Hi, I'm Alex
About Me
Get to know me better
I'm a Software Engineer dedicated to crafting high-quality, reliable full-stack solutions through every stage of development.
With expertise in building scalable, serverless architectures on cloud platforms like AWS, I leverage modern frontend frameworks such as React and Angular, alongside robust backend technologies including Node.js and a diverse ecosystem of frameworks and libraries.
My hands-on experience with industry-leading DevOps tools like Terraform and Buildkite ensures efficient, repeatable, and reliable deployments that scale with confidence.
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What I Bring to the Table
7 years of experience, refined into value
- •WCAG Compliance: Crafting financial platforms that are accessible to all users
- •Design Systems: Creating reusable component libraries with Tailwind CSS
- •UX Excellence: Balancing beautiful design with functional accessibility
- •BFF Pattern: Backend-for-Frontend architectures that optimize data transfer
- •Cloud Native: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront
- •Performance First: Reduced payload sizes and enhanced page speed
- •Security Minded: GameDay veteran with attack/defense experience
- •Integrations: Building API Integrations with third-party services
- •Polyglot Engineer: TypeScript, Python, C#, and beyond
Technical Proficiency
Years of experience translated into expertise
7 years of Continuous Growth
My journey as a software engineer has been shaped by diverse challenges - from building accessible financial platforms to architecting cloud-native systems. I bring a unique blend of frontend, backend, cloud skills and a security-first mindset. Whether it's creating enterprise-grade design systems, optimizing performance with BFF patterns, or exploring the frontiers of AI automation, I'm committed to delivering solutions that make a real impact.
Experience & Education
My professional journey
Work Experience
Built full-stack financial web applications using Angular, Node.js, and AWS
Designed and implemented CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
Developed comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and E2E testing
Ensured WCAG compliance for accessible financial software
Integrated third-party services (Payment Gateways, Address Search, etc.)
Implemented observability metrics and monitoring systems
Mentored developers and collaborated with clients on design, functionality, and branding
Developed and maintained applications using Angular and C#
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software
Implemented end-to-end and integration tests using Cypress
Education
Programme Focus:
Learned the software development life cycle within a professional environment
Acquired and applied new skills while working on development teams at Iress
Worked with technologies such as Angular, C#, and SQL Server
Technical Skills
Technologies and tools I work with
Frontend
7 skillsBackend
3 skillsCloud
3 skillsTesting
3 skillsTools
5 skillsProjects
Some of my recent work
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Testimonials
What people say about me and my work
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Shane Yu
Senior Software Engineer
Finova
"Working with Alex has been a pleasure. They bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project, making them an invaluable team member."
Michael Chen
Tech Lead
InnovateLabs
"Alex's attention to detail and commitment to best practices has elevated our entire team's code quality. They're always willing to share knowledge and mentor others."
Emma Williams
Frontend Developer
Digital Dynamics
"Alex demonstrates remarkable adaptability and technical depth. Their contributions to our cloud infrastructure have been instrumental in improving our deployment processes."
David Martinez
Engineering Manager
CloudScale Technologies
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Shane Yu
Senior Software Engineer
Finova
"Working with Alex has been a pleasure. They bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project, making them an invaluable team member."
Michael Chen
Tech Lead
InnovateLabs
"Alex's attention to detail and commitment to best practices has elevated our entire team's code quality. They're always willing to share knowledge and mentor others."
Emma Williams
Frontend Developer
Digital Dynamics
"Alex demonstrates remarkable adaptability and technical depth. Their contributions to our cloud infrastructure have been instrumental in improving our deployment processes."
David Martinez
Engineering Manager
CloudScale Technologies
"Alex bridges the gap between design and development beautifully. They understand user experience deeply and implement pixel-perfect interfaces with exceptional attention to accessibility."
Rachel Thompson
UX Designer
DesignFirst Studio
"Alex's understanding of modern DevOps practices and cloud architecture is outstanding. They've been crucial in establishing our CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code."
James Anderson
DevOps Engineer
InfraFlow Systems
"Alex's code reviews are always constructive and insightful. They have a knack for spotting potential issues and suggesting elegant solutions that improve the entire codebase."
Sophie Brown
Full Stack Developer
CodeCraft Inc
"Alex brings a unique combination of frontend finesse and backend robustness. Their full-stack capabilities and architectural thinking make them a go-to person for complex projects."
Oliver Taylor
Solutions Architect
Architect Solutions Ltd
"Alex bridges the gap between design and development beautifully. They understand user experience deeply and implement pixel-perfect interfaces with exceptional attention to accessibility."
Rachel Thompson
UX Designer
DesignFirst Studio
"Alex's understanding of modern DevOps practices and cloud architecture is outstanding. They've been crucial in establishing our CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code."
James Anderson
DevOps Engineer
InfraFlow Systems
"Alex's code reviews are always constructive and insightful. They have a knack for spotting potential issues and suggesting elegant solutions that improve the entire codebase."
Sophie Brown
Full Stack Developer
CodeCraft Inc
"Alex brings a unique combination of frontend finesse and backend robustness. Their full-stack capabilities and architectural thinking make them a go-to person for complex projects."
Oliver Taylor
Solutions Architect
Architect Solutions Ltd
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