UK-based software developer, product builder, and practical engineering writer.
Developer - Leeds, UK
I’m most interested in the point where sound engineering meets useful product delivery: making the right trade-offs, shipping the work, and learning from what happens next.
Role: Director - Russell Tech Limited
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My background spans software engineering and product delivery, including work on public-sector digital services and independent products.
I write about Astro, Cloudflare, Angular, Firebase, Contentful, AI-assisted delivery, performance, SEO, and the awkward middle between “it works” and “it is ready”.
A browser-first fantasy motorsport app for creating private leagues, making race-by-race podium predictions, and following season standings.
View project →The site you are reading: a static-first developer notebook and public build log powered by Contentful and deployed at the edge.
View project →A behind-the-scenes look at building Pit Crew, a fantasy motorsport prediction game. From the initial idea and technology choices to branding, domains, and launch challenges, this post shares the journey of turning a side project into a real product.
ArchitectureA historical migration story updated to explain how this blog evolved from WordPress to Gatsby and later to Astro on Cloudflare Pages.
SecurityA practical guide to securing Angular apps that use Firestore, covering Firebase Auth, Security Rules, App Check, emulator tests, and why route guards are not your security boundary.
Product engineering, app architecture, AI-assisted delivery, or something I wrote — useful context is always welcome.
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