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Richard Atkins

@intuitiveui

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Commercially-minded Tech Lead, Solution Architect and Senior Software Engineer

Switzerland

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What I'm looking for

The opportunity to contribute both strategically and technically within a high-performing team. Eager to continue my journey within an organisation that values innovation I recently relocated to Switzerland where I would welcome the opportunity to bring my experience in engineering leadership, scalable architecture, contributing to ambitious digital initiatives.

I am a highly accomplished tech lead and application developer with over 15 years of experience across multiple sectors, including Digital Media, Retail, Automotive, and Financial Services. My journey has been marked by a commitment to delivering user-centric solutions, from ideation through to production. I thrive on collaboration, mentoring cross-functional teams, and driving projects that align with strategic visions.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led diverse teams and managed complex projects, such as the development of a decentralized blockchain insurance product and a modern mortgage application. My technical expertise spans a wide range of technologies, including React, JavaScript, and Python, allowing me to architect scalable solutions that meet client needs. I am passionate about fostering an inclusive team environment and continuously improving processes through Agile methodologies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Technology Consultant & Engineering lead

Current

UXD Limited

Jan 2019 - Present (7 years 2 months)

Delivered long-term senior technical leadership assignments for enterprise and scale-up clients across financial services, Saas, automotive, and media, for both UK and intl clients
• Created and owned progressive, and commercially viable greenfield architecture across security, data and engineering environments, ensuring solutions are production-ready, and maintainable

React Meteor TypeScript JavaScript HTML5 SASS CSS3 Redux NodeJS Python Django MongoDB MySQL Postgres REST GraphQL AWS Agile Scrum Jira GitHub

Tech Lead & Solution Architect

Workwell Global

Nov 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 3 months)

30-month Senior engagement)
Designed and built a suite of greenfield web apps & APIs, owning architecture across security, data and engineering standards, and led migration of applications, APIs and security models to Azure DevOps
Ensured e2e delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms
Built excellent relationships with all stakeholders, and managed a cross-functional engineering team

Next.js API Development Azure DevOps Solution Architecture Application Development Team Leadership Team Management CRM Systems Stakeholder Management Cross Functional Collaboration Cross Functional Team Leadership Web Application Development

Senior Software Engineer

Avayler

Jan 2023 - Oct 2023 (9 months)

I contributed to development of a greenfield SaaS workforce optimisation platform, building scalable frontend applications using React, React Native, TypeScript and Next.js. I operated within a mono-repo architecture delivering PWAs and cross-platform solutions, applying TDD, SOLID principles and Agile delivery practices.

Tech Architect & Lead App Developer

TargetB (Target Group)

Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 (8 months)

Collaborated closely with UX, stakeholders, and business analysts to architect and develop a sleek, modern, future-proof foundation for multiple projects. Introduced new concepts like Storybook, Material UI, and Redux to the flow, resulting in a complete streamlining and restructuring of development teams.

React JavaScript Redux GraphQL Storybook styled components GitHub Material UI UI UX Design Stakeholder Management

Senior Full Stack Developer

Nearform

Oct 2019 - May 2020 (7 months)

Integrated into client teams to build an SSR (server-side-rendered) website builder, managing stakeholders and writing quality reusable code. Upgraded existing codebases and solved complex problems, with project progress well-received before being put on hold due to COVID-19.

React Gatsby Next GraphQL JavaScript SASS AWS Contentful OpenShift Aha!Jira GitHub Problem Solving

Tech Lead & Senior Principal Engineer

Oracle Data Cloud

Nov 2018 - Sep 2019 (10 months)

Led application development across the group, acting as Tech Lead and SCRUM Master for the application development team. Successfully improved international collaboration, paving the way for the development of a Global Developer Exchange Programme.

JavaScript React Redux GraphQL TypeScript ML AI SASS Python Django Agile Scrum Master Team Leadership Big Data UI

Senior Application Engineer

Grapeshot (Oracle)

Jan 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Contracted sales and marketing, and RnD prototypes
Architecting and developing dynamic UIs for representing and interrogating big data used primarily for generating contextual content awareness through internal apps, external products, and sales aids

Products received positive responses from potential end clients

Lead UX/UI Consultant & Lead App Dev

Cashflows (formerly iCheque)

Sep 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Developed a greenfield Openloop Visa based payment solution, conducting competitor research, UX/App evaluations, and user interviews. The website was successfully launched and integrated into various customer payment systems, receiving high approval ratings from follow-up UX evaluations.

Balsamiq Illustrator Photoshop React AS3 JavaScript React Native Redux Python TypeScript SASS Webpack Jest Enzyme Selenium UX UI Design Payment Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Brunel University

BSc (Hons) Industrial Design, Industrial Design

Completed a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Industrial Design. This program provided a strong foundation in design principles and their application.