About the engineer

Jonathan Newman, UK-based software engineer for digital products.

I am from Kent, England and I now live in Devon, England. I build practical software products with modern web, mobile, backend, payment, email, database, cyber security, and AI-assisted development tooling.

From

Kent, England

Lives in

Devon, England

Focus

Software + cyber security

Current stack

React, React Native, Node.js, MySQL

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Background

Computer Science, cyber security, and self-directed engineering

I have studied Computer Science seriously since the age of 19. One of the most valuable parts of my study life was learning from the UK Government Cyber Discovery programme, which gave me a strong foundation in computer science for cyber security.

I went to university, but left because I preferred building and studying independently at home rather than following the university coursework style. Since then I have focused on software engineering, development, cyber security concepts, and practical product creation.

I describe myself as a high-IQ polymath: adaptable, serious about learning, and comfortable moving quickly between frameworks, languages, databases, hosting setups, and product ideas when the project needs it.

Current build focus

Mobile apps, secure messaging, stores, and AI-assisted delivery

My current practical focus is React Native mobile apps with Node.js backends and MySQL databases, including AWS Lightsail hosting. I have been building a cross-platform messaging app focused on encryption, video calling, premium payments, and an admin dashboard for viewing users, with the goal of preparing it for Apple App Store approval.

React for web applications

React Native for mobile applications

Node.js for backend APIs

MySQL for application databases

AWS Lightsail or UK VPS hosting

Ubuntu Server as the hosting OS

ChatGPT Codex as an AI development agent

Experience

What I can help customers build

Studied Computer Science since 19, with early learning from the UK Government Cyber Discovery programme focused on computer science for cyber security.
Built blogs using Bootstrap 5, HTML, PHP, and MySQL before moving into modern JavaScript application development.
Created a video platform using Next.js as a web application project.
Next.js and React storefronts, landing pages, dashboards, and product interfaces.
React, Node.js, and MySQL web applications created and edited with AI-assisted workflows while continuing to strengthen code understanding.
Stripe Checkout flows, webhook fulfilment, secure download planning, and order success emails.
React Native mobile app development with a Node.js backend, MySQL database, AWS Lightsail hosting, premium payment planning, admin dashboards, and encrypted messaging features.
Ubuntu server deployment planning with environment variables, server setup guides, PM2, Nginx, SSL, AWS, and UK VPS hosting options.

Qualifications

Practical strengths and delivery skills

Cyber-security-focused Computer Science study through UK Government Cyber Discovery material
Self-directed full-stack JavaScript and TypeScript software engineering
Digital product store architecture with Stripe, MySQL, secure downloads, and email fulfilment
Database-backed web application planning and implementation with MySQL
React Native mobile app prototyping with Node.js APIs and MySQL backends
AWS Lightsail, Ubuntu server, and VPS deployment planning
AI-assisted engineering with ChatGPT Codex for planning, coding, debugging, and review

I do not present this as formal commercial employment history. This is a practical, self-directed software engineering and cyber security learning background that can be expanded with exact certificates, client results, or app launch proof when ready.

Custom services

Software services available from this store

Each service has its own page with more detail, example deliverables, and a clear next step for customers.

Custom Next.js Store

From £2,000

A bespoke storefront for digital products with Stripe checkout, MySQL order storage, and automated purchase emails.

React Web Application

From £2,000

React and Node.js applications for dashboards, portals, SaaS products, internal tools, and customer workflows.

Node.js + MySQL API

From £2,000

Backend API builds for product catalogs, dashboards, booking systems, mobile apps, and custom data workflows.

React Native Mobile App

From £2,000

Mobile app builds for MVPs, customer portals, service workflows, and companion mobile experiences.

Starter React or Landing Page

From £500

A focused React or Next.js starter build such as a landing page, sales page, form flow, or integration-ready UI.

Next.jsReactNode.jsReact NativeTypeScriptMySQLStripeZoho emailTailwind CSSChatGPT CodexAPI designDigital products