James Dalgarno

Results-driven IT specialist with extensive experience in deploying and managing diverse technology stacks. I combine a proactive, service-oriented attitude with a methodical approach to troubleshooting. Passionate about staying at the forefront of industry trends, I focus on delivering logical, efficient solutions to technical challenges.

Senior Software Engineer - Airship Services Ltd - Sheffield, UK

(2022-05)

Agile Full-Stack Developer contributing to high-impact features across multiple tech stacks. Key achievements include leading a bare-metal to cloud migration, establishing formal coding standards, and developing internal tools to streamline developer workflows. Dedicated mentor to junior and mid-level engineers, providing bi-weekly technical guidance and SIP manager support.

Software Engineer - Northern Stable Limited - Middlesbrough, UK

(2021-02 - 2022-05)

Collaborated within a lean engineering team of seven to deliver high-priority projects. Primarily focused on architecting a video marketing and sales platform, managing complex media capture and real-time editing workflows across FFmpeg AWS MediaConvert. Successfully navigated diverse tech stacks to resolve high-level architectural challenges.

Software Engineer - CHI Limited - Byker, UK

(2020-09 - 2021-02)

Member of a lean team tasked with the dual responsibility of maintaining a legacy Occupational Health SaaS while architecting its next-generation replacement. Balancing client-led feature requests with a modern rebuild using Laravel, GraphQL (Lighthouse), and Tailwind CSS, deployed via AWS to ensure long-term scalability and performance.

Senior Software Engineer - Van Mildert Limited - Killingworth, UK

(2018-07 - 2020-09)

Developed and scaled a core internal system that streamlined administrative operations and provided critical integrations for new product launches. This architecture directly supported the organisation's rapid marketplace expansion and sustained year-on-year business growth.

Training Specialist - Bowen Consulting - Gateshead, UK

(2017-09 - 2018-04)

Providing mentorship and guidance in IT and software development while also studying towards my Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Technical Consultant - Chemistry Marketing - Byker, UK

(2015-09 - 2017-07)

Provided comprehensive technical consultancy, specialising in bespoke PHP/Laravel development and scalable API implementations. My role encompassed the full infrastructure stack, including Debian server management, database planning, and UI/UX design, all while maintaining high standards for security and accessibility.

Chief Technology Officer - Metano Ltd - Rowlands Gill, UK

(2012-12 - 2015-09)

Oversaw the complete technology landscape for a specialist industrial rental firm. My dual role involved maintaining core infrastructure and project-managing the implementation of new hardware. I engineered a suite of internal software solutions to replace fragmented legacy systems, streamlining the 'clean-repair-test' lifecycle and supporting business growth through improved data resources.

Managing Director - Bizy Promotions Ltd - Wallsend, UK

(2010-08 - 2012-12)

Founder and Managing Director of a bespoke web services agency. Architected and maintained a proprietary MVC framework to deliver high-performance, custom-built web solutions. Managed the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initial client consultation and UI/UX design to full-stack development and ongoing server infrastructure management.

Head of Digital - King Design Associates - Cramlington, UK

(2007-08 - 2010-08)

Combined consultative client leadership with high-level software engineering. I translated complex client requirements into detailed technical proposals and delivered custom web applications. I also pioneered a custom internal MVC framework that significantly outperformed industry standards, cutting production time by 80%. Managed all internal IT assets, focusing on hardware maintenance, upgrades, and operational process improvements.