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Andrew Howard

@andrewhoward

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I lead engineering teams and modernise high-velocity front-end product platforms.

Cyprus

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking an Engineering Manager or Head of Engineering role where I can build high-performing teams, establish technical standards, lead hands-on architecture, and drive high-velocity product delivery.

I've led front-end engineering and product delivery for Studee, modernising its application platforms, CMS, public website and Workspace SPA. I built an Angular-based alternative to a slow internal framework and redesigned a university application form architecture to prevent browser crashes on large forms.

Across Nexoracus, Studee and Poppulo, I combine hands-on architecture with line management, hiring, mentoring and technical standards. I work across Angular, Vue, React, TypeScript, SSR and CSR platforms, and use AI-assisted tools such as Claude and Codex to improve modernisation and delivery.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director & Lead Software Engineer

Current

Nexoracus Software Ltd

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Provide engineering leadership, technical consulting, and hands-on software development services, primarily supporting Studee's engineering organisation. Lead and mentor Front End engineers, own technical delivery across the full SDLC, and integrate AI-assisted engineering tools.

Angular Vue.Js TypeScript SSR CSR Claude Codex AI assisted Development Technical Leadership Mentorship SDLC Architecture

Lead Software Engineer

Studee

May 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 7 months)

Led and mentored a team of three Front End engineers, combining hands-on development with people management and technical leadership. Drove major front-end modernisation initiatives, established career-development criteria, and set team KPIs.

Angular TypeScript RxJS Frontend Architecture Mentorship Performance Management Hiring Code Review Technical Documentation KPI Setting

Senior Software Engineer

Poppulo

Aug 2008 - Mar 2022 (13 years 7 months)

Delivered front-end and web application solutions across a 13+ year tenure, developing SSR public websites and CSR web applications. Mentored front-end developers and contributed to the modernisation of front-end technologies.

Angular Vue.Js React JavaScript jQuery Ionic SSR CSR Web Development Mentorship

Web Developer / Designer

Midirs

May 2008 - Jul 2008 (2 months)

Delivered full-stack web development and digital design for the MIDIRS Informed Choice platform, working across PHP, MySQL, front-end development, and visual design.

PHP MySQL Frontend Development Visual Design

Design Manager

Utarget Networks

Jul 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 7 months)

Led digital design and web delivery across client and internal initiatives, supporting major brands including Pepsi, Redrow Homes, Black Eyed Peas, and Setanta. Managed the design and production of interactive digital advertising and web experiences.

Digital Design Web Development Interactive Advertising Brand Implementation Creative Direction

Multimedia Designer & Developer

Fujitsu Services

Jul 2004 - Jul 2006 (2 years)

Supported the management and evolution of Fujitsu's European and South African web presence. Served as a liaison between European product businesses and Fujitsu headquarters in Japan, and supported the rollout of a new global content management system.

Web Development Content Management Systems ASP Web Analytics Training Brand compliance

CAD Technician/ASP Programmer

Cadpoint

Apr 2003 - May 2004 (1 year 1 month)

Early-career technical role combining CAD, 3D visualisation, web development, HTML, and server-side ASP programming.

CAD 3D Visualisation Web Development HTML ASP

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Reading College and School of Arts and Design

BA, Interactive Media

2003 - 2004

BA in Interactive Media from Reading College and School of Arts and Design, UK, completed in 2004.

Reading College

HND, Multimedia

2001 - 2003

HND in Multimedia from Reading College, UK, completed in 2003.

Bracknell & Wokingham College

City & Guilds Level 4, Computer Aided Design

1999 - 2001

City & Guilds qualifications in Two Dimensional Computer Aided Design Level 4 and Three Dimensional Design and Solid Modeling Level 3, completed in 2001.