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battyejp/README.md

πŸ‘‹ Hi, I'm John Paul Battye

I'm an experienced Lead Software Engineer based in the UK, passionate about building scalable, high-performance systems in the cloud. I specialize in full-stack development with a strong focus on .NET, React, AWS, and modern DevOps practices.

With a background in Mathematics and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, I bring analytical thinking and leadership to software delivery. I've led international teams, modernized legacy platforms, and championed Agile practices across several organizations.

🧰 Tech Toolbox

  • Languages: C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Java, Xamarin, Objective-C
  • Frameworks & Libraries: .NET (Core and Framework), React, Node.js
  • Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Databases: SQL Server, T-SQL, Entity Framework, MySQL, NoSQL
  • Practices: Agile, TDD, Clean Architecture, Infrastructure as Code, Secure Software Development

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’» What I Do

  • πŸ”§ Lead cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable platforms
  • πŸš€ Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure deployments
  • ☁️ Build cloud-native applications using AWS and GCP services
  • πŸ“ˆ Improve delivery processes through DevOps, testing strategy, and cost optimizations
  • 🌍 Mentor engineers across multiple locations and help them grow their craft

πŸ† Career Highlights

  • Revitalized a struggling offshore development team, delivering a multi-market call center platform
  • Migrated a large enterprise from Subversion to Azure DevOps, enabling modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Delivered financial services platforms for loans and credit cards across Eastern Europe
  • Played a key role in developing internal platforms at Sky (React, Kubernetes, Azure)
  • Led Communities of Practice for Dev and Test, promoting innovation and collaboration

πŸ“š Education

  • πŸŽ“ PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Leeds
  • πŸ“ BSc (Hons) Mathematics (2:1), University of Leeds

πŸ“¬ Get in Touch

  • πŸ’Ό LinkedIn
  • πŸ™ GitHub
  • βœ‰οΈ Feel free to connect or message me – I'm always open to collaboration, mentoring, or discussing tech ideas!

⚑ Fun fact: I once rebuilt a team in Hungary from the ground up β€” and turned them into a high-performing agile unit in 3 months.

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