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GREETINGS PROFESSOR FALKEN.

About Martin Hughes

martin@leeds:~/about

> Senior Software Developer & Contractor with 15+ 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

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

// 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

2023 — Present

Senior Developer @ SportsShoes.com, Leeds

  • Led development of fulfilment warehouse automation web apps in Next.js
  • Architecting serverless solutions on AWS Lambda, API Gateway & EventBridge
  • Mentoring development team and championing modern engineering practices
  • Tech stack: PHP, TypeScript, React, AWS, Laravel
Contract & Senior Roles

Senior PHP/React/TypeScript Contractor @ Various, Leeds & Remote

  • Delivered high-impact contract engagements across fintech, e-commerce & SaaS
  • Built and scaled applications handling millions of transactions
  • Specialist in Laravel, Symfony, React and serverless AWS architectures
  • Trusted to lead teams, define architecture, and ship on deadline
Previous

Lead Developer @ EasyOdds

  • Led the technical charge on the EasyOdds platform end-to-end
  • Built with PHP, Laravel and a full AWS stack — ECS, RDS, the lot
  • Drove architecture decisions, deployment pipelines, and team delivery
  • Scaled a high-traffic betting odds platform for reliability and performance
Previous

Senior Developer @ 9xb (now Velstar), Leeds

  • Built bespoke web applications and e-commerce platforms for agency clients
  • Full-stack development with PHP, JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks
  • Owned technical architecture decisions and delivered high-profile client projects end-to-end
Previous

Software Developer @ DealTrak, Leeds

  • Core developer on the DealTrak fintech platform for automotive finance
  • Built integrations processing high-volume financial transactions
  • Praised as "a precise and wise expert" and "an inspiring software engineer" by colleagues

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
PostBrain.com
AI-driven social media content engine. Generate, schedule and optimise posts across platforms. Let the robots handle your brand voice.
Next.jsAWS LambdaStripeAI/LLM