Two decades delivering enterprise JavaScript across the full stack. From dotcom-era Flash applications to modern Next.js monorepos, Python microservices, and autonomous Agentic AI workflows.
20+ Years Across 6 Web Eras
Explore two decades of enterprise engineering. Scrub the timeline slider or select an era below to inspect real-world architectures, key platforms, and tech transitions.
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Showing complete career timeline across 20+ years, from early Flash/DHTML applications to modern React, Next.js App Router, and Agentic AI workflows.
Principal Engineer@ askleida.com
End-to-end engineering for Leida MVP, an AI-powered platform helping solo skin therapists generate personalized homecare recommendations in minutes.
- Architected AI-assisted recommendation workflows and structured output prompts
- Built Supabase-backed data layer and secure server-side APIs
- Integrated Stripe checkout and webhook automation for instant monetization
- Delivered production performance, reliability, and release quality improvements
Fullstack Developer (Next.js & Python)@ EchoPay
Developed a B2B product ordering platform using Python (FastAPI) backend and EchoPay open banking payment integration.
- Built B2B ordering platform supporting CSV product management and real-time order updates
- Designed and deployed secure, scalable APIs for orders, customer history, and admin dashboards
- Built frontend on custom NX Next.js platform, decoupled from Python backend services
- Managed production deployment on Render.com with full authentication and webhook handling
Independent Software Developer & Architect@ Freelance & R&D
R&D and client software development focusing on AI-assisted delivery, local LLMs, and Next.js architecture.
- Evolved Goldlabel open-source Next.js platform as real-world architecture testbed
- Researched AI-assisted software development and agentic workflows
- Deployed local LLM environments (Ollama, Phi-3) integrated into Next.js pipelines
- Accelerated deliverables including infrastructure-heavy Magento plugins
Senior Frontend Developer@ VU.CITY
Led development of internal tools and Admin Portal using Next.js App Router, Firebase Auth, and Firestore.
- Architected modular frontend platform powering multiple apps with a shared MUI design system
- Built event-driven interfaces integrating with AWS and internal geospatial APIs
- Championed accessibility, performance, and developer experience best practices
Full Stack JavaScript Developer@ Dtrackt!
Delivered high-performance static and PWA sites using Gatsby (Node + React) and Headless CMS.
- Integrated Contentful and Strapi Headless CMS platforms
- Standardized Material UI Design System across frontends
- Served as Scrum Master facilitating agile delivery across remote squads
Product Lead & Lead Architect@ Wanngi
Led redevelopment of legacy Angular PWA into a modern React + PostgreSQL health records platform.
- Architected core framework features using custom open-source tooling
- Oversaw engineering team and coordinated cross-functional delivery
Senior Frontend Developer@ Codeworx
Migrated legacy poker app from CoffeeScript/jQuery to modern React-based PWA and React Native.
- Refactored critical UI flows for stability and performance
- Delivered React Native mobile app features for cross-platform gaming
Senior Frontend Developer@ Rexlabs
Supported transition from legacy PHP/Knockout stack to React/Redux frontend for real estate CRM.
- Modularized UI and improved developer experience
- Mentored developers during migration sprints
React Developer@ Boral
Built foundational test architecture and React PWAs with AWS Amplify and GraphQL.
- Implemented BDD test suite with Cucumber and Gherkin
- Enabled automated CI/CD deployment pipelines on AWS
Senior Frontend Developer@ Canon Australia
Led frontend development of a full-featured Progressive Web App from scratch.
- Architected persistent Redux state management
- Integrated multiple SaaS APIs with UX enhancements across devices
Frontend Engineer@ Aligent Consulting
Built commercial React PWAs and Magento e-commerce checkout flows.
- Developed custom ES6 modules for high-traffic commerce stores
- Delivered conversion-optimized mobile-first PWAs
Fullstack Developer@ usTwo
Lead developer for Cancer Council NSW Healthy Lunchbox web application.
- Built React frontend connected to WordPress via REST API
- Developed custom PHP endpoints and WordPress plugins
Front End Software Engineer@ Alcidion
Built real-time hospital bed management interfaces using React and Redux.
- Delivered critical healthcare software in fast-paced SCRUM environment
Contract JavaScript Developer@ Huawei
Built isomorphic JavaScript project management app using React and Node.js.
- Contributed to localization for Chinese-language enterprise users
Contract JavaScript Developer@ The Changing Workplace
Facilities management SaaS platform for enterprise clients including Microsoft and GE.
- Handled high-volume datasets with RESTful APIs
Self-Employed Web Developer@ Listingslab
Solo consultancy delivering WordPress Multisite solutions, plugins, and responsive HTML5/CSS3 UIs.
- Delivered bespoke full-stack solutions for international clients over 8 years
Lead Product Developer@ FMG
Designed and launched Ceros, a Flash-based digital publishing platform.
- Developed product prototype and backend integrations sold commercially worldwide since 2006
Senior Systems Developer@ IG Index
Lead Flash developer in in-house creative team for financial platform.
- Migrated trading frontend systems to third-generation Flash platform
Flash & Web Systems Developer@ Cantor Fitzgerald, Eurobet, Pearson Broadband, KPE, 4MAT
Early web pioneer building rich internet applications, gaming, trading, and media platforms during the dotcom boom.
- Cantor Fitzgerald (2002–2003): Real-time trading UIs
- Eurobet (2002): Online gaming Flash UIs
- Pearson Broadband (2002–2003): Educational media streaming platforms
- Kyunet Sydney (2001–2002): Web developer during dotcom boom
- KPE London & 4MAT (1999–2001): Casino & recruitment web applications
Products, Platforms & Experiments
Explore the modular architectures, real-time apps, and agentic AI platforms developed under Goldlabel.
NX° Framework
Modular Monorepo Architecture for Modern Web Apps
The open-source foundation powering Goldlabel applications. Monorepo architecture, shared UI packages, typed configs, and seamless Next.js App Router integrations.
GpxRoute°
Enterprise 3D GPS Route Visualizer & Telemetry
Cinematic 3D terrain rendering, GPS track parsing, elevation profiling, and interactive camera playback for endurance sports and trail exploration.
EchoPay B2B
Account-to-Account Open Banking Infrastructure
B2B ordering portal and frictionless payment orchestration with instant settlement, zero transaction percentage fees, and automated webhooks.
Ask Leida
AI-Powered Skincare Consultation Platform
Intelligent clinic platform helping aesthetic practitioners generate personalized, medically structured homecare recommendations in under 3 minutes.
Ed° Tech
Personalised Developer Tuition with Agentic AI
Mastery-based coding education, living agentic engineering blueprints, and hands-on 1-on-1 mentorship at an accessible £10/hr rate.
Engineered for Modularity & Velocity
Inspect the typed schemas, monorepo tooling, and autonomous agent loops that accelerate our delivery.
Customizable Theme & Design System
Modular typography, golden amber color tokens, and responsive utility abstractions shared cleanly across monorepo packages.
- Decoupled modular architecture
- Zero runtime overhead on client builds
- Continuous verification loops with Vitest & Next.js
{
"theme": {
"name": "goldlabel-luxury",
"primary": "#C09F52",
"secondary": "#85580C",
"accent": "#F1D57A",
"background": "#020617",
"paper": "#0F172A",
"typography": "Plus Jakarta Sans"
},
"modules": ["hero", "eras", "projects", "architecture", "videos", "solutions"]
}Video Archive & Architectural Walkthroughs
From 2000 short-film animations predicting instant AI knowledge access to modern monorepo plugin architectures.
It's Not What You Know
London, October 2000 — 3D Animation & Short Film
Written & produced in October 2000 in London. Experimenting with 3D human character animation rendered over live London Underground footage with original Flash titles, predicting instant AI & digital knowledge access 25+ years in advance.
- Written in October 2000 at a design agency in London
- 3D Poser human character animation rendered over live action London Underground footage
- Original titles and motion graphics produced in Macromedia Flash
- Prophetic vision predicting AI knowledge retrieval and instantaneous thought-speed queries
Magento Plugin & Architecture
Versatility across E-Commerce, Monorepos & Backend Systems
Demonstrating versatility in technical approach: reusing modern design primitives, modular architectures, and clean engineering principles across any programming language or environment.
- High-performance architecture across e-commerce platforms
- Reusing modern design tokens and clean monorepo packages
- Adaptable to any framework, backend runtime, or cloud environment
Services, Delivery & Architecture Advisory
From open-source starter frameworks to hands-on principal engineering and enterprise agentic AI workflows.
Open Source NX
Bootstrap modern Next.js App Router applications with our open-source template foundation.
- Modular React 19 & Next.js App Router architecture
- Tailwind CSS v4 & responsive design system tokens
- Strict TypeScript mode & schema-driven configurations
- Light & dark mode theming out of the box
- Automated CI & Vitest test harness
Contract & Agentic Delivery
Direct principal engineering leadership, fullstack development, and agentic AI pipeline implementation.
- 20+ years principal fullstack developer leadership
- Next.js App Router + Python FastAPI architecture
- Agentic AI autonomous coding loop implementation
- Supabase / Firebase real-time data & Stripe billing
- Rapid MVP delivery and legacy stack modernisation
Architecture Consulting
Strategic technical roadmaps, monorepo migrations, and high-trust engineering governance.
- Everything in Contract & Agentic Delivery
- Custom monorepo & shared package design systems
- AI governance & Google Antigravity team onboarding
- High-trust async process & operations blueprint
- Priority architectural advisory & code reviews
Let's Build Together
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Chris Dorward
London, UK & Worldwide Remote
Ready to kick off a new project, review architecture, or transition your team to agentic AI workflows.
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