Software Developer
London, UK 
Creative, practical, experienced. Simon is a software developer with 10 years’ experience interpreting the European Union in Brussels and analysing policy in London. Now a .NET developer, coding brings together the different strands of his career and passions.
Islington Council
Software Developer
2024 - present
- .Net & Azure environment development of website and bug fixes.
- API development with Azure APIM and Postman for Islington systems.
- Integrate new forms service with backend systems.
Makers Tech bootcamp
Junior Software Developer
2023 – 2024
- Coding foundation module in Python covering program structure and cloud deployment.
- Software development module focusing on JavaScript and web apps (RESTful APIs, Agile group projects).
- Emphasised modern development practices — Git/GitHub, pair programming, TDD, etc.
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Cyber Security Policy Advisor
2023
- Developed UK Internet of Things cybersecurity legislation and collaborated on enforcement regime design.
Department for Transport
Maritime Security Policy Advisor
2020 – 2023
- Developed the UK’s legal and practical maritime security regime, working with security colleagues across government.
- Established a network of European counterparts and conducted a post-implementation review of legislation.
- Interpreted new legislation and designed a workflow for enforcement at pace, later used by other divisions.
European Parliament
Communications Officer
2015 – 2020
- Integrated the Parliament’s visitor services, including renewing the visiting website.
- Created engaging materials for print and digital channels.
- Managed high-visibility projects to improve Brussels visitor experience.
simonbudden.dev
A personal portfolio site showcasing projects and experience.
Tech: C#, Statiq, Azure, CI/CD
TutorMatch
A web app that connects volunteer tutors with students needing extra help. Tutors indicate subjects and availability; students can search and request a slot.
🟢 Live Demo
Tech: Flask, React, MongoDB, Python, Node.js, Bootstrap, Firebase, Postman, Trello, Visual Studio, CI/CD
Acebook
A social media web app developed from legacy code.
Tech: MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, CSS, Postman, Trello, Visual Studio
Acebook Mobile
An iOS frontend for a MERN social media app developed from a seed repo.
Tech: SwiftUI, Xcode, Cloudinary, Postman, Trello
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