Available for freelance & contracts

Michael Leese · Full Stack Developer

I’m a full-stack developer with hands-on experience delivering real projects.

I work across the stack, value maintainable code, and enjoy turning ideas into working applications.

Sicily, Europe (GMT+1)Remote-friendlyProduct & platform delivery
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How I Work

Reliable delivery with quiet craft.

I focus on calm execution, strong documentation, and clean handoffs. Every feature is built with the next maintainer in mind.

  • • Neo-minimal interface, technical depth on demand.
  • • Clear, maintainable code with pragmatic delivery.
  • • Calm leadership and reliable execution for teams and clients.
Stack Overview

Built for clarity and longevity.

A modern stack with emphasis on maintainability, performance, and thoughtful UX.

Core Stack

Modern, production-ready web apps with strong typing and clear UI.

Next.js 14ReactTypeScriptTailwind CSS

Backend & Data

API design, data modeling, and pragmatic server-side delivery.

PythonDjangoDjango REST FrameworkNode.js

Platform

Cloud, deployment, and developer tooling for reliable releases.

SupabaseAWS (Cloud Practitioner)GitPostman
Experience

Proven delivery across product, consulting, and community.

A track record of shipping meaningful software and leading with steadiness.

  1. SecureGRC Pro

    Freelance Full Stack Developer · Australia (Remote)

    Jan 2026 — Present
    • • Full Stack Developer for an Australian start-up consultancy.
    • • Building SecureGRC Pro, a modular Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform.
    • • Developing with Next.js 14, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and Supabase.
    • • Contributing to architecture, feature delivery, and ongoing platform evolution.

  2. Career Sabbatical

    Planned Sabbatical & Personal Development · Sicily, Italy

    Jun 2024 — Jan 2026
    • • Took a planned sabbatical following redundancy to reset and refocus professionally.
    • • Relocated to Sicily, purchased a property, and completed a full renovation independently.
    • • Continued self-development through personal software projects and technical learning.
    • • Returned to the industry refreshed and actively freelancing.

  3. PwC

    Full Stack Developer · London, UK (More London Office)

    Aug 2020 — Jun 2024
    • • Delivered enterprise web applications in Agile teams using Python (Django), React, APIs, and cloud services.
    • • Part of a team involved in PwC’s initial corporate test launch utilising OpenAI technologies.
    • • Contributed to a real-world AI-driven customer complaints system built with React.
    • • Acted as lead developer supporting TAMHI on a voluntary basis alongside core duties.

  4. Vuepoint Solutions Ltd

    Junior Software Developer · UK

    Jun 2019 — 2020
    • • Worked across front end and back end using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, ASP, and VB.NET / PL SQL.
    • • Developed new functionality, carried out bug fixes, and supported production systems.
    • • Used issue tracking and version control across multiple environments.
    • • Maintained productivity while working independently during Covid-19 restrictions.

  5. OWOW Innovations

    Software Developer · UK

    May 2019
    • • Developed a proof-of-concept platform for locating lost children with autism.
    • • Focused on UI/UX design and interactive front-end development.
    • • Presented the solution at an autism conference on behalf of the company.
    • • Delivered a working prototype within a 10-day deadline for a pitch.

  6. The Big IoT Hack

    Front End Developer (Winning Team) · Basingstoke, UK

    May 2019
    • • Built front-end landing and data pages for an IoT prototype.
    • • Integrated Microsoft Azure Maps into the user interface.
    • • Delivered a functional prototype within 48 hours.
    • • Part of the overall winning team at the event.

  7. Community & Volunteer Experience

    Committee Member / Technical Support · UK

    2019 — 2020
    • • Committee member of Picket Piece Residents Association.
    • • Frontend support on community website with the creator.
    • • Initiated and led one of the largest Neighbourhood Watch schemes in Hampshire.
    • • Coordinated volunteers and worked with local authorities.
Projects

Selected work with detail on demand.

Tap a project to explore the delivery context, constraints, and outcomes.

SecureGRC Pro

A modular Governance, Risk & Compliance platform for an Australian consultancy.

Private

Next.js 14 · TypeScript · Tailwind CSS · Supabase

Enterprise Compliance Platform (PwC)

Confidential enterprise Django applications delivered within Agile teams.

Python · Django · Django REST Framework · React · Web Components · REST APIs

CharityFund

Full-stack charity fundraising platform with authentication and backend workflows.

Python · Django · HTML · CSS · JavaScript

ReciPys

A Flask-based recipe sharing web application.

Python · Flask · HTML · CSS

Galactic Gunners

A browser-based Space Invaders-style game.

JavaScript · Phaser 3

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Skills

Specialist depth with practical range.

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Next.js 14ReactTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)Tailwind CSSPythonDjangoDjango REST FrameworkNode.jsREST APIs / JSONSupabaseAWS (Cloud Practitioner)OpenAI (enterprise pilot)GitPostman
Contact

Let’s build something measured and durable.

Open to freelance, contract, and advisory conversations.

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