Summary
Tom Ormiston is a Junior Developer based in Greater Cheshire with 11 years of technical experience and a strong foundation in both engineering and education. He builds user-focused web and mobile solutions using React, React Native, Node, Firebase, Shopify and modern front-end tooling, and has shipped production React Native APKs and an admin dashboard using Material UI. Previously an RF/antenna engineer and college lecturer, he brings a rare blend of rigorous technical analysis, clear communication, and empathy for customer-facing needs. At Trigenex he engineered web-to-manufacture IoT workflows and implemented a responsive Shopify rebrand that balanced creative design with maintainable code. He’s committed to continuous learning—holding a PhD in antennas and web development certifications—and prefers coding close to real customer value while thriving in collaborative teams.
11 years of coding experience
M865 Project management, Project Managment, Pass, M865 Project management, Project Managment, Pass at The Open University
Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering, Full Stack Web Development Certification, Computer Software Engineering at Free Code Camp
Code Nation (Chester)
CTTLS: Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Pass (only pass was possible), CTTLS: Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 4, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Pass (only pass was possible) at City & Guilds of London Institute
HND Telecommuncations, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, HND Telecommuncations, Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Coventry Technical College
Psychology (Level 3), Psychology, Pass (pass only possible, though I had very high grades), Psychology (Level 3), Psychology, Pass (pass only possible, though I had very high grades) at NOCN (previously the National Open College Network)
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, 1st class honours (final year course winner), Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, 1st class honours (final year course winner) at The University of Salford
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Antennas, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Antennas at University of Birmingham