Tom Simpson

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About

I'm a self-taught and bootcamp-trained full stack developer with a background in live event technology and a deep passion for building creative, user-focused web apps. I combine strong technical skills with years of hands-on problem-solving in high-pressure environments. Let’s make something cool together.

Full Stack Web Developer.

I am a London-based full stack developer with a unique background in live sound engineering and AV technology. Over the past 5 years, I have transitioned into software development—completing intensive bootcamps with ITCareerSwitch and HyperionDev.


  • 4+ years of self-taught & bootcamp-based coding experience
  • Background in technical operations & live events
  • Experience with a wide stack: JS, Python, React, Node, SQL, C#

I have gained proficiency in technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Python, Node, and PostgreSQL, and I am passionate about crafting innovative digital solutions. Whether I am coding, painting Warhammer miniatures, or mixing sound for a show, I bring creativity, attention to detail, and a drive for excellence to everything I do.

Skills

HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript jQuery React Node.js Express.js Python PHP Java PostgreSQL Bootstrap C# Django Firebase Next.js

Curriculum Vitae

Motivated and creative full stack developer with a strong grounding in both software development and technical operations. Experienced in modern web technologies, eager to build apps and tools that solve real-world problems.

Education

Full Stack Software Development Bootcamp

2024 - 2025

IT Career Switch

Software Development Bootcamp

2023

HyperionDev

Diploma in Studio Sound Engineering

2014 - 2015

Alchemea College, Islington, London

BA Classical Civilizations (2:1)

2008-2011

Exeter University, Exeter

Professional Experience

Music Technician (Sound engineer)

2019 - Present

Barbican Centre, City of London

  • Senior technical team member for high-profile live performances and events
  • Responsible for audio operations, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance
  • Adaptable under pressure, with strong team collaboration skills

Freelance Corporate AV Technician

2015 - Present

London

  • Delivered AV solutions for conferences, events, and corporate setups
  • Hands-on work with sound, lighting, projection, and live mixing

For a detailed overview of my skills and experience, please download my CV:

Download CV (PDF)

Portfolio

Gazetteer

This mobile-first web app shows data about the user's country or any other country of their choosing, including weather info, a currency converter and local news headlines.

Company Directory

A responsive internal web app for managing employees, departments, and locations with full CRUD functionality and relational data protection.

Contact

I'm always open to exciting projects or collaborations. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to chat about code, music, or miniatures.

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