Thomas Gollogly
Developer · builds real, working web apps that solve real problems
Profile
Self-taught developer who builds and ships real, working web applications that solve real-world problems. I work fluently with modern tools — including AI-assisted development — to take an idea from nothing to a live, deployed product: front end, back end, data and hosting. I learn quickly and I care about making things that genuinely work and get used. Alongside this I have a solid background in customer service, administration and research, giving me strong communication, accuracy and reliability. I'm now looking for a developer role — trainee, apprentice, junior or contract — where I can build and keep growing.
Technical skills
JavaScriptReactHTML / CSSNode.jsExpressPythonPostgreSQLREST APIsMapLibre / LeafletSVG / CanvasStripeJWTNetlifyCloudflareWordPressAI-assisted development
Selected projects — all live, try them from my portfolio
AI ATS Resume Matcher — full-stack + AI
A working AI tool that scores a CV against any job description, flags the keywords the job wants that the CV is missing, and suggests fixes. Built with a secure serverless backend (Cloudflare Worker) holding the API key and calling Google’s Gemini model — the front end never sees the key.
Heat Dome Detector
Live heat-risk dashboard: real-time weather data, a 3D terrain map (MapLibre + free elevation tiles), live precipitation radar, colour-coded warnings and an auto-refresh watch mode. All key-free and client-side.
Beneish M-Score Screener
Runs the full eight-factor forensic-accounting model in the browser from two years of company figures to flag earnings-manipulation risk — no data leaves the device.
Thermal Compare
Compares live ‘feels-like’ conditions across multiple locations at once, ranked, with asynchronous per-location loading.
BundleBuilder
Turns a pile of documents into a numbered, paginated court bundle with index and tab dividers, exported via the browser print engine — built for self-representing litigants.
Employment history
Customer Service Advisor — Teleperformance (Sainsbury's campaign), Newryapprox. 2 years
- Handled inbound customer calls, resolved queries and worked to satisfaction and call-quality targets.
- Used computer systems to access, update and record customer information accurately.
Inbound Telesales Advisor — HCL BPO (BT contract), Armaghapprox. 12 months
- Took inbound calls from BT customers, promoted products to targets and followed scripts and procedures.
Trainee Accounts & Office Assistant — General City Accountancy Services, Newry1998–1999
- Assisted with VAT returns, sales/purchase ledgers, tax returns and reconciliations; client contact by phone and email.
Production Operator — Heinz, Dundalk2000–2003
- Operated computerised machinery, kept production records and reported mechanical issues.
Recycling Operative — SCL Onyx, Bessbrook2003–2004
- Operated baling machinery and followed health & safety procedures.
HGV Driver (Class C) — Armatile Ltd, Armagh2006–2007
- Province-wide deliveries, collected payments, completed paperwork and vehicle checks.
Career break & self-development
Out of formal employment for a period due to personal circumstances. Used the time to teach myself software development — building and deploying the live applications above — and to become fluent with AI tools for coding, research and writing.
Education
6 GCSEs incl. Maths & English
St Colman's College, Newry — 1995
RSA 1
Newry College of FE — 1997
References
Available on request.