Senior Software Engineer at Dotdigital (Fresh Relevance)
July 2020 – Present
I build and maintain front-end interfaces in React, Redux, and TypeScript, while also contributing to backend work in Python and Node. My role covers feature delivery, technical improvements, and support for customer-facing issues across connected product areas.
Recent work includes the Testing & Optimization management, Site Info Bar, SmartBlock Builder, reporting tools, product management features, and UI refresh projects.
I also support the client scripting team on time-critical issues and have mentored placement students during my time at the company.
During this period, I have progressed from Junior Engineer to Senior Software Engineer.
Placement at Fresh Relevance
July 2018 – May 2019
I integrated Fresh Relevance's platform with clients' e-commerce sites, built React-based interfaces, and improved backend data processing.
University of Portsmouth
Sept 2016 – May 2020
I graduated with a First Class Honours in BSc Computer Science and received the British Computer Society Prize for Best Final Year Student.
For my final-year project, I built an Internet of Things climate monitoring system with a web app for viewing environmental data. The project used Raspberry Pi, microcontrollers, radio modules, sensors, batteries, Vue, Python (Flask), and SQLite.
Personal Projects
Streamist
A Vue app for watching multiple Twitch streams in one place.
Korean Handbook
A Vue app covering the basics of the Korean language.
CSS Loaders
A collection of CSS loading animations built with React.
Downpen
A Node script for exporting all of a CodePen user's pens.
Gaming With Dan
My board game and video game blog, built with Gatsby.
University Project: Climate Monitor
An IoT climate monitoring system and web app built for my final-year project.