Neil Huyton

Built and maintained responsive websites and applications using Astro, React, TypeScript, and Node.js for small business and personal clients, with clean architecture and API integrations. Captured and edited professional drone footage and videos for marketing, events, and social content, ensuring CAA compliance and high-quality post-production.

Technologies: Astro, React, TypeScript, Node.js, DaVinci Resolve, Drone Operations (CAA-regulated)

Delivered a scalable Node.js + TypeScript backend for millions of concurrent users; designed and implemented a type-safe JSON API with KoaJS and Zod to power real-time Event Centres (live scores, multi-camera angles) Collaborated with iOS, Android and DevOps teams to streamline integration and automate deployments via Octopus Deploy CI/CD, reducing release risks and deployment time

Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, KoaJS, Zod, JSON Schema, Octopus Deploy, Agile

Developed a pixel-perfect, cross-device frontend from Figma designs using React, React Query and TypeScript, ensuring seamless UX across desktops, tablets and mobiles Achieved 90%+ test coverage using React Testing Library and Mock Service Worker; implemented interactive data visualisations (charts, audit trails, real-time insights) to reduce production bugs and speed up data-driven decisions

Technologies: ReactJS, React Query, TypeScript, Storybook, Webpack, React Testing Library, MSW, AI Platform, Agile

Enhanced user retention and viewing experience for millions of users by introducing innovative playback controls during high-traffic live events, supporting Channel 4's record-breaking Paralympics coverage Integrated comprehensive analytics tracking for streaming playback events (resumes, restarts, drop-offs), providing deeper insights into viewer behavior and usage patterns to inform future platform improvements

Technologies: ReactJS, Redux, Storybook, Webpack, Jenkins, AWS, Jest, Agile

Engineered an interactive, responsive tax calculation UI using ReactJS and MobX, delivering instant results and reducing average processing time by 20% for end-users Integrated secure, reliable APIs via AWS Amplify (with Cognito authentication), ensuring compliant data handling, real-time accuracy, and seamless flow for complex financial calculations

Technologies: ReactJS, MobX, SASS, AWS (Amplify, Cognito), Jest

Optimised the ReactJS-based mobile portal using Redux, GraphQL/Apollo, and responsive design principles, significantly improving accessibility and driving increased customer usage and self-service adoption Streamlined billing integration via REST APIs and ContentStack headless CMS, enabling consistent, real-time data presentation and reducing call centre enquiries by 20% through better self-service capabilities

Technologies: ReactJS, Redux, GraphQL, Storybook, Node.js, Express.js, ContentStack, Jest / React Testing Library, Agile

Engineered a fast, SEO-optimised, responsive frontend with Gatsby (static generation) and Apollo GraphQL (efficient querying), delivering improved load times and seamless navigation of complex financial datasets Led on-site developer training at Canary Wharf to upskill teams in ReactJS and TypeScript best practices; integrated Contentful headless CMS and Storybook for scalable content management and reusable UI components

Technologies: ReactJS, GatsbyJS, TypeScript, GraphQL (Apollo Client), Contentful, Storybook, Jest, Agile

Built performant, scalable frontend solutions with ReactJS, Redux and GraphQL, delivering seamless, device-agnostic experiences for high-traffic consumer services Enhanced CI/CD pipelines using TeamCity, achieved 25% increase in test coverage with React Testing Library, and supported containerised deployments for efficient Agile workflows

Technologies: ReactJS, Redux, GraphQL, Storybook, Docker, TeamCity, Node.js, Express.js, React Testing Library, Agile

Implemented scalable cloud storage and database solutions with AWS S3 and DynamoDB, alongside containerisation via Docker, ensuring reliable performance and efficient deployment in a production environment Maintained clean, maintainable codebases using modern tooling (Git, NPM) and integrated legacy elements (C# .NET where applicable), supporting long-term platform evolution and cross-team collaboration

Technologies: ReactJS, Node.js, Express.js, Docker, AWS (DynamoDB, S3), NPM, JSON, HTML5, CSS3, Git, C# .NET, Agile

Technologies: ReactJS, NPM, JavaScript (ES6+), JSON, HTML5, CSS3, Git, REST APIs, Agile