Harry Tombs · Career history
From outdoors to tech — a career built on leading and learning.
8+ years of senior management, a passion for building things, and a deliberate move into software development. Here's the full picture.
2+
Years in tech
8+
Senior management
91%
Test coverage
15+
Staff trained
Career timeline
Raviga Group, Exeter
Work Experience · Software Developer
- Identified, reproduced, and resolved bugs across multiple builds — supporting QA efforts and improving overall software stability.
- Implemented dynamic React.js front-end features and UI components, boosting user engagement by +30%.
- Authored and updated technical documentation for reusable code modules, enhancing team knowledge sharing and peer review quality.
- Rapidly onboarded to internal development tools, pipelines, and workflows — demonstrating adaptability under real delivery pressure.
Mentee under James King, Hybrid
Work Experience · Full-Stack Developer
- Built a full-stack web application with Flask, JavaScript, and Python — cutting order processing time for a local retail business by 20 mins.
- Delivered high-performance RESTful APIs serving 1,000+ users on a JavaScript front-end backed by SQLite3.
- Achieved 91% test coverage, resulting in a 30% reduction in critical bugs and improved software performance.
- Developed interactive web projects using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS — driving a +30% increase in visitor engagement on my personal site.
- Provided targeted code review feedback in an agile environment, reducing bugs by a further 20%.
Saddles & Paddles, Exeter
Manager
- Promoted to Senior Management within 2 years for consistently exceeding performance targets and leading team initiatives.
- Used Excel-driven product trend analysis to identify opportunities that drove a +25% sales increase.
- Developed data-backed business plans that improved staff retention by 50% and streamlined training across the company.
- Redesigned health and safety documents and created comprehensive risk assessments, improving clarity and compliance.
- Oversaw operations for a combined Bike Shop, Workshop, and Hire Centre — increasing overall revenue by +20% through streamlined processes and customer engagement.
- Facilitated targeted training sessions for 15+ staff, resulting in a 20% increase in overall business output.
- Improved customer relations processes, contributing to a +15% profit increase over one year.
- Managed and maintained lease agreements with Met Office and Exeter University — partnerships secured for 5+ years.
L'Escala, Spain
Senior Instructor
- Led mountain bike and kayaking sessions for groups of varying abilities.
- Maintained a full fleet of 20 mountain bikes to a high operational standard.
- Managed session planning and route mapping for all instructors on site.
- Primary first aider on scene.
Trekco Outdoor Adventure, Sussex
Instructor
- Led mountain bike, kayak, and climbing sessions with full safety responsibility for all students.
- Planned sessions and ensured safe delivery across a range of outdoor activities.
- Primary first aider on scene.