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
9 skillsBackend
3 skillsCloud
3 skillsTesting
3 skillsTools
4 skillsProjects
Some of my recent work
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Testimonials
What people say about me and my work
"Working with Alex has been a pleasure. I'm always impressed by his technical skills and his ability to understand what needs to be done."
Shane Yu
Senior Software Engineer
"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
"Alex helped me get on board with the projects I was working on with him. He's a great developer and a pleasure to work with."
Martin Tidman
Senior Software Engineer
"Alex is fantastic to work with. He's got a great understanding of users and always creates solutions that make a real impact. His professional attitude and problem-solving skills stand out on every project."
Dave Marlow
UX Designer
"Working with Alex has been a pleasure. I'm always impressed by his technical skills and his ability to understand what needs to be done."
Shane Yu
Senior Software Engineer
"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
"Alex helped me get on board with the projects I was working on with him. He's a great developer and a pleasure to work with."
Martin Tidman
Senior Software Engineer
"Alex is fantastic to work with. He's got a great understanding of users and always creates solutions that make a real impact. His professional attitude and problem-solving skills stand out on every project."
Dave Marlow
UX Designer
"Alex has been a great asset to the teams he's worked with. He's always willing to help and mentor others. He's a great developer and a pleasure to work with."
Richard Esson
Engineering Team Lead
"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
"Alex helped me build a new product to help our clients offer more services to their customers. He's a great developer and a pleasure to work with."
Sophie Barnes
Product Manager
"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
"Alex has been a great asset to the teams he's worked with. He's always willing to help and mentor others. He's a great developer and a pleasure to work with."
Richard Esson
Engineering Team Lead
"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
"Alex helped me build a new product to help our clients offer more services to their customers. He's a great developer and a pleasure to work with."
Sophie Barnes
Product Manager
"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
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