Skills & Expertise

26 years of MySQL/MariaDB expertise spanning shared LAMP environments to enterprise cloud architectures, with deep knowledge of replication, performance tuning, and high-availability systems.

25 years of PHP development from legacy C integrations to modern scalable architectures, specialising in high-traffic systems, API design, and performance optimisation.

Enterprise-grade infrastructure deployment and management, specializing in Linux servers, wireless networks, and scalable hosting environments.

18 years leading technical teams and making strategic IT decisions across startups and scale-ups, from managing outsourced contractors to building high-performing in-house teams.

Continuous performance monitoring, data-driven decision making, and system optimisation to support rapid business growth and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Designing and deploying scalable infrastructure from small businesses to large venues (stadiums, shopping centres), with expertise in wireless networks and enterprise-grade systems.

Bridging technical and commercial needs, researching emerging technologies and translating them into scalable business solutions across hospitality, retail, and sports sectors.