Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with over 20 years of experience in web development, financial systems, and cyber security. Proven expertise in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript frameworks with extensive background in financial institution environments. Track record of delivering secure, scalable applications for major organizations including HSBC, Financial Times, Nationwide Building Society, BBC, The AA (Oracle WebLogic), Samsung Electronics, and Publicis Sapient. Strong focus on regulated environments, data-intensive systems, and security best practices. Currently leading hometolive.NET platform while providing consulting services and mentoring emerging talent.
Architect Java Developer - Financial Data Systems (Investors Chronicle)
Financial Times
October 2006 - February 2007 | London, UK
★ Financial Institution Experience
Architected Java design patterns for financial data systems using UML
Good understanding of Elasticsearch through Apache Lucene search indexing at Investors Chronicle / Financial Times
Secure coding practices and mentoring on best practices
Database design and optimization for high-volume financial data
Web Developer
Amadeus IT Group
April 2005
★ Contract Work
Javascript, Data driven Javascript Aria Template, J2EE, Core Java
Microsoft SQL, CSS, Accessibility, Weblogic, Maven
Senior Management Position Web Developer
The AA (theaa.com)
April 2001 - December 2005 | Basingstoke, UK
★ 5 years Oracle WebLogic · Enterprise Java
Five years developing and supporting enterprise Java applications on Oracle WebLogic application servers for aa.com
Good understanding of Elasticsearch through Apache Lucene-based search indexing and query integration for aa.com
Maintained live services using JSP, JavaBeans, ASP, JavaScript, and XML/XSLT
TeamSite CMS, StarTeam, and accessibility standards (Bobby/DDA)
Technologies: HTML, CSS, XHTML, Perl, Python
Director of Front-End Engineering & Marketing
hometolive.NET (home to live ltd)
2005 - Present | Remote
★ Current Focus: Own Platform Development
Leading frontend development initiatives using React/Next.js with TypeScript
Developing and maintaining hometolive.NET platform with multiple products
Built Vue.js applications for bidvay.hometolive.com luxury resort bidding platform
Developed Python backend services using Django and Flask
Built RESTful APIs using Django REST Framework and FastAPI
Managing multiple contract works and business partnerships
Component libraries and design systems for consistent user experience
Conducting code reviews and mentoring team members
Education & Professional Development
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance
1991 - 1993
Maryland Comprehensive Secondary School
1983 - 1989
Continuous Professional Development
Advanced JavaScript frameworks, modern frontend tooling, cloud technologies, financial systems, and cyber security
Key Achievements
Successfully delivered secure frontend solutions for enterprise-level financial applications serving millions of users
Implemented comprehensive security measures reducing vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Built scalable data processing systems handling high-volume financial transactions with 99.9% uptime
Established coding standards and best practices for development teams in financial environments
Mentored junior developers and conducted technical training sessions on secure coding practices
Led cross-functional collaboration between design, backend, and product teams for financial systems
Developed automated DevOps processes reducing deployment time by 70% for financial applications
AVAILABLE FOR SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER ROLES
Senior Full Stack Engineer with extensive financial systems and cyber security experience. Ready to build secure, scalable applications for financial institutions and regulated environments.
