Aug 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

• Skill Assessments Technical Editor/Reviewer:
• Git
• ASP.NET Core
• C# Unit Testing with NUnit
• C# Coding Practices
• C# Unit Testing with xUnit
• Securing ASP.NET and ASP.NET Core Applications
• .NET Microservices
• EF Core

Aug 2013 – Present · 12 yrs 9 mos

• Author of the following courses:
• 22 - Agentic AI in Manufacturing 2025
• 21 - Microservices: Transition Strategies and Techniques 2025
• 20 - Secrets Management in C# Applications 2025
• 19 - Microservices Architectural Design Patterns Playbook 2023
• 18 - Unit Testing Fundamentals 2022
• 17 - Microservices Architecture: The Design Principles 2021
• 16 - Azure Arc Enabled SQL Server: First Look 2021
• 15 - Unit Testing with Ruby 2021
• 14 - Strategies for Microservice Scalability and Availability in ASP.NET Core 2020
• 13 - Packaging Ruby Code with RubyGems 2020
• 12 - Your Microservices Transition 2020
• 11 - ASP.Net Core Health Checks 2019
• 10 - Scoping and Organizing .NET Microservices Using Event Storming 2019
• 09 - Micro Frontends Architecture 2018
• 08 - Microservices Architectural Design Patterns Playbook 2018
• 07 - Simplified .NET Background Tasks with Hangfire 2016
• 06 - Microservices Architecture 2015
• 05 - Apple Watch Fundamentals 2015
• 04 - Visual Studio Development on a Mac 2014
• 03 - iAd Fundamentals 2014
• 02 - Pebble Smart Watch App Fundamentals 2014
• 01 - iOS Sprite Kit Fundamentals 2013

Feb 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 3 mos · Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Experienced software developer and technical instructor, available for contracting and consultancy. Specialising in:
• Technical leadership
• Solving high-level and low-level challenges
• Hands-on .Net software development
• Hands-on C#, JavaScript, Web or Ruby consultancy
• Technology management and establishing standards
• Migration of legacy systems to new world architecture
• Technical architecture
• Azure cloud architecture
• Agile, Scrum and DevOps practices and tools

Mar 2014 – Feb 2019 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Hands-on Technical Lead and Technical Architect, specializing in software design, cloud architecture, technical and coding standards, API design and implementation of enterprise level single sign-on system.
• Successfully re-platformed legacy systems to new modern architecture using established API standards, queuing and messaging systems and microservices architecture at a group level.
• Responsible for:
• Working with Agile\Scrum teams to design enterprise-level software using incremental design
• Headed a Tech Lead group to plan and implement tech standards, and technologies
• Standardised the technology stack: Balancing team buy-in, innovation and requirements
• Lead the way in terms of moving on-premise software to Azure cloud-based architecture
• Designed a AI/Machine learning solution, that was presented by the Microsoft CEO at MS Build 2018
• Mentoring software engineers to progress careers
• Working directly with the CTO on the group technical strategy

Sep 2008 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 4 mos · United Kingdom

Feb 2007 – Feb 2014 · 7 yrs

• Senior software Developer, a seasoned professional with extensive experience in software development. With a deep understanding of programming languages and software development methodologies and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Responsible for designing, coding, testing, and maintaining complex software systems. Also, I led and mentored junior developers, communicated with stakeholders, and collaborated with cross-functional teams.
• Kept up-to-date with the latest technology trends and incorporated new tools and techniques into the work as needed. Critical thinker, problem solver, and effective communicator with a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

Jan 2002 – Jan 2007 · 5 yrs

• Software developer and consultant delivering and supporting software solutions for a range of clients, including major high‑street brands.