Timeline
A career spanning technology and public life since 2005. Technical roles, elected positions and consulting work have often run in parallel.
Data Protection Portal
Built a GDPR-compliant data protection portal for a national political party, handling SARs, erasure requests and automated mailbox scanning.
Candidate Application Portal
Built a candidate pipeline system handling applications from parish to parliamentary level for a national political party.
Chagos Islands Balloting System
Built and delivered the balloting system used to elect the Interim First Minister of the Chagos Islands.
Social Media Growth — 1.3M Views
Achieved 1.3M views for a client's Facebook page through improved video output and post timings. Follower growth from 4,600 to 9,700 in 60 days, without paid ads.
Active Travel Level 1 Ranking
As Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, moved Worcestershire from Level 0 to Level 1 Active Travel ranking, unlocking additional government funding.
Software Developer — Bluetorch Consulting
Founded Bluetorch Consulting Ltd. Began designing and building core operational systems for national political organisations.
Active Travel Stakeholder Forum
Established the first Active Travel stakeholder forum for Worcestershire, bringing together cycle groups, walkers, equestrian interests, the Canals & Rivers Trust and the County Council.
Cabinet Member for Highways & Transport
Appointed Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport for Worcestershire County Council.
Royal Marines Concert — Church Hill
Facilitated a performance by The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth in a residential area, navigating road closures, fee waivers and council bureaucracy to make it happen.
Office Manager — Jeremy Wright QC MP
Began working as Office Manager for the Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Wright QC MP, former Attorney General and Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport.
Account Manager — 4 Roads Ltd
Established a new account management function. Listed the firm on G-Cloud 11 and built a pipeline worth over £500,000.
Elected to Redditch Borough Council
Won the Church Hill ward seat on Redditch Borough Council by a single vote.
IT Consultant & Expert Witness
Helped secure the conviction of someone who falsely accused a serving soldier. Provided expert testimony to the High Court using a ground-breaking technical method.
ASP.NET Developer
Delivered features on financial platforms, fleet management systems and customer-facing applications at GKN, IRESS and RunYourFleet.
Head of Technology — 18 Doughty Street Talk TV
Responsible for keeping Britain's first internet-based TV station on air every night. Shortlisted for an award by The New Statesman Magazine.
Parliamentary Campaign Websites
Designed, built and managed websites for three Parliamentary Candidates for the General Election.