Experience
A timeline of my professional experience in software development
2023
Fullstack Web Developer, Pocketworks
10/2023 - Present (2 years)
📍 Leeds, UK
Delivering full-stack solutions across diverse industries, working autonomously to make technical decisions and manage project timelines. Expanding technology capabilities with TypeScript, Vue/Nuxt, Alpine.js, Astro, Elixir/Phoenix, Python/Flask, and Go.
Key achievements:
- Led web application development for electrical testing equipment
- Delivered complex data visualisations using SciCharts
- Created custom licensing integration with C libraries using Python
- Migrated legacy systems to modern Astro/GraphQL/DatoCMS stack
- Integrated AI tools into development workflow
2022
Senior Software Developer, HCI York
07/2022 - 09/2023 (1 year 3 months)
📍 York, UK
Led projects involving custom .NET CMS development and migrated the company's front-end approach to modern Vue.js stacks.
Key achievements:
- Led custom in-house .NET CMS projects
- Migrated front-end development to Vue.js
- Mentored junior developers
- Improved company documentation and workflows
2015
Software Developer, HCI York
02/2015 - 06/2022 (7 years 5 months)
📍 York, UK
Progressed from Software Apprentice to Senior Developer over 7+ years, developing expertise in C#, ASP.NET, and modern web technologies.
Key achievements:
- Progressed from Apprentice to Senior Developer
- Developed expertise in C#, ASP.NET, and web technologies
- Built custom CMS solutions for various industries
- Built successful e-commerce solution for local business
Interested?
I'm currently available for new freelance work!
Drop me an email at hello@alexbates.dev to discuss your project.