Phil

Senior Software Engineer

Backdrop Labs · APR 2022 - FEB 2025 · Remote, Berlin

Built full-stack applications in the crypto and AI space using React, Node.js, Supabase, and Next.js. Designed and launched intuitive user interfaces, improving usability and reducing onboarding friction. Prototyped AI-driven tools, enabling faster go-to-market. Collaborated with product and design to define technical strategy and growth experiments.

Senior Software Engineer

ResearchGate · FEB 2011 - APR 2022 · Berlin, Germany

Grew from intern to senior engineer and team lead, contributing across almost every part of the stack. Worked on the Ads team, building and optimizing ad products that increased CTR. Implemented A/B testing frameworks for growth, improving key product metrics. Contributed to the sign up product, job board, candidate search, messaging, feeds, and platform optimization. Mentored junior engineers and coordinated cross-team projects, ensuring delivery of critical features.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Cloud Computing

Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland (Remote) · AUG 2012 - DEC 2013

Awarded first class honours. Cloud planning and management, the design and management of virtual environments, data analytics, the consolidation of data centres, security techniques in multi-tenant virtualized environments and related areas that contribute to the building of both private and public cloud environments.

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Computer Science

Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia · JUL 2007 - NOV 2010

Software Engineering, Software Testing, Artificial Machine Intelligence, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, User Interfaces, Human User Interaction, Network Design, Hardware Fundamentals, Astronomy, Planetary Science.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Certificate

International School of Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia · AUG 2004 - MAY 2006

Classes: Physics, Maths, Computer Science, Spanish, Geography, English. Activities: Football, Hockey, Chess, Model United Nations.

Puzzle Postcards

Founder and Solo Builder

Send a puzzle postcard - upload a photo and your message. We print and mail it as a jigsaw-style postcard — when they solve it, your note is revealed! https://www.puzzlepostcards.shop/.

ReclaimDesk

Founder and Solo Builder

Lost and Found Management. Simple, modern, and effective lost and found solutions for any business. https://www.reclaimdesk.com/.

StockStore

Founder and Solo Builder

Inventory Management. All-in-one platform to manage your inventory simply and efficiently. https://www.usestockstore.com/.

Dump It!

Co-Founder

Effortlessly Capture Your Thoughts. A simple yet powerful web and mobile app to capture all your thoughts. https://www.dumpit.app/.

ChronaGraph

Founder and Solo Builder

An NPM package. A Simple, Intuitive Graph Framework for AI & Workflow Orchestration (Simple LangGraph alternative). https://www.npmjs.com/package/chronagraph.

Interesting Bars

Founder and Solo Builder

Discover the best, most interesting bars in your area. https://www.interestingbars.com/.

Tally Tabby

Founder and Solo Builder

A simple counting app to keep track of anything in your life. There is also a version for Garmin Watches. https://www.tallytabby.com/.

QR Feedback

Founder and Solo Builder

Get honest customer feedback with a simple QR code and increase customer satisfaction. https://www.qrfeedback.app/.

Shifting Tic Tac Toe

Founder and Solo Builder

The classic game with a twist—play in real-time, and there’s never a draw! https://www.shiftingtictactoe.com/.

Decode Body Language

Founder and Solo Builder

An AI-powered tool that lets you get insights from nonverbal cues (body language). https://www.decodebodylanguage.com/.

Skill Risk Audit

Founder and Solo Builder - Discontinued

Knowledge Risk Management. Uncover proficiency, interests, and knowledge gaps in your organization. https://www.skillriskaudit.com/.