Experience

A career built in layers.

From digital design to web engineering leadership, each role added scope: craft, systems, delivery, then people and product.

Sep 2025 — Present

Head of Web Development

Scan Computers / Bolton, UK

I lead the Web Development team while remaining hands-on with the technical delivery and continued evolution of Scan's ecommerce platform. My role spans technical leadership, web performance, UX/UI, experimentation, Technical SEO and AI Search, alongside working across the wider business to identify how technology and AI can improve customer experiences and internal workflows.

  • I drive web performance and frontend improvements using Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals and performance data.
  • I lead daily stand-ups, prioritise and assign work, remove blockers and work alongside the team on technical delivery and problem-solving.
  • I support developers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing and hands-on coaching.
  • I improve the customer journey through data-led UX/UI decisions, balancing usability, accessibility, performance and commercial objectives.
  • I use A/B testing and customer behaviour data to validate ideas and make evidence-led decisions.
  • I improve Scan's technical search foundations while developing its visibility across traditional and AI-powered search.
  • I work with departments across the business to identify and implement practical uses of AI that improve workflows, efficiency and productivity.
Dec 2021 — Aug 2025

Development Manager

JD Sports Fashion / JD Outdoor / Manchester, UK

I led development across the JD Outdoor digital platforms and brands including Blacks, Millets, Ultimate Outdoors, GO Outdoors, Fishing Republic, Naylors, Brasher, Eurohike and Peter Storm.

  • I led developers and teams
  • I shaped technology strategy, project delivery and workflow management
  • I delivered core platform releases, deployments, support tooling and monitoring
  • I supported personal development, technology P&L and cost optimisation
Jul 2021 — Dec 2021

Front End Developer & DevOps Engineer

JD Sports Fashion / JD Outdoor

I progressed into a role spanning frontend engineering and DevOps.

Sep 2019 — Jul 2021

Front End Developer

JD Sports Fashion / JD Outdoor

I led redesign and rebuild work across JD Outdoor websites, including template migration, AWS migration and responsive email improvements.

  • I increased conversion by 150%+ across Brasher, Eurohike and Peter Storm
  • I migrated GO Outdoors, Blacks, Millets and Ultimate Outdoors from Smarty 2 to Smarty 3
  • I helped migrate JD Outdoor websites to AWS and introduced a Jira development workflow
Oct 2018 — Aug 2019

Junior Front End Developer

JD Sports Fashion / JD Outdoor

I developed JD Outdoor websites and worked across optimisation, wireframing, analytics, personalisation, A/B testing and email development.

Sep 2017 — Oct 2018

Digital Designer

JD Sports Fashion / JD Outdoor

I created website graphics, digital assets, landing and category pages, email marketing and branded email campaigns alongside frontend implementation.

Outside work

Mountain Rescue England and Wales

Trainee Team Member, Bolton / June 2026 — Present. Previously Probationary Team Member, March 2026 — June 2026. Relevant training includes basic life support, radio communication and canine first aid.

Advisory experience

Noibu Customer Advisory Board

May 2023 — September 2025. Strategic feedback, ecommerce monitoring use cases, product roadmap discussions and site monitoring and error resolution conversations.

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