Hi, I'm Axel 👋
Software Engineer turned Entrepreneur. AI and Software agency owner by day, SaaS builder by night.
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About

Experienced Software Engineer and CTO in FinTech and Digital Banking, specialising in React Native and scalable backend architectures. Proven track record in growing user bases, enhancing engagement and increasing revenue on mobile platforms. Expert in developing cost-effective, high-performance solutions for established companies. Skilled in strategic planning and operational scalability, ensuring long-term success and innovation.

Work Experience

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Dev, In

Jun 2022 - Present
Managing Director
A Specialist consulting firm that helps clients navigate, activate, or build trustworthy AI, mobile, and web applications. It also helps with lean and enterprise architecture. The company's experts offer guidance on developing secure and efficient technological solutions. They assist in ensuring that these solutions align with industry standards and regulations. By leveraging their expertise, clients can optimize their digital platforms for success. The firm uses a team approach. It empowers businesses to use their technology fully.
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Elekt AS

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024
Chief Technology Officer
• Led Elekt through a significant growth phase, managing over 100,000 daily users and spearheaded a €60,000 reduction in operational costs in three months by enhancing app performance and scalability. • Assembled and led a skilled engineering team to overhaul Elekt's mobile application, focusing on technological advancements while balancing board expectations. • Ensured strict adherence to PSD2 payment license requirements, maintaining Elekt's operational integrity and compliance standards. • Cultivated a collaborative and innovative work environment, enabling team members to fully utilize their expertise for the company's benefit. • Strategically aligned technology initiatives with Elekt's business goals, positioning the company as a leader in innovation within the industry.
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Astat - Challenger Bank

Aug 2020 - May 2022
Technical Founder & CEO
Launched Norway's first neobank for freelancers and SMEs. Targeting the side hustlers and Gen-Z generation with an easy, “get paid and pay” platform. Awards: Mastercard Lighthouse and Huawei. • Founded Astat, and lead the banking platform up to a valuation of 90 million NOK. • Created and developed fundraising initiatives that generated 16 million NOK in additional capital. • Proactively formulated future strategic objectives, including long-term portfolio projections and management plans. • Set and maintained business procedures that streamlined operations.
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Mettle

Jul 2019 - Mar 2020
Senior Technology Consultant
• Successfully delivered business banking projects, supporting SMB banking vertical growth strategy. • Produced defined IT advisory deliverables to best meet stakeholder needs. • Utilised expert people management skills to define and implement software development teams' objectives to reach launch goals. • Supported senior management in identifying feature opportunities to harness maximum potential gain.
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Shell

Jul 2018 - Jul 2019
Principle Software Engineer
• Developed prototypes to launch profitable and sustainable products. • Implemented quality assurance and process audits to optimise the innovation team's objectives. • Led multidisciplinary teams to complete mobile and web application projects on time and within budget. • Completed comprehensive code compliance evaluations.
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Royal Bank of Scotland Business

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Principle Software Engineer
• Collaborated with team members to create applications' system analysis based on client requirements. • Enhanced existing software systems and legacy platforms. • Established reliable source control and software deployment systems. • Worked closely with departmental peers to develop high-availability solutions for mission-critical applications. • Adapted to different languages and technologies based on project requirements. • Performed thorough application performance and function analysis, improving usability in line with client requirements.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship

Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
Applications Architect & Lead Mobile Engineer
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Endeavor

Apr 2017 - Jan 2018
Applications Architect & Lead Mobile Engineer
• Responsible for building a state-of-the-art low-latency sports streaming service, now in use by most global sports federations. • Wrote clean code to develop fully functional applications. • Worked closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts to create cohesive finished mobile and web applications. • Designed, tested and implemented low latency, live video components when creating cutting-edge digital solutions. • Created responsive front-end mobile application interfaces according to design guidelines and information architecture. • Wrote and implemented efficient code, guaranteeing business needs such as low-latency sports streaming and heavy load traffic requirements were effectively met. PROJECTS DELIVERED UFC Fight Pass - Mobile app
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Cambridge University Press

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
Solutions Architect & Senior Software Engineer
• Embedded test-driven development practices into existing processes to elevate quality of code. • Spearheaded development of cutting-edge infrastructure to drive functionality improvements. • Successfully defined, developed and deployed 4 large-scale projects over 2 years. • Pioneered alternative technologies and methodologies, tackling existing inefficiencies in software development processes.

Skills

React
Next.js
Typescript
Node.js
Langchain
OpenAI
Postgres
Tailwind
React Native
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple websites to complex web applications. Here are a few of my favorites.

UFC Fight pass

Developed the Vesper platform for Endeavour streaming, which is now used on the UFC Fight Pass platform. The project involved building a robust and scalable streaming solution.

React Native
React
Website

WWE

Developed the Vesper platform for Endeavour streaming, which is now used on the WWE platform. The project involved building a robust and scalable streaming solution.

React Native
React
Website

PBR (Professional Bull Riding)

Developed the Vesper platform for Endeavour streaming, which is now used on the PBR platform. The project involved building a robust and scalable streaming solution.

React Native
React
Website

Mettle

Worked as a part of the React Native mobile team at Mettle, a UK bank for SMEs. Contributed to the development of a user-friendly and efficient mobile banking application, enhancing the financial management experience for small and medium-sized enterprises.

React Native
React
Website

Ghost Craft

Ghost Craft is a tool that writes trending news articles using AI. It leverages advanced algorithms to generate engaging and up-to-date content, helping users stay informed and attract readership.

Next.js
Typescript
PostgreSQL
Prisma
TailwindCSS
Stripe
Shadcn UI
Magic UI
Website

Automailer

Automailer is an AI platform that automatically writes newsletters for users. It leverages advanced algorithms to generate engaging and up-to-date content, helping users stay informed and attract readership.

Next.js
Typescript
PostgreSQL
Prisma
TailwindCSS
Stripe
Shadcn UI
Magic UI
Website
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on twitter and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.

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