I love what I do.
A Senior .NET Engineer specialising in high-performance eCommerce and CMS systems
Senior .NET Engineer (Full-Stack)
Based in the North East of England, I’m a Senior-level .NET engineer with over 25 years’ experience delivering high-performance web platforms for businesses ranging from start-ups to large international organisations.
My work spans the full lifecycle of modern .NET systems — from architecture and development through to deployment, optimisation, and long-term ownership. I specialise in building scalable, production-grade platforms using C#, ASP.NET Core, SQL Server, and Azure, with a particular focus on eCommerce systems, API-driven applications, and performance-critical environments.
Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of organisations including Deloitte, Dulux, AEG, Co-op, Ryobi, SCS Sofas, and Lotus F1 Team, delivering systems that support real-world commercial operations.
My portfolio reflects this breadth — from clean, focused brochure sites through to highly complex, database-driven applications and large-scale eCommerce platforms. A significant proportion of my work is built on ASP.NET, often leveraging Umbraco or nopCommerce as a foundation, then extending and refining those platforms to meet specific business and performance requirements.
Lets Talk.
I’m based in County Durham, near Newcastle upon Tyne, and work with clients across the UK and internationally.
Most of my work is delivered remotely, often as part of long-term engagements or in collaboration with agencies and in-house teams. Whether you need support on an existing platform, performance optimisation, or a new system built from the ground up, I’m available to discuss projects of varying scope and complexity.
What I do.
I design, build, and optimise high-performance .NET platforms - from content-driven websites to complex eCommerce systems
Bespoke Platforms
All systems are built to fit the problem — no templates, no shortcuts. I design and develop tailored solutions aligned to your business requirements, architecture, and long-term goals.
Responsive Web Applications
Modern platforms need to perform across all devices. I build responsive, mobile-first applications that deliver fast, consistent experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Web & UI Engineering
Clean, usable interfaces backed by solid engineering. I focus on performance, consistency, and usability — ensuring the frontend supports real-world usage at scale.
eCommerce Platforms
Extensive experience delivering and evolving eCommerce systems, from bespoke builds to deeply customised nopCommerce solutions — designed for performance, flexibility, and growth.
Umbraco CMS
Advanced implementation of Umbraco CMS, including custom builds, headless/hybrid architectures, and integrations with APIs and eCommerce platforms.
Application Development
Cross-platform application development using C# and .NET technologies, building integrated systems that extend beyond the browser and connect with core platforms and services.
My Work.
A small collection of my work - Regional & National
Trust, Clarity & Commitment
Three core principles I bring to every project
With 25+ years delivering production .NET systems, these principles underpin how I design, build, and support platforms for long-term success.
01
Trust
Complex systems require trust — especially when they underpin real business operations.
From initial engagement through to delivery and ongoing optimisation, I focus on clear communication, predictable delivery, and systems that behave reliably in production.
You should always know what’s being built, why it’s being built, and how it will perform in the real world.
02
Clarity
Good engineering should be understandable.
I take an open, practical approach to communication — avoiding unnecessary jargon and focusing on clear explanations of architecture, trade-offs, and implementation decisions.
Whether working on a CMS platform, eCommerce system, or API-driven application, the goal is always the same: make complexity manageable and decisions transparent.
03
Commitment
I work on systems with long-term impact, not short-term output.
That means thinking beyond delivery — into performance, scalability, maintainability, and how a platform evolves over time.
From initial architecture through to optimisation and ongoing support, I stay focused on delivering systems that continue to perform under real-world conditions.
If you’re looking for a senior .NET platform engineer to help design, build, or optimise a CMS or eCommerce system, I’m always open to a conversation..
My clients love the work I produce
After having 3 full website rebuilds in the space of 4 years from different web design agencies which produced disappointing end results and bad service we knew we had to change the type of company we wanted to attempt our next build. We decided to look for a local designer / developer who we hoped could offer everything we ‘thought’ we needed but also suggest ideas beyond our brief and at the same time give advice how to design a better website, that is when we found Craig.
Needless to say the initial brief for Craig wasn’t an easy one as we were looking to re-launch 13 Football Club Online Stores at the same time, all running off one application. However it must have been fate that we were to find Craig for this project as the platform that he uses to build eCommerce sites had just added this functionality and Craig didn’t shy away from the scale of the task. Working closely with Craig and following his guidance we were able to create our own bespoke theme, which for the first time for us was fully responsive for easy tablet and mobile viewing and each theme could be adjusted for each individual store. Craig also solved many issues where the default system couldn’t accommodate our end goal. By the time we came to launch the sites we had a system in place that far surpassed anything we previously had.
That was 7 years ago, since then the sites have continually been upgraded and themes refreshed with new functions added along the way, always striving to make the sites as good as they can be and keeping up with the fast pace changes and expectation of websites in the current digital era.
Senior .NET Engineer
With over 25 years of experience designing and delivering production-grade .NET systems, I specialise in building scalable web platforms, eCommerce solutions, and CMS-driven applications for businesses across the UK and beyond.
My work focuses on long-term platform stability, performance, and real-world commercial impact — not just website delivery.
Clients include organisations ranging from growing businesses to large-scale enterprise environments, with many returning for ongoing development and platform evolution.
Engagement Models
Projects are scoped based on complexity, integrations, and platform requirements. The figures below represent typical starting points.
f/ £2495
Foundation Platform
For smaller organisations or new businesses needing a solid, scalable foundation.
A fully content-managed Umbraco CMS implementation built for flexibility and future growth, allowing you to manage and expand content without technical constraints.
Suitable for brochure-style platforms with strong architecture and long-term maintainability.
f/ £2995
Business Platform
A more advanced CMS-driven solution with custom functionality and extended system design.
Includes tailored components, structured content modelling, and enhanced backend capability built on Umbraco, designed to support evolving business requirements and integrations.
Ideal for businesses needing more than a standard CMS build.
f/ £3695
eCommerce Platform
A fully customised eCommerce system built on nopCommerce, tailored for performance, scalability, and commercial growth.
Includes bespoke product logic, checkout workflows, integrations, and optimisation for multi-device, real-world transactional use.
Designed for businesses where platform performance directly impacts revenue.
Brands I've produced work for
I've worked with and for a great deal of well known brands over the years.
Why work with me?
I am a senior .NET engineer with extensive experience delivering complex web systems using ASP.NET Core, Azure, Umbraco, and nopCommerce.
I work across the full lifecycle — from architecture and development through to optimisation and long-term support — helping businesses build platforms that are scalable, maintainable, and commercially effective.
My focus is always on engineering quality, performance, and delivering systems that stand up to real-world usage.
Approach
I take a clear, practical, and collaborative approach to development.
Complex technical decisions are explained clearly, without unnecessary jargon, so you always understand what is being built and why.
Whether working on CMS platforms, eCommerce systems, or API-driven applications, the goal is always the same: deliver robust, maintainable software that performs reliably in production.