Entrepreneur who became a software engineer. Not the other way around.
I didn't start as a software engineer. I started as an entrepreneur who built and scaled a company, won awards, and hit every milestone. But finding the right technical talent was the hardest part.
I know what it's like to work with substandard developers — the missed deadlines, the technical debt, the "solutions" that create more problems. So I made a decision: I would become the engineer I couldn't find.
Night after night, I taught myself to code — web development, iOS, artificial intelligence. Today, as co-founder of Business Cheetah and Planaroo, I build the technology that powers businesses.
From entrepreneur to software engineer
A story of resilience, growth, and relentless determination.
Self-Teaching: Day & Night
When I decided to become the engineer I couldn't find.
Not your typical software engineer
An entrepreneur who became a software engineer because I refused to accept substandard work.
What I build
Specialising in sophisticated applications that solve real problems.
Deep technical knowledge
Skills you don't know you need until you're stuck without them.
These aren't just technologies I've used. They're challenges I've solved.
Discuss Your ProjectMy startups
Co-founding and building companies that solve real problems.
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Business Cheetah
Revolutionising business operations with intelligent automation and strategic tools.
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Planaroo
AI-powered planning reports supporting extension applications with intelligent automation.
Featured work
Sophisticated solutions with obsessive attention to detail.
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Business Cheetah
AI-powered business intelligence platform for startups navigating from concept to investment.
Challenge
Startups struggle to organise strategy and investor readiness in one platform.
Solution
Intelligent platform guiding founders through every stage with AI assistance.
Results
- In seed investment round
- Investor data room builder
- AI pitch deck generation
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Planaroo
AI-powered planning reports supporting extension applications.
Challenge
Gap for AI-powered planning reports for extension applications.
Solution
Platform with brand strategy, business model, and AI planning tools.
Results
- In seed investment round
- Complete brand strategy
- Innovative AI solutions
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Koala
Enterprise tool translating complex requirements into intuitive solutions.
Challenge
Creating an internal tool that makes sense to everyone.
Solution
Deeply understood needs and built intuitive solutions.
Results
- Exceptional UX
- Intuitive design
- Invaluable team asset
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This Is Me
Personal branding platform with modern design and AI tools.
Challenge
Creating an experience that leverages latest AI tools.
Solution
Platform with AI integration and excellent support.
Results
- Great dev process
- Latest AI tools
- Pleasant experience
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Creative Composites
Machine checklist & operations management for manufacturing.
Challenge
Robust system for machine checklists and maintenance tracking.
Solution
Operations platform with real-time tracking and risk monitoring.
Results
- Real-time tracking
- Automated scheduling
- Improved compliance
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Below the Surface
Personal mental wellness companion — breathing exercises, daily rituals, mindful games, mood tracking. Privacy-first, works fully offline.
Challenge
Mental wellness tools often require accounts, track users, or need internet.
Solution
Built a privacy-first app with no account, no tracking, no data collection — works fully offline.
Results
- Live on App Store
- No data collected
- Fully offline capable
- Tailored support for military, veterans, young people
Due to confidentiality, some projects cannot be displayed publicly.
What clients say
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