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.

That's me!

DevLog: Without borders

In 2024, I set out on an ambitious goal to travel the world and write code. I wanted to see more, I wanted to learn more & most of all, I wanted to experience more. This is the story of how I balanced building software with exploring new cultures, and what I learned along the way being a digital nomad.

StudySpy: Standardizing Education Data at Scale

This year, I took on an exciting challenge: rebuilding StudySpy's data pipeline from the ground up. While thousands of students use the platform to navigate their educational journey in New Zealand, I wanted to share the story of how we standardised the complex system working behind the scenes.

StudySpy: Building the new PublicApi v2

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.

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Work

  1. Company
    Astrosoft Studios
    Role
    Owner
    Date
  2. Company
    StudySpy
    Role
    Senior software engineer
    Date
  3. Company
    Raygun
    Role
    Senior software engineer
    Date
  4. Company
    Wishbone
    Role
    Head office assistant
    Date
  5. Company
    Four Square
    Role
    Sales assistant
    Date
  6. Company
    Surf Lifesaving
    Role
    Patrol member
    Date
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