Hey, good evening! I'm Kelvin, a front-end software developer who likes making things.
I'm a super motivated and ambitious developer with nearly two decades of hands-on experience in operational , development , and management roles. Build a React app? You got it! Spin up something scalable and secure to host it? Sure thing! My diverse career spans large global Fortune 500 companies as well as growing SMB environments. I thrive under pressure (what is ops without pressure?), and I have consistently smashed performance expectations by delivering awesome results
With an eye for design , I like to sprinkle a little magic into the work that I do each day. Most importantly of all, I realise there is always so much more to learn, and I continuously seek out opportunities to expand my expertise and knowledge.
Where in the world am I?
I'm based in Norfolk. Fun fact, the fifth largest county in England!
Interests
When I'm not working I like theatre , music , lighting design , and a little DJ'ing ...
Oh and I like icons who doesn't?
— Hey, that's me
Key Skills.
Programming & Development
React/Node.js
Javascript/Typescript/Next.js/GraphQL/Express
PHP
HTML/CSS
Java
Python
Powershell
Dart/Flutter
Power Platform
Power Apps/Power Automate/Power BI
Other
Ruby/Ruby on Rails/Bash/C#/COBOL
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows (Desktop)
10/11
Microsoft Windows (Server)
2016/2019/2022
Virtualisation
Hyper-V/VMWare/Citrix
MacOS
iOS
Android
Linux
Debian/Ubuntu/Redhat
Databases
Oracle
MSSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL/MariaDB
Cloud & Distributed Computing
Microsoft Azure
Amazon AWS
DigitalOcean
Docker/Docker Compose
Kubernetes
CI/CD Tools
Git/Github/GitLab
Jenkins
Azure DevOps
TeamCity
Selenium
Other Tools & Services
Figma
Jira/Confluence
Web Servers
IIS/Apache/Nginx/Tomcat/IBM WebSphere
Microsoft 365 Administration & Management
OneDrive/Teams/SharePoint/Exchange
MDM/MAM
Microsoft Intune
Telephony PBX/VoIP Systems
Avaya/RingCentral/Twilio
SD-WAN Networking
Cisco/Ubiquiti
Monitoring/Visualisation Tools
Zabbix/Grafana
Career History.
- FL
Head of Software Development at Flywheel IT Services
October 2023 – Present Remote, UK
Led a team providing comprehensive internal IT support, infrastructure management, and software development services for the entire organisation.
Achievements, Roles & Responsibilities:
- Developed Express/NodeJS APIs with React front-end to enable new business opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of connected garage equipment.
- Implemented ITIL framework to optimise incident, change, and asset management processes, resulting in improved efficiency and streamlined operations.
- Deployed Microsoft Intune for seamless endpoint management of Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android devices, eliminating manual device management tasks.
- Oversaw group IT budget and efficiently allocated resources based on company's anticipated growth trajectory.
- Devised cost-effective IT plans aligned with company's expansion goals.
- IS
Head of IT at ISN Europe
June 2022 – October 2023 Huntingdon/Norwich, UK
Led a team providing comprehensive internal IT support, infrastructure management, and software development services for the entire organisation.
Achievements, Roles & Responsibilities:
- Developed Express/NodeJS APIs with React front-end to enable new business opportunities in the rapidly expanding field of connected garage equipment.
- Implemented ITIL framework to optimise incident, change, and asset management processes, resulting in improved efficiency and streamlined operations.
- Deployed Microsoft Intune for seamless endpoint management of Windows/MacOS/iOS/Android devices, eliminating manual device management tasks.
- Oversaw group IT budget and efficiently allocated resources based on company's anticipated growth trajectory.
- Devised cost-effective IT plans aligned with company's expansion goals.
IT Infrastructure & Solutions Manager at ISN Europe
January 2018 – June 2022 Huntingdon/Norwich, UK
Responsible for tier 2/3 IT support; infrastructure design, build and support; software implementations; and bespoke software development.
Achievements, Roles & Responsibilities:
- Developed bespoke React based platform for in-house web applications; including custom CRM, integration services, and field management/certification solution.
- Designed and built a hybrid-cloud Remote Desktop environment for all office-based employees (Hyper-V, Windows Server, FSLogix, RDS and Azure). Allowing for the removal all on-premises servers; work-from-home ability; merging of financial systems; promotion of cross-company integration.
- Developed cross-platform mobile (Android + iOS) applications for field-based engineers using Dart and Flutter to improve engineer effectiveness.
- In-housed all websites/web-platforms to a common cloud-backed solution resulting in increased speed, security, ownership, accountability, and reliability.
- Upgraded network infrastructure at all sites, implemented leased lines, and a standardised SD-WAN solution.
- Provided out-of-hours support and maintenance for all hosted platforms/systems.
- Migrated all legacy on-premises Exchange, G Suite and Microsoft 365 tenants to a single hybrid Microsoft 365 tenant resulting in reduced risk and maintenance.
- Improved collaboration by implementing Microsoft 365 products for collaboration, security, and messaging throughout the organisation.
- Standardised hardware and in-housed IT hardware purchasing and device management.
- Migrated all on-premises ISDN PBXs to common cloud-based VoIP phone/fax system prior to ISDN switch-off.
- Implemented monitoring solutions as proactive support enabler.
- Implemented information security policies, monitoring, advanced prevention, and detection abilities within the organisation.
- Produced and implemented backup and disaster recovery plans for all locations. Implemented backup solutions and offsite server replication to Azure.
- AV
Application Support Manager at Avon Cosmetics
July 2013 – December 2017 Northampton, UK
Built and led a high-performing team of analysts and developers, delivering 2nd and 3rd level application support for multiple critical areas including order management, Mainframe, digital & eCommerce, business intelligence, and reporting.
Achievements, Roles & Responsibilities:
- Accountable for leading and coordinating the testing of local Sarbanes-Oxley (SOx) audit controls with internal and external auditors, to ensure full local compliance (qualified green audit) and that agreed audit deadlines are met.
- Successfully in-sourced support and development of local geospatial applications from 3rd party vendor. Amounting to an annual support and maintenance cost saving of £15k. Identified a further £50k savings in licensing costs from changes to the application to outsource geocoding and map tile generation to SaaS provider.
- Created relationships across the global IT matrix, local business, geographically dispersed service providers, and vendors, to ensure resolution of application & infrastructure issues.
- Identified and managed through to implementation improvements for local systems. Resulting in marked reductions in common scenario and recurring incident levels, supporting a focus on providing proactive support.
- Responsible for the creation of team goals, objectives, and development plans along with the management of all aspects of resourcing and demand with leadership teams.
- Maintained application software and hardware roadmaps for local legacy systems.
- Architected and developed a low cost, adaptable custom Oracle reporting solution. Reacting to an urgent business need for a quick turnaround, this solution produces over 3 million reports per year.
- Provided primary support responsibility for legacy Mainframe billing solution.
- Led local and regional development and infrastructure integration team meetings.
- Implemented go-live processes within wider project & IT development teams.
- Represented IT in operational forums with wider business senior managers and leadership teams.
Application Support Team Leader at Avon Cosmetics
October 2012 – July 2013 Northampton, UK
IT Systems Developer (UK & ROI) at Avon Cosmetics
2010 – October 2012 Northampton, UK
Developer Analyst (UK & ROI) at Avon Cosmetics
2008 – 2010 Northampton, UK
Portfolio.
It can be hard to show a Remote Desktop implementation, or DNS wizardry. So here are some recent examples of front-end work that I can show off.
Vision, a React CMS.
A bespoke customer and lead management application that allows the sales team to do what it does best.
- Bespoke CMS.
- Enhanced data quality.
- Mobile first and super, super fast.
Connect, an Express API with React frontend.
An application to facilitate Haynes API access via customer keys and tokens to dynamically look up vehicle alignment data.
- Insights into how customers use data.
- Provides business growth and opportunities.
Parts Directory, a Dart/Flutter app.
An front-end application for Android & iOS with an Express back-end API that allows engineers to quickly look up parts for jobs.
- Removal of manual processes.
- Simplicity at it's finest.
Equipment Validator, a PHP project.
A custom application that allows customers to view, validate and update their own equipment. Directly integrated with our Field Service Management platform.
- Enhanced customer visibility.
- System integration
- Fast reaction to business needs.
Autocal, a React application.
A bespoke Calibration & Certification web based application. With an electron desktop app providing offline capabilities.
- Realtime data visibility.
- Replaced legacy application.
- Enhanced engineer effectiveness.
Contact.
Thank goodness, I'm available for work. Get in touch if you like what you see. I'd love to hear from you.