I'm a technologically agnostic software engineer with a proven track record of creation of web products and applications over the last 15 years.
In my time I've worked with multiple technologies, from PHP to C#, JavaEE, and Python. I spent several years focused on front-end and user interface coding, and now work in full stack, using whatever technology is best suited to the problem.
My current interests are:
High Performance Computing Consultant, University of Bath
Feb, 2022 - Sep, 20227 months
Working on Bath University's High Performance Computing system, making systems for the university HPC and HTC computers, and enabling the launch of their new High Performance Cloud.
Python, Slurm, Azure, Azure HPC
Python API Consultancy, GrowthInvest
Sep, 2021 - Feb, 20225 months
Developer on a FastAPI/Postgres/Vue.js driven investor platform with highly complex data model. The system allows wealthy individuals to buy shares in otherwise non-floated companies, and as such is subject to many complex data and regulatory requirements. Worked principally on the Python FastAPI. System is deployed using Gitlab in AWS ECS.
API Consultancy, Chronomics
Apr, 2021 - Sep, 20215 months
Fit-to-fly testing system running supply chain, booking and test reporting for private (e.g. non NHS) Covid testing.
Python, Node, AWS
Domain Lead Consultant, Penta Technology
Jan, 2021 - Apr, 20213 months
Built a car financing system for an existing finance supplier, to provide a multi-domain event-driven system to accept applications for car finance, and process them, issuing loans where applicable.
DDD, and event driven architecture, using Kafka, Nest.js, Typescript, and Mongo.
Full stack developer (GDS), Competition and Markets Authority
May, 2020 - Apr, 202111 months
Created and maintained a COVID-19 response project for the CMA, which I still support now.
API Developer (GDS), Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
Jun, 2020 - Dec, 20206 months
Built a large GDS spec solution that integrated with external systems including HM Land Registry, Ordnance Survey Addressbase, and Salesforce to provide a government initiative to provide relief to landlords and tenants needing household improvements.
Used Node, Postgres, Docker, and GovPaaS
Machine Learning/NLP Consultant, Innozify
Apr, 2020 - Jul, 20203 months
Created a machine learning classifier for an investment bank, which allowed them to categorise and direct email enquiries with less work. Project used Cython, Spacy, Pandas, NumPy and a CNN approach.
Consultant Development, London Borough of Camden
Feb, 2020 - Apr, 20202 months
Produced MVP product for Camden Borough Council linking jobseekers to resources in their area.
Consultant API Developer, Penta.Technology
Sep, 2019 - Apr, 20207 months
Contract consultancy developing API for Penta Technology's new Devops platform, ePaaS.io. ePaaS.io is a platform that simplifies and streamlines the Devops practice, allowing simple and complex systems to be developed and deployed with simplicity.
Consultant Software Engineer - Python and Frontend, Office for National Statistics
Sep, 2018 - Aug, 201911 months
My company are offering consulting services to the ONS on a large digital transformation project for a fixed term. Focus will include usability and accessibility of user interfaces.
Senior Software Engineer, Prodigi Group
Jun, 2018 - Sep, 20183 months
Senior Agile Developer, Sorenson Media
Dec, 2016 - Jun, 20181 year 6 months
Senior Frontend Developer, Vizolution
Mar, 2016 - Dec, 20169 months
I worked at Vizolution as part of a team developing shared screen systems for sales and customer interaction in the financial and utility sectors.
Lead Frontend Developer, The Genie Lab
Jun, 2015 - Mar, 20169 months
The Genie Lab is an e-commerce specialist development company working with e-commerce systems in many forms. My role at Genie Lab is to oversee the Front end process, develop testing systems for cross browser and cross platform testing automation, and to develop and monitor the standards by which all Genie Lab developers work in the front end space.
User Experience Lead / Node.js Developer, GeoLang Holdings Ltd
Sep, 2014 - Jun, 20159 months
For Geolang, I designed and developed a reporting system that generates visualisations and data views related to the activity of their Cybersecurity product, Ascema. Using Node.js and Express.js, I created a standalone application that can be run alone, or as several instances of itself for scalability, and that consumes a REST API created by the Ascema developers, working alongside me for specifications.
The application uses Node.js in the backend, Swig templating, and renders a frontend using Webix, a console creation tool that renders from JSON.
Graphic Designer (Contract), Therapyworks Franchising Ltd
Aug, 2011 - Jan, 20125 months
At Therapyworks, I wrote the company a set of brand guidelines, designed new branding for them, and designed and implemented a new website.
Web Designer, Big Fish Enterprises LTD
Dec, 2009 - Dec, 20101 year
Undertook a contract with Big Fish Ents to rebrand their organisation, and provide a new website which took online bookings for their events.
Solutions Architect, Multisided
Jan, 2021 - Present
At Multisided, we are developing an all in one solution to enable healthcare professionals to simplify their professional compliance, and manage their working lives in one app.
Director/Software Consultant, Seecode Limited
Sep, 2018 - Present
Seecode provides bespoke software development consultancy to a wide range of clients, including industry leading retailers, software creators, and government agencies.
Ascema Reporting User Interface
Sep, 2014 - Present
slurm governor
- Present
Node
Python
Typescript
C
FastAPI
Flask
Nest.js
Express.js
Pandas
SciPy
SpaCy
Various SQL/RDMS
Mongo
Aurora
Redshift
GraphQL
Bare-metal
AWS
GCP
Azure
Azure Compute HPC
Terraform
Ansible
Kubernetes
K3s
HPC/HTC Environments
HTML
CSS
Javascript
React
Professional Studies, ILM, The University of Glamorgan
Dec, 2011 - Dec, 2011
Web Design, BA Graphic and Web Design, Anglia Ruskin University
Dec, 2006 - Dec, 2009
MeritUnix Essential Training, LinkedIn
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A professional who has the depth and bredth of knowledge to add value to any Tech team. Owen was a joy to work with.
Owen and I have had several different relationships in the past, including client/consultant, boss/direct report and product/engineering. Every single time I have been consistently amazed at both the level of professionalism and world-class skill set.
Owen combines a huge depth of front-end experience and a breadth of technical expertise spanning myriad technologies, with a humanistic approach to work. He is a genuinely engaging and passionate person, who has always improved any team that he has been part of.
It's easy to recommend Owen, I'd love to work with him again.
Owen is a talented and versatile professional whose skills extend outside of his creative works. I have retained Owen for his services across a number of organisations and rely upon his honest and open "can do" approach.
Whether deployment or strategic development, Owen has successfully integrated with internal stakeholders where required, delivering consultancy, campaign/project management and system development.
A well rounded and skilled individual, Owen adds value to any project he turns his hands to. Working with Owen is always a pleasure and I continue to recommend him.
I have worked with Owen on a number of projects over the last 10 years, using a wide variety of technologies, skills and techniques. I've found that we make an excellent team, with Owen usually handling the UI design and development aspects, whilst I work on the backend.
I have found Owen to be hard working, very competent, and committed to the roles he takes, and have found that he picks up new technologies quickly and efficiently.