Software engineer, bug slayer, and coffee enthusiast.

I'm Ollie, a full-stack software engineer and product creative based in London city. I find joy in building things that live on the internet, from sleek user interfaces to robust backend systems.

StudySpy: Building the new PublicApi v2

September 5, 2024

How I built StudySpy's Public API from scratch: A solo developer's journey through tech choices, security challenges, and creating real value. Learn key strategies for your own API projects.

JS Toolbox 2024 Part 3: Bundlers and Test Frameworks

February 3, 2024

For this chapter of the JS Toolbox 2024 series, we turn our attention to the tools that refine and optimize the development process: bundlers and test frameworks.

JS Toolbox 2024 Part 2: Frameworks and Static Site Generators

February 2, 2024

For this chapter of the JS Toolbox 2024 series, we explore the various frameworks & generators available in the JavaScript & TypeScript ecosystem analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and ideal use cases.

JS Toolbox 2024 Part 1: Runtime Environments and Package Management

February 1, 2024

In this opening chapter of the JS Toolbox 2024 series, we explore the core pillars of the JavaScript & TypeScript ecosystem: runtime environments, package management, and development servers.

Work

Company
Astrosoft Studios
Role
Owner
Date
2021 Present
Company
StudySpy
Role
Principle software engineer
Date
2022 Present
Company
Raygun
Role
Senior software engineer
Date
2016 2024
Company
Wishbone
Role
Head office assistant
Date
2015 2016
Company
Four Square
Role
Sales assistant
Date
2010 2013
Company
Surf Lifesaving
Role
Patrol member
Date
2010 2012

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