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Led the architectural modernisation and redevelopment of two established production applications, introducing a modern Flutter architecture and extending cross-platform support to the Web.

The applications supported tens of thousands of users and included business-critical workflows across fleet operations, vehicle bookings, expenses and licence verification.

Key contributions and achievements:

• Led the rewrite of both applications, replacing legacy implementations with a maintainable, layered architecture based on Clean Architecture principles, state management, dependency injection and repository patterns.
• Extended the applications to Flutter Web, adapting navigation, responsive layouts and platform-specific behaviour for browser environments.
• Took ownership of technical architecture, engineering standards, reusable components and key implementation decisions.
• Planned and delivered a legacy database migration while preserving existing user data and application continuity.
• Reduced production error log volume by approximately 95% through root-cause analysis, improved exception handling and better diagnostics.
• Implemented and maintained secure authentication, including Single Sign-On (SSO), biometric authentication and secure local data handling.
• Improved code quality through automated unit, widget and integration tests, code reviews, static analysis and performance profiling.
• Maintained CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Codemagic for automated builds, testing and production releases.
• Supported other developers through code reviews, pair programming, debugging and architectural guidance.

Contributed to UK government research for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), examining cyber security and privacy incidents associated with software applications between 2023 and 2025.

The research focused on developing an understanding of application-related security and privacy incidents, their characteristics and their relevance to the wider cyber security landscape.

Research contribution:

• Contributed to research examining real-world application-based cyber security and privacy incidents.
• Supported the broader analysis of software security and privacy risks.
• Applied knowledge of application security and cyber security to a government research initiative.

Designed and developed a cross-platform restaurant management application from the ground up within an early-stage startup, taking responsibility for the Flutter mobile application across iOS and Android.

Key contributions:

• Developed the application from its initial implementation, establishing the foundations for a maintainable Flutter codebase.
• Defined the application architecture, state management approach, navigation structure and reusable UI components.
• Integrated REST APIs and backend services, handling application data flows, validation and error states.
• Worked directly with designers and stakeholders to translate early product concepts into functional application features.
• Contributed throughout the development lifecycle, from initial technical decisions to production functionality.

MSc Cyber Security dissertation at Royal Holloway, University of London, investigating sensor-based security vulnerabilities in smartphone applications through the development of an AI-driven touch logger within a game-based, real-world experimental environment.

Research focus:

• Investigated smartphone sensor-based vulnerabilities and their implications for mobile application security and user privacy.
• Explored the use of AI-driven techniques for analysing touch-related interactions and potential information leakage.
• Examined security risks arising from the relationship between smartphone sensor data and user interactions.
• Applied an experimental, game-based approach to investigating mobile security and privacy challenges.

Contributed to the development of cross-platform mobile applications for a social networking platform and its companion messaging application within a technology startup.

Worked with Flutter and Dart to build and maintain production features across iOS and Android, focusing on reusable components, responsive interfaces and maintainable application code.

Key contributions:

• Developed and maintained Flutter features for social networking and messaging applications.
• Built reusable widgets, responsive layouts and shared UI components across both applications.
• Collaborated with UX designers and product stakeholders to translate product requirements into functional mobile experiences.
• Contributed to consistent UI patterns and maintainable development practices as the Flutter codebase evolved.
• Supported the development of production applications during the early adoption of Flutter as a cross-platform framework.

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War and Peace is a monumental historical novel by Leo Tolstoy, first published in the 1860s. Blending fiction with real historical events during the Napoleonic era, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest achievements in world literature for its scope, psychological depth, and philosophical ambition.

For Whom the Bell Tolls is a 1940 novel by Ernest Hemingway set during the Spanish Civil War. It is widely regarded as one of Hemingway's major works, blending wartime action with themes of love, sacrifice, duty, and mortality through the experiences of an American volunteer fighting alongside Republican guerrillas.

Nineteen Eighty-Four is a dystopian novel by George Orwell, first published in 1949. It depicts a society ruled by pervasive surveillance, propaganda, and authoritarian control, and has become one of the most influential works of modern literature, shaping discussions about privacy, censorship, and political power.

Crime and Punishment is a psychological novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1866. Set largely in Saint Petersburg, it follows a former student who commits a murder and struggles with guilt, morality, and the consequences of his actions. The book is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of world literature and a landmark of psychological fiction.

Animal Farm is a 1945 political allegorical novella by George Orwell. Using a farm populated by talking animals, it satirizes the corruption of revolutionary ideals and the rise of authoritarian rule. The book is widely regarded as one of the most influential works of political fiction in the English language and remains a staple of school and university curricula.

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Les Misérables is a landmark French novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862. Blending historical fiction, social commentary, and deeply personal storytelling, it is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of world literature for its exploration of justice, poverty, redemption, and compassion.

Brave New World is a 1932 dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley that imagines a technologically advanced society built on genetic engineering, social conditioning, and engineered happiness. It is regarded as one of the defining works of modern speculative fiction, influencing discussions about technology, freedom, consumerism, and the balance between stability and individual autonomy.

The Count of Monte Cristo is a classic adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, first published in serialized form between 1844 and 1846. Renowned for its intricate plot of betrayal, imprisonment, hidden treasure, and carefully orchestrated revenge, it remains one of the most influential and widely read works of nineteenth-century literature.

The Brothers Karamazov is a philosophical novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, first published in 1880. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of world literature for its exploration of morality, faith, free will, family conflict, and justice through the story of the Karamazov family.

The Grapes of Wrath is a novel by John Steinbeck published in 1939 that follows an Oklahoma farming family displaced during the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. It is widely regarded as one of the defining works of American literature for its social realism, memorable characters, and enduring exploration of poverty, migration, and human dignity.

The Stranger is a philosophical novel by Albert Camus, first published in 1942. Set in French colonial Algeria, it is one of the defining works associated with absurdism and twentieth-century literature, admired for its spare prose, moral ambiguity, and enduring influence on philosophy and fiction.

One Hundred Years of Solitude is a landmark novel by Gabriel García Márquez and one of the defining works of twentieth-century literature. First published in 1967, it popularized magical realism for a global audience and helped establish the international prominence of Latin American fiction.

The Trial is a novel by Franz Kafka about a man who is suddenly arrested and prosecuted without ever being told the nature of his alleged crime. Published posthumously in 1925, it became one of the defining works of modern literature and gave rise to the term Kafkaesque to describe surreal, oppressive bureaucratic experiences.

The Plague is a 1947 novel by Albert Camus, set in the Algerian city of Oran during a devastating epidemic. Widely regarded as one of Camus's most important works, it combines a gripping account of quarantine and disease with philosophical reflections on suffering, morality, and human solidarity.

The Master and Margarita is a novel by Mikhail Bulgakov that blends satire, fantasy, philosophy, and romance. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of the 20th century, it became internationally celebrated after its posthumous publication and is known for its inventive structure, dark humor, and enduring literary influence.

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The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1952. It is widely regarded as one of Hemingway's defining works, earning major literary acclaim and contributing to his receipt of the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature through its enduring influence and craftsmanship.

The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1925. Set during the Jazz Age on Long Island and in New York City, it follows narrator Nick Carraway as he becomes fascinated by the wealthy and mysterious Jay Gatsby, a man devoted to reclaiming a lost romance with Daisy Buchanan. The novel is now regarded as one of the most influential works in American literature.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a 1960 novel by Harper Lee that blends coming-of-age storytelling with themes of justice, prejudice, and moral courage. Widely regarded as a landmark of American literature, it has won major literary honors, become a staple of school curricula, and continues to shape discussions about race, empathy, and the legal system.

East of Eden is a 1952 novel by John Steinbeck that blends family drama, biblical symbolism, and the history of California's Salinas Valley. Widely regarded as one of Steinbeck's greatest works, it explores enduring questions about morality, choice, and human nature through multiple generations of interconnected families.

The Name of the Rose is a 1980 historical mystery novel by Umberto Eco that blends detective fiction with philosophy, theology, and medieval history. Set in a 14th-century Italian monastery, it became an international bestseller and is widely regarded as one of the most influential literary mysteries of the late 20th century.

Doctor Zhivago is a novel by Boris Pasternak that follows the life of physician and poet Yuri Zhivago during the upheavals of early 20th-century Russia. Blending an intimate love story with sweeping historical events, it became one of the most influential novels of the 20th century and is especially notable for its publication history and international impact.

All Quiet on the Western Front is a 1929 anti-war novel by Erich Maria Remarque that follows a young German soldier during the First World War. Widely regarded as one of the most influential war novels ever written, it is celebrated for its unflinching portrayal of combat, psychological trauma, and the loss of innocence.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a 1975 drama film directed by Miloš Forman, adapted from Ken Kesey's 1962 novel. It is widely regarded as one of the defining American films of its era, celebrated for its performances, emotional depth, and exploration of power, freedom, and institutional control.

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The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 drama film directed by Frank Darabont, adapted from Stephen King's novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. Though it had a modest initial box-office performance, it became one of the most acclaimed films ever made through critical praise, home video, and enduring popularity.

12 Angry Men is a landmark American courtroom drama directed by Sidney Lumet and adapted from a teleplay by Reginald Rose. Released in 1957, it follows twelve jurors deliberating the fate of a teenager accused of murder, with one dissenting juror insisting that the evidence deserves closer scrutiny. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest courtroom dramas and one of the most influential American films ever made.

Forrest Gump is a 1994 American drama-comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks. Adapted from the novel by Winston Groom, it follows the life of Forrest, a kind-hearted man from Alabama whose extraordinary journey intersects with major moments in U.S. history. The film became both a commercial and critical success, winning six Academy Awards including Best Picture.

Taken is a 2008 action-thriller directed by Pierre Morel and starring Liam Neeson. The film follows former CIA operative Bryan Mills as he races across Europe to rescue his kidnapped daughter, and it became a major international hit that transformed Neeson into one of Hollywood's most recognizable action stars.

Breaking Bad is an American crime drama series created by Vince Gilligan. Airing from 2008 to 2013, it follows a high-school chemistry teacher who turns to manufacturing methamphetamine after a life-changing cancer diagnosis, and it is widely regarded as one of television's most acclaimed dramas.

House of Cards is an American political drama television series that follows the ruthless pursuit of power in Washington, D.C. Adapted from the British miniseries of the same name, it became one of Netflix's first major original hits and helped redefine streaming television through its critical acclaim and cultural influence.

Money Heist (Spanish: La casa de papel) is a Spanish crime-thriller television series created by Álex Pina. It follows a mastermind known as the Professor and a team of robbers who carry out elaborate heists on the Royal Mint of Spain and later the Bank of Spain, becoming one of the most successful international television series of the streaming era.