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About Me

Well-rounded software developer with expertise in React, Next.js, and modern web technologies, complemented by backend experience with Node.js and MongoDB. As the founder of Circle Club, I designed and delivered a full-stack platform, showcasing my ability to build scalable, high-performance solutions. Passionate about clean code, rigorous testing, and accessibility, I focus on creating impactful, user-centric digital experiences.

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Work Experience

July 2024 – Present

Founder & CEO/CTO

Circle Club

A tech startup connecting influencers with brands for partnership opportunities through an innovative platform.

Key Achievements

  • Designed and developed a full-stack MVP using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Node.js, MongoDB, and cloud services
  • Integrated TikTok and Meta APIs for real-time social media account verification
  • Implemented robust deployment pipeline using DigitalOcean and Vercel
  • Architected peer-to-peer chat system with real-time features
  • Developed strategies for improving domain rating and IP protection
March 2023 – October 2024

Frontend Developer (React)

InHealth Intelligence

Healthcare technology company specialising in patient management solutions for the NHS.

Key Achievements

  • Developed patient management software using React and Next.js
  • Maintained 90%+ test coverage using Jest, Vitest and React Testing Library
  • Refactored projects to improve performance and scalability
  • Organised knowledge-sharing events for remote teams
  • Championed clean code practices and quality assurance
April 2021 – March 2023

Frontend Developer (Angular)

ESign

Digital signature platform offering secure, compliant document management solutions.

Key Achievements

  • Led complete frontend rebuild from AngularJS to Angular v15
  • Collaborated on platform rebranding and UX improvements
  • Introduced agile methodologies including Scrum
  • Developed custom tools for sales and product teams
  • Provided technical support for API integration

Featured Projects

A selection of projects I've worked on, showcasing my expertise in full-stack development and modern web technologies.

Circle Club
MVP Completed 2024

Circle Club

A full-stack platform designed to connect influencers with brands for seamless partnership opportunities. The platform boasts innovative features like real-time messaging, social media integration, and secure payment processing, ensuring a streamlined and user-friendly experience for all stakeholders.

Next.jsNode.jsMongoDBTikTok APIMeta APIAWSStripeTailwind CSSTypeScript

Key Features:

  • Real-time messaging with typing indicators and read receipts
  • OAuth-powered social media account verification with TikTok and Meta APIs
  • Escrow-based secure payment processing using Stripe
  • Cloud storage integration for user assets with AWS S3
  • Responsive, mobile-friendly dashboard for brands and influencers
  • Interactive niche and industry selection tools
  • In-app notifications for updates and partnership progress
  • Daily email notifications for unread messages
  • Role-specific user profiles tailored for influencers and businesses
  • Advanced search and filtering for partnerships
  • Dynamic subscription management with Stripe webhooks
  • WCAG-compliant design for accessibility
  • SEO optimised architecture for increased discoverability
Example Stocks Dashboard
Demo Project 2024

Example Stocks Dashboard

An interactive financial dashboard built with modern web technologies, featuring real-time market data visualization, watchlist management, and responsive design. Integrates with the Alpha Vantage API for live stock data and includes fallback mock data generation for demo purposes.

Next.jsTypeScriptChart.jsTanStack QueryTailwind CSSAlpha Vantage APIZodReact

Key Features:

  • Real-time stock price tracking with Alpha Vantage API integration
  • Interactive price charts with Chart.js visualization
  • Customizable watchlist with quick stock selection
  • Market overview showing major indices performance
  • Responsive layout adapting to all screen sizes
  • Elegant loading states and error handling
  • Mock data generation for demo purposes
  • Type-safe data handling with Zod schemas
  • Efficient data caching with TanStack Query
  • Market sentiment visualization
  • Latest stock news integration
  • Clean, modern UI with dark mode support
  • Animated transitions and micro-interactions

Technical Expertise

A comprehensive overview of my technical skills across different areas of software development, focusing on modern web technologies and best practices.

Frontend Development

Building responsive, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces

React & Next.js

Building scalable SPAs and SSR applications with advanced state management, hooks, and performance optimisation

TypeScript

Ensuring robust, type-safe development with generics, utility types, and advanced programming patterns

Tailwind CSS

Crafting responsive, mobile-first designs with utility-first CSS and custom theme extensions

Angular

Developing enterprise-grade web applications with a strong focus on modular architecture and RxJS

Framer Motion

Implementing fluid animations and transitions to enhance user experience

Accessibility (WCAG)

Designing interfaces compliant with WCAG standards for inclusive user experiences

Backend Development

Creating secure, robust, and high-performance server solutions

Node.js

Developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and real-time applications using WebSockets

MongoDB

Designing efficient schemas, leveraging aggregation pipelines, and indexing for performance

GraphQL

Building flexible APIs with efficient schema design, query optimisation, and resolver implementation

AWS Services

Leveraging cloud infrastructure for scalable, serverless architectures using Lambda, S3, and DynamoDB

Stripe API

Integrating secure payment gateways with subscription management and webhook handling

Authentication

Implementing secure OAuth and JWT-based authentication solutions

Development Tools

Streamlining development workflows with modern tools and practices

Git & GitHub

Collaborative version control with advanced branching and CI/CD integration

Testing

Comprehensive unit, integration, and E2E testing with Jest, Vitest, and Cypress

Docker

Streamlining development and deployment with containerisation and multi-stage builds

CI/CD

Automating testing, linting, and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions and Jenkins

SonarCloud

Static code analysis for maintaining high code quality and security standards

Prettier & ESLint

Enforcing consistent code formatting and linting to maintain clean codebases

Figma

Collaborating on UI/UX designs with pixel-perfect implementation

Soft Skills

Enhancing collaboration and delivering value-driven results

Agile Methodologies

Driving iterative development through sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communicating effectively across teams to deliver cohesive, user-centric solutions

Stakeholder Engagement

Gathering feedback and aligning technical deliverables with business goals

Leadership

Guiding teams toward goals with clear communication and mentoring junior developers

Adaptability

Thriving in fast-paced environments and adjusting to new tools and technologies seamlessly

Time Management

Prioritising tasks effectively to meet project milestones and deadlines

Critical Thinking

Evaluating complex technical challenges to make informed decisions that align with strategic goals

Testimonials

What others say about working with me

Colin Davies

"Isaac worked as a React developer on my team for over 18 months. His technical ability and strong work ethic made him an invaluable member of the software development team. He is curious, quick to learn and always pushing to learn more. He cares about code quality and has a keen eye for improving existing code. As well as his technical strengths, Isaac also has excellent interpersonal skills and is comfortable working across teams and with people at all levels within an organisation. It has been a pleasure to work with Isaac and I’m confident he would be an asset to any software team. "

Colin Davies

Lead FE Developer at InHealth Intelligence

Get In Touch

Have a question or want to work together? Drop me a message!

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