As of September 2024, I am actively seeking new opportunities!
Read my full bio to learn more about me,
and if you think I could be a good fit for your team,
please get in touch.
Skills
Below is a list of technologies that I've worked extensively with.
I've included a link to projects and source code for each technology listed, for verification.
I enjoy staying up-to-date with the latest technologies,
so that I'm in the best position to use the optimum tech stack for any given project.
backend
- Rust
Projects: AdGuardian-Term - Go
Projects: who-datgo-apodOLD_AdGuardian-Term - Node.js
Projects: twitter-sentiment-visualisationquick-example-of-testing-in-nodejs - Python
Projects: portainer-templatesgh-trending-no-corstfl-lift-availability-dashpax - Java
Projects: MinesweperAlternativeVoteSystemTuneSenderTreasureHunt - PHP
Projects: revision-quizzesintern-magnetusermonkey
frontend
- Vue.js
Projects: dashyall-the-countriesalicia-sykes-websitetfl-lift-availability-dash - Svelte
Projects: my-websitecheat-code - React
Projects: web-check - Solid
Projects: cso - Angular
Projects: happy-apprealtime-speech-analytics - Astro
Projects: git-into-open-source - D3.js
Projects: twitter-sentiment-visualisationhappy-apprealtime-speech-analytics - Alpine.js
Projects: who-dat - CoffeeScript
Projects: sentiment-analysis - HTML
Projects: repo-badge-maker bullet-convertormd-toc-generatoremail-extractorcyber-defence-presentationweb-dev-schoolmd-cv-maker
mobile
- Swift
Projects: hasami-shogiSpotter - Kotlin
Projects: anti-theft-charge - Flutter
Projects: nfu - Android
Projects: Minesweperanti-theft-chargeTuneSenderTreasureHuntgot-home-safeStudy-Time
other
- Bash
Projects: minimal-terminal-prompt - Docker
Projects: docker-tcpdumpdashy - Config
Projects: dotfilesespanso-configconky-system-stats-widgetBrewfile - Markdown
Projects: personal-security-checklistawesome-privacy
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
Proven track record of resolving complex technical challenges across diverse industries, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions. - Visionary Leadership
Led teams of up to 40 engineers, driving long-term strategy while ensuring alignment with business goals and technical vision. - Cross-functional Collaboration
Collaborated closely with product managers, designers, and backend teams to ensure seamless integration and project success. - Agile Mindset & Adaptability
Successfully led and contributed to agile development processes, adapting to changing requirements and delivering iterative improvements. - Technical Mentorship
Mentored junior and mid-level engineers, leading upskilling initiatives and fostering growth within development teams. - Data-driven Decision Making
Consistently used analytics and data to inform technical decisions, ensuring solutions are backed by measurable insights. - Innovation Catalyst
Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge solutions, winning over 10 international hackathons and driving forward technical innovation. - Stakeholder Influence
Built strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring project buy-in and alignment with both business and technical objectives. - Enterprise Architecture Thinking
Applied enterprise-level architecture principles to design scalable, maintainable systems, ensuring long-term viability. - Change Management
Successfully led teams through major technical transformations, minimizing disruption while optimizing for future growth. - Customer Focus
Designed and delivered customer-centric solutions, always prioritizing user experience and real-world impact.
Note: The technology list is not exhaustive, as it doesn't include some technologies I've used professionally at work, or for private clients.
For a full-list of programming languages and frameworks I've worked extensivley with, as well as links to code written in each,
please reference apps.aliciasykes.com.
For the soft skills, I can provide references, or put you in touch with previous colleagues who can vouch for my abilities.