About Me

As a senior backend PHP engineer with nearly two decades of experience, I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.

My career in the industry began in 2003, and since then, I have continually honed my skills and knowledge in PHP development, backend architecture, and software engineering.

One of my defining characteristics is my unwavering commitment to my workplace or project. I believe in going above and beyond what's expected to achieve success. I don't limit myself to job descriptions; instead, I'm always ready to take on any task or challenge that comes my way. This adaptability and willingness to learn and grow have been key to my success in the industry.

I am well-versed in a wide range of technologies and tools, including PHP frameworks like Laravel and Symfony, databases like MySQL and MongoDB, and version control systems such as Git. My expertise extends to designing and implementing RESTful APIs, optimizing backend performance, and ensuring code quality through testing and code reviews.

I thrive in collaborative environments where I can contribute my skills and knowledge while also learning from my peers. My dedication to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional results makes me a valuable asset to any team or project.

Software Engineer

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Training


Chartered Institute for IT / British Computing Society Professional Member

A member of
The Chartered Institute for IT


Management / Team Leadership Training

Inc. Maslow, KASH, Adair, Grow Model, SMART Objectives, Competencies, etc.
Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

A Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®)

Demonstrating knowledge and ability to support Scrum

Data Protection and GDPR

ESF Digital Skills

Skills

Composer
Git
Php
Laravel
Symfony
Wordpress
Html
Css
Bulma
Javascript
Jquery
Xml
Yaml
Json
Sql
Mysql
Mariadb
Postgresql
Postman
Graphql
Apache
Nginx
Cloudflare
Ssh
Bash
Docker
Vagrant
Kubernetes
Digitalocean
Subversion
Github
Gitlab
Bitbucket
Jira
Confluence
Elasticsearch

My Work

These are just a few examples of my work. Much of these projects are built with backend automation in mind so that they don't require ongoing support and maintenance.

Student It Project
Student It

A Student Accomodation catalogue and booking platform, using numerous APIs to keep the catalogue updated.

Lindum Hockey Club Project
Lindum Hockey Club

The public-facing website for the hockey club I play for. Based on WordPress to reduce reliance on just me.

Lindum HC Manager Project
Lindum HC Manager

Laravel-based app for managing membership. Integrates with website, shop and MyClub systems to run automated tasks.

Lindum HC MyClub Project
Lindum HC MyClub

A user-facing platform for club members to manage their membership, including Online Payments and Direct Debit.

Lindum HC Shop Project
Lindum HC Shop

WooCommerce shop sends automated Excel documents to suppliers, when orders are placed.

Country Tails Project
Country Tails

A WordPress website advertising a dog-walking and pet-sitting business. Integrates with Instagram.

Collingham WI Project
Collingham WI

A WordPress website for a branch of the Womens' Institute. Features include event management.

Sports Inury Rehabilitation Project
Sports Inury Rehabilitation

A WordPress website for a sports rehabilitation centre in South Yorkshire.

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