybookPlaywrightCDNWebpack
Fresh Deals

Fresh Deals

Engineering Founder

April 2020 - April 20222 yrs
  • 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
Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds Banking Group

Lead Full Stack Developer

July 2018 - September 20191 yr 2 mos
  • Provided technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, directing implementation strategies across multiple workstreams while conducting code reviews and establishing best practices. Led solution architecture decisions across the 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
The Virtual Assistant Ninja

The Virtual Assistant Ninja

Engineering Founder

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.
MicroservicesAWSNode.jsAngularTypeScriptMongoDBGoogle Cloud PlatformOAuthPuppeteerDockerKubernetesMessage QueuingProduct Strategy
Bet365

Bet365

Full Stack Developer

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.
JavaScriptTypeScriptHTML5ActionScriptWebSocketsReactRxJSPerformance OptimisationCanvas/WebGL
Tombola

Tombola

Developer → Senior → Development Lead

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.
Team LeadershipAgile/ScrumPerformance ManagementRecruitmentMobile Development

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.
ActionScriptJavaScriptMobile DevelopmentMentoring

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.
ActionScriptJavaScriptHTML5UI Development
TH_NK

TH_NK

Javascript Developer

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.
ActionScriptJavaScriptPerformance OptimisationWeb Development

🎓 Higher Education

Northumbria University

BSc Computing

2003 - 2007

Newcastle College

BTEC National Diploma

2001 - 2003

🌱 The Early Years

Packhorse Inn

Packhorse Inn

Assistant Manager

1997 - 2001
  • Managed daily cash reconciliation and financial reporting, ensuring accurate end-of-day balancing.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in a busy Lake District pub, handling complaints and ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Responsible for staff recruitment, training, and management including hiring and disciplinary procedures.
  • Maintained award-winning cask ales to CAMRA standards, managing cellar operations and ensuring optimal beer quality.
Team ManagementCustomer ServiceCash HandlingCellar ManagementHospitality

Keswick School

GCSEs

1992 - 1997