Gaz Franklin

Software Development Manager

Technically sound, strategically minded Development Manager with a proven track record of leading high-performing Agile teams to deliver robust, user- focused digital products.

Known for blending technical insight with empathetic leadership, I foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Experienced in navigating complex stakeholder environments, aligning cross- functional teams, and delivering real value at pace.

  • Agile Leadership - Embracing influence over authority, I aim to inspire and enable teams to deliver their best work.
  • People-Centred Management - Driving real performance by fostering trust and empowering team members to think and act in their (and the product's) best interest.
  • Technical Fluency - Comfortable bridging the gap between developers, designers and users; making better decisions, faster.
  • Stakeholder Engagement - Confident communicator who builds buy-in at all levels - from C-suite to customers and everyone in between.
  • Continuous Improvement - Strong advocate for retrospectives, feedback loops and data-informed iteration.
  • Problem Solving - Calm under pressure, decisive when needed, and always focused on unblocking teams.

Development ManagerEque2 Ltd
January 2023 → Present
  • Nurtured a high-performing, cross-functional delivery team of Developers and QA Engineers with a focus on personal development, leading to multiple promotions in the first two years.
  • Led an Agile transformation, introducing Scrum practices and coaching other teams within the business, increasing visibility of work and shifting focus from projects delivered to value delivered.
  • Fostered a culture of psychological safety and collaboration, reducing staff turnover within the team to zero.
  • Organised regular knowledge-sharing sessions and cross-training, boosting overall team capability and resilience.
  • Re-established trust and confidence between engineering and other departments, breaking down “us vs. them” barriers and fostering collaborative, positive working relationships.

Senior Software DeveloperEque2 Ltd
September 2018 → January 2023
  • Solely responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's five hybrid iOS and Android apps (built in Ionic Angular, with Cordova as a native bridge).
  • Product / Project Management., co-ordination of testing and QA, and release processes for all five products.
  • Implementation and maintenance of API endpoints in C# .NET, and Ruby on Rails.
  • Legacy maintenance of some VB.NET code.
  • Determining product and feature requirements with the Sales and Support teams.
  • Time / Project Management: Interdepartmental work with each of the individual Product teams; agreeing deadlines and scheduling product work.
  • Forked several Cordova plugins and wrote an in-house one (using Objective C, Java, JavaScript).
  • Release management and deployment of the products via Apple's App Store Connect, and Google's Play Developer Console.
Languages, Tools & Environents

TypeScript, Angular (versions 9 – current), Ionic Framework, Apache Cordova, Sass, SQLite, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, In-House ORMs, SQL Server, Windows Server, macOS, Xcode, Android Studio, Python, Git, GitHub, Affinity Photo, Photoshop

Senior Developer → Deputy Development ManagerFurlong
June 2016 → March 2017 → September 2018
  • Part of a ten-person team originally hired to convert a legacy WinForms app into a .NET MVC solution.
  • Promoted to Deputy Development Manager in first year, essentially running the team due to the Development Manger's health.
Languages, Tools & Environents

C#, TypeScript, JavaScript, jQuery, Polymer, KnockoutJS, Apache Cordova, UIkit, Semantic UI, Visual Studio, SQL Server, Windows Server, Xcode, Android Studio, Ninject

Website / CRM DevelopmentCommunity Matters Partnership
2016 | Freelance

The CMP approached me after seeing my work for the Sixth Form College Farnborough and contracted me to design and implement a new website / internal reporting system. Delivered a traditional .NET MVC solution with a Bootstrap / jQuery front end.

Software DeveloperThe Sixth Form College Farnborough
November 2013 → June 2016

Member of a small, self-managed team responsible for the production and maintenance of the college's suite of software applications - both Windows and web-based - and their databases.

Lead the project to replace the college's website, delivering a framework capable of listing course information, term dates, customisable departmental information with rich media support.

Outside of work I'm a keen guitarist (with a semi-"successful" career as part of a few different bands). I'm fairly competitive, so being the "best" cover band around was important!

I'm also a bit of a petrolhead - currently in a 5.0 Mustang in Velociy Blue with one eye on what to get next...

When I'm not cleaning the car (or replacing whatever fell off it last), I'm spending time with my family (The Boy has just started his second year of nursery) or walking the dog (Chocolate Labradors are exactly as mad as you've heard!).

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