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Lead Software Engineer, Django, IAM, and data engineering — professional experience, education, and skills at a glance.
Experience
Lead Software Engineer
Traq Authenticator · Remote
Jan 2024 – Present
- Spearheaded the architecture, delivery, and operation of a production authentication platform, ensuring high availability and security.
- Designed and implemented a modular IAM (Identity and Access Management) system, streamlining authentication workflows across multiple services.
- Built scalable Django backend services, optimised for cloud environments using Docker and Kubernetes for containerisation.
- Introduced automated CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment friction and improving continuous delivery pipelines.
- Enhanced platform resilience through Redis-based rate limiting, integrated breach detection, and malware scanning APIs, implementing security-first infrastructure practices.
- Led technical roadmap decisions and aligned engineering efforts with business stakeholder goals.
Technologies
Django, Python, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, AWS, Authentication Systems
Data Engineer / Energy Analyst
Manufacturing Sector · UK
Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
- Developed Python and SQL-based data pipelines to process operational telemetry and performance metrics for improved data analysis.
- Designed automated ETL workflows, enabling near real-time monitoring and data visualisation.
- Contributed to ISO 50001 energy optimisation through advanced analytics and system modelling.
- Reduced manual reporting overhead by automating data workflows, fostering a data-driven decision-making culture.
Impact: Enhanced operational decision-making capabilities, enabling more efficient use of energy resources.
Technologies
Python, SQL, ETL Pipelines, Data Modelling, Power BI, Analytics Engineering
Technical Operations Lead
Remote Digital Startup · Remote
Jan 2021 – Dec 2023
- Owned internal tooling and workflow architecture, driving collaboration between product and engineering teams.
- Improved system adoption by 60% through the automation of processes and a redesign focused on usability.
- Acted as a liaison between engineering, product management, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Standardised technical documentation, improving onboarding speed and delivery velocity.
Technologies
Python, Automation, Technical Documentation, Workflow Architecture
Blockchain Data Research Analyst
Digital Finance Sector · Remote
Jan 2021 – Dec 2023
- Automated blockchain data analysis using Python scripts, processing over 1,000 datasets for actionable insights.
- Reduced analysis turnaround time by 50% through improved data processing workflows.
- Delivered insights on blockchain ecosystem growth, supporting product strategy and investment decisions.
- Collaborated within Agile sprint cycles alongside engineering and marketing teams.
Technologies
Python, Data Analysis, Blockchain Infrastructure, Agile Methodologies
Volunteer IT & Data Officer
Breast Cancer Foundation · UK
Jan 2020 – Dec 2020
- Developed automated reporting systems and dashboards, providing real-time visibility into programme performance.
- Digitised organisational data workflows, reducing administrative overhead and improving reporting accuracy.
Technologies
Python, Data Automation, Reporting Systems, Dashboards
Education
MSc Renewable Energy & Sustainable Technology
University of South Wales
Sep 2023 – Sep 2024
- Dissertation: Developed a Python-based model for predicting policy-driven renewable energy adoption, incorporating systems analysis and data modelling.
- Key modules: Data & Decision Analysis, Systems Modelling, Research Methods
Skills
Cloud & Infrastructure
Databases & Data Engineering
Frameworks & Development
Programming
Communication & collaboration
Why I excel
I am a solutions-driven Lead Software Engineer and Data Engineer with a proven track record of building scalable backends, secure platforms, and automated workflows. From cloud-native systems to blockchain analysis and energy optimisation, my diverse experience makes me highly adaptable to the challenges of modern software development. Whether leading engineering teams, collaborating with stakeholders, or architecting production-grade services, my focus is always on efficiency, security, and performance.