Hello, I’m Alex. I design and develop
web applications.

I am a software developer and aspiring entrepreneur with 8+ years of experience in the tech industry. Currently Technical Lead at Checkout.com.

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Who Am I?

I am a Full Stack Software Developer with over two decades experience building websites and applications for the web.

Over my career I have had the opportunity to work in a range of sectors from finance, startups, testing and government. I founded my first startup GrowRecruit in 2018, which aims to make recruitment easier for recruiters.

I have a Masters Degree in Physics from the University of Bath, so you can tell I love a challenge.

My current focus and expertise is in the finance sector. I am currently Technical Lead at Checkout.com where we are building the bank of the future.

If you would like to get to know me better you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter and Dribbble.

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