stuartbradford.com

Experienced

Project Manager

& Full Stack Developer

Experienced and reliable Web Manager and Software Engineer with over 20 years of success delivering SaaS platforms, websites, and digital tools end-to-end across diverse sectors. Combines technical expertise with delivery leadership to build secure, scalable, and user-focused solutions. Skilled in full-stack development, technical decision-making, and delivery of digital platforms. Highly competent in managing third-party vendors, freelancers, and internal teams to execute technical work efficiently. Currently expanding knowledge in AI, with a focus on prompt engineering and practical applications in digital delivery.

Project & Delivery:

Technical Project Management
Roadmapping & Backlog Grooming
Agile Ceremonies & Methodologies
Risk Mitigation
Jira & Smartsheets
Scrum & Kanban
Stakeholder Management
Technical Decision Making
Team & Vendor Coordination

Languages & Frameworks:

JavaScript/TypeScript
React JS
Next JS
HTML5
CSS3/Tailwind
Material UI
Git/GitHub
AI & Prompt Engineering

Platforms & Infrastructure:

AWS Cloud
Google Cloud
Headless CMS
WordPress/Drupal
CI/CD Workflows
Site Performance
SEO & Accessibility

Work History

Technical Project Manager / Front-End Engineer @Ensemble Analytics

Worked closely with the CEO and COO, supporting across technical project management, software development, and compliance.
Developed and maintained front-end features using React, NextJS, Typescript, Tailwind CSS and Material UI.
Implemented end-to-end and component testing using Playwright, Jest, and React Testing Library.
Managed the agile roadmap, ran ceremonies, prioritised tasks, and led incident and compliance reporting setups using Jira and Drata.
Created a Help Center using Jira Service Management and streamlined internal processes using automation and documentation.

Technologies used:

Next.js
React.js
TypeScript
Material UI
Playwright
Jest
Tailwind CSS
Jira

Full-Stack Developer @Deep.Meta

Developed intuitive front-end interfaces tailored for furnace operators, displaying real-time steel production data.
Built a scheduling application to improve productivity and reduce waste in steel manufacturing.
Optimised existing applications using React, NextJS, Tailwind CSS, and Google Cloud to ensure fast performance in low-connectivity environments.

Technologies used:

NextJS
TypeScript
React
Tailwind CSS
Google Cloud
Firebase

Web Developer & Consultant @Self-Employed

Delivered and managed client websites for Built by Bubs and Beckenham Bookshop, handling both technical design and implementation.

Technologies used:

NextJS
React
TypeScript
Tailwind CSS

Full Stack Engineer @MyMynd

Oversaw day-to-day site health and development, helping the business reduce third-party reliance.
Migrated the existing platform over to AWS and then heavily enhanced and optimised it for improved performance and reliability.

Technologies used:

JavaScript
React
NextJS
TypeScript
MUI
Tailwind CSS
AWS

Technical Project Manager @Ensemble Solutions

Clients worked with:

HSBC
Puma
Porsche
Ford
Adobe

Technologies used:

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Agile Practices
Jira

Senior Agile Project Manager @Tictrac

Clients worked with:

AT&T
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Johnson & Johnson
Aviva

Technologies used:

JavaScript
HTML
CSS
Agile Practices
Jira

Web Development Manager @Electric Word PLC

Technologies used:

Drupal 7
PHP
MySQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
Apache
Linux
Agile Practices
Jira

Front End Developer / Senior Web Delivery Manager @AVG Technologies

Technologies used:

Drupal 7
PHP
MySQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
Apache
Linux
Agile Practices
Jira

Senior Developer / Head of IT @London Gifted & Talented

Technologies used:

Drupal
PHP
MySQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
AJAX
XML
XSLT

Senior Developer @Moneynet

Technologies used:

PHP
MySQL
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
jQuery
Apache
Linux