About me
Hi, I'm Steve. I help people get their software over the finish line.
A bit about me
I've been building software professionally for about 16 years now, across all sorts of environments - startups, agencies, bigger companies. I've worked on scientific software, web applications, data pipelines, AI products, and plenty of things in between.
These days, a lot of the people I work with have built something using AI coding tools. They've got a working prototype and it's genuinely impressive - but they know it's not quite ready for real users yet. Maybe the error handling needs work, or there aren't any tests, or it needs someone to sit with the code and make sure it's solid before it goes live. That's where I come in.
I'm good at reading code I've never seen before and understanding it quickly. I won't rewrite things for the sake of it or make you feel like what you've built isn't good enough. If it works, it stays. I just fill in the gaps and make sure it's ready.
- Years building software
- 16
- Sectors worked with
- 5+
- Technologies used
- 10+
- Point of contact
- 1
What it's like working with me
01
I won't talk down to you
You don't need to be a developer for us to work together well. I'll explain what I'm doing and why in plain language, and I'll always be honest about what I think - but I won't make you feel like you should already know this stuff.
02
I take care of the boring bits
The things that make software actually reliable - tests, error handling, making sure it works on different devices, security, performance. It's not glamorous, but it's the difference between a demo and something people can depend on.
03
I'm easy to work with
I keep you in the loop without flooding you with updates. I ask questions when I need to, and I get on with it when I don't. You won't need to chase me or wonder what's happening.
04
I respect what you've built
I'm not going to throw away your work and start again. If you've built something with AI tools or put it together yourself, I'll start from where you are. I keep what works and focus on what needs attention.
One more thing
I'm based in North Shields in the North East of England. When I'm not working I'm probably reading about physics, playing with my kids, or playing roller derby for Tyne & Fear - I'm #8, Infinite Loop, and a former England player.
I'm proud to work with people from all backgrounds and identities. 🌍 
Come as you are.