Experience

Staff Engineer @Cushon

Duration: 2022 – Present
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Researched and implemented centralized authentication and authorisation layer using cloud infrastructure, enabling development of new services without re-engineering authentication mechanisms
Led technical planning and risk assessment for database migrations affecting production trading systems, developing rollout strategies and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders
Maintained trading platform stability and served as domain expert during period of 100x growth
Took ownership of customer migration from another platform, successfully migrating tens of thousands of customers and their holdings in regulated financial environment
Led platform modernisation initiatives supporting compliance and performance requirements for regulated fintech environment
Mentored engineers to team lead and senior engineer positions, conducted final-round technical interviews, and contributed to establishing engineering standards
Managed critical incidents including trading platform outages and security events, implementing monitoring and alerting improvements

Technologies: Backend frameworks, relational and NoSQL databases, cloud infrastructure (AWS), containerisation

Duration: 2019 – 2022
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Built multi-staged migration system enabling transfer of thousands of users from external platforms, accelerating company growth and member acquisition
Built employer portal MVP from ground up including frontend (React), APIs, and backend processes for payroll contributions, enrollments, and opt-outs
Designed and implemented IAM system with granular API resource permissions for secure first-party integrations and mobile app support
Led OAuth2 authentication implementation (authorisation code with PKCE) for mobile app and external integrations
Developed RESTful API to replace legacy systems, accelerating mobile app development and future integrations
Drove platform modernisation: backend framework upgrades, containerisation, database upgrades, established testing framework standards
Participated in code reviews, contributed to establishing coding standards, and mentored junior engineers

Technologies: Backend frameworks, MySQL, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, CI/CD, Docker, AWS

Duration: 2017 – 2019
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Led development of service booking software for major car manufacturer, launched across multiple global markets (UK, South Africa, Australia, India)
Created reusable AngularJS application skeleton used across multiple automotive booking products
Took ownership of projects providing technical leadership and architectural guidance
Mentored junior developers and participated in establishing code review practices and coding standards
Collaborated with multiple internal stakeholders on system architecture and design

Technologies: PHP5, PHP7, MySQL, Zend 1 & 2, Yii1, Yii2, Codeception, JavaScript, AngularJS, Angular, ngrx, RxJS, NodeJS, AWS

Duration: 2015 – 2017
Key Responsibilities:

Technologies: PHP5, MySQL, Zend 1 & 2, Yii1, Yii2, Codeception, JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, AWS

Duration: 2013 – 2015
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Delivered web applications for high-profile clients including HTC and Domestic & General
Created solutions including SSO systems and staff management portals that improved operational efficiency
Liaised with internal stakeholders to establish requirements for new features and applications

Technologies: PHP5, ActionScript3, Adobe Flex, AngularJS, Oracle