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Lewis D.
Fullstack Developer
Lewis is an award-winning technologist with over 13 years of commercial experience in agency, in-house startup, and freelance environments.
With a solid engineering background, he is an expert in cloud computing, AI, serverless, and both Backend and Frontend technologies.
Lewis excels in building and managing developer teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet business objectives. He is skilled at structuring and managing relationships with technical partners, leveraging their expertise to enhance project outcomes. Additionally, Lewis has a proven track record of consulting with businesses to provide bespoke tech solutions tailored to their unique needs.
Main expertise
- Apollo 3 years

- WordPress 11 years

- Bootstrap 7 years

Other skills
- AWS VPC 4 years
- AWS Kinesis 3 years
- Computer Vision 3 years
Selected experience
Employment
Chief Product and Technical Officer
Isleño Island Homes - 6 months
CPTO for a real estate firm specialising in acquiring, renovating, and reselling turnkey properties. Led the end-to-end design and implementation of automated systems to streamline operations across property search, construction, finance, and sales.
- Defined and implemented a comprehensive automated internal OS, using React, NextJS, and TypeScript, integrating project management, operations, finance, and technology functions into one seamless platform → unified fragmented processes, enabling efficient lead-to-close workflows and multi-tenant scalability.
- Built an internal LLM chat interface, using Supabase, Langchain and TypeScript, for internal users to assist with their day-to-day tasks → defined and build an automated RAG pipeline, creating triggered embeddings of internal SOPs in a vector DB → created tools for the LLM, integrated with key platforms (Monday, Odoo, Aircall, n8n) so that projected management could be ingested and updated directly from the chat UI.
- Fully automated finance department processes → reduced average invoice cycle time by over 80% and decreased CFO’s hands-on involvement in payments by 90%, minimizing errors and improving forecasting accuracy.
- Designed and implemented automated tracking and reporting for over 180 internal KPIs using BigQuery and Looker Studio → provided real-time dashboards for executives and investors, enhancing visibility into property pipelines and performance metrics.
- Managed migration of all business automations from Make.com to a self-hosted n8n instance → achieved a 97% cost reduction in automation expenses while improving reliability and reducing failure rates from 38-9%.
- Introduced and championed agile methodologies across all management teams → ensured continuous OS functionality, accurate KPI reporting, and alignment with business targets.
- Led and mentored a team of 2 engineers (one senior, one junior), implemented pair programming, code reviewing standards, and AI-driven CI/CD best practices.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PostgreSQL
- Project Management
Next.js
Tailwind
Google Cloud
BigQuery
Odoo
OpenAI API
LangChain
Looker
Make.com
Supabase
- Business Process mapping
- Process Optimization
N8n
Lead Software Engineer
Mat Plus - 11 months
Served as technical owner for a B2B consumer-loyalty startup’s greenfield mobile platform, reporting to the CEO. Owned architecture, implementation and DevOps for customer-facing mobile app, focussed on customer loyalty and rewards in the supermarket retail space.
Highlights:
- Collaborated with CEO to define product roadmap, balance MVP delivery speed with scalability tradeoffs, and align technical milestones with go-to-market timeline.
- Defined system architecture and tech stack (Node.js, Koa, TsED, React Native, TypeScript, Supabase, AWS) → optimised for startup speed and scalability.
- Built and launched React Native mobile app and REST API → collaborated directly with CEO to define product roadmap and feature priorities → achieved 17k users and 28M+ data points in the 5 months post-launch.
- Created CI/CD workflows integrating Copilot reviews, test suites, quality gates, and deployment pipelines.
- Designed and implemented push notification system.
- Reverse-engineered undocumented, third-party APIs to enable users to link their supermarket accounts to the app.
- Implemented an OCR pipeline (via Amazon Extract), to enable data extraction from supermarket receipts.
- Accepted into SSE Business Labs accelerator.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
JavaScript
React.js
PostgreSQL
AWS
TypeScript
Node.js
React Native
Express.js
Tailwind
Nest.js
Koa
LangChain
Metabase
Supabase
CTO & Co-founder
SonX - 2 years 2 months
- Led the internal tech team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence in product development.
- Ensured the delivery of high-quality technology solutions that effectively drove value and revenue for both musicians and fans.
- Stayed abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, providing strategic insights and recommendations to maintain a competitive edge.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
Docker
HTML
React Native
- Budget Management
- Digital strategies
Next.js
AWS Kinesis
- Command-line interface
SASS
- CMS
AWS CDK
- Computer Vision
Expo
Stripe
AWS Amplify
Supabase
Lead Web Developer
Sony Music Entertainment - 2 years 9 months
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ideate and develop digital solutions for CRM Ops, Marketing Ops, artist websites, and campaign executions.
- Acted as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering clear communication and understanding of digital initiatives and requirements.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PHP
Docker
HTML
WordPress
- Digital strategies
WooCommerce
Next.js
- Command-line interface
SASS
- CMS
- Computer Vision
Webpack
AWS Amplify
Microsoft Dynamics 365
Web Developer
Baked Agency - 1 year 2 months
- Acted as a fullstack WordPress specialist, customizing WooCommerce and Formidable Pro to meet client needs effectively.
- Demonstrated proficiency in daily utilization of Bootstrap, CSS3, and jQuery to ensure responsive and visually appealing web experiences.
- Engaged in custom WordPress plugins and theme development to tailor solutions to client specifications.
- Leveraged expertise in the WP API, WP CLI, and Amazon AWS/EC2 server administration to maintain optimal performance and security of web applications.
- Managed client accounts, including handling cost estimates, setting deadlines, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintained a client-facing role, effectively communicating technical concepts and project updates to non-technical stakeholders.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PHP
HTML
WordPress
WooCommerce
- Command-line interface
SASS
- CMS
Web developer
Authenticated Internet Auctions - 4 months
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Managed the overall website, ensuring optimal user experience and functionality to maintain the market-leading position of the online auction house;
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Developed and implemented an in-house technology strategy to support the organization's objectives and enhance its competitive edge;
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Oversaw the execution of live video auctions, coordinating real-time bidding processes and ensuring seamless delivery to users;
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Led efforts to provide 360° photographic content, catering to the preferences of the ABC1 user demographic and enhancing engagement;
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Collaborated with cross-functional teams to continuously improve website features, usability, and performance;
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Stayed abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making and maintain innovation within the online auction platform.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PHP
HTML
WordPress
WooCommerce
- CMS
Chart.js
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Web Developer
Freelance - 1 year 6 months
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Specialized as a freelance web and graphic designer, focusing on e-commerce and seamless integration with social media platforms;
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Provided a range of services including logo design, social media and marketing strategy development, e-mail design, web hosting, web mastering, typographical design, and client education;
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Collaborated closely with clients to understand their unique needs and deliver tailored design solutions that aligned with their brand identity and goals;
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Implemented effective e-commerce solutions, ensuring smooth transactions and user experiences for online shoppers;
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Integrated social media functionalities seamlessly into websites to enhance engagement and expand online reach;
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Developed visually appealing and functional websites, leveraging expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to create responsive designs across various devices;
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Provided ongoing support and maintenance for websites, ensuring optimal performance and security;
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Educated clients on best practices in web design, social media integration, and online marketing strategies to empower them to effectively manage their online presence.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PHP
CakePHP
Docker
HTML
React Native
WordPress
Magento
Next.js
Svelte
AWS Beanstalk
- Command-line interface
SASS
Adobe Dreamweaver
Azure ML
Adobe Flash
Machine Learning
- CMS
AWS ECR
Chart.js
Expo
Stripe
LangChain
Supabase
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Founder
BlagSound - 4 years 3 months
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Founded a music website, taking on multifaceted responsibilities including web design and development, social media strategy development, and digital design;
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Managed data capture and mailing list management processes, ensuring effective communication with website subscribers;
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Engaged in copywriting and content creation to produce engaging and informative articles, reviews, and features for the website;
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Sourced and managed a team of contributors, overseeing content creation and ensuring alignment with the website's vision and standards;
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Cultivated and maintained relationships with music PR contacts, facilitating access to new releases, interviews, and promotional opportunities;
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Covered live events, providing comprehensive event coverage through articles, photos, and social media updates;
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Conducted interviews with musicians, providing insightful content for the website's audience and enhancing its reputation as a source of music industry insight.
Technologies:
- Technologies:
PHP
HTML
WordPress
WooCommerce
- CMS
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Education
BSc.Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Amersham & Wycombe College · 2007 - 2009
Portfolio
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