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Simon Lawrence

Lead Software Engineer

I build useful software, lead engineering teams and turn complex problems into clear, maintainable systems that make a difference.

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What I doEngineering with purpose.

Good technology makes difficult things easier. I combine hands-on engineering, architecture and product thinking to help teams build software that lasts and delivers value.

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Featured projects

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Realtime abstract strategy game Live

SWARM

A realtime browser strategy game with local play, custom insects and configurable game sets.

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Game scorekeeper Live

ToadTrackr

A rules-aware scorekeeper for the traditional Sussex pub game of Toads.

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Better systems.
Better outcomes.

Technical depth matters most when it helps people make progress. These are the areas where I bring that together.

My approach

Software engineering

Building reliable applications with clear boundaries, thoughtful tradeoffs and room to evolve.

Technical leadership

Giving teams clarity, trust and the foundations to do their best work.

Product thinking

Connecting engineering decisions to useful outcomes for people and businesses.

Clean architecture

Reducing complexity so systems stay understandable and maintainable.

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Open to new opportunities, interesting projects, or just a great conversation.