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Projects
Much of my work falls under NDA or carries security classification. The projects below represent a limited, public selection - many more sit in various stages of development, internal use, or confidentiality.
CompiledMCR
Open-source tech events aggregator for Manchester's grassroots developer community. Created in 2017, now maintained by INEVITABLE.
Hackathon · AwardParty Parrot Network
Shortlisted for Best in Show at Hack Manchester 2018 - one of Manchester's biggest hackathons.
Academic · ResearchPersonalised JPEG Quantization
Dissertation research exploring perceptual image compression - generating custom JPEG quantization tables tailored to individual visual perception. First-class honours project at MMU.
Hackathon · ToolCustom CV
A tool to help people create tailored resumes quickly and simply. Built at StudentHack VII.
Hackathon · Creative90s IRC Chat Client
Recreated Slack as a 90s mIRC client - complete with retro easter eggs. Built at GreatUniHack.
Data · VisualisationTwitter Network Analysis
An R-based tool for mapping and visualising social network graphs from Twitter data. Used to explore connections within Manchester's tech community.
Hackathon · Social ImpactHomelessHack
Merging the AirBnB model with foster care to prevent homelessness. A social impact prototype.
Hackathon · TransportTAPIT
A digital replacement for cumbersome physical transport cards. Built at the TravelSpirit Hackout.
Open Source · SatireJekyllJS
A satirical recreation of Jekyll's static site generator - faithfully mimicking the Ruby original, but rewritten entirely in Node.js. Complete with Minima theme assets.
Industry Data & Media
Automated pipelines that aggregate, cross-reference, and surface insights from public records and news sources - from trend monitoring to full editorial tooling for niche industries.
Local Heritage & Pub History
Research-driven projects documenting the stories, architecture, and cultural significance of pubs across Greater Manchester - from historic records to guided route planning.
Signal-Based Systems
Exploring new ways to match, organise, and surface information - from behavioural data and shared signals to rethinking how files and identities are structured.
Event Formats & Tooling
New event concepts and the tools to run them - from reservation systems and interactive experiences to formats that bring entirely different industries into the same room.