Leo JD Ridgwell

Software Engineer · BSc Computer Science (Hons)

Leo JD Ridgwell

Creativity and Possibilities with Technology

I graduated from Coventry University with an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Computer Science, and have since built my career across the tech industry, from cyber security to enterprise software engineering at CGI, and most recently as a Software Engineer II at DRE Digital.

I'm now looking for my next opportunity, ready to bring my experience in full-stack development and backend engineering to a team doing meaningful work. Online, I'm more commonly known as StuxieDev.

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At a glance

8+ years in software and security

From protecting client data as a triage analyst to keeping large-scale backend systems reliable under load, with a strong foundation across Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Go.

8+years in tech
2:1BSc Computer Science (Hons)
2.5years at CGI
Since 2016building as StuxieDev

Experience

Where I've worked

  1. Software Engineer II

    March 2026 – May 2026

    DRE Digital Ltd. · IT Consulting

    I worked as a Software Engineer II at DRE Digital Ltd, where I was responsible for developing and improving bespoke systems such as the DDX system. I was also responsible for developing and redesigning the DRE Digital website from scratch.

  2. Software Engineer

    Sept 2023 – March 2026

    CGI IT UK Ltd. · IT Consulting

    I worked as a Software Engineer at CGI, maintaining and improving large-scale backend systems where reliability, correctness, and data integrity under load were non-negotiable. I developed strong habits around building systems that handle real-world conditions gracefully from day one.

  3. Web Developer

    June 2021 – August 2021

    Partners with Industry · Ceased trading

    Rebuilt a company website from scratch via the Employ Autism initiative, customising a Bootstrap theme and adding Dark Mode and pretty link routing.

Full experience, skills and education

Skills

What I bring

A diverse set of skills built across several industries, through formal education and personal projects in my free time.

Programming

  • Coded in many languages (C++, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Java, PHP and more)
  • Created games in my free time
  • Developed multiple websites
  • Created various apps and bots
  • Taught myself programming

Cyber Security

  • Worked as a Triage Analyst for 2.5 years
  • Performed brute force attacks (in a secure environment)
  • Prevented various data breaches
  • Protected and kept data confidential
  • Studied cyber security in my free time

Technology Fundamentals

  • Achieved MTA and BCS certifications
  • Built and repaired multiple computers
  • Installed and used Linux and Windows
  • Set up various protocols (POP3, IMAP, IPv4, SMTP and more)
  • Understands internal components

Portfolio

Things I've built

Personal projects, professional work and hobbies.

Screenshot of Sm.lolActive

Sm.lol

The All-In-One Linking Service That's So Smlol.

Shorten URLs, create bio link pages and custom QR codes.

Services2020–presentManaged by Stux.Group

Screenshot of RoboStuxScreenshot of RoboStuxActive

RoboStux

The Robot That Can Do Everything in One.

Rich moderation, utility and quality-of-life tools designed for fast, reliable communities.

Services2018–presentManaged by Stuxie.Dev

Screenshot of Ream.stScreenshot of Ream.stActive

Ream.st

Watch more. Miss less.

Ream.st powers multi-view layouts across platforms so you can follow every play, angle and creator.

Services2025–presentManaged by Stux.Group

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Get in touch

Ready to chat?

Job inquiry? Just want to say hi? I'd love to hear from you.

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