I'm a PhD Chemist who spent 15 years as a science teacher before transitioning into software development.

I built a full-stack environmental monitoring dashboard for my Raspberry Pi using Python, Flask and JavaScript. The system uses systemd services for automated data collection and service management, with a RESTful API and responsive Chart.js interface for real-time data visualisation. You can explore this project on my GitHub.

I've also created programmable LED displays controllable via web interface or IR remote.

I contribute to open source projects, including implementing GitHub Actions workflows for the Wikimedia Commons Android app (the media repository behind Wikipedia) to automate issue assignment and greet new contributors, and fixing backend API issues and mobile UI bugs for Kestra (a workflow orchestration platform).

In my free time, I enjoy fell-running, playing guitar and piano, or curling up with a good book.

Take a look at my CV, and some of my projects below.

Weather App
A full stack weather forcasting and historical data app

A weather application using the OpenWeather API to search for current forecasts worldwide and store historical weather data for selected locations. Containerised with Docker and deployed using CI/CD pipelines.

Frontend: React

Backend: Java, Spring Boot, Maven, PostgreSQL

PoisePMS
A full stack web app

A full-stack project management system for managing construction projects. Evolved from a console application to a web-based platform with comprehensive testing strategy. Features 15 unit tests validating business logic using JUnit 5 and Mockito. Integrated CI/CD pipeline ensures all tests pass before deployment.

Frontend: HTML/CSS, Bootstrap, Thymeleaf

Backend: Java, Spring Boot, JDBC, PostgreSQL

Testing: JUnit 5, Mockito, MockMvc
iTunes search web app
A full stack web app

A full-stack application integrating the iTunes Search API. Users can search across multiple media types (music, movies, podcasts, audiobooks, etc.) and curate a personalized favorites collection. Primary challenge: filtering inconsistent API responses where media types weren't reliably separated.

RESTful API design and CORS configuration for cross-origin requests.

Frontend built using: React, React Router for single page app navigation, Axios for HTTP requests.

Backend built using: Node.js with Express.js, JWT authentication middleware.

External API: iTunes search API integration

Styling: Bootstrap 5, custom CSS.
Event Planner
A web app

An event management application with a customisable background for scheduling and tracking personal events. Users can register, create events with detailed scheduling information, edit and duplicate events for recurring schedules, and manage their event calendar. Primary challenge: implementing complex form validation and CRUD operations without a backend.

Built using: React, Context API, Formik, React Router, Bootstrap 5.

Note: Registration and login requires proper email format (e.g., john@smith.com) and a password with at least one uppercase, lowercase, number, and special character (e.g., P@ssword1).

September 2018- May 2025
Hollingworth Academy

Teacher of science at a state funded school, teaching 11-16 year olds. Responsible for devlivering a science curriculum, producing lesson resources, managing data, meeting with parents.

September 2016- September 2018
Crompton House School

Head of chemistry at a state funded school, teaching 11-18 year olds. In addition to teaching responsibilities, I was responsible for developing a new GCSE and A level Chemistry curriculum, in addition to line-managing 4 members of staff in the Chemistry department, being responsible for the practical componenets, and the final exam results.

September 2011- September 2016
The Blue-Coat School

Teacher of Chemistry and Applied Science, before becoming head of Applied Science. Responsible for teaching 11-18 years olds in a state funded school.

September 2010- September 2011
The University of Manchester

Post Graduate Certificate of Education.

September 2007- September 2010
The University of Liverpool

PhD in Chemistry. Studied the catalytic properties of a class of materials called 'layered double hydroxides'. This involved working at the interface between the three main branches of chemistry: Organic in the studying of test reactions, inorganic in the making of the catalytic materials and physical in terms of their characterisation, and understanding the catalytic processes at work.