Clients
Here are some recent and notable client engagements. They aren't every client I've worked with, just a few examples that show the sort of work I enjoy doing.
TruTrade +
TruTrade is a construction and procurement technology platform focused on improving ease of use for tradespeople, project managers, and suppliers. It optimises purchasing and supply-chain workflows across the building industry, with a strong emphasis on data integrity, automation, and regulatory alignment.
I joined TruTrade as Lead Developer and was later promoted to Chief Technology Officer, taking responsibility for technical strategy, system architecture, security posture, and delivery of a modern, scalable platform aligned with both business growth and regulatory expectations.
Problem:
- Existing product required a thorough technical review to assess stability, quality, and long-term maintainability of implemented features.
- New feature development needed clear architectural direction to avoid fragmentation and technical debt as the platform evolved.
- Legal and regulatory requirements (notably GDPR) needed to be correctly interpreted and translated into robust, auditable technical implementations.
- Platform required forward-planning for scalability, including data growth, integrations, automation, and increased operational load.
- Commercial and promotional ideas from non-technical stakeholders needed to be translated into clearly defined technical requirements, scoped projects, and deliverable features.
Role:
- Joined as Lead Developer and promoted to Chief Technology Officer.
- Balanced technical audits and structural improvements with long-term architectural planning.
- Provided expert-level review and hands-on development of critical features.
- Ensured technical direction aligned with security, legal and regulatory requirements, and overarching business goals.
Work:
- Performed in-depth technical reviews of existing features, identifying structural weaknesses, edge cases, and opportunities for simplification or hardening.
- Led hands-on development and refactoring of complex, business-critical features, setting the benchmark for code quality, testing, and maintainability.
- Defined and implemented architectural patterns to support new feature development while controlling technical debt.
- Designed and enforced GDPR-compliant data handling, consent, auditing, and retention mechanisms, translating legal requirements into comprehensive documentation and then into concrete, auditable technical solutions.
- Planned and implemented scalable data models, workflows, and integrations to support platform growth and increased operational load.
- Worked closely with non-technical stakeholders to turn commercial, promotional, and operational ideas into clearly scoped technical projects and deliverable features.
- Established and improved development standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines to improve reliability, delivery confidence, and onboarding.
Outcomes:
- Platform successfully passed external audits and was accepted and launched by suppliers across multiple live sites, with ongoing adoption.
- New functionality delivered reliably: tested, launched on schedule, implemented to a high standard, and designed to scale with continued growth.
- Technical direction of the company significantly clarified, with product, promotional, and content teams working closely with engineering on well-defined initiatives rather than duplicated or unfocused efforts.
- Overall code quality and maintainability substantially improved through clearer standards, reviews, and architectural consistency.
- Architectural improvements established a stable, extensible foundation enabling continued company growth and efficient development of new features.
Stack / Tools:
- Laravel, Vue, React, Spatie Data, PHPUnit/Pest, JSON:API, CI/CD, Git, Docker.
Timescale:
- Ongoing since 2025.
Randox +
Randox is an international healthcare and diagnostics company. I was brought in to design and deliver the technical platform for a large-scale interactive installation, combining custom software, embedded programming and bespoke hardware.
The engagement required an exceptionally fast turnaround, taking the system from initial specification through architecture, software development, hardware integration, testing and on-site delivery. The fixed live-event deadline left little room for delay or failure, making reliability, rapid decision-making and pragmatic engineering essential throughout.
Problem:
- A large interactive installation needed a reliable control system capable of coordinating many individual physical components.
- The platform had to integrate cleanly with other event systems using structured, real-time communications.
- Both the high-level control software and low-level embedded behaviour needed to be designed and built specifically for the installation.
- The system needed to remain responsive and stable while maintaining persistent socket connections and handling hardware events in real time.
- The full solution had to be designed, assembled, tested and deployed within a highly compressed commercial timescale.
Role:
- Hands-on Technical Consultant responsible for the complete technical solution.
- Translated an initial experience specification into a practical system architecture and delivery plan.
- Owned the work from high-level technical design through application development, embedded programming, electronics and physical hardware integration.
- Worked directly through rapid development, testing and on-site troubleshooting to ensure successful delivery against the fixed live-event deadline.
Work:
- Designed the overall architecture connecting application software, embedded systems and hardware into a single interactive installation.
- Built a lightweight control service in pure PHP, optimised for responsiveness and persistent socket connections rather than relying on a conventional request-response web framework.
- Implemented JSON-based communications for integration with external systems and reliable exchange of commands, acknowledgements and hardware events.
- Developed embedded firmware to control outputs, monitor physical inputs and communicate with the main system in real time.
- Designed and assembled the supporting electronics and hardware, including microcomputer, microcontroller, input/output expansion and power-control components.
- Created diagnostic and logging tools to support rapid testing, fault-finding and verification during development and deployment.
- Tested and refined the complete system under realistic operating conditions before supporting its successful on-site installation.
Outcomes:
- The complete software and hardware platform was delivered successfully within an exceptionally short commercial timescale.
- The installation operated reliably in its live environment despite the scale, integration requirements and fixed event deadline.
- The project demonstrated successful end-to-end delivery across system architecture, application software, embedded firmware, electronics and physical deployment.
- The client was very happy with both the delivered system and the ability to respond effectively under significant time and delivery pressure.
- The architecture provides a reusable foundation for future interactive installations and more integrated custom hardware.
Stack / Tools:
- Pure PHP, Docker, Raspberry Pi, MicroPython and JSON-based messaging, designed around persistent socket connections, embedded hardware and reliable real-time communication.
Timescale:
- Several-week engagement, delivered under demanding live-event timescales during Summer 2026.
TikTok +
TikTok required a bespoke interactive experience for a live public event. I was brought in to design and deliver the complete technical platform, combining custom software, embedded programming and bespoke hardware into a reliable, engaging installation.
The engagement demanded an exceptionally fast turnaround, taking the project from initial concept through architecture, software development, hardware integration, testing and live deployment in just a few weeks. With a fixed event date and public audience, reliability, rapid iteration and pragmatic engineering were critical throughout.
Problem:
- A bespoke interactive experience needed to be designed and delivered within a highly compressed commercial timescale.
- The installation required reliable coordination between software, embedded hardware and physical user interaction.
- The experience needed to integrate with other event technologies whilst remaining simple to operate during a live public event.
- The complete platform had to be thoroughly tested before deployment, with minimal opportunity for changes once on site.
- Failure during the live event was not an option, placing significant emphasis on robustness and reliability.
Role:
- Hands-on Technical Consultant responsible for the complete technical solution.
- Translated creative concepts into a practical technical architecture capable of reliable live operation.
- Led the project through software development, embedded programming, electronics, hardware integration and deployment.
- Worked directly throughout development, testing and on-site support to ensure successful delivery against demanding commercial deadlines.
Work:
- Designed the overall architecture for an interactive event platform, combining application software, embedded hardware and live user interaction.
- Developed the control software and communications required to coordinate the complete experience.
- Integrated custom electronics and embedded hardware into a reliable production-ready installation.
- Designed tooling to support rapid testing, diagnostics and validation throughout development.
- Worked closely with the wider event team to refine, test and commission the installation ahead of the live event.
Outcomes:
- The complete experience was successfully delivered within an exceptionally demanding commercial timescale.
- The installation performed reliably throughout the live event.
- The client was extremely happy with both the delivered experience and the ability to respond quickly to evolving technical requirements.
- The success of the initial deployment has led the client to explore opportunities for international rollout of the experience.
- The project demonstrated the ability to deliver complete software and hardware solutions under significant commercial and operational pressure.
Stack / Tools:
- Laravel, Docker, Python, embedded hardware and structured JSON messaging, delivering a reliable event platform integrating software, hardware and real-time control.
Timescale:
- Several-week engagement, delivered under demanding live-event timescales during 2026.
Superior Wellness +
Superior Wellness are Europe’s largest hot tub and swim spa distributor, running a multi-million turnover business on a legacy platform that acted as CRM, warehouse management, supply chain tracker, purchasing system, and booking tool.
I was brought in initially to provide critical maintenance and stability, fixing urgent issues and ensuring business continuity. After a company restructure, my role expanded into technical lead: mentoring the dev team, guiding architectural decisions, and shaping the roadmap for a new modular "Unity" platform.
Problem:
- Legacy platform was a patchwork of development approaches, and had grown into a brittle all-in-one system, making change slow and risky.
- No consistent coding standards, automated tests, or formal release process.
- Business-critical functions (orders, aftersales, warehouse, purchasing, booking) all tied to this single system.
- Growing demand for integrations, automation, and reporting beyond the platform’s capacity.
Role:
- Senior, then ultimately lead developer following a restructure.
- Balanced critical maintenance with long-term architectural planning.
- Mentored the team, set standards, and worked with stakeholders to align technical direction with business goals.
Work:
- Maintained and stabilised the legacy platform: defensive migrations, security updates, and bug fixes.
- Introduced and documented team standards for modern Laravel practices and standards, such as Form Requests, DTOs, Spatie Data, PHPUnit/Pest testing.
- Delivered new services: reworking multiple business critical workflows, implementing API integrations, and creating reliable product data pipelines.
- Established JIRA workflows, Git standards, and CI/CD pipelines for safer, more predictable deployments.
- Led the design and build of the Unity ecosystem, encompassing multiple related systems and microservices based on modern technology, such as Laravel 12 + Filament 4, modular JSON:API architecture, Terraform-based Azure infrastructure, and AI workflow planning.
- Upgraded many GDPR strategies to deliver a secure and safe data environment for everything from user information to AI agents.
Outcomes:
- Legacy platform approach has been stabilised, and critical operations (orders, warehouse, purchasing, booking) kept running.
- Development team upskilled, with consistent code quality, better delivery pace, and improved onboarding.
- Unity CRM in active development with a modular, API-driven, cloud-native approach, designed for scalability and integrations.
- Positioned Superior Wellness for long-term growth with modern tooling and AI-enabled aftersales support.
- Ongoing improvements have delivered both incremental and step changes in company efficiency, through streamlined workflows, automation, and improved data visibility.
Stack / Tools:
- Laravel, Filament, Spatie Data, PHPUnit/Pest, JSON:API, FedEx API, CI/CD, Azure, Terraform, JIRA, Git, AI/LLM pipelines.
Timescale:
- 2024-2025.
Kumon +
Kumon offer out-of-school classes in Maths and English across more than 60 countries. I joined as lead developer on a large-scale rebuild of their platform, responsible for reworking core systems, managing data migration, and ensuring a seamless transition for the business.
Working closely with managers and stakeholders, I led the design and development of a new Laravel/MySQL system, replacing legacy applications with a scalable, modern platform. The project delivered a wide range of features, from multi-language support and appointment scheduling to a fully customised CMS and secure release processes.
Highlights:
- Lead developer on a full Laravel/MySQL rebuild with complex data import and safe cut-over.
- Delivered multi-language support, appointment scheduling, and a custom CMS.
- Implemented CI/CD pipelines on Azure for reliable releases and Agile delivery.
- Built appointment booking with FullCalendar and Tempus Dominus.
- Admin UI using Bootstrap + Font Awesome; reporting with DataTables.
| Client | Kumon |
|---|---|
| Timescale | 4-month contract, extended |
| Date | 2023–24 |
Specialist Motor Finance +
Specialist Motor Finance are a car finance company whose business-critical systems were still running on outdated technology, including PHP 5 and legacy jQuery. Although the platform was due to be sunset, it remained essential to operations and needed urgent security fixes and stability improvements to remain viable in the short term.
I was contracted to stabilise the platform and improve development practices. Working alongside the IT department, I introduced modern release processes, industry-standard tools, and structured workflows to reduce risk and extend the system’s lifespan until replacement.
Highlights:
- Implemented critical security and version upgrades to PHP and dependencies.
- Introduced structured release processes and CI workflows to reduce deployment risk.
- Set up Git-based version control and localised dev environments.
- Established JIRA workflows to manage patches and development cycles.
- Fixed long-running bugs and stabilised the platform for continued safe use.
| Client | Specialist Motor Finance |
|---|---|
| Timescale | 3-month contract, extended |
| Date | 2023 |
Temper +
Temper are a short-term work and recruitment platform based in the Netherlands, expanding into the UK market. I was contracted to provide lead developer cover during this launch period, ensuring the platform remained stable and development progressed while a permanent lead was recruited.
Their system is a microservices-driven architecture with complex requirements, built primarily in Laravel. It included user–client matching, multi-language support across multiple sites, and advanced reporting for providers - requiring expertise across queuing, inter-service orchestration, and high-performance database queries.
Highlights:
- Provided lead developer cover during UK launch, ensuring delivery continuity.
- Worked across a microservices-based Laravel architecture with queuing and reporting.
- Delivered features for matching, reporting, and multi-language support.
- Coached junior developers, piloting new approaches and enforcing best practices.
- Successful UK launch followed by smooth handover in early 2023.
| Client | Temper |
|---|---|
| Timescale | 3-month contract |
| Date | 2022–23 |
Made For Trade +
Made For Trade are a UK-based manufacturer specialising in bi-fold doors and lantern windows. As part of a wider digital transformation, they needed a complete rework of their quoting system, expanding functionality and preparing for a new in-house software team.
I designed and built a greenfield quoting platform in Laravel, later extended into a microservices architecture. The system included customer management, reporting, APIs, and advanced front-end features such as 3D rendering and guided customer wizards. Built with best practices, the platform was handed over smoothly to the new IT team with full documentation and training.
Highlights:
- Designed and delivered a full quoting platform, starting as a Laravel system then extended into microservices.
- Developed features for customer management, reporting, and JSON:API integration.
- Implemented front-end 3D modelling using BabylonJS and customer wizards.
- Worked across MySQL and SQL Server for data management and reporting.
- Followed Agile and CI/CD practices (Travis CI), with full documentation and staff training for smooth handover.
| Client | Made For Trade |
|---|---|
| Timescale | 6-month contract, extended |
| Date | 2022 |
Other clients
Alongside the clients above, I've also been fortunate enough to work with a wide range of organisations over the years, including:
- NHS/Castle Hill Hospital
- University of Nottingham
- British Airways
- Ministry of Defence
- Crowdfunder
- Intrica
- DP Publicity
- Solderstar
- ...and many more