Ka Cilla

Dynamic and self-motivated technical professional with over a decade of experience driving organisational performance and profitability through high-impact delivery. Now focused on designing and building full-stack software applications, with a strong track record of owning projects end-to-end from data modelling and architecture through to deployment. Recognised for identifying and resolving subtle production bugs, making pragmatic architecture decisions, and delivering reliable solutions that improve system performance and user experience.

Experienced in R&D, automation workflows, custom scripting, and supporting in-house applications, while also managing client requests, diagnosing technical issues, implementing fixes, and delivering new features aligned with business needs.

Software Developer - Music Concierge

(2021-10)

• Developed mobile and software solutions across the full lifecycle, from R&D and initial concepts through to build, testing, and deployment.
• Built automation processes and scripting tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Provided technical support for internal software applications and responded to client requests, resolving issues, delivering fixes, and implementing enhancements.
• Worked closely with users and stakeholders to identify requirements, troubleshoot problems, and deliver practical solutions aligned with business needs.
• Contributed to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of in-house systems, ensuring reliability, usability, and smooth day-to-day operation.

Web developer, Social Management, Technical Support - Kacilla Limited

(2014-10 - 2021-10)

• Wordpress Custom Theme development
• Development of ecommerce websites for small businesses
• Building of affiliate websites
• Ongoing design and maintenance of new and existing websites.
• Enhancing the look, functionality and appearance of a website.
• Fixing problems encountered in the functioning of clients' websites.
• Testing websites for functionality in different browsers & at different resolutions.
• Develop SEO strategies, implement and monitor campaigns
• Perform site analysis and assess link building opportunities
• Perform competitor SEO research
• Prepare analytics and ranking reports and present to clients and management
• Maintaining strict deadlines and budgets on SEO projects
• Providing technical support to website and digital marketing related issues
• Logging & prioritising user support calls for the second line support team.
• Recording and actioning website and SEO related problems.
• Updating and maintenance of authorised user's database

BRE Associate - BRE - Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 9XX, United Kingdom

(2012-09 - 2014-10)

Working with the Building Technology Group at the Building Research Establishment on delivering projects that require IT and engineering expertise.

• Developing a portal using WordPress to help businesses have a central point for receiving guidance on Impact Measurement Framework.
• Delivered a tag and track mobile application to monitor components within a manufacturing factory. Maintaining and enhancing clients' software applications.
• Development of a wiki portal to correlate case studies for an energy base project

Consultant - BRE - Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 9XX, United Kingdom

(2001-09 - 2012-09)

Responsible for using advanced information technology as an aid to the assessment of the in-service behaviour and appraisal of existing structures, methods of non-destructive investigation and structural assessment. Responsible for managing complex multi-partner collaborative European projects. Technical expertise in use of low carbon materials, specialisation of alkali-activated cements and concrete in construction and infrastructure, including durability assessment of low carbon construction binders.

Committee member of RILEM Alkali activated materials. Contribution to BRE Building Technology Group's business planning activities.

• Developed a data processing software for sub surface radar application using java
• Developed data processing application using excel macro. Consultancy on concrete technology

Consultant - Comptran - Ghana, West Africa

(1999-01 - 2000-01)

Responsible for managing complex multi-partner collaborative projects overseeing the reconnaissance and redevelopment of major highways and feeder roads. Responsible for structural design for various clients and buildings.

Master of Science (MSc) - Information Technology - University of East London (2000-01 - 2001-01)

Bachelor of Engineering - BEng (Hons) - Civil Engineering - University of East London (1995-01 - 1998-01)