About

Hello there! I’m Mike, a web consultant and developer specialising in Ruby on Rails, based in beautiful Lancashire, UK.

By day, I’m a Principal Software Engineer at Smaller Earth, where I lead the development of Postcard, an international recruitment platform that helps place participants from around the world into employment abroad. The system supports hundreds of thousands of users each year and powers programmes such as Camp Leaders and Resort Leaders across multiple countries.

My role spans engineering leadership, product direction and infrastructure, giving me a deep understanding of how to design, build, and scale complex web systems. From shaping product strategy to shipping features and overseeing cloud infrastructure, I’m involved in the full lifecycle of delivering reliable software.

Earlier in my career, I co-founded Hanover, an application tracking system built specifically for the International Exchange industry.

Outside of work, I enjoy keeping fit, getting my hands dirty in the garden, and listening to classic rock. I’m a family man through and through, and work-life balance matters a lot to me. When I’m not knee-deep in code or spending time with my family, I’m usually planning the next travel adventure.