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With seven years of experience as a software engineer, I combine a strong technical skillset with a creative background in music resulting in unique problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation. At Cazoo, I lead key projects, enhance software architecture, and drive cross-functional team collaboration to deliver impactful results. I am seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role in a dynamic, agile team where I can contribute to creating bold solutions that improve lives.
- Front-End: React, JavaScript, Typescript, CSS
- Back-End: Node.js, Python, Ruby, Express, PostgreSQL, Terraform,
- DevOps: AWS Technologies e.g. Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, EventBridge, Cloudwatch, API Gateway, Stepfunctions, Serverless, Micro-Frontends, Github Actions, Circle CI
- Other: Apollo/GraphQL, Datadog, Kibana, Postman, Miro, Notion, Jira
| Project | Description | Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer-Based Pricing Initiative | - Served as Tech Lead from Discovery to Launch. - Re-architected the system end-to-end to facilitate the delivery of the first-of-its-kind automotive warranty product pricing offering. - Contributed an estimated £80 in GPU. - Estimated to generate £4 million in revenue in its launch year. - Managed project communications. - Aligned cross-functional teams, commercial, and third-party stakeholders. |
React, Node, Typescript, Events Driven Architecture, Serverless AWS Technologies, Lambdas, DynamoDB, SSM |
| Sell Your Car Checkout | - Led the discovery and delivery of a checkout system enabling customers to sell their vehicles to Cazoo. - Pioneered Micro-Frontend technology to decouple workstreams of different teams and increase feature delivery speed. - Quickly scaled product to provide 185,000 vehicle valuations per month. |
React, Node, Typescript, Serverless AWS Technologies, DynamoDB, Micro-Frontends |
| Non-Metal Checkout | - Developed an embeddable Micro-Frontend checkout to sell add-on products post-vehicle sale (Extended Warranties, Service Plans). - Allowed product sales through dealership staff, customer service over the phone, and via customers' online accounts. - Built a custom Order API to replace an existing headless e-commerce system, reducing costs and integrating with multiple third-party product providers. |
React, Node, Typescript, Micro-Frontends, Salesforce LWC, Serverless AWS Technologies, Lambdas, DynamoDB, SSM |
| Vehicle Locking System | Served as an engineering lead for the discovery and delivery of an API to prevent multiple users from attempting to check out with the same vehicle. | Node, Typescript, Serverless AWS Technologies, Lambdas, DynamoDB, SSM |
Cazoo (02/2020 to Present)
Senior Software Engineer
- Played a pivotal role in driving key projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the platform's functionality and contributing to a substantial increase in Gross Profit per Unit (GPU). With the Car Care initiatives resulting in additional £300 GPU cumulatively.
- Drove discovery and communications with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Contributed to projects including, the Vehicle Purchasing Checkout, Part Exchange, Car Care products checkouts and systems (Extended Warranty, Service Plans, Paint Protection), Vehicle Locking, Delivery/Collections Fulfilment initiatives and Orders System.
- Wrote and presented RFCs & Discovery documents to drive change within the company
- Optimisation with Data-driven development running multiple A/B tests monthly.
- Internationalised the Checkouts to work across Europe for expansion while in hyper-growth.
Find My Past (11/2017 to 02/2020)
Software Engineer
- Full stack development in a cross-functional feature team with agile philosophies.
- Focused on data-driven development, iterating on products through A/B tested experimentation.
- Part of a Tech Evangelists team improving tech culture, organising meet-ups and hackathons.
- Coordinated the response to a major site attack causing outages.
Victoria And Albert Museum (09/2017 to 10/2017)
Software Engineer
- Built upon extensive legacy code, created a unique template for research projects at the museum.
- Extended an existing CRM system for research admins to manage online content.
- Technologies used: Ruby on Rails, React, JavaScript, Fractal, SCSS & HTML.
Makers Academy (05/2017 to 07/2017)
- Growth mindset, independent learner and problem-solver.
- OOP, TDD, SOLID, MVC, DDD.
- Software Craftsmanship, Agile Methodologies.
- Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Python.
- Final Project: A Node Networking platform for Mentorship and Coaching.
University of Southampton (09/2011 to 07/2014)
- Music & English BA(hons), 2:1.
- President of Showstoppers Society, Choral Scholar, Director, Actor.
- Music, Genomics, Psychology, Science Fiction, Artificial Intelligence, Music Composition/Production, Yoga, Mindfulness.
