Robert Walker

After quitting Reach I've taken some time to support my partner with some health issues. As of April 2026 she is back in full time employment and I'm looking for a new position.

• Worked as a full-stack developer using the Tall (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel, and Livewire) Stack. Designed, developed and maintained multiple web applications.
• Lead projects, liaising with clients to help spec and create new projects well as as provide ongoing support for existing ones.
• Collaborated across the company's other disciplines such as React, mobile (Flutter and Objective-C) and design teams.
• Mentored and trained apprentices, enhancing their programming skills and understanding of core software development concepts.

• Contributed to the development of "Donation Station" and "Discovery Station" products. Applications written in React and packaged as Windows desktop apps using NW.js.
• Integrated hardware into a C# web API service that handled device input for the React apps.
• Developed C# desktop applications for hardware testing and device setup.
• Expand the product base, prototyping and pitching "Experiential Giving" a companion system for the Donation Station designed to help drive engagement and visibility.

• Developed complex Windows desktop applications written in C# and VB.
• Integrated hardware such as ABB Robots, RFID readers and Cognex vision systems.
• Worked closely with clients such as Rolls-Royce and Jaguar Land Rover to create custom modules and bespoke solutions.
• Built a range of web tools with php and Laravel for managing software licenses, a bespoke ticketing system and documentation system.
• Made Android applications for tracking parts though production lines and reducing errors.

• Co-founded a web design and software development company as part of a university enterprise scheme during my placement year.
• Worked as the company's technical lead gathering project specifications and developing a number of web applications for small businesses.
• Aided with client acquisition, client communications, project management, and business management.
• Became a knowledge base for a number of friends who set up their own businesses or work self-employed.