Professional Summary
With over 33.8 years in web development, I currently work as an Ethical AI Front end Developer at hometolive.net, shipping React, Next.js and TypeScript platforms. I use Claude AI / Claude Code (Cursor) daily on hometolive.net for architecture, implementation, testing and secure coding reviews. Named Adobe Experience Manager (CQ5/AEM) delivery at John Lewis (2013), plus ongoing CMS/component patterns. Available for fully remote Outside IR35 React contracts.
As a freelance JavaScript Developer at hometolive.com ltd, I contribute to both technical and strategic directions, implementing modern web solutions and guiding development initiatives. Skilled in React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks and AWS — with AEM/CQ experience and Claude-assisted delivery on live client platforms.
React Expertise
Core React Technologies
React- React Hooks
- React Router
- Redux
- Context API
- Next.js
- JSX
- NX Dev
- Storybook
Supporting Technologies
Full Stack, DevOps & DevSecOps
LinkedIn Top Skills
Claude AI / Claude Code (hometolive.net)
Practical daily use on hometolive.net: building and hardening React/Next.js features, job/CV tooling, partner flows, tests and Git workflows with Claude in Cursor — not theoretical AI interest.
Adobe Experience Manager
Named CQ5/AEM front-end delivery at John Lewis (2013); ongoing CMS/component and authoring-style patterns on hometolive.net.
Modern Technologies & Tools
Work Experience
Ethical AI Front end Developer/Designer
hometolive.net
London Area, United Kingdom
React, Next.js and TypeScript delivery for the live hometolive.net platform. Daily Claude AI / Claude Code (Cursor) for frontend architecture, reusable components, tests, CI/CD and secure coding reviews.
CMS/component patterns aligned with AEM-style authoring (templates, Clientlib-style assets). Stack includes Vue, Node, Git, Jest/Cypress, AWS/Vercel, HTML5, CSS3/SASS.
JavaScript Developer
hometolive.com ltd (Freelance)
London and close
Front End Architecture on personal demo website using latest technology. Experimenting with NextJS, React, Angular, Vue 2/3, Cypress testing. Using Node.js to integrate React with existing Java website and Next.js for 4+ years. Progressive enhancement for technical decisions.
Vue Lead Front End Engineer
Just Eat Takeaway.com
Worked on multi-language websites, designing JSON data, connecting front end to data using Vue, adding animations, mentoring designers on front end concepts, UX/UI contributions, AWS environment.
Manager-Lead Interactive Developer
Publicis Sapient
London Area, United Kingdom
Working with full Genesis/NX dev Monorepo tool creating and supporting Node, Express, React, NextJS, TurboRepo. Helped launch Genesis Framework for DEVX with plugins on npmjs.com. Mentored apprentice developers, led scrums, defined tasks using Agile methodologies, TDD testing approach.
UI Developer
Nationwide Building Society
Worked on mortgage quoting application for consultants using Ext JS, CSS, JavaScript, Visual Studio, TFS, Git, SASS. Trained in React JS, Node/npm installations, Azure, .NET, ASP.NET.
Senior JavaScript Developer
Samsung Electronics
Staines-upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom
Android mobile voice response apps and Bixby development. AI NLU, NLG, CSS, JavaScript, UX/UI contributions, HTML, Handlebar.js, ASR, TTS. Used Node.js for API development, Angular 7 for file manipulation and UI responses, AWS environment.
Early Career Experience (1993-2005)
Her Majesties Stationery Office/TSO
Conversion Controller (1995-2000)
Current Science Ltd
Electronic Publishing Specialist (1994-1995)
Waltham Forest College
BTEC National Diploma in Business and Finance (1991-1993)
Notable Previous Experience
BBC
Front End/Back End Software Developer (2011-2012)
Financial Times
Architect Java Developer (2006-2007)
John Lewis
Javascript Developer (2013) — CQ5/AEM platform development
ITV
Javascript Developer (2012)
News International
HTML5/Javascript Tablet Developer (2012)
The AA
Senior Management Position Web Developer (2001-2005)
Ready for React development opportunities and exciting projects