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Ben Holmes

@benholmes

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Full‑stack software engineer specializing in React/Node and cloud-native GCP solutions.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a hands‑on engineering role where I can lead full‑stack projects, work with GCP/cloud-native tools, and deliver products that improve operational workflows.

I am a full‑stack software engineer with a First Class Honours in Computer Science and hands‑on experience building web and mobile products for logistics and operations teams.

Since joining DPD UK as a graduate in 2021, I progressed to a mid‑level software engineer role, leading multiple projects, owning live deployments, and delivering a new AI camera system to assist parcel deliveries.

My technical focus is React.js, React Native, Node.js/Express and Mapbox on the frontend and backend, with testing via Jest and source control using Git. I also design and operate services on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging Cloud Functions, App Engine, BigQuery, Firestore, Cloud SQL and related serverless tools.

I value pragmatic problem solving, delivering operational tools for depot and driver workflows, and I'm currently building a management system for delivery robots while seeking opportunities to apply cloud‑native and full‑stack skills to impactful product challenges.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

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DPD UK

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Designed and deployed full-stack web and mobile solutions for depot operations, including initial version of an AI camera for parcel delivery and a management system for delivery robots; owned multiple live deployments and cross-functional stakeholder meetings.

Express React Native Mapbox Jest GCP)Git GCP

IT Intern

Worcester Bosch

Jul 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year)

Built bespoke technical service tools using C# and Visual Basic to automate departmental processes and integrate JSON-based data flows during a one-year internship.