Simon Buckingham, SENIOR FLUTTER FULLSTACK CROSS-PLATFORM APP DESIGNER & DEVELOPER
C2 (Proficiency) English
Expert (10+ years)
Winchester,
United Kingdom
UTC+00:00
Summary
An established Senior Flutter Fullstack Developer with over 20 years of experience in software engineering, boasting a strong technical background with a B.Sc. in Mathematical Physics. This engineer has specialized in cross-platform app design and development since 2011, first with the JavaScript framework Titanium and later adopting Flutter/Dart in 2020. Skilled in a variety of programming technologies, notably iOS, Android, and web development, with proficiency in frontend and backend technologies such as HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Firebase, node.js, and Python. Experienced in leading small development teams, this developer brings advanced knowledge in state management, API integration, and full-circuit backend system creation. The developer's commitment to quality and expertise in a diverse range of software methodologies and architectures is demonstrated by a history of successful projects in multiple business sectors, including fintech, healthcare, education, and animation.
Main Skills
AI & Machine Learning
Programming Languages
Mobile Frameworks and Libraries
JavaScript Frameworks
JavaScript Libraries and Tools
PHP Frameworks
Cloud Platforms, Services & Computing
UI/UX/Wireframing
SDK / API and Integrations
Version Control
Deployment, CI/CD & Administration
QA, Test Automation, Security
Platforms
Project Management & Administration
Scripting and Command Line Interfaces
Operating Systems
Other Technical Skills
Work Experience
Senior Flutter Fullstack Developer, Quacka Mobile/Web app
Duration: Jan 2025 - present
Summary: Senior Flutter developer managing a small team for internal mobile/web app development with extensive Firebase development.
Responsibilities: Fullstack cross-platform mobile and web app development, design and UX, team management.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Firebase
Senior Fullstack Flutter Developer, Equimetrics V-PRO
Duration: May 2024 - Dec 2024
Summary: Senior Fullstack Flutter Developer for a horse health monitoring app using connected electronics and server-based technologies.
Responsibilities: Cross-platform app development with integration for dedicated electronics and Bluetooth.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Bluetooth, Server-based tech
Senior Flutter Developer, Aardman Animator app
Duration: Jan 2024 - April 2024
Summary: Senior Flutter Developer working on an animation app for a famous animation studio, involving native and shader plugins.
Responsibilities: Flutter development for animation app, creation of native and shader plugins.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Native plugin development, Shader development
Senior Flutter Developer, Greengage
Duration: Nov 2022 - May 2023
Summary: Senior Flutter developer overseeing a small team for the corporate website and onboarding portal using a custom Salesforce/Azure backend.
Responsibilities: Web and mobile app development, design and UX, team management.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Salesforce, Azure
Senior Flutter Developer, Ask If web app
Duration: July 2022 - Oct 2022
Summary: Senior Flutter developer leading a team for financial app development supporting loans, with custom AWS/Python backend.
Responsibilities: Financial app development for web/desktop and mobile platforms, team management.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, AWS, Python
Flutter Mobile/Web Developer, Designer and UX specialist, Mixergy Apps
Duration: 2021
Summary: Design, UX, and mobile app development for a green-tech engineering company.
Responsibilities: Mobile app development, design and UX, working in an Agile scrum team.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Agile, Scrum
Senior Flutter Developer, ABC Action app
Duration: 2019 - present
Summary: Senior Flutter developer for an advocacy app used by the construction industry in the US.
Responsibilities: Flutter development for a lobbying app, working in Agile scrum team.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Agile, Scrum
Senior Flutter Developer, forghetti Password Manager app
Duration: 2018 - 2019
Summary: Managed all programming and some UX for an original, unique password management app.
Responsibilities: Full programming of the app, and contribution to UX design.
Technologies: Flutter/Dart, Some UX
Fullstack Developer, Piota Educational Apps
Duration: 2015 - 2017
Summary: Managed UX, design, and programming for approximately 200 school applications as part of an app factory production.
Responsibilities: UX, design, and programming for mobile apps tailored to individual schools, working in an Agile scrum team.
Technologies: iOS, Android, Agile, Scrum
Mobile Application Developer, TUI Travel apps
Duration: 2013 & 2014
Summary: Worked on a suite of travel apps for TUI Travel as part of an Agile team.
Responsibilities: Development of a variety of travel apps for both iOS and Android platforms.
Technologies: iOS, Android, Agile
Mobile Application Developer, Me & Mine Health
Duration: 2012 - 2013
Summary: Managed UX, art direction, and iPhone app build for consumer health monitoring.
Responsibilities: Art direction and application build for iPhone consumer health monitoring app.
Technologies: iPhone
Creative/Technical Director, MD & Developer, Kiosk Applications - The Hub
Duration: 2008 - 2017
Summary: Programming of desktop-based kiosk applications interfacing with a Tomcat/Java back-end for various clients.
Responsibilities: Programming desktop kiosk applications, working with a Tomcat/Java backend.
Technologies: Desktop, Tomcat, Java
Education
- B.Sc. First Class (Hons) Mathematical Physics
- Edinburgh University