About Me

I am Kieren Adkins, a first-class Computer Science graduate and Junior Software Developer. I am passionate about creating scalable, efficient, and maintainable software solutions, with a strong focus on C#/.NET, cloud technologies, and Agile development.

I have contributed to projects for leading brands such as Next, Yours Clothing, BadRhino and Evans, working on .NET Core applications, microservices architecture, and hybrid cloud platforms. My experience includes Clean Architecture, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

Beyond coding, I thrive in collaborative environments, leveraging strong communication and problem-solving skills. I am constantly exploring new technologies to deliver meaningful solutions that create a tangible impact.

Technical Skills

Backend

  • C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework
  • Microservices & APIs REST Swagger/OpenAPI
  • SQL Server, Dapper, Entity Framework Core/ NoSQL Cosmos
  • Clean Architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
  • Authentication & Authorization JWT, OAuth2
  • Cloud & Deployment Azure, CI/CD
  • Performance Optimization & Caching
  • Unit & Integration Testing Moq

Frontend

  • HTML5 / XHTML
  • CSS3 (Flexbox, Grid)
  • JavaScript & jQuery
  • Blazor (C#)
  • Responsive Design principles
  • Wireframing & Prototyping (Figma/Adobe XD)

Tools & Cloud

  • Microsoft Azure (App Services, Functions, Cosmos DB)
  • Git, GitHub, GitLab
  • Jira & Agile Tools
  • Documentation
  • Slack & Team Collaboration
  • CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins)

Experience

Junior Software Developer | Remarkable Commerce

Jun 2024 – Present · Nottingham, England · Hybrid
  • Collaborated with leading retail brands such as Yours Clothing, and Evans to deliver cutting-edge software solutions.
  • Contributed to the development of a cloud commerce platform using .NET Core and microservices.
  • Worked extensively with C# .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, XHTML, CSS, JQuery, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
  • Leveraged Dapper and Entity Framework for efficient database access and management.

Placement/Trainee Developer | Next PLC

Jul 2022 – Nov 2023 · Remote/South Elmsall, England
  • Developed C#/.NET Framework solutions following Clean Architecture principles for maintainable and scalable warehouse systems.
  • Implemented Test-Driven Development (TDD) with tools like Stryker, ensuring robust, bug-free code.
  • Integrated RESTful APIs and microservices, leveraging Azure Service Bus for reliable communication and cloud scalability.
  • Gained hands-on experience with Blazor and Azure technologies in cloud-based projects.
  • Improved team communication and workflow efficiency within Agile development environments.

Projects

Here’s a selection of my recent work — a mix of personal projects, client work, and collaborations.

Portfolio Website Template

Portfolio Website Template

A responsive portfolio built with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to showcase projects and skills
Work In Progress

ClearBudget

ClearBudget replaces cluttered Excel sheets with a clean dashboard that tracks income, expenses, and savings in categories and subcategories, with instant summaries and charts for clear financial insight.

SHU Food Rescue App

SHU Food Rescue

A mobile app for Sheffield Hallam students to share unwanted food, claim surplus items, reduce waste, and foster a stronger campus community.

SHU Food Rescue App

Prototype visa application system

A conceptual prototype, presenting system architecture, data flows, and UI mockups to demonstrate design thinking and technical planning skills. Diagrams created using PlantUML, C#, and draw.io.