Robert Walker

  • Email: email@Robert-Walker.com
Sheffield UK based Software Engineer specialising in Windows desktop applications and web development, with over 10 years industry experience.

Professional experience

Core Skills:
  • PHP
    • Laravel and Livewire
  • C#
    • WPF / Winform
  • Node
  • Frontend Technologies
    • HTML / CSS / Tailwind
    • Javascript
    • React
  • Database Technologies
    • MySQL / SQL / SQLite
    • PostgreSQL
    • Redis
Other Industry experience:
  • VB
  • Mobile development
    • Android development (Java)
    • Flutter
  • Python
    • Django
  • Arduino
  • Hardware integration

Employment

Senior PHP / Laravel Developer

reach. - reachstudios.co.uk
April 2023 - January 2024
  • Developed and maintained multiple web applications using the Tall Stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel, and Livewire).
  • Worked as a full stack developer; Implementing frontends by following provided figma designs and independently, building complex backends and designing databases.
  • Collaborating with clients to help spec and create new projects aswell as provide ongoing support for existing ones.
  • Worked across teams to collaborate and aid with company's other disciplines such as React, mobile (Flutter , Objective-C) and design.
  • Mentored and trained apprentices, enhancing their programming skills and understanding of core software development concepts.

Software Engineer

GWD - gwd.team
June 2021 - January 2023
  • Contributed to the development of "Donation Station" and "Discovery Station" products. Applications written in React and packaged as Windows desktop app using NW.js.
  • Developed C# web service APIs for hardware interactions (card payment devices, RFID reads, barcode readers).
  • Developed C# desktop applications to for hardware testing and device setup.
  • Worked to expand the product base developing "Experiential Giving", a companion system to work along side the Donation Station designed to help drive engagement and visibility.

Software Engineer

Pryor Marking Technology - Pryormarking.com
June 2013 - June 2021
  • 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 based tools with php and Laravel for managing software licenses, bespoke ticketing system and documentation system.
  • Made mobile applications on Android for tracking parts though production lines.

Managing Director

IOAIS
June 2011 - September 2012
  • 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.

Education

BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
- Sheffield Hallam University
BTEC in Software Development
- Peterborough Regional College