Edward (Teddy) Middleton-Smith

Software Engineer | ERP Systems and Business Process Automation

Areas of Expertise

ERP Systems

Expert in ERPNext customisation, UK accounting compliance, and enterprise system migrations. Specialised in retail and manufacturing sectors with integrated e-commerce solutions.

Data Systems Architecture

Design and optimisation of high-performance database systems, API integrations, and automated reporting frameworks. Focused on scalable, maintainable solutions with actionable insights.

Process Automation

Strategic automation and workflow redesign for operational efficiency. Experience spans inventory management, logistics, and financial operations in trade and automotive industries.

Featured Projects

Enterprise ERP & E-commerce System

Enhanced ERPNext platform with UK-specific accounting features and e-commerce integration. Supports multi-channel retail operations with automated order processing.

Key Features:

  • UK tax compliance and reporting modules
  • Real-time inventory synchronisation
  • Multi-storefront management
  • Automated order fulfillment

Technologies: Python, MySQL / MariaDB, Docker

Demo ERP Demo Store

partsERP Core Framework

A robust, open-source ERP framework showcasing system architecture and development practices. Over 100K lines of production-grade code.

Key Features:

  • Data integrity verification
  • Authentication and role-based access control
  • Custom reporting API
  • Database abstraction layer and unit test coverage

Technologies: Python - Flask, MySQL / MariaDB, JavaScript

View on GitHub Demo Site

Financial Data Reconciliation Tool

VBA Excel automation that simplifies complex data processing between multiple spreadsheets.

Key Features:

  • Multi-system transaction matching
  • Configurable validation rules
  • Automated error detection
  • Audit trail generation

Technologies: VBA, Excel Object Model

View on GitHub

Professional Experience

Director & Principal Solutions Architect

Precision And Research Technology Systems Limited

08/2021 - present

  • Improved ROI by 30% through implementing a fraud-preventing process and enforcement software system for a 9-figure engineering development budget
  • Decreased query execution time by 90% for a system accessed millions of times daily by optimising database indexing strategies
  • Designed an integrated e-commerce platform with custom ERP software for automated order management across multiple retail marketplaces
  • Optimised processes, software, and data systems to save tens of annual work units
  • Crafted monthly interactive training modules for analysts on task automation using best practices

Software & Systems Engineer

4 Shires Builders Merchants LLP

05/2019 - 09/2022

  • Increased web presence by 2000% and visitor to sale conversion by 9000% with a new e-commerce site, SEO, and social media marketing
  • Improved delivery rate by 20% and fuel efficiency by 30% through logistics restructuring
  • Analysed product and segment profitability, implementing cross-selling and upselling strategies

Sales Assistant

4 Shires Builders Merchants LLP

06/2016 - 04/2019

  • Cultivated longstanding business relationships and customer service satisfaction
  • Engineered storage systems and reorganised warehouse for over 60% greater stock capacity

Additional Experience

  • STEM Tutor

    03/2016 - 09/2021

    Adopted nuanced techniques for diverse personalities and learning styles, teaching GCSE to MSc level.

  • Systems Analysis Intern

    Cummins Inc.

    07/2016

    Programmed and presented a structural optimisation method for a steel I-beam crane boom.

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