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GREETINGS PROFESSOR FALKEN.

About Martin Hughes

martin@leeds:~/about

> Senior Software Developer & Contractor with 20+ years of experience shipping production systems at scale.

> Specialising in PHP, TypeScript, React and modern cloud-native architecture on AWS.

> From legacy monoliths to serverless event-driven platforms — I've migrated, rebuilt, and scaled them all.

> A natural leader who mentors teams, champions best practices, and delivers under pressure — no slip-ups, just results.

> Currently available for contract roles — lead/senior PHP, React & TypeScript. // hire me before someone else does

Technical Skills

// LANGUAGES & FRAMEWORKS

TypeScript
Next.js
AWS
JavaScript
React
Symfony
PHP
Node.js
Laravel

// CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE

AWSLambdaDynamoDB API GatewaySQS / SNSEventBridge CloudFormationS3CloudFront DockerServerless FrameworkTerraform CI/CDGitHub ActionsRDS / Aurora

// DATABASES & DATA

NeonPostgreSQLMySQLRedis ElasticsearchDynamoDBMongoDB

// PRACTICES & PATTERNS

ServerlessEvent-DrivenMicroservices TDD / BDDDDDSOLID Agile / ScrumCode ReviewREST APIs GraphQLDevOpsPair Programming Clean Architecture12-Factor Apps

Career Experience

Jul 2024 — Present

Senior Developer @ SportsShoes.com, Remote

  • Led development of fulfilment warehouse automation web apps in Next.js
  • AWS, JavaScript, Node.js, TypeScript
May 2021 — Apr 2024 · 3 yrs

Technical Director @ easyodds.com, Leeds

  • TypeScript, Laravel, AWS, Next.js, React, Node.js
  • Containerization, REST APIs, Technical Specs, Technical Leadership
Jan 2020 — May 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

Head of Technology @ easyodds.com, Leeds

  • TypeScript, Laravel, AWS, Next.js
  • Containerization, Technical Specs, Technical Leadership
Jun 2019 — Dec 2019 · 7 mos

Lead Developer @ DealTrak, Leeds

  • Symfony, AWS, Containerization
  • Technical Specs, Technical Leadership
Aug 2017 — Jun 2019 · 1 yr 11 mos

Senior Developer @ DealTrak, Leeds

  • Symfony, AWS, Containerization
  • Technical Specs, Databases, SQL
Jan 2015 — Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Senior PHP Developer @ aql telecommunications

  • Technical Specs, Databases, SQL
Sep 2005 — Dec 2014 · 9 yrs 4 mos

Senior Systems Developer @ 9xb Ltd

  • Technical Specs, Databases, SQL

Side Projects

aitaswipe.com
Tinder-style swiping meets Reddit's AITA. AI-powered moral judgement at your fingertips. Swipe right if they're the asshole.
Next.jsNeonAWS
makemypc.app
Streamlining custom PC builds for builders and their customers. Faster quotes, smoother orders, and real-time updates that keep customers in the loop every step of the way.
Next.jsAWS LambdaStripe Connect
Sproggo.co.uk
Three-app ecosystem for family activities. Parents discover days out, activity providers get AI-powered tools with analytics and Stripe Connect payments, and staff manage it all. The full platform play.
Next.jsAWSStripe ConnectAI
derbydashgame.com
WebSocket multiplayer game based on the classic Derby Dash funfair game. Virtual currency, dice rolling, betting, side betting, leaderboards and real-time multiplayer action.
Next.jsWebSocketsReal-timeMultiplayer
vowelmovement.fun
Multiplayer letters & numbers game inspired by Countdown. Letter rounds, number puzzles, conundrums, daily challenges, Word Rush mini game, full replay system. 2–6 players with optional bots and a "Cats" chaos mode.
Next.jsWebSocketsReal-timeMultiplayer