Profile

Dedicated IT professional with a Bachelor's in Computing and five years of experience delivering technical support across REAch2 and Empower Trust. Proficient in HTML5, JavaScript, CSS, and game development. Actively involved in the Forged Alliance Forever open-source project as a developer and board member. Holds a full UK driver's license and is fully eligible to work in the UK.

Education

University of Derby

BSc Computing and Information Technology

September 2023 – October 2024

  • Achieved a 2:1 classification
  • Focused on web development and networking

Shrewsbury Colleges Group

Higher National Diploma in Computing

September 2021 – July 2023

  • Focused on application and game development

Work Experience

REAch2 – IT Cluster Technician

October 2024 – Present

  • Deliver onsite IT support across a cluster of schools
  • Provide remote assistance via the trust-wide helpdesk
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues

McDonald’s – Crew Trainer

November 2020 – August 2024

  • Trained and supported new and existing team members
  • Assisted shift leaders with daily operations and team coordination

Forged Alliance Forever – Developer

July 2021 – November 2024

  • Contributed to gameplay improvements and web features
  • Collaborated with a global open-source team
  • Balanced front-end tasks with game logic and UX enhancements

Projects

FAF Patchnotes Site

A clean, modern platform to present game balance updates for the FAForever community.

  • Static version live and stable
  • Transitioning to a Jekyll-based UI
  • Enhances communication and accessibility for patch notes
View on GitHub

FAF News Publisher (WPF)

A Windows desktop app to streamline news publishing for the FAF community.

  • Built with WPF and C# for responsive design
  • Supported Markdown export for publishing
  • Helped improve UX understanding and C# workflows
View on GitHub

Compact Proxmox Configuration

A lightweight and efficient virtualisation solution for home use.

  • Installed on a compact, low-resource system
  • Optimised for performance on limited hardware
  • Simplified home virtualisation and experimentation

Local URLs with Nginx Proxy Manager

Streamlined local service access with easy-to-remember URLs.

  • Configured Nginx Proxy Manager on Proxmox
  • Created local DNS-style shortcuts for home lab services

Pi-hole DNS Management

Smart DNS and ad-blocking solution to secure and speed up browsing.

  • Deployed Pi-hole for home DNS
  • Blocked unwanted content across all devices

TrueNAS Core Server

Custom-built NAS server for secure and performant home storage.

  • Reliable data backup and media archiving
  • Managed user access and high-performance read/write

Home Photo & Video Server

Centralised family media storage with cross-device access.

  • Indexed and organised family albums
  • Accessed via mobile, tablet, and desktop

Plex Media Server Integration

Streaming server powered by TrueNAS for movies and shows.

  • Smooth multi-device streaming
  • Secure access and high-quality playback

Windows File Server

Secure and organised file sharing setup for home network.

  • Controlled user access
  • Clean file structure and sharing protocols

Hobbies & Interests

Exploring New Technologies

Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in tech, programming languages, and software tools.

Building with Lego

Creative and constructive fun building detailed models and custom designs using Lego sets.

Family Outings & Adventures

Enjoying quality time with family through outdoor activities, trips, and exploring new places.