About me

I live in South Devon, UK and since the start of 2012 I’ve worked for Magicseaweed, currently as their Lead Senior Mobile Engineer building the best Surf Forecast applications in the world.

I enjoy building iOS, Android and Web applications that are driven via proven best practices. I write test-driven, clean, maintainable code with an excellent knowledge of several languages including Swift, Objective-C, Javascript, and PHP. Focusing heavily on the users’ experience, striving for code performance and optimisation.

Before focusing on iOS and Android Development, I helped re-architect and build the revamped front and back-end of Magicseaweed.com.

Previous to this I developed and maintained large scale websites and applications for Netxtra, working with not-for-profit and professional members’ organisations. Such as NHS Trust, Equity actors union, PACT and Besa.

I started a career in software development after graduating with a BSc. first class honours in Computer Science and Further Mathematics from UEA in Norwich. Whilst there I wrote a project on packet loss compensation techniques in VoIP Systems, I designed and programmed a VoIP system in Java & Matlab; constructing and simulating a virtual IP network in which concealment algorithms were implemented to improve the quality of service under packet loss, ensuring a reliable channel. The Project received a commendation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

What about things outside of technology? Living in the Southwest allows me to do two of my favourite things, surfing and biking every week. When I listen to music it’s usually Electronic or Hardcore/Punk and used to play the guitar actively for 8 years.

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