Robert Walker

  • Email: email@Robert-Walker.com
Sheffield UK based Software Engineer specialising in Windows desktop applications and web development, with over 10 year industry experience.

Professional experience

Core Skills:
  • C# (WPF and Winform)
  • PHP
    • Laravel and Livewire
  • Node
    • Frontend Technologies
      • HTML / CSS / Tailwind
      • Javascript
      • React
    • Database Technologies
      • MySQL / SQL
    Other Industry experience:
    • VB
    • Moblie development
      • Android development (Java)
      • Flutter
    • Python
      • Django
    • Arduino
    • Hardware integration

    Employment

    Senior PHP / Laravel Developer

    reach. - reachstudios.co.uk
    June 2023 - January 2024
    • Developed and maintained multiple web applications using the Tall Stack (Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, Laravel, and Livewire), collaborating with clients to create new projects and provide ongoing support for existing ones.
    • Worked across teams to contribute with company's other disciplines such as React, Flutter mobile and design.
    • Mentored and trained apprentices, enhancing their programming skills and understanding of core software development concepts.

    Software Engineer

    GWD - gwd.team
    June 2021 - January 2023
    • Contributed to the development of "Donation Station" and "Discovery Station" products. Applications written in React and packaged as Windows desktop app using NW.js.
    • Developed C# web service APIs for hardware interactions (card payment devices, RFID reads, barcode readers).
    • Developed C# desktop applications to for hardware testing and device setup.
    • Worked to expand the product base developing "Experiential Giving", a companion system to work along sided the Donation Station designed to help drive engagement and visibility.

    Software Engineer

    Pryor Marking Technology - Pryormarking.com
    June 2013 - June 2021
    • 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 web based tools for managing software licenses.
    • Made mobile applications on Android for tracking parts though production lines.

    Managing Director

    IOAIS
    June 2011 - September 2012
    • 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.

    Education

    BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
    - Sheffield Hallam University
    BTEC in Software Development
    - Peterborough Regional College