Developer / Builder / Tinkerer

Hi, I'm Sam.

I build sharp, useful software across web and mobile.

Based in Royal Leamington Spa. I've spent the last 10+ years building and scaling software for teams across React, React Native, Node.js, and more.

If you've got a project in mind, let's talk.

About.

Hey! I'm Sam Fitzpatrick, I build web and mobile applications across a few tech stacks. I specialise in frontend development, primarily React ⚛️, React Native, and Next.js, but I love building with whatever tools are right for the job 🛠️.

I currently work as a Front-end Team Lead with LAB, where we harnesses behavioural science to create meaningful digital experiences. Outside of my day-to-day, I also build, maintain, and host several websites for local businesses 🖥️.

Outside of work, I'm an enthusastic-but-not-great drummer 🥁. I like getting to the gym, running 🏃‍♂️, and partaking in Peloton classes 🚴. I'm also into experimenting with home networking & automation 🌐, as well as 3D design & printing 🖨️.

If you think you've got something I can help with, let's connect 🔗

My links

Use at work

ReactReact NativeJavaScriptTypeScriptNext.jsPreactVue.jsExpoViteTailwindAppcenterOpenAiFirebaseFramerNetlifyHerokuAzureHTMLCSSReduxNodeJSExpressDockerXcodeGitHubAzure DevopsFigmaJira

Use for fun

StrapiWordpressPrismicTinaCMSSupabasePortainerCloudflare

Experience.

LAB
2026 - Present
Front-end Team Lead
Remote, UK

I'm now a Frontend Team Lead and part of a wider team following our merger with LAB Group. While I still work across React, React Native, and Optimizely projects, the broader team predominantly uses Storyblok, Contentful, and Sitecore.

React NativeReactNetlifyExpoOptimizelyStoryblokDockerNode.js
Freestyle
2021 - 2026
Senior Developer
Warwick, UK

I mainly built mobile experiences in React Native and Expo, while still getting to work on some pretty cool bespoke web apps and components. I was part of an ace team of developers that specialised in Optimizely, so I occasionally threw my hat in that ring when required.

React NativeReactNetlifyExpoOptimizelyAzure DevopsGitDockerNode.js
Cogent
2019 - 2021
Frontend Developer
Meriden, UK

Day-to-day responsibility of frontend for a variety of clients across different industries to build impactful campaigns and experiences. I built a custom table reservation and food preordering web app for a large retailer. Also learned I suck at ping pong.

ReactUmbracoWordpressNext.jsJenkinsTrello
Code Addicts
2016 - 2019
Frontend Developer
Birmingham, UK

Started in a Project Management role whilst upskilling on existing development skills. Moved into a hybrid role where I built Wordpress websites from bespoke designs. Became a full time developer and haven't looked back.

WordpressReactPHPRest APIHeadless

Recently.

Open to interesting work

Contact.

Shoot me an email if you want to connect! You can also find me on Linkedin or Instagram if that's more your speed.