Luke Bangs 👋

Complete Technical Skills List

Professional skills and technologies I work with, organized by category:

Programming Languages

• : Able to write simple commands for navigating and interacting with folders and files.
• : Very minor experience in fixing small scripts for developers.
• : Competent at building full sites using CSS and utilising modules for scoped rules.
• : Able to write basic and more advanced queries for interacting with Neo4j data.
• : Written several scripts to automate the manipulation of data in a Google Sheets file to generate data and charts for use in Automated daily emails.
• : Set up several projects using GraphQL queries and mutations to interact with a Neo4j graph and developed detailed queries for extracting data for the front end.
• : Confident in using HTML to build sites and utilise semantics tags correctly.
• : Capable of writing basic Java functions and able to review and correct more complex code.
• : A good understanding of JavaScript concepts to build dynamic pages that respond to user requests and how best to structure large scale JavaScript projects
• : My go to language for note taking given its usefulness and compatibility across so many applications.
• : Written several scripts ranging from basic automation of daily tasks up to data processing in both graph and table format databases.
• : Able to write complex queries to extract, analyse, and manipulate data from various sources. Built and maintained a relatively complex SQL database using MySQL writing schema modification statements and automating the population of data.
• : A reasonable understanding and application of TypeScript, with a couple of larger projects built using it.
• : Able to create detailed tools within Excel and write advanced macros for large scale automation.
• : Able to create simple YAML files for use in processes like GitHub actions and for CI/CD.

Frontend Technologies

• : Able to generate lightning fast sites using Astro with a good understanding of the frameworks performant features.
• : Utilised within a few projects to set up basic servers and API routes.
• : Built a single Flask API set up for a work project to enable a Python algorithm to be called from the frontend.
• : A very basic understanding of the concept of Nest.JS as a Node framework.
• : Used Next.JS for multiple projects, utilising it's features to create dynamic and rapid applications.
• : Confident in using Node.js for backend work and setting up scripts for automating development steps.
• : Utilised on a single project to minimise front end bundle size without fully exploring the full functionality.
• : Able to create more advanced React applications with wide functionality and scalability, utilising hooks and refactoring components down to useable functions
• : Used on a single project for building a simple UI interface for a Python app.
• : Utilised across my Portfolio, Dorkinians app and favoured for quick prototyping.
• : Used as my go to starting point for most projects and able to configure multiple set ups.

Development Tools

• : Have come across and helped maintain a couple of Access databases without fully setting up or owning my own.
• : Worked within Agile principles across multiple delivery roles, adapting the approach to suit team size and project maturity. Comfortable operating in environments where requirements evolve and priorities shift, using iterative delivery to maintain momentum and reduce risk.
• : Set up an Algolia index and search on my documentation site but never explored it's full value.
• : Aware of the tool for analytics but not yet used.
• : Used with a single project initially to establish the similarities and differences to Cursor and VS Code as an IDE.
• : Designed and built RESTful and GraphQL APIs to serve front-end applications, with a focus on clean data contracts and predictable behaviour. Experienced in defining API schemas that balance developer experience with performance.
• : Set up and configured for my travel website without much additional exploration.
• : Several shortcuts set up on my iPhone for automating life actions and remotely updating online data sources for my own personal health tracking.
• : Able to participate meaningfully in technical architecture discussions, assessing trade-offs between approaches and ensuring alignment with product goals. Contributed to architecture decisions across full-stack projects using React, Next.js, Neo4j, and Node.js.
• : Able to generate lightning fast sites using Astro with a good understanding of the frameworks performant features.
• : Aware of AWS services without trying them out yet.
• : Managed several projects as development lead using Azure DevOps to track progress and report on sprint progress, building report dashboards within DevOps.
• : Have utilised Azure hosting in a couple of projects for work without exploring the full features of the software.
• : Able to write simple commands for navigating and interacting with folders and files.
• : Aware of the tool for code validation but not yet used.
• : Used for a couple of small automation projects to test out its capabilities with impressively good outcomes when utilised correctly.
• : Used for chatting to and planning various updates to projects, usually then switching to Claude Code for actual implementation once the project is initiated.
• : Regularly review pull requests with a focus on code quality, maintainability, and alignment with requirements. Able to provide constructive feedback that balances engineering best practice with delivery pragmatism.
• : Enjoyed using frequently for writing code until Cursor arrived.
• : Configured CI/CD pipelines across GitHub Actions and GitLab CI for personal and professional projects, automating build, test, and deployment steps. Used Netlify's GitHub integration to set up automatic deployments across multiple site configurations, and incorporated security scanning tools like Snyk and Dependabot into pipelines to catch vulnerabilities before they reach production.
• : My go to day to day AI tool for queries. Utilised within my work process, able to write well structured prompts to maximise response usefulness. Particularly useful for research topics using the powerful Deep Research mode.
• : Competent at building full sites using CSS and utilising modules for scoped rules.
• : Used on a single project to implement behaviour driven development.
• : Used daily as part of my workflow process, handing over basic tasks to the integrated AI agent, scoped to work within my defined rules and building out on the planning feature within the tool.
• : Able to write basic and more advanced queries for interacting with Neo4j data.
• : Implemented several tests within a CI/CD pipeline for a full user workflow testing the front end in one project.
• : Designed and built Python-based data pipelines to consolidate multiple data sources into single reporting views. Experience with scheduled data processing, error handling, and feeding structured outputs into Power BI dashboards.
• : Set up as one of my default actions when initialising a project.
• : Utilised on the SDP project, introducing me to the concept of images and containerisation.
• : Proficient in building and maintaining sites using Docusaurus with many of their features explored and utilised.
• : Aware of the tool for analytics but not yet used.
• : Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• : Highly proficient in developing complex and optimised spreadsheets including writing VBA code.
• : Utilised within a few projects to set up basic servers and API routes.
• : Able to create basic designs, utilising components to build up more complex designs.
• : Built a single Flask API set up for a work project to enable a Python algorithm to be called from the frontend.
• : Confident in utilising Git both for individual projects and for team development.
• : Managed all of my projects via GitHub, setting up security checks and CI/CD actions across required projects
• : Run several projects through GitLab including setting up automated pipelines.
• : Written several scripts to automate the manipulation of data in a Google Sheets file to generate data and charts for use in Automated daily emails.
• : Built several large applications off of Google Sheets data, utilising its API and GAS functionalities.
• : Used the API on a single project to track the geolocations of locations visited.
• : Able to develop expansive and complex spreadsheets for use as databases in some instances and automate the manipulation of data through Google Apps Script.
• : Created a basic documentation site within Google Sites for internal employees of our company.
• : Familiar with the concept without yet trying the software myself.
• : Set up several projects using GraphQL queries and mutations to interact with a Neo4j graph and developed detailed queries for extracting data for the front end.
• : Aware of the concept of the tool for analysing productivity.
• : Aware of the tool for A/B testing but not yet used.
• : Hosted a couple of projects in Heroku, using its features for both front end and back end hosting.
• : Confident in using HTML to build sites and utilise semantics tags correctly.
• : Capable of writing basic Java functions and able to review and correct more complex code.
• : Can set up basic unit tests and automate the running during development or during deployment checks.
• : Aware of the tool for project and issue tracking but have only used Azure DevOps so far.
• : Utilised on the SDP project, introducing me to the concept.
• : Aware of the concept of the tool for planning and roadmapping.
• : Aware of the concept of the tool for analysing productivity.
• : My go to language for note taking given its usefulness and compatibility across so many applications.
• : Aware of the tool for analytics but not yet used.
• : Set up a single instance within which I manage the data across multiple projects.
• : Able to read Cypher query language and write various queries to return data via graph connections as well as create and maintain graphs from the CLI.
• : Created an analysis dashboard for querying data to find missing information for a single project.
• : Set up and used for a single project to understand its concepts.
• : A very basic understanding of the concept of Nest.JS as a Node framework.
• : Hosted the majority of my applications via Netlify, using its connectivity with GitHub to automate deployment across several framework and function configurations.
• : Used Next.JS for multiple projects, utilising it's features to create dynamic and rapid applications.
• : Set up and used for a single project with a couple of different service providers.
• : Confident in using Node.js for backend work and setting up scripts for automating development steps.
• : Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects and is my go to choice.
• : Absolutely obsessed with Obsidian as my PKM and use it frequently daily, even using it as my data source for my Portfolio Site and Travel Site data.
• : Single test app built using the OpenAI API to understand how to connect to it but proficient and writing efficient prompts.
• : Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• : Used for a couple of projects to set up automated E2E testing, combined with GitHub actions for scheduled runs. Utilised both the basic testing and extended UI testing functionality for ensuring tests provide correct coverage.
• : Understanding of the differences to npm and Yarn and used in a project.
• : Used on a single work project for verifying a Flask API's JSON payload for 3D co-ordinates and on a couple of personal projects.
• : Supported development of several applications for internal financial tracking, providing users minimal inputs to gather the required data.
• : Able to transform data via queries to extract useful data from basic data sets.
• : Led the design and development of several Power BI reports for internal management review.
• : Competent in a range of the suite's tools, able to develop custom applications for business needs.
• : Able to create basic data flows from sources such as SharePoint and Excel into visualisation tools.
• : Skilled in developing high quality presentations, creating master templates and manipulating PowerPoint with VBA.
• : My starting point for project activation and able to write simple alias scripts for automating chained commands.
• : Utilised on a single project to minimise front end bundle size without fully exploring the full functionality.
• : Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• : Able to produce detailed timing plans within Project both manually and through automation.
• : Familiar with the concept without yet trying the software myself.
• : Written several scripts ranging from basic automation of daily tasks up to data processing in both graph and table format databases.
• : Able to create more advanced React applications with wide functionality and scalability, utilising hooks and refactoring components down to useable functions
• : Automated the generation and distribution of reports using Power BI, Excel, and Google Apps Script. Built systems that replaced manual data gathering with live, filterable dashboards used in weekly senior leadership reviews.
• : Led delivery using Scrum across several projects at RLE International, owning sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Experienced in adapting sprint length and ceremony cadence based on team needs, and comfortable operating in both the Product Owner and delivery lead capacity within the framework.
• : Have worked with SharePoint for several years and am competent in working with it directly and indirectly through automation.
• : Aware of the concept of the tool for analysing productivity.
• : Used widely across my projects for identifying and correcting security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• : Able to write complex queries to extract, analyse, and manipulate data from various sources. Built and maintained a relatively complex SQL database using MySQL writing schema modification statements and automating the population of data.
• : Reviewed the process and concept of the tool without ever using in a project design workflow.
• : Used on a single project for building a simple UI interface for a Python app.
• : Used on a single site as a basic backend for storing comments and visitor counts.
• : Built and maintained a Docusaurus-based documentation site to standardise SDLC processes across engineering teams. Comfortable writing technical guides, API references, and onboarding material for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• : Familiar with the concept without yet trying the software myself.
• : A reasonable understanding and application of TypeScript, with a couple of larger projects built using it.
• : Utilised on a couple of projects, setting up and monitoring custom events to understand user usage for further ideation discovery.
• : Able to create detailed tools within Excel and write advanced macros for large scale automation.
• : Have hosted a single project on Vercel without fully exploring its features.
• : Developed an automation system to process Excel data and produce multiple pages of Visio graphics.
• : Used as my go to starting point for most projects and able to configure multiple set ups.
• : Used VS Code for a few years of my coding time, building and utility the environment for fast and optimised development.
• : Built automated workflows that replace repetitive manual processes, using a combination of Python scripts, Power Automate flows, and VBA macros. Focus on reliability and maintainability so automations outlast the person who built them.
• : Able to create simple YAML files for use in processes like GitHub actions and for CI/CD.
• : Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• : Implemented in a single project with limited experience.
• : Utilised on a single project for large state management.

Cloud & Platforms

All Skills

Complete list of 123 technical skills:

• Access Have come across and helped maintain a couple of Access databases without fully setting up or owning my own.
• Agile Worked within Agile principles across multiple delivery roles, adapting the approach to suit team size and project maturity. Comfortable operating in environments where requirements evolve and priorities shift, using iterative delivery to maintain momentum and reduce risk.
• Algolia Set up an Algolia index and search on my documentation site but never explored it's full value.
• Amplitude Aware of the tool for analytics but not yet used.
• Antigravity Used with a single project initially to establish the similarities and differences to Cursor and VS Code as an IDE.
• API Design Designed and built RESTful and GraphQL APIs to serve front-end applications, with a focus on clean data contracts and predictable behaviour. Experienced in defining API schemas that balance developer experience with performance.
• Apollo Set up and configured for my travel website without much additional exploration.
• Apple Shortcuts Several shortcuts set up on my iPhone for automating life actions and remotely updating online data sources for my own personal health tracking.
• Architecture Review Able to participate meaningfully in technical architecture discussions, assessing trade-offs between approaches and ensuring alignment with product goals. Contributed to architecture decisions across full-stack projects using React, Next.js, Neo4j, and Node.js.
• Astro Able to generate lightning fast sites using Astro with a good understanding of the frameworks performant features.
• AWS Aware of AWS services without trying them out yet.
• Azure DevOps Managed several projects as development lead using Azure DevOps to track progress and report on sprint progress, building report dashboards within DevOps.
• Azure Have utilised Azure hosting in a couple of projects for work without exploring the full features of the software.
• Backlog Management Owned and maintained product backlogs across multiple concurrent projects, prioritising based on user value, stakeholder input, and technical dependencies. Skilled at keeping backlogs lean and actionable rather than aspirational.
• Bash Able to write simple commands for navigating and interacting with folders and files.
• C++ Very minor experience in fixing small scripts for developers.
• Circle CI Aware of the tool for code validation but not yet used.
• Claude Code Used for a couple of small automation projects to test out its capabilities with impressively good outcomes when utilised correctly.
• Claude Used for chatting to and planning various updates to projects, usually then switching to Claude Code for actual implementation once the project is initiated.
• Code Review Regularly review pull requests with a focus on code quality, maintainability, and alignment with requirements. Able to provide constructive feedback that balances engineering best practice with delivery pragmatism.
• Codeium Enjoyed using frequently for writing code until Cursor arrived.
• Continuous Integration & Deployment Configured CI/CD pipelines across GitHub Actions and GitLab CI for personal and professional projects, automating build, test, and deployment steps. Used Netlify's GitHub integration to set up automatic deployments across multiple site configurations, and incorporated security scanning tools like Snyk and Dependabot into pipelines to catch vulnerabilities before they reach production.
• Copilot My go to day to day AI tool for queries. Utilised within my work process, able to write well structured prompts to maximise response usefulness. Particularly useful for research topics using the powerful Deep Research mode.
• CSS Competent at building full sites using CSS and utilising modules for scoped rules.
• Cucumber Used on a single project to implement behaviour driven development.
• Cursor Used daily as part of my workflow process, handing over basic tasks to the integrated AI agent, scoped to work within my defined rules and building out on the planning feature within the tool.
• Cypher Able to write basic and more advanced queries for interacting with Neo4j data.
• Cypress Implemented several tests within a CI/CD pipeline for a full user workflow testing the front end in one project.
• Data Analysis Confident in extracting, cleaning, and interpreting data to support decision-making. Regularly used SQL, Excel, and Power BI to identify trends, measure outcomes, and present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable format.
• Data Pipelines Designed and built Python-based data pipelines to consolidate multiple data sources into single reporting views. Experience with scheduled data processing, error handling, and feeding structured outputs into Power BI dashboards.
• Dependabot Set up as one of my default actions when initialising a project.
• Docker Utilised on the SDP project, introducing me to the concept of images and containerisation.
• Docusaurus Proficient in building and maintaining sites using Docusaurus with many of their features explored and utilised.
• Dovetail Aware of the tool for analytics but not yet used.
• ESLint Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• Excel Highly proficient in developing complex and optimised spreadsheets including writing VBA code.
• Express.js Utilised within a few projects to set up basic servers and API routes.
• Figma Able to create basic designs, utilising components to build up more complex designs.
• Flask Built a single Flask API set up for a work project to enable a Python algorithm to be called from the frontend.
• Git Confident in utilising Git both for individual projects and for team development.
• GitHub Managed all of my projects via GitHub, setting up security checks and CI/CD actions across required projects
• GitLab Run several projects through GitLab including setting up automated pipelines.
• Google Apps Script Written several scripts to automate the manipulation of data in a Google Sheets file to generate data and charts for use in Automated daily emails.
• Google Cloud Built several large applications off of Google Sheets data, utilising its API and GAS functionalities.
• Google Maps Used the API on a single project to track the geolocations of locations visited.
• Google Sheets Able to develop expansive and complex spreadsheets for use as databases in some instances and automate the manipulation of data through Google Apps Script.
• Google Sites Created a basic documentation site within Google Sites for internal employees of our company.
• Grafana Familiar with the concept without yet trying the software myself.
• GraphQL Set up several projects using GraphQL queries and mutations to interact with a Neo4j graph and developed detailed queries for extracting data for the front end.
• Haystack Aware of the concept of the tool for analysing productivity.
• Heap Aware of the tool for A/B testing but not yet used.
• Heroku Hosted a couple of projects in Heroku, using its features for both front end and back end hosting.
• HTML Confident in using HTML to build sites and utilise semantics tags correctly.
• Java Capable of writing basic Java functions and able to review and correct more complex code.
• JavaScript A good understanding of JavaScript concepts to build dynamic pages that respond to user requests and how best to structure large scale JavaScript projects
• Jest Can set up basic unit tests and automate the running during development or during deployment checks.
• JIRA Aware of the tool for project and issue tracking but have only used Azure DevOps so far.
• Kubernetes Utilised on the SDP project, introducing me to the concept.
• Linear Aware of the concept of the tool for planning and roadmapping.
• LinearB Aware of the concept of the tool for analysing productivity.
• Markdown My go to language for note taking given its usefulness and compatibility across so many applications.
• Mixpanel Aware of the tool for analytics but not yet used.
• Neo4j Aura Set up a single instance within which I manage the data across multiple projects.
• Neo4j Able to read Cypher query language and write various queries to return data via graph connections as well as create and maintain graphs from the CLI.
• NeoDash Created an analysis dashboard for querying data to find missing information for a single project.
• Neon Set up and used for a single project to understand its concepts.
• Nest.JS A very basic understanding of the concept of Nest.JS as a Node framework.
• Netlify Hosted the majority of my applications via Netlify, using its connectivity with GitHub to automate deployment across several framework and function configurations.
• Next.js Used Next.JS for multiple projects, utilising it's features to create dynamic and rapid applications.
• NextAuth Set up and used for a single project with a couple of different service providers.
• Node.js Confident in using Node.js for backend work and setting up scripts for automating development steps.
• North Star Metric TBC
• npm Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects and is my go to choice.
• Obsidian Absolutely obsessed with Obsidian as my PKM and use it frequently daily, even using it as my data source for my Portfolio Site and Travel Site data.
• OpenAI Single test app built using the OpenAI API to understand how to connect to it but proficient and writing efficient prompts.
• pip Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• Playwright Used for a couple of projects to set up automated E2E testing, combined with GitHub actions for scheduled runs. Utilised both the basic testing and extended UI testing functionality for ensuring tests provide correct coverage.
• pnpm Understanding of the differences to npm and Yarn and used in a project.
• Postman Used on a single work project for verifying a Flask API's JSON payload for 3D co-ordinates and on a couple of personal projects.
• Power Apps Supported development of several applications for internal financial tracking, providing users minimal inputs to gather the required data.
• Power Automate Able to transform data via queries to extract useful data from basic data sets.
• Power BI Led the design and development of several Power BI reports for internal management review.
• Power Platform Competent in a range of the suite's tools, able to develop custom applications for business needs.
• Power Query Able to create basic data flows from sources such as SharePoint and Excel into visualisation tools.
• PowerPoint Skilled in developing high quality presentations, creating master templates and manipulating PowerPoint with VBA.
• PowerShell My starting point for project activation and able to write simple alias scripts for automating chained commands.
• Preact Utilised on a single project to minimise front end bundle size without fully exploring the full functionality.
• Prettier Used on each and every project I build following basic configuration.
• Process Improvement Consistently identify inefficiencies in team workflows and build solutions to address them. Track record of reducing manual effort across organisations, including eliminating 14+ days of manual collation per team annually at RLE International.
• Project Able to produce detailed timing plans within Project both manually and through automation.
• Prometheus Familiar with the concept without yet trying the software myself.
• Python Written several scripts ranging from basic automation of daily tasks up to data processing in both graph and table format databases.
• React Able to create more advanced React applications with wide functionality and scalability, utilising hooks and refactoring components down to useable functions
• Reporting Automation Automated the generation and distribution of reports using Power BI, Excel, and Google Apps Script. Built systems that replaced manual data gathering with live, filterable dashboards used in weekly senior leadership reviews.
• Requirements Gathering Able to translate ambiguous business problems into clear, structured requirements ready for development. Comfortable working across formats including user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps, and data dictionaries.
• Retrospectives Facilitated regular retrospectives to surface blockers, celebrate wins, and drive continuous improvement. Focused on actionable outcomes rather than open-ended discussion.
• Roadmapping Built and maintained product roadmaps to align stakeholders on delivery timelines and strategic direction. Used roadmaps as a communication tool to manage expectations across engineering, management, and end users.
• Scrum Led delivery using Scrum across several projects at RLE International, owning sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives. Experienced in adapting sprint length and ceremony cadence based on team needs, and comfortable operating in both the Product Owner and delivery lead capacity within the framework.
• SharePoint Have worked with SharePoint for several years and am competent in working with it directly and indirectly through automation.
• Sleuth Aware of the concept of the tool for analysing productivity.
• Snyk Used widely across my projects for identifying and correcting security concerns and vulnerabilities.
• Sprint Planning Experienced in breaking down epics into deliverable sprint goals, estimating effort with development teams, and balancing capacity against priority. Managed sprints across Azure DevOps for teams of varying size.
• SQL Able to write complex queries to extract, analyse, and manipulate data from various sources. Built and maintained a relatively complex SQL database using MySQL writing schema modification statements and automating the population of data.
• Stakeholder Interviews Experienced in running structured discovery sessions with stakeholders at all levels, from end users through to senior leadership. Skilled at drawing out underlying needs behind surface-level requests and synthesising findings into actionable requirements.
• Storybook Reviewed the process and concept of the tool without ever using in a project design workflow.
• Streamlit Used on a single project for building a simple UI interface for a Python app.
• Supabase Used on a single site as a basic backend for storing comments and visitor counts.
• Tailwind CSS Utilised across my Portfolio, Dorkinians app and favoured for quick prototyping.
• Technical Documentation Built and maintained a Docusaurus-based documentation site to standardise SDLC processes across engineering teams. Comfortable writing technical guides, API references, and onboarding material for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Terraform Familiar with the concept without yet trying the software myself.
• Typescript A reasonable understanding and application of TypeScript, with a couple of larger projects built using it.
• Umami Utilised on a couple of projects, setting up and monitoring custom events to understand user usage for further ideation discovery.
• User Research Practical experience using analytics tools and direct user feedback to inform product decisions. Used Umami event tracking and user behaviour data to prioritise features and validate assumptions on live products serving 600+ users.
• VBA Able to create detailed tools within Excel and write advanced macros for large scale automation.
• Vercel Have hosted a single project on Vercel without fully exploring its features.
• Visio Developed an automation system to process Excel data and produce multiple pages of Visio graphics.
• Vite.js Used as my go to starting point for most projects and able to configure multiple set ups.
• VS Code Used VS Code for a few years of my coding time, building and utility the environment for fast and optimised development.
• Workflow Automation Built automated workflows that replace repetitive manual processes, using a combination of Python scripts, Power Automate flows, and VBA macros. Focus on reliability and maintainability so automations outlast the person who built them.
• YAML Able to create simple YAML files for use in processes like GitHub actions and for CI/CD.
• Yarn Comfortable using the package manager for small to medium projects.
• Zod Implemented in a single project with limited experience.
• Zustand Utilised on a single project for large state management.