Hello World...

I'm Steve Cortis!

Obsessed with the user, both internal and end-user. Striving to build continuity through systems that serve both these sides.

In the past couple of years I've shifted into a leading position. I've acted as a mediator between content, SEO and development teams. Delivering user-centric features on tight deadlines.

Strong believer of the saying "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar".

Experience

Wedia
2022 - Present
Software Development Team Lead
Joining Wedia as the first developer. I transformed the initial products into scalable and stable ones. I built the development team and set the technical direction. Also pushed the company into a more product-based approach.
- Developed a unified theme to rapidly scale all affiliate products.
- Built internal tools that increased company-wide operational efficiency.
- Managed relationships with dev agencies and strategic API partners.
- Modernized the design and technology stack across all websites.
- Boosted SEO & performance through continuous technical optimization.
- Launched Streamia, leading both its product definition and development.
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- TypeScript
- Node.js
- React
- Next.js
- Wordpress
- Strapi
- Git
- AWS
- PostgreSQL
- Team Building
- SEO
Freelance
2019 - 2022
Web & Mobile Developer & UX
Worked as a freelance Android and web developer, handling full development, maintenance and UX design for agency clients. Became their dependable problem-solver and an extension of their internal teams. Freelancing helped build strong product instincts, broader technical range and independent working habits.
- PHP
- Java
- Kotlin
- Angular
- React
- Figma
- Git
- Prototyping
Hangar
2016 - 2019
Senior Developer - Team Lead
Led technical development across web, platform and mobile projects, building both Android and web applications and coordinating iOS work with another developer. Took ownership of UX through wireframes, user flows and client validation, and met clients often for requirements, reviews and solution planning.
- PHP
- Java
- Kotlin
- Angular
- Adobe XD
- UX Design
- Tech Leadership
eBusiness
2014 - 2016
Senior Web Developer
Advanced from Junior to Senior Developer by owning the full investment platform. Rebuilt key architecture, restructured complex equations and introduced data- driven caching that reduced reports from hours to seconds. Met clients weekly to shape requirements, troubleshoot issues and guide major feature workshops.
- PHP
- Yii
- MySQL
- System Architecture
- Algorithm Optimisation
- Financial Logic

Skills & Interests

I balance my technical career with a strong creative streak. I trained as a tattoo artist and worked part-time for two years, and I now channel that creativity into lino printing. I’m also an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction and always on the lookout for new music and live shows around me.

I’m naturally empathetic and a strong listener, able to understand different perspectives and connect well with others.

To stay active, I focus on running and climbing, which help me reset and stay grounded.

Experience

Wedia

2022 - Present

Software Development Team Lead

Joining Wedia as the first developer. I transformed the initial products into scalable and stable ones. I built the development team and set the technical direction. Also pushed the company into a more product-based approach.

Developed a unified theme to rapidly scale all affiliate products.
Built internal tools that increased company-wide operational efficiency.
Managed relationships with dev agencies and strategic API partners.
Modernized the design and technology stack across all websites.
Boosted SEO & performance through continuous technical optimization.
Launched Streamia, leading both its product definition and development.

Streamia Kingbonus Kongebonus Chilebets Automat Klub

TypeScript
Node.js
React
Next.js
Wordpress
Strapi
Git
AWS
PostgreSQL
Team Building
SEO

Freelance

2019 - 2022

Web & Mobile Developer & UX

Worked as a freelance Android and web developer, handling full development, maintenance and UX design for agency clients. Became their dependable problem-solver and an extension of their internal teams. Freelancing helped build strong product instincts, broader technical range and independent working habits.

PHP
Java
Kotlin
Angular
React
Figma
Git
Prototyping

Hangar

2016 - 2019

Senior Developer - Team Lead

Led technical development across web, platform and mobile projects, building both Android and web applications and coordinating iOS work with another developer. Took ownership of UX through wireframes, user flows and client validation, and met clients often for requirements, reviews and solution planning.

PHP
Java
Kotlin
Angular
Adobe XD
UX Design
Tech Leadership

eBusiness

2014 - 2016

Senior Web Developer

Advanced from Junior to Senior Developer by owning the full investment platform. Rebuilt key architecture, restructured complex equations and introduced data- driven caching that reduced reports from hours to seconds. Met clients weekly to shape requirements, troubleshoot issues and guide major feature workshops.

PHP
Yii
MySQL
System Architecture
Algorithm Optimisation
Financial Logic

Skills & Interests

I’m naturally empathetic and a strong listener, able to understand different perspectives and connect well with others.

To stay active, I focus on running and climbing, which help me reset and stay grounded.