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AI Makes Code Fast—But Not Finished
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Frontend Engineer @ Loan.co.uk
I scale frontend systems that feel intuitive, perform fast, and ship with confidence.
With 5+ years in fintech and e-commerce, I bridge design systems, developer experience, and backend fluency — turning complex product flows into performant, accessible, and maintainable interfaces.
Latest writing
Fresh notes on frontend craft and engineering leadership.
06 Jan 2026
Hydration Is a Handover, Not a Feature
Hydration isn’t just about attaching event listeners. It’s a fragile handover between past and present, where fast paint, interactivity, and continuity collide—and where most bugs aren’t mistakes, but broken assumptions.
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Hi, I’m Daniel – a full-stack frontend engineer blending architecture, design systems, and product thinking to scale high-performance applications.
With over 5 years of experience—from fintech and e-commerce to internal tools—I specialize in modern React ecosystems (RSCs, TypeScript, Tailwind) and bring backend fluency with Node.js and Fastify.
I build interfaces that scale with intention, ship with confidence, and empower teams with better tooling, documentation, and systems.
Whether it’s designing dynamic forms for financial workflows, leading security audits, or architecting AI-powered chat systems, I bring clarity, speed, and a collaborative mindset to every project.
My Engineering Philosophy
Mindful Minimalism
Great software comes from restraint. Like pruning a bonsai, I remove noise so the core experience shines—clean code, purposeful interactions, focused systems.
Patience in Process
I favor thoughtful iteration over flashy shortcuts. Whether architecting a design system or debugging legacy code, I work with clarity, intention, and care.
Web-Native Thinking
I design with the grain of the platform—embracing standards, optimizing for performance, and ensuring accessibility is baked in from day one.
Professional Growth Path
My journey of continuous learning and evolution in the digital landscape
Frontend Engineer
Loan.co.uk
Sep 2024 – Present
Led the end-to-end modernization of the consumer-facing platform, owning frontend architecture from initial system design through to production delivery. Contributed across discovery, scoping, design system strategy, documentation, and cross-team delivery.
Technologies
TypeScriptPHPnodeSymfonyNext.jsTailwind CSSReactStorybook
Key Contributions
- Architected a scalable frontend system using Next.js and Storybook, aligning design, engineering, and business needs.
- Delivered production-ready UI from flow diagrams and component maps, ensuring consistency across dynamic mortgage journeys.
- Created onboarding guides, architecture diagrams, and coding standards to support scaling the frontend team and accelerating developer ramp-up.
- Drove cross-functional planning, collaborating with product and backend teams to scope and prioritize features.
- Elevated velocity and maintainability by introducing reusable design patterns, lean component logic, and system-first documentation.
Frontend Developer
IDHL
Jul 2023 – Aug 2024
Led the development of custom BigCommerce storefronts and Next.js-powered PWAs, balancing high-quality code with client-focused leadership. Championed estimation accuracy, scalable architecture, and mentorship across project teams.
Technologies
BigCommerceStencil.jsReactNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSS
Key Contributions
- Delivered projects on time and within budget by owning scope, estimates, and quality assurance
- Acted as the primary technical lead for client queries, unblockers, and escalation points across multiple projects
- Wrote clear technical specs, broke down work for junior and mid-level devs, and ensured delivery aligned with business goals
- Architected and implemented custom BigCommerce extensions to meet complex client needs
- Contributed to evolving internal development standards and driving team-wide adoption of best practices
Full Stack Engineer
Hiyield
Jul 2021 – Jul 2023
Built and deployed web apps across marketing and e-commerce domains, integrating CMS, APIs, and secure payment workflows.
Technologies
Vue 3Nuxt 3PrismicStoryblokTailwind CSSNode.jsDjango RESTPostgreSQLDockerGCPStripe
Key Contributions
- Led integrations with Firebase, Stripe, Mailchimp, and Google Cloud Functions
- Delivered robust headless e-commerce solutions using BigCommerce
- Mentored junior devs and implemented modern DevOps practices
React Developer
CodeCareer.io
Oct 2020 – Apr 2021
Maintained and optimized a job board platform by building custom hooks, automations, and performance enhancements.
Technologies
React.jsTailwind CSSMongoDBExpress.jsPython
Key Contributions
- Implemented CRUD UI for job listings with clean, modular components
- Automated data fetching and normalization with Python scripts
- Reduced frontend rendering bottlenecks by optimizing the critical rendering path
Educational Path
Academic foundations that shaped my approach to design and development
BSc (Hons) Psychology
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
2014 – 2017
Studied human behavior and cognitive function across development, biology, and social frameworks, with emphasis on mental health, neurobiology, and psychological theory.
Notable Coursework
Individual Differences & Human Development
Social, Developmental & Cognitive Psychology
Biological Psychology
Neurobiology and Crime
Neuroscience: Mental Imagery and Mental Health
Mental Disorders and Pharmacology
Achievements
Researched how lies form in the brain and their behavioral cues
Explored Alzheimer’s and the role of beta-amyloid plaques
Investigated the role of anxiety in PTSD
HND Applied Psychology
University of Plymouth
Plymouth, United Kingdom
2012 – 2014
Focused on the origins of behavior from theoretical and practical perspectives. Explored psychological applications across health, performance, education, and environment.
Notable Coursework
Educational Psychology
Communication and Applied Cognition
Environmental Psychology
Health Psychology
Performance Psychology
Achievements
Gained strong foundation in applied psychological theory
Explored how environmental factors influence mental performance
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”
— W.B. Yeats
Continuous Learning
Online courses and certifications that have expanded my skills and knowledge
Udemy
March 2021
JavaScript: The Advanced Concepts (2021)
A course titled 'JavaScript: The Advanced Concepts (2021)' offered by Udemy, completed in March 2021.
JavaScriptReactWeb Development
Udemy
February 2021
JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts
A course titled 'JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts' offered by Udemy, completed in February 2021.
JavaScriptReactWeb Development
Udemy
December 2020
React Front To Back
A course titled 'React Front To Back' offered by Udemy, completed in December 2020.
JavaScriptReactWeb Development
University of California
November 2020
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity
A course titled 'Work Smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for Personal & Professional Productivity' offered by University of California, completed in November 2020.
Project ManagementTime Management
University of California
October 2020
Project Management: The Basics for Success
A course titled 'Project Management: The Basics for Success' offered by University of California, completed in October 2020.
Project ManagementTime Management
University of Hong Kong
Aug 2020
Full-Stack Web Development with React
A course titled 'Full-Stack Web Development with React' offered by University of Hong Kong, completed in Aug 2020.
JavaScriptReactWeb Development
University of Michigan
June 2020
Web Applications for Everybody
A course titled 'Web Applications for Everybody' offered by University of Michigan, completed in June 2020.
Web Development
Atlassian
March 2020
Version Control with Git
A course titled 'Version Control with Git' offered by Atlassian, completed in March 2020.
Version ControlGit
March 2020
Google IT Automation with Python Specialization
A course titled 'Google IT Automation with Python Specialization' offered by Google, completed in March 2020.
PythonAutomation
freeCodeCamp
May 2019
APIs and Microservices
A course titled 'APIs and Microservices' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in May 2019.
APIsMicroservices
freeCodeCamp
May 2019
Data Visualization
A course titled 'Data Visualization' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in May 2019.
Data Visualization
freeCodeCamp
May 2019
Front End Libraries
A course titled 'Front End Libraries' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in May 2019.
Web Development
freeCodeCamp
February 2019
JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures
A course titled 'JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in February 2019.
JavaScriptReactWeb Development
freeCodeCamp
February 2019
Responsive Web Design
A course titled 'Responsive Web Design' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in February 2019.
Responsive Design
freeCodeCamp
November 2017
Legacy Back End
A course titled 'Legacy Back End' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in November 2017.
Web Development
freeCodeCamp
November 2017
Legacy Data Visualization
A course titled 'Legacy Data Visualization' offered by freeCodeCamp, completed in November 2017.
Data Visualization
"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few."
— Shunryu Suzuki, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Let's Connect
I'm always open to discussing new projects, creative ideas, or opportunities to be part of your vision.
Location
Truro Cornwall
"The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen."
— Rachel Naomi Remen