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Developed and maintained core, mission-critical maritime logistics systems (Destin8 and Declar8) responsible for nationwide port community container handling and supply chain logistics. Architected enterprise full-stack solutions utilizing Java (Spring Boot) and TypeScript (Angular) to deliver highly responsive, modern web interfaces for high-throughput operational data. Maintained and modernized legacy high-availability infrastructure using Java J2EE, Oracle WebLogic, JSP, and JSF to guarantee optimal uptime and strict compliance standards. Collaborated closely with cross-functional technical teams to map complex data architectures, directly translating backend logic to clean, modular frontend components.

Served as Platform Lead within a premier mobile consultancy, executing development sprints across high-impact mobile solutions for diverse client portfolios. Operated within a highly mature, rigorous Agile/Scrum environment, proactively enforcing industry best practices to accelerate feature deployment and product delivery pipelines. Earned the Professional Scrum Master I (PSM 1) certification to actively optimize team dynamics, eliminate technical blockages, and streamline communication between stakeholders and engineering teams. Collaborated on mobile architecture design, ensuring cross-platform scalability, clean code standards, and seamless API integrations across multiple concurrent client apps.

Engineered and enhanced features for Darktrace’s native enterprise Android application built entirely in Java. Collaborated closely with an agile engineering team to lead application modernization initiatives, refactoring legacy codebases to improve memory management, performance, and overall stability. Executed extensive UI/UX restyling and modernization, upgrading the mobile interface to align with modern responsive design philosophies and improve enterprise user engagement. Optimized native application performance, tracking down bottlenecks in network calls and local storage to deliver an optimal, low-latency mobile client experience.

Dedicated a 20-month period to intensive technical upskilling and a strategic career pivot from Mechanical Engineering into Enterprise Software Development. Built a deep foundational mastery of native Android architecture, object-oriented programming concepts, Java, and core data structures through self-directed engineering projects. Designed, developed, and deployed personal mobile applications, laying the technical groundwork required to transition immediately into a high-impact engineering role at Darktrace.

Led end-to-end cross-functional project delivery for a high-priority, €3M+ complex infrastructure project spanning teams in the UK and Italy. Served as the central point of contact for external technical contractors and global supply chain vendors to ensure alignment with fast-paced delivery milestones. Modernized team workflows and communication structures by implementing collaborative tools (Asana, MS Project), significantly lowering communication overhead. Partnered directly with cross-functional logistics and internal operations teams to map out and streamline complex system processes.

Directed New Product Innovation (NPI) technical projects from initial concept through to successful production deployment, maintaining tight control over life-cycle execution. Managed cross-border client relationships, engineering teams, and overseas manufacturing suppliers to keep technical projects aligned with scope and budget targets (£100k–£200k). Mentored and upskilled junior engineering staff on technical delivery frameworks, risk management, and client communication practices.

Coordinated technical project workflows, tracking engineering dependencies and bridging the communication gap between design teams and production lines. Managed technical documentation and resource allocation to ensure milestones were consistently hit on schedule.

Managed the successful delivery and validation of specialized technical hardware operating under highly regulated, high-precision environment requirements. Collaborated directly with process and systems engineers to isolate architectural bottlenecks, map out system requirements, and resolve technical issues. Executed rigorous quality assurance testing protocols, orchestrating both Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) with international suppliers.

Owned the detailed technical design, structural assembly, and cross-functional systems integration of hardware and electronics modules. Contributed to deep R&D initiatives on a cutting-edge hardware platform leveraging advanced thin-film piezoelectric technology. Collaborated daily within multidisciplinary engineering pods (software, electronics, and product teams) to bring products from prototype to mass production.