About

Technology Leader
& Full-Stack Engineer

A passionate technology leader and full-stack engineer specialising in backend systems, cloud architecture, security, and GenAI. I build scalable software platforms and lead engineering teams to transform complex technical challenges into elegant, performant solutions.

Core Interests

Deep expertise across the full software engineering lifecycle and infrastructure.

Backend Engineering

Building robust, scalable backend systems with Python, FastAPI, and modern frameworks. Expertise in RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

Python & FastAPIMicroservicesRESTful APIsDistributed Systems

Cloud Architecture

Designing cloud-native solutions leveraging Kubernetes, serverless computing, and infrastructure as code to build resilient, auto-scaling platforms.

Kubernetes/GKEServerlessInfrastructure as CodeCloud Platforms

Leadership & Strategy

Leading engineering teams and driving technical strategy to deliver exceptional outcomes through collaboration, mentorship, and customer-focused execution.

Technical LeadershipTeam BuildingStrategic PlanningStakeholder Management

Security & Automation

Implementing comprehensive security practices and automation frameworks. Building CI/CD pipelines, security tooling, and automated testing systems.

Security EngineeringCI/CD AutomationGitOpsThreat Detection

Technical Expertise

Technologies, frameworks, and practices I work with daily

Backend & APIs

  • Python, FastAPI
  • RESTful API Design
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Event-Driven Systems

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • GCP, AWS, Azure
  • Kubernetes & Containers
  • Terraform & IaC
  • Serverless Computing

Frontend & Full-Stack

  • React, Next.js
  • Modern Web Architecture
  • Component-Based Design
  • State Management

DevOps & Observability

  • GitOps & CI/CD
  • SRE Practices
  • Monitoring & Logging
  • FinOps & Optimisation

AI & Automation

  • LangGraph & Agentic AI
  • GenAI Integration
  • Automation Frameworks
  • MCP Server Development

Data & Security

  • PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Cloud Native
  • Cloud Security (CSPM)
  • Threat Detection
  • Compliance & Governance

How I Operate

Principles that guide my approach to engineering and leadership

Build Deep Understanding

Invest time in understanding root causes and system architecture before implementing solutions. Thorough analysis leads to better engineering decisions.

Foster Psychological Safety

Create environments where teams feel safe to experiment, learn from failures, and collaborate openly. Great engineering happens through trust.

Design for Scale

Build systems that grow gracefully. Automate repetitive tasks, eliminate toil, and architect for horizontal scalability from the start.

Lead with Customer Focus

Let customer needs drive technical decisions. Understanding user problems deeply results in better software and stronger product-market fit.

Experience Highlights

Key areas where I bring proven results

Full-Stack Platform Development

From ideation to production, building enterprise AI platforms with Python backends, React frontends, and cloud-native infrastructure. Rapid iteration from concept to revenue-generating products.

Enterprise Cloud Architecture

Designing and implementing large-scale cloud migrations and modernisation programs. Building resilient, high-performance systems serving millions of users.

Backend Systems at Scale

Engineering microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems. Implementing event-driven patterns, message queues, and real-time data processing pipelines.

Technical Leadership

Leading cross-functional engineering teams, establishing best practices, and mentoring developers. Building high-performing teams through psychological safety and technical excellence.