Summary
Philip Norton is a seasoned web developer and technical leader with 16 years of commercial experience delivering PHP, JavaScript and Python solutions across agencies and product teams. He has progressed from hands-on development to roles as Head of Development and Director, leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver Drupal- and Symfony-based systems on time and on budget. Founder of the Hash Bang Code site, he blends consultancy, tooling and open-source contributions with practical product delivery. Known for strong stakeholder communication and vendor management, he routinely bridges technical and business needs to produce robust, customer-focused outcomes. With an MSc in Computer Science and a background stretching back to QA and systems support, he brings a pragmatic, detail-oriented approach and enjoys turning legacy stacks into maintainable platforms.
16 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
MSc, Computer Science, MSc, Computer Science at Prifysgol Aberystwyth University