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+name: Convert and Build PDF
+
+on: push
+
+jobs:
+  lint:
+    name: Run Linter
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Cache Node modules
+        uses: actions/cache@v2
+        with:
+          path: ~/.npm
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-node-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-node-
+
+      - name: Install Dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Run Linter
+        run: npm run lint
+
+  converttopdf:
+    name: Build PDF
+    needs: lint
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
+      - name: Cache Node modules
+        uses: actions/cache@v2
+        with:
+          path: ~/.npm
+          key: ${{ runner.os }}-node-${{ hashFiles('**/package-lock.json') }}
+          restore-keys: |
+            ${{ runner.os }}-node-
+
+      - name: Install Dependencies
+        run: npm ci
+
+      - name: Build Resume PDF
+        run: npm run generate
+
+      - name: Commit Resume PDF
+        run: |
+          git config --global user.name '${{ secrets.GIT_USER_NAME }}'
+          git config --global user.email '${{ secrets.GIT_USER_EMAIL }}'
+          git add -A
+          git commit -m "Resume PDF Generated" || echo "No changes to commit"
+          git push

.gitignore

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+.DS_Store
+node_modules

.prettierrc

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+{}

README.md

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+---
+dest: ./README.pdf
+stylesheet:
+  - ./style.css
+pdf_options:
+  format: a4
+  margin: 10mm 10mm
+  printBackground: true
+---
+
+<div class="header">
+
+# Ray Blair
+
+[rayblair06@hotmail.com](mailto:rayblair06@hotmail.com) |
+[Website](https://rayblair.co.uk) |
+[GitHub](https://github.com/rayblair06) |
+[Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayblair06/) |
+Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
+
+</div>
+
+## Achievements
+
+- 8+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, with over 4 years in a leadership role.
+- Led the development of hospitality software from idea to execution in 4 months, scaling up to 500+ venues with over 700,000 users.
+- Utilised machine learning algorithms to create a branding pipeline that saved the business millions.
+- Developed high-quality UI components that meet strict design requirements, with considerations for SEO, accessibility, and performance.
+- Performed in various local shows as a drummer with my band.
+
+## Work Experience
+
+|                                          |                      |
+| ---------------------------------------- | -------------------- |
+| **[EPAM Systems](https://www.epam.com)** |                      |
+| <u>Lead Software Engineer</u>            | _Aug 2021 - Present_ |
+
+As a technical consultant and lead engineer, I've served clients across eCommerce, financial services, and recruitment sectors. My role has encompassed:
+
+- Drafting technical documentation and architecture for new projects.
+- Implementing features and offering technical advice, while collaborating with client teams and product managers.
+- Developing full-stack applications with PHP and Javascript, focusing on best practices, scalability, maintainability, and security.
+- Ensuring performance, accessibility, SEO, and compliance through profiling and quality checks.
+- Managing service support and security issue resolution.
+- Leading initiatives to enhance code standards, including testing, static analysis, and documentation improvements.
+- Collaborating on CI/CD pipeline development for efficient building, testing, and deployment.
+- Mentoring client teams on best practices in coding and operations, and leading knowledge transfer sessions.
+
+My contributions are dedicated to delivering top-tier technical solutions, prioritising best practices, security, and scalability.
+
+|                                     |                       |
+| ----------------------------------- | --------------------- |
+| **[W8R Ltd](https://w8r.app)**      |                       |
+| <u>Head of Software Development</u> | _Apr 2020 - Aug 2021_ |
+
+At W8R Ltd, a SaaS platform serving the hospitality industry, my role was pivotal in:
+
+- Crafting and executing technology strategies and infrastructure plans for W8R's growth.
+- Developing strategic plans for in-house projects to enhance the platform’s functionality and user experience.
+- Ensuring project milestones were met on time and within budget.
+- Leading the software development team towards achieving coding standards and project goals.
+- Architecting projects to optimize performance, security, and scalability.
+
+My efforts at W8R centered on delivering superior software solutions that added value for our customers and fostered the platform's success, leading to significant enhancements in functionality and user experience.
+
+|                                                            |                       |
+| ---------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------- |
+| **[The Utility Supplier](https://theutilitysupplier.com)** |                       |
+| <u>Technical Consultant</u>                                | _Apr 2020 - Aug 2021_ |
+
+|                  |                       |
+| ---------------- | --------------------- |
+| <u>Developer</u> | _Feb 2019 - Apr 2020_ |
+
+|                                                 |                        |
+| ----------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
+| **[Codeplayground.io](https://codeplayground)** |                        |
+| <u>Lead Developer</u>                           | _Sept 2019 - Apr 2020_ |
+
+|                  |                        |
+| ---------------- | ---------------------- |
+| <u>Developer</u> | _Sept 2019 - Apr 2020_ |
+
+## Education
+
+|                                                         |                  |
+| ------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------- |
+| **BSc (Honours) Computing and IT, The Open University** | _2015 - Ongoing_ |
+
+- Started in 2015 as Part Time Student, taking sabbatical to focus on career.
+
+## Skills
+
+**Languages and Tools:** Apache, BitBucket, CapacitorJS, Cordova, FreePBX, Git, Github, Javascript, Nginx, Node, NPM, PHP, Python, SQL, Vagrant, Vite, Webpack, Yarn.
+
+**Frameworks:** Bootstrap, Laravel, Next.js, Nuxt.js, React.js, SlimPHP, Solid.js, Symfony, Tailwind, Vue.js.
+
+**Databases:** MariaDB, MySQL, Postgres.
+
+**DevOps / Server Administration:** AWS, Azure, AzureDevOps, Bash, CI/CD, DigitalOcean, Docker, GCP, Github Actions, Jira, Linux, Raspberry PI, Ubuntu.
+
+**Softskills:** Agile, Project Management, Scrum, Software Architecture, Software Design, TDD, Team Lead.