Robert Walker

After quitting Reach, I took time to support my partner with some health issues. As of April 2026 she is back in full time employment, so I'm now seeking a new role and can start immediately.

• 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 "Donation Station" and "Discovery Station" products. Applications written in React and packaged as Windows desktop apps using NW.js.
• Integrated HID and payment 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.
• Work on the customer portal site (Django) allowing user to track payments/donations and create reports.
• 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.