I'm Steve Cortis.

I’m a grounded person who can find order and possibility in chaotic situations. I use empathy, creativity and clear thinking to uncover what really matters. I focus on removing noise and bias so I can see real risks and simple next steps. I’m driven by curiosity and tough real-world challenges.

Experience

Wedia
2022 - Present
Software Development Team Lead
Leading development across multiple affiliate brands, I rebuilt core systems, scaled the team and introduced processes that deliver consistent quality, faster launches and a stable, user-focused platform across all products.
- Rebuilt the Kongebonus codebase for stability, structure and faster delivery.
- Delivered the redesigned Kingbonus in 1.5 months under regulatory pressure.
- Created a unified theme, cutting new-site launches from 1.5 months to 1 day.
- Built and managed a multidisciplinary team with strong skill–character balance.
- Improved SEO through structural cleanup and continuous performance tuning.
- Led Streamia’s development with integrated APIs and a user-focused design.
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.
- Developed core product features used by 100K+ users
- Established code review practices improving code quality
- 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.
- Refractored Legacy Code
- Updated the platform to a modern design
- 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

Leading development across multiple affiliate brands, I rebuilt core systems, scaled the team and introduced processes that deliver consistent quality, faster launches and a stable, user-focused platform across all products.

Rebuilt the Kongebonus codebase for stability, structure and faster delivery.
Delivered the redesigned Kingbonus in 1.5 months under regulatory pressure.
Created a unified theme, cutting new-site launches from 1.5 months to 1 day.
Built and managed a multidisciplinary team with strong skill–character balance.
Improved SEO through structural cleanup and continuous performance tuning.
Led Streamia’s development with integrated APIs and a user-focused design.

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.

Developed core product features used by 100K+ users
Established code review practices improving code quality

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.

Refractored Legacy Code
Updated the platform to a modern design

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.