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 workMountain 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 experienceNoibu 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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