James Baird

Versatile technologist with experience spanning clinical practice to software engineering. I specialise in building efficient, scalable solutions that solve real business problems, with particular expertise in healthcare technology and data-intensive applications.

Technical Expertise

Full-Stack Development

Proficient across the entire stack with a backend focus. Experienced in designing and implementing complex technical solutions, particularly in healthcare systems, developer tooling, and data pipelines that prioritise reliability and maintainability.

Data Engineering & Analytics

Skilled in implementing end-to-end analytics solutions and optimising data pipelines. Proficient in advanced SQL optimisation, statistical modelling in R, and complex data transformations. Experience spans from raw data processing to developing custom analytics solutions and deriving actionable insights through statistical analysis.

Systems & Infrastructure

Experience with modern infrastructure and observability tools, including OpenTelemetry, Docker, and various CI/CD platforms. Focus on building maintainable, well-monitored systems that scale effectively.

Domain Experience

Healthcare Technology

  • Unique perspective from NHS clinical background
  • Experience building IG-compliant healthcare applications
  • Work with complex healthcare datasets across NHS, pharma, and healthtech sectors
  • Expertise in healthcare data protection and governance requirements

Developer Tooling & Infrastructure

  • Implementation of observability solutions
  • Building and optimising CI/CD pipelines
  • Creating internal tools for development efficiency
  • Application performance optimisation and monitoring

Technical Implementation

  • Developing features across the full stack
  • Implementing product analytics and monitoring
  • Query optimisation and performance tuning
  • Security analysis and implementation

Professional Approach

I thrive in roles that combine broad technical scope with meaningful impact, particularly enjoying:

  • Solving complex problems with efficient solutions
  • Optimising and automating manual processes
  • Building tools that enhance developer productivity
  • Working with healthcare and clinical data
  • Contributing to product direction while maintaining hands-on development