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Gal K Jones

galkjones@gmail.comLinkedInGitHubLondon, UK

Former Deputy Chief LX in the West End, now a Distinction-grade Junior Software Developer. Detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven to deliver value through clean code, iteration, and regular deployment. Experienced in leading technical teams, liaising with stakeholders, and operating under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Passionate about knowledge sharing, accessibility, inclusivity, and building products that enrich lives.

Technical Skills

Languages/Frameworks
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • SQL
  • React/React Native
  • Redux
  • Bash
Tools
  • Expo EAS
  • Git/GitLab
  • GitHub Co-Pilot/Actions
  • TMUX
  • Sentry
Methodologies
  • Agile
  • Kanban
  • Pair Programming
  • TDD
  • DevOps

Professional Experience

Junior Full-Stack App DeveloperCitizen Ticket

Jan 2024 – PresentLondon

  • Promoted to Junior developer on completion of Level 4 apprenticeship with distinction grade.
  • Led core flagship app upgrade from React-Native 0.71 to 0.76 and Expo 49 to 52, improving stability and performance.
  • Engineered Offline Scanning feature for low-connectivity environments, enhancing data integrity and customer experience.

Apprentice Full-Stack App DeveloperCitizen Ticket

Jan 2022 – Jan 2024London

  • Redesigned and refactored mobile app checkout process, increasing revenue and conversion rates.
  • Developed EPOS feature from concept to deployment, creating a new revenue stream.
  • Fixed data persistence bugs, improving stability and user trust.

Deputy Chief ElectricianGarrick Theatre, Nimax

Jan 2020 – Sept 2021London

  • Diagnosed and remedied an ETC desk cache bug during The Miser, ensuring a clean show report.
  • Led LX fit-up team for City of Angels, a multi departmental and highly technical show.
  • Prevented Death Drop going up late by identifying and repairing faulty cable during pre-set.
  • Mentored new operators, ensuring they could complete cue plots consistently, efficiently, and safely.

Qualifications

Level 4 Software Development Apprenticeship2024

Founders & Coders

• Distinction
MA Theatre Practices2004

Rose Bruford College, Certified by the University of Manchester

• Distinction
BA Theatre Practices2003

London Metropolitan University

• 2:1
BTEC in Performing Arts2000

BRIT School of Performing Arts

• Distinction

Interests

In my free time, I enjoy programming, yoga, CrossFit, cycling, solving puzzles and researching narrowboats.