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TECHNOLOGY LEADER / HANDS-ON DEVELOPER

Hi, I'm
Stephen Gash

I build technology that solves real business problems.

25+ years connecting software, infrastructure and business.
Ferryhill, County Durham.

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OPEN TO FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
DURHAM-INSPIRED STUDIO FERRYHILL / NORTH EAST ENGLAND
LOCAL ROOTS. PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS.
02 / THE TOOLKIT

The right tools.
Real possibilities.

From enterprise applications to the infrastructure beneath them.
Tools I have used to deliver working business systems.

Development

C# / PHP / JavaScript / Python / Android

Web & commerce

HTML / CSS / React / WordPress / WooCommerce

Data

SQL Server / MySQL / MariaDB / PostgreSQL / Supabase

Enterprise systems

Epicor ERP / BAQs / BPMs / Crystal Reports / Service Connect

Infrastructure

Windows / Linux / VMware ESX / NetApp / AWS / VPS / DNS / SSL

Integration & tools

REST / XML / Docker / Git / Stripe / GoCardless / Raspberry Pi / NFC

WORKBENCH 02 THINK · BUILD · REFINE
</> C# / PHP
Epicor / integrations
BUILT WITH INTENTION.
03 / THE JOURNEY

Every chapter.
Something learned.

25+ years in technology, including over 11 years of business ownership.

01 / Mar 2026 - Present

Chief Technology Officer

Carro Studios, Wynyard

  • Lead technology direction, systems and digital platforms.
  • Developed SOAP, web solutions and payment integrations.
02 / Jan 2015 - Mar 2026

Owner & Personal Trainer

Independent Gym, Spennymoor

  • Founded and ran a fitness business for over 11 years.
  • Built C#, Android and NFC tools; managed websites and AWS.
03 / 2014 - 2015

ERP Support Specialist

Dyer Engineering

  • Supported Epicor 9 ERP.
  • Developed BAQs, BPMs and Crystal Reports for business processes.
04 / 2000 - 2013

IT Support / Application Developer

Wilsonart International

  • Administered VMware ESX and supported Epicor ERP implementations.
  • Built Service Connect integrations and Windows CE applications.
Certifications & education +

Microsoft Certified ProfessionalWindows XP / 2006

Microsoft Office SpecialistWord, Excel, Access / 2002

Sedgefield Community CollegeGCSEs including Mathematics and English

04 / SELECTED WORK

Ideas into impact.

Thoughtful code. Useful outcomes.
Software and systems delivered for real businesses.

01 / LEARNER SUPPORT & ASSESSMENT

SOAP

Learner Support and Occupational Assessment Platform, designed and developed at Carro Studios.

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Designed and developed SOAP to support learner support and occupational assessment. The platform brings structured digital workflows and records into the delivery of these services.

Key outcome

Structured digital workflows and learner records.

02 / WEB & ECOMMERCE

Web platforms & payments

Website delivery, eCommerce and integrated payment services for business operations.

WordPressWooCommerceStripeGoCardless
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Led redevelopment of careersnavigator.co.uk and thehiddenoak.co.uk at Carro Studios. Develop and maintain WordPress and WooCommerce solutions, and integrate Stripe and GoCardless payment services.

Key outcome

Redeveloped Careers Navigator and The Hidden Oak, alongside web and payment-service delivery.

Careers Navigator ↗The Hidden Oak ↗
03 / BESPOKE SOFTWARE & HARDWARE

Fitness business tools

Client-programme software, progress tracking and NFC attendance tools for an independent gym.

C#AndroidRaspberry PiNFC
Explore project ↗

Built a C# client-programme application, an Android progress-tracking app and a Raspberry Pi/NFC attendance-tracking system while running an independent fitness business. Also delivered websites, AWS infrastructure and recurring payment integrations.

Key outcome

Client programming, progress tracking and attendance recording.

05 / WHAT'S NEXT?

Let's build
something great.

Good work starts with a conversation.
Have a challenge in mind? Let's connect.

07913 588972Ferryhill, County Durham

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