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+# zuedev's Resume
+
+Results-oriented Software Engineer and Solutions Architect with over 14 years’ experience designing and implementing scalable and redundant system architecture.
+
+## Personal Information
+
+- **Full Name:** Alexander James Pooley
+- **Location:** Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom
+- **Email:** alex@zue.dev
+- **Phone:** +44 7 943 941 456
+- **Website:** [zue.dev](https://zue.dev)
+
+### Socials
+
+- **GitHub:** [github.com/zuedev](https://github.com/zuedev)
+- **LinkedIn:** [linkedin.com/in/zuedev](https://linkedin.com/in/zuedev)
+- **Twitter/X:** [x.com/zuedev](https://x.com/zuedev)
+- **ORCID:** [orcid.org/0009-0006-6460-8957](https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6460-8957)
+
+## Summary
+
+Enthusiastic and accomplished leader of distributed, cross-functional development teams, with over a decade of experience delivering world-class technical solutions that impact millions of users. My background in engineering highly scalable and redundant systems powers my ability to lead efficient cross-domain teams, even remotely. I thrive in challenging, fast-paced environments and am always committed to providing quality work. Core strengths include leadership, technical acumen, a drive for impactful solutions, and a genuine passion for gaming that informs my understanding of user needs and market trends.
+
+## Career Experience
+
+### Director of Engineering, [Unnamed Group](https://unnamed.group/)
+
+- **Period:** December 2022 - Present
+- **Location:** Harwich, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+As the Director of Engineering at Unnamed Group, I am dedicated to fostering an active and inclusive gaming community while spreading the joy of gaming. Our organization hosts regular streaming events to promote and fundraise for the charity SpecialEffect, which empowers physically disabled individuals to enjoy video games.
+
+### Solutions Architect, [November Games](https://novembergames.com/)
+
+- **Period:** February 2022 - December 2022
+- **Location:** Wellington, New Zealand
+
+As the principle backend lead, I designed, deployed and maintained a globally scalable game server and API infrastructure to support the first-ever play-to-partner game in partnership with Twitch. Overall, my solutions architecture expertise enabled the successful delivery of a complex project with a tight timeline, delivering an unparalleled user experience for the gaming community.
+
+### Technical Account Manager, [Linguascope](https://www.linguascope.com/)
+
+- **Period:** January 2019 - February 2022
+- **Location:** Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+### Lead DevOps Engineer, [CoreSciences](https://www.coresciences.co.uk/)
+
+- **Period:** November 2018 - October 2021
+- **Location:** Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+### Solutions Architect, [CORE Data Systems](https://www.coredatasystems.co.uk/)
+
+- **Period:** March 2018 - February 2022
+- **Location:** Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+I was the lead developer for a fluctuating team of 5-10 developers. My responsibilities included organizing the team’s efforts to ensure high rates of productivity and maintaining a low technical debt. I also held the responsibility for the uptime of applications by incorporating modern technologies, such as continuous integration pipelines, Kubernetes deployment manifests, app health checks, complicated cluster charts, and more.
+
+### Site Reliability Engineer, [World Anvil](https://worldanvil.com/)
+
+- **Period:** December 2017 - February 2023
+- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
+
+I provided technical consultation for both the infrastructure and automation elements of the project. My hands-on approach to resolving issues allowed me to practice using first-response measures for maintaining site reliability as well as how to plan and implement long-term solutions for scaling and distribution. I also worked on the mobile app built with React Native and Expo for both iOS and Android platforms.
+
+### Full Stack Developer, [Aspen Woolf](https://aspenwoolf.co.uk/)
+
+- **Period:** April 2017 - March 2018
+- **Location:** Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+As the sole web developer working cooperatively with the SEO company BayCat, I thrived under the challenge of honing my ability to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, highly bureaucratic environment. I developed a deep understanding of the critical factors required to ensure flawless performance, balancing the needs of both users and decision-makers.
+
+### Full Stack Developer, [Baycat Digital](https://www.baycat.co.uk/)
+
+- **Period:** March 2017 - March 2018
+- **Location:** Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+I primarily worked with BayCat as a white-label provider for hosting and WordPress development services, the former utilizing a combination of Kubernetes and Load-Balancers to achieve high availability across a CDN-backed infrastructure. I also provided support for the development of WordPress sites, including the creation of custom plugins and themes, as well as troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
+
+### Backend Engineer, [World Registration Systems](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06370780)
+
+- **Period:** November 2016 - April 2017
+- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
+
+Primarily working with PHP and MySQL, I gained valuable experience working with a much older codebase which was over 8 years old. This was also my first experience providing professional hosting services, which was built upon Ubuntu VMs.
+
+### Junior Web Developer, [Peccy Networks](https://web.archive.org/web/20160305203701/http://peccy.net/)
+
+- **Period:** July 2014 - November 2016
+- **Location:** Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
+
+I was responsible for the development and maintenance of the company’s website, which was built using WordPress. I also provided support for the company’s clients, which included troubleshooting technical issues and providing solutions to improve their online presence.
+
+## Volunteer Experience
+
+### Coronavirus Toolkit
+
+- **Period:** March 2020 - July 2021
+- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
+
+Oversaw the development of a free, evidence-based toolkit to combat COVID-19 and promote vaccinations, which reached a global audience. Spearheaded the development team, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of features, while designing and building a user-friendly application with a focus on accessibility and scalability. By leading the development of this toolkit, I demonstrated my ability to manage complex projects and collaborate with stakeholders to achieve a common goal. Additionally, my technical expertise in designing user-friendly and scalable applications, implementing robust security measures, and maintaining high code quality contributed to the overall success of the project.
+
+## Certifications
+
+- [**Responsive Web Design**](https://www.freecodecamp.org/certification/zuedev/responsive-web-design) by [freeCodeCamp](https://www.freecodecamp.org/) (28th of June, 2024)
+- [**JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures**](https://www.freecodecamp.org/certification/zuedev/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures-v8) by [freeCodeCamp](https://www.freecodecamp.org/) (28th of June, 2024)
+- [**Scientific Computing with Python**](https://www.freecodecamp.org/certification/zuedev/scientific-computing-with-python-v7) by [freeCodeCamp](https://www.freecodecamp.org/) (28th of June, 2024)
+- [**Data Visualization**](https://www.freecodecamp.org/certification/zuedev/data-visualization) by [freeCodeCamp](https://www.freecodecamp.org/) (2nd of July, 2024)
+- [**Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud**](https://www.credly.com/badges/c5c9fd85-290b-4002-bd2d-9b4f66bdec9b/public_url) by [Google](https://google.com/training/certifications/manage-kubernetes-engine/) (5th of March, 2026)
+- [**Secure Software Delivery**](https://www.credly.com/badges/90f1cd04-ae67-40f5-9afa-f42233de519b/public_url) by [Google](https://google.com/training/certifications/manage-kubernetes-engine/) (5th of March, 2026)
+- [**Analyze Images with the Cloud Vision API**](https://www.credly.com/badges/41396cd5-38e0-4931-afc2-6e54843a8a01/public_url) by [Google](https://google.com/training/certifications/manage-kubernetes-engine/) (5th of March, 2026)
+- [**Develop GenAI Apps with Gemini and Streamlit**](https://www.credly.com/badges/47480e9e-ca61-4ea6-a96a-a858aa7b7342/public_url) by [Google](https://google.com/training/certifications/manage-kubernetes-engine/) (6th of March, 2026)