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BradLeftley/README.md

Bradley Leftley – Technical Lead

Overview

Tech Lead with extensive experience in front-end technologies, AWS, web development, and user experience (UX). Currently leading the Analytics team at Smart Pension in the United Kingdom.

Skills & Expertise

Frameworks

  • React, Typescript, Ember.js, Node.js, Express.js
  • D3.js, Cube.js, Apollo GraphQL, Type GraphQL

Languages & Tools

  • HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, Python, Go

Databases

  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB

Design Tools

  • Figma, Sketch 3, Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Chakra UI, Ant Design

Cloud Services

  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

CI / CD Tools

  • GitHub Actions, TeamCity, CircleCI, Docker, Vercel

Testing Tools

  • Cypress, Playwright, React Testing Library, Chromatic

Web Servers

  • Nginx

Mobile Development

  • iOS (Swift)

Experience

Technical Lead

Smart PensionAug 2022 – Present

  • Leading frontend and backend development teams.
  • Technologies: React, Remix, GraphQL, Lambda, Node.js, Cube.js, Snowflake.
  • Empowering 9000+ advisors and 77,000+ companies with analytics on company KPIs, contributions, investments, and members.
  • Implemented charting, table views, and download functionalities.
  • Key role in developing a self-service analytics platform.

Senior Front End Engineer

Smart PensionSept 2021 – Aug 2022

  • Transitioned the Ember application to React with tools like GraphQL and Remix.

Front End Engineer

Smart PensionJan 2021 – Sept 2021

  • Worked on the core Ember application, mentored junior developers, and led various project implementations.

Front End Developer

LinkfireOct 2017 – Dec 2020

  • Core/Insights team focusing on the Link Creation app and insights portion, developing features like Apple Music insights.

Front End Developer

PA Consulting GroupOct 2017 – Oct 2018

  • Led a partner onboarding project using Ember and contributed to other applications such as event tooling written in Angular.js.

Front End Developer

Daemon Solutions2016 – 2017

  • Developed retail reporting apps for a high-street retailer using Ember, collaborating closely with UX designers and backend engineers.

iOS Developer

Daemon Solutions2015 – 2016

  • Developed the iOS app Facereel during a summer placement, transforming photos into timelapse reels.

Projects

Bin Finder App

A React app using AWS Amplify, Mapbox, and DynamoDB to map recycling bins in the UK/Denmark. (API currently down)

Crypto Dashboard

A React and GraphQL app to track cryptocurrency prices and progress towards targets. Uses Ant Design for UI.

Covid-19 Dashboard

A dashboard built to track COVID-19 cases during the pandemic. (No longer live)

Fish Tank Monitoring

Raspberry Pi-based system that reports daily tank temperatures to Slack.


Medium Articles


Education

Certified Developer Associate

Amazon Web Services – Aug 2017 (Expired)

  • Expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining applications on AWS.

User Experience Foundation Certificate

BCS – 2017

  • Proficient in user-centered design, usability testing, and creating accessible digital experiences.

Leading and Influencing Level 1

Intelligent Action – 2016

  • Developed leadership and communication skills through professional training.

BSc Computer Science

University of East Anglia – 2016

  • Final project: E-commerce web application, software engineering module focused on mobile applications.

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  3. cv-website cv-website Public

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  4. python-vaccine-numbers python-vaccine-numbers Public

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    Source for emberjs.com

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