Bradley Leftley
Techincal Lead

Front end Tech with experience of AWS, Web and UX. Currently Tech Lead of the Analytics team of Smart Pension in United Kingdom.

Frameworks

React, Typescript, Ember.js, Node.js, Express.js, D3.js, Cube.js, Apollo GraphQL, Type Graphql

Langauges and tools

HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript and Python.

Databases

MySQL, PostgreSQL & DynamoDB

Design

Figma, Sketch 3, Photoshop & Illustrator. Chakra UI & Ant Design.

Cloud

Amazon Web Services.

CI / CD

Github Actions, Teamcity, CircleCI and Docker.

Testing

Cypress, Playwright, React Testing Library and Chromatic.

Web Servers

Nginx

Mobile

IOS

Experience

Technical Lead

Smart Pension

Aug 2022 - present

  • Led a team of frontend and backend developers in building an extensive application.
  • Utilized technologies including React, Remix, GraphQL, Lambda, Node.js, Cube.js, and Snowflake.
  • Enabled 9000+ advisers & 77,000+ companies to conduct analytics on company KPIs, contributions, investments & members.
  • Implemented functionalities for charting, table views, and download capabilities.
  • Played a key role in providing a platform for self-service analytics to the user base.
  • Demonstrated expertise in overseeing the development lifecycle and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Fostered collaboration between frontend and backend teams to achieve project goals.

Senior Front End Engineer

Smart Pension

Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

Senior Front End developer working within Smart Pensions transitional project rebuilding our Ember Application into React using new tools such as React, Graphql and Remix.


Front End Engineer

Smart Pension

Jan 2021 - Sept 2021

Front End developer working within Smart Pensions core Ember application. This role involved mentoring trainee developers and leading on numerious project implementations.


Front End Developer

Linkfire

Oct 2017 - Dec 2020

Worked inside Core / Insights team, working on Link Creation application and insights portion of the app. This role included leading the front end insights application, developing core features such as Apple Music insights and writing unit / intergraiton tests.

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Front End Developer

PA Consulting Group

Oct 2017 - Oct 2018

I lead a project involving onboarding new partners into the company. This project was built using Ember. I also worked on number of other applications such as event tooling written in Anjular.js.


Front End Developer

Daemon Solutions

2016 - 2017

At daemon solutions I worked on Retail reporting applications for a high street retailer. This application was built using Ember. This role also involves working with UX designer / backend engineers.


IOS Developer

Daemon Solutions

2015 - 2016

As part of a summer placement and during my final year at university I worked on an IOS application called Facereel. This app transformed photos into a Timelapse reels showing aging, hair growth and other fun transformations.


My Projects

Bin Finder App

App which maps out recycling bins around UK / Denmark. Build using React, Amplify, Mapbox and DynamoDB. (API currently Down)

Crypto Dashboard

App which keeps track of crypto prices and progress towards targets. Build using React, Graphql and AntDesign.

Covid 19 Dashboard

Covid 19 dashboard built during pandemic to keep track of numbers of cases. (No longer live)

Fish tank monitoring

Tank monitoring system which uses a raspberry PI and temp sensors to report dasily tempatures to slack.


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Education

Certified Developer Associate

Amazon Web Services

Aug 2017 (Now Expired)

  • Demonstrated proficiency in designing, deploying, and maintaining applications on AWS.
  • Validated expertise in implementing industry best practices for scalable and reliable solutions.
  • Hands-on experience leveraging a variety of AWS services for building robust applications.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud-native tools and technologies on the AWS platform.
  • Commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in cloud computing.
  • Dedication to delivering high-quality solutions aligned with AWS best practices.

User Experience Foundation Certificate

BCS

2017

  • Demonstrated understanding of fundamental principles in User Experience (UX) design.
  • Proficient in creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for digital products.
  • Applied user-centered design methodologies to enhance overall user satisfaction.
  • Skilled in conducting user research, usability testing, and gathering user feedback.
  • Experience in creating wireframes, prototypes, and design mockups for UX/UI purposes.
  • Strong emphasis on creating accessible and inclusive digital experiences.
  • Committed to staying updated on the latest trends and best practices in UX design.

Leading and Influencing Level 1

Intelligent Action

2016

Three day course learning how to lead and influence others in a professional environment and adapt to different scenarios, further developing verbal com- munication and team work skills.


BSC Computer Science

University of East Anglia

2016

Whilst developing my understanding in core Computer Science theories, such as data structures and algorithms, I learned how to project manage from its conception through to completion. I created an e-commerce web application for my final project and as part of the software engineering module, developed mobile applcations.