Projects | Skills | Education | Experience | Interests
Senior Web developer at Six To Start, working on the brilliant Zombies, Run! and Marvel Move fitness game. I have a hugely varied role, which I love because what is better than learning something new every day? The bulk of my experience is with python and React working on kubernetes clusters.
I am a qualified CIMA accountant but recently retrained as a software engineer. I have previously held a number of Senior Finance roles within the NHS. I have extensive management experience in technical healthcare roles, covering areas such as acute finance commissioning, income reporting, PbR, reference costing, SLR, patient level costing and financial planning.
I have multiple interests such as ice-swimming, mace swinging and powerlifting that occupy me in my spare time.
Tech Skills : Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, React, Next.js, Kubernetes, GCP, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, Node.js, tSQL, Elasticsearch, Docker, AWS, MS Excel, VBA
| Project | Comment | Tech | Github | Hosted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Search the Collections (V&A) | Created the Elasticsearch API and data pipeline that powered the new way to Explore the V&A collections | Python / Elasticsearch | V&A Search the Collections | |
| ZRX.app | Complete redesign to encompass the expanding brands of Marvel Move and Zombies, Run! | React, Nextjs, Django | ZRX.app | |
| Bridge Hand Generator | A ruby on rails application to support remote contract bridge players | Ruby | BHG | RemoteBridge |
| Cocktail | A ruby command line tool for converting IIIF manifests to pdf | Ruby | Cocktail |
A concise, logical thinker with an ability to exploit technical skills to solve problems rapidly and clearly. My joy of solving problems has been well tested in my new coding career where I've faced implementation and logic problems on a daily basis, my prior experience has helped me remain calm and apply a logical, scientific approach to resolving the current issue. It is this rollercoaster of frustration and reward that makes coding so appealing for me.
- React and Next.js which I have worked with extensively to overhaul the main website at Six to Start
- Ruby and Ruby on Rails which is the framework for the V&A CMS.
- Python which was the scripting language behind Search the Collections website at the V&A and also the main language for backend services at Six to Start. Examples of usage are for the elasticsearch API, data importers / pipelines, web tools for production teams to parse FDX scripts.
- Kubernetes and GCP
- Elasticsearch and search relevance
- JavaScript, Node and React
- IIIF (International image interoperability framework)
- Advanced Excel and SQL data skills with a proven ability to transform vast, complex data into meaningful management reports.
- tSQL / MS Query / SSIS - writing queries and procedures to automate processes. Large scale project examples include, NHS NWL Whole Systems a multi organisation patient costing project.
Ability to impart technical information clearly, to a range of specialists and senior managers. Honest approach resulting in trusted relationships with senior colleagues. Run regular lunch and learn sessions at work to encourage debate and knowledge share. I host a number of technical blogs where I write tutorials on key analytical skills. If I had a mission statement it would probably be Learn cool things and share.
Provide strong, value driven leadership. Brought the NCL Acute Finance team through three major reorganisations and ensured continuity and quality of departmental output. I have a strong reputation for being delivery-focussed and efficient.
Improvement focused - value continuous development both individually and departmentally. I love a challenge and am becoming ever more comfortable with feeling very uncomfortable!
Six To Start (Aug 2021 to present) Senior Web Developer
- Implemented the designs for the new ZRX website, featuring Zombies, Run! and Marvel Move. Learned to love frontend development and React!
- Backend work to support the Marvel Move presale involving tiered reward system and giftcode generation
- Overhauled our django service to support the expansion of the company which required significant logic changes
- Created web tools to support the production team with script analysis and cleansing
- Created and documented API’s utilised by the mobile apps
- Assisted with converting our services to run on standard kubernetes clusters rather than autopilot clusters
The Victoria and Albert Museum (Jan 2019 to Aug 21) Full Stack Developer
- Development responsibility for the main V&A website Content Management System built with Ruby on Rails, ensuring the admin section reflects the requirements of the content team
- Backend development for the rebuild of Explore the collections. Working predominantly in Python to create new elasticsearch APIs and data pipeline scripts
Barts Health NHS Trust (May 2017 - June 2018) Associate Director of Finance - Income
- Responsible for the reporting and billing of £1.3bn of patient treatment income
NHS Central London CCG (Feb 2015 - May 2017) Senior Project and Planning Accountant for the NWL Collaboration of CCGs
- Financial lead on large scale transformational projects across North West London, including GP Federations and Whole Systems cross-pathway costing
- Planning lead for 5 CCG's
Croydon University Hospital (Mar 2013 - Feb 2015) Head of Costing
NHS North Central London:
- (Sept 2011 - Mar 2013) Head of Finance - Acute Commissioning
- (April 2011 - Sept 2011) Senior Finance Manager - Acute Commissioning
- (Sept 2010 - Apr 2011) Finance Planning Manager
South West London and St Georges NHS Trust (Sept 2009 - Sept 2010) Costing Manager
NHS Shared Business Services (Sept 2006 - Sept 2009) Graduate Finance Trainee
Marketforce (Sept 2002 - Sept 2003) Retail Channel Analyst
Cork International (Apr 1998 - Sept 2002) Manager of Sales Based Ordering System
Makers - A 16-week intensive development bootcamp (June 2018 - October 2018)
BPP London - CIMA full accountancy qualification (2006 - 2009)
University College London - PhD Chemistry (Astrochemistry) - Thesis title: Formation of Alcohol on Interstellar Dust Grain Analogues (2003 - 2006)
Open University - BSc in Natural Sciences with Chemistry 1st Class Hons (1995 - 2000)
Sheffield University - 2nd MB Medicine (1989 - 1993)
Headlands School Bridlington - A levels in Chemistry (A), Physics (B), Biology (A) and AS Maths (1989)
I’m a medically and accountancy trained full stack developer with a PhD in Astrochemistry but I could also be described as a serial dabbler with multiple full time interests such as powerlifting and ice swimming.
- Whatapalaver Blog - assorted technical trickery explained
- NHS Excel Blog - designed to share specific excel tips and tricks for other NHS Accountants
- Excel Pivots Blog - tips and tricks focussed on the marvellous pivot table