I'm Robert Settle
Open to Opportunities
Software Engineering, Technical Architect, PHP Developer, Video Gamer
About Me
I am Robert Settle, an experienced software engineer based in Manchester, UK and currently open to opportunities. When I'm not coding, you'll probably find me reading, running, or playing video games
Since 2007
Building websites1/10
Books completed - 202421
Countries visitedSoftware Engineering
Coding in PHP is where I'm strongest, and over recent years I have been heavily involved in large-scale architectural planning and development for business-critical projects with a key focus on building scalable micro-service-based applications & services.
Technical Architect
Over recent years I've been involved in the architecture and delivery of an in-house email marketing platform delivering millions of marketing emails, and earlier this year helped deliver a micro-service led drop shipping service that forms a pivotal part of the business's strategy for the foreseeable future.
Product Management
I worked as a Product Manager for three years, and through this role I was responsible for the product strategy, roadmap and the collection/collation of user feedback.
Gaming & Esports
Gaming has been a large part of my life, both as a hobby and as my career. I first got involved with esports in 2004 as a volunteer and I haven't looked back since. I've got over ten years experience building esports websites.
Tech Skills
Gear4music Ltd (Jun 2021 - Aug 2023)
Systems Engineer
I became the first Systems Engineer at the company following the introduction of this role to support progression paths involving more architectural responsibilities. Lead the delivery and release of the company’s new micro-service led supplier drop shipping platform.
Gear4music Ltd (Feb 2018 - Jun 2021)
Senior & Principle Software Engineer
I was tasked immediate with helping to plan the introduction of an in-house email marketing platform designed for very high scalability. Gained proficiency with Elasticsearch whilst engineering a solution to replace the technology behind our product listing pages.
Esports Gaming League (Oct 2014 - 2018)
Product Manager & Lead Developer
I was brought into the team to lead and assist with the development of EGL's brand-new user focused tournament platform. As Product Manager, I was responsible for the development, administration and long-term planning of their online platform.
Formability Ltd (2008 - 2014)
Website Developer
Upon leaving university, I joined Formability as a member of their Website Development team. I soon become a integral member of their team, helping to improve their existing work-flows and websites.