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Mark* Narvidas

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Robotics engineer by degree.
Software geek by trade.
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I help established enterprises and mature (Series B+) scale-ups retain a healthy pace of delivery velocity. I consult on ways of working, architecture and practices like TDD, CI/CD (including MLOps), trunk-based development, DDD and XP. You will often hear me evangelise simplification, short feedback loops, modelling problems from first principles and balancing technical decisions against business constraints. Organisations will typically bring me in to help with technical leadership and architecture topics. That being said I am hands-on when needed, and fluent in a wide array of technologies including Golang, TypeScript, Next.js, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Node, Python, SQL, NoSQL, event-based systems. Intimately familiar with AI-augmented working practises and their tradeoffs. Typically at Staff/Principal or VP level, adapting to each organisation's specific needs.
Diversity and depth.

When I say full-stack, I mean it. My software career includes self-driving (ADAS) tech, medical devices, nano-satellites, infotainment systems and successful SaaS products. I found myself making the most impact through consulting, having spent over a decade building mobile, web and AI-enabled products that serve millions of active users to-date.

Creating useful and unique experiences.

I fight complexity head-on at all levels of the stack, and that ultimately results in resilient products that users love. Having delivered business-critical solutions at scale, I have a strong appreciation for accessibility, security and architectural trade-offs.

Strong academic background.

I hold a first-class honours MEng degree in Robotics from a Russel Group university. I have taught software-oriented seminars at the University of Oxford, Cambridge, Leeds and Edinburgh. Some of my work can be found published in academic journals [1].

Knack for the business side.

I run Monad Engineering and operate as an independent software consultant. I have worked across the whole product lifecycle as an employee including managerial and principal (IC) roles. I've also co-founded several indie SaaS products, last profitable one being Camdeed - a media sharing and collection platform for in-person events.

Mature team player.

Reasonable, empathetic and compassionate, as well as direct and transparent. When situations presented themselves I trained, mentored and led other engineers with good success. I'm also part of the Equal Experts network and understand the value of mature, high-functioning product teams.

Not convinced yet? Commence the namedropping!

I've written code for Jaguar Land Rover, AO, NewStore, Awaze, Smith & Nephew, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Procter & Gamble. I have also developed and licensed proprietary software to a number of aerospace clients in the US, including NASA Ames.


Interested in Hiring Me?
I tend to work on fixed-term consulting engagements. Remote-first with occasional in-person meet-ups is preferred (UK/EU). Typically come in at Staff/Principal or VP level. Given an impactful role and an interesting project I would be open to discuss a full-time position.
Fully booked until mid-2026. Get in touch
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