Hi, I'm Chris

I turn napkin sketches into digital experiences that work (and wow)!

About Me

Profile

Curious by nature and driven by discovery, I’m passionate about understanding people and the world around us. I thrive in guiding and mentoring roles, enjoy bringing out the best in others, and believe any challenge can be overcome with persistence, creativity, and a willingness to learn.

Location

South Wales, UK

Experience

2+ Years

Preferred Tech Stacks

React, Next.js, Python

Specialism

Web Development

Experience

Software Engineer

Defence Sector (NDA)

2024 - Present

Worked on various projects within the defence sector, ranging from software development to hardware integration.

Software Engineer

Famli

2023

Supported a Flutter app project by translating Figma designs into functional front-end code, syncing content with the backend, and fixing scaling issues. My contributions doubled the app’s content and supported the team in meeting a tight delivery deadline.

COVID Response Homeworking Team

BT Consumer

2019 - 2021

Led the shift of 75+ advisers to remote work during COVID-19, creating clear guidance and systems from scratch to ensure a smooth, efficient transition.

Education

​​Degree in Applied Software Engineering (BSc)

Cardiff University

June 2023

Specialized in Agile methodologies and web development. Produced a final year application which helped students more effectively run their societies with a dashboard portal: thesocietyportal.co.uk

A-Levels

Torquay Boys' Grammar School

June 2014

A levels in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and Biology

​Various Google Certificates

Google Certificates Program

2023 - 2024

Successful Negotiation, High Performance Collaboration, and Agile Management

My Approach

Adaptable

Adaptable

I quickly learn and adapt to new ideas, understanding them from first principles. This enables me to guide others and help teams transition smoothly to new systems or ways of working.

Pioneer

Pioneer

Through BT Consumer’s management training, I honed my ability to motivate teams, encourage collaboration, and recognise subtle interpersonal cues, ensuring I lead with empathy and promote a positive, high-performing work culture.

Out-of-the-box

Out-the-box thinking

Curious and creative, I value thoughtful planning and seeing the bigger picture. I believe smart solutions come from reflection and questioning, not haste. So I take time to understand challenges before acting.

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."

— Henry Ford

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