That’s how I keep the software behind UK opticians. I automate regression testing with Playwright, write SQL for operational and finance reporting, and built the live monitoring that tells the right people when something breaks.
Replaced a manual daily checklist with one page that checks our suppliers and our own websites every minute, catches certificate faults Windows hides, and alerts the right people in Microsoft Teams without the noise.
Real QA checks, run in your browser against this page.
I’m Bruce, a Technical Operations & QA Specialist in London. For over three years I’ve supported the software that Vision Express, David Clulow, Boots, Specsavers and independent practices use every day, at Adaro Optics.
I like problems with a clear test for done: a release that passes regression, a report Finance can rely on, an alert that only fires when it should. I’m open to remote and office-based roles.
Outside work: bouldering, cycling, football, and time with family and friends.
Web design outside my day job: my own studio, my sister’s business, and earlier builds. Click a preview to see it in action.
My web design side business, launched in 2026 alongside my day job. I designed and built the studio’s own site as its first project: clean, modern websites for small businesses that load quickly and are easy to maintain.
The website for my sister Mona’s business, Mukha Face Yoga. She’s a Registered Nurse & Holistic Facial Therapist. I designed and built it, and I still run it: service listings, a booking enquiry form and a clean, minimal design.
A cross-platform mobile app built with React Native, Firebase, and Expo — designed to help students share and discover creative projects. Handles real-time data, user auth, and a content feed. Submitted as my final-year thesis.
A React and Node.js SPA where students upload and browse creative projects. Focused on component architecture, state management, and a clean, responsive UI deployed via GitHub Pages.
A UI/UX group project designing a job search platform. Covered user research, storyboarding, persona development, and interaction principles — with the full process documented in a design thesis.
An independent e-commerce storefront that started as a Depop shop and grew into a fully responsive website. Built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript — includes a working shopping cart and product listings.
A PHP and HTML site letting users explore cities, landmarks, countryside spots, and local dining recommendations. Built to practise server-side scripting and dynamic content rendering.
My first full website — a product showcase promoting cruelty-free fashion. Built from scratch with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The project where I found my footing as a developer.
Open to new roles, contracts or just a conversation. Email me directly or use the form.