I build web apps and business automations for small companies who've outgrown spreadsheets.
Running a business means wearing a lot of hats — and too often, time gets swallowed up by admin, manual processes, and systems that don't talk to each other.
I help small businesses and SMEs turn those time-draining, error-prone processes into software that just works. Whether it's automating a booking system, building an app your team can use from day one, or connecting systems that currently rely on someone copying data between spreadsheets — I'll work with you to understand the problem, build the right solution, and make sure it delivers real results.
Before moving into software engineering, I spent years in operations and senior management at a global manufacturer. I've sat in the meetings, managed the teams, and dealt with the same inefficiencies that most businesses live with. That experience means I don't just build software — I understand how businesses actually run, and I know how to build solutions that fit the way your team works.
I use modern, reliable tools to build software that scales with your business — here's what's under the hood.
Automated Booking & Smart Lock Integration
I helped a small business move to a fully self-service model by building an app that connects their booking system to a smart lock on their premises. When a customer books, the system automatically generates a time-limited access code for the door and emails it ahead of their appointment. The result: longer operating hours, more booking capacity, and no staff needed on-site to let customers in — all for ~£5/month.
SOP Management Mobile App
Most businesses still create standard operating procedures in Word or Excel — formatting is inconsistent, version control is manual, and getting approvals means chasing people over email. Worse, the people who know the job best often aren't the ones writing the SOPs, because the software gets in their way.
I built a user-friendly mobile app that lets teams create SOPs at the point of use, with AI-assisted drafting, built-in approval workflows, automatic version control, and one-tap PDF export in a standardised layout.
Kev-In — Personal Project
A fun personal project built around Christmas — a web app that lets you upload a photo, pick your favourite Christmas movie, and get a custom poster starring yourself, generated by AI in real time. It got a lot of traction while it was live, with users sharing their generated posters across LinkedIn and social media.
Automated Data Validation
Every month, data from 72 global sites had to be validated before feeding into audited investor reports for a publicly traded company. The process was entirely manual — exporting, cross-checking, and chasing corrections — taking around two days each cycle.
I built a desktop app that pulls the data, runs all validations automatically, and generates a formatted report of flagged issues. What took two days now takes minutes, and can be repeated as often as needed with zero extra effort.
"Gerard took the time to understand our business and delivered a solution that genuinely transformed how we operate day-to-day. Professional, clear, and easy to work with throughout."
Sep 2022 — Sep 2025
Master's degree, Software Development — Distinction
Huhtamaki
Dec 2024 — Present
Designed and developed a cloud-native full-stack EHS platform using .NET, React (TypeScript), and Microsoft Azure — including incident reporting, risk assessments, safety observations, and corrective action tracking. Led the global EHS digital strategy, defining the technical roadmap and architecture standards to support scalable transformation across 72 locations worldwide.
EventMAP
Apr 2024 — Dec 2024
Developed and maintained backend services using C# and .NET Core for enterprise-scale scheduling and resource optimisation tools. Built reusable front-end components and interfaces, improving user experience and system performance. Worked in an agile environment collaborating closely with product and QA teams.
Huhtamaki
Apr 2019 — Apr 2024
Served as part of the senior management leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy. Developed and implemented health and safety strategies, policies, and procedures across the Foodservice division. Oversaw risk management, compliance, and auditing, and led initiatives to improve safety culture and reduce incidents.
Huhtamaki
Jun 2011 — Apr 2019