Martyn Bristow

I'm a Python Developer with experience leading Agile teams based in Manchester with a diverse technical experience working in multidisciplinary teams.
My core technical stack is Python with FastAPI/Flask, MySQL and Vue.Js, building RESTApis and data pipelines. I'm cross functional, develop with unittests as well as crafting End-to-End tests and performance tests. I deploy using IaaC, CI/CD, and GitOps to Kubernetes or direct with Ansible, backed Google Cloud or Civo. I use Prometheus & Grafana for observability & monitoring. I have experience managing cloud costs of cloud solutions using scaling and sizing. Within Agile teams, I've worked as Developer, Product Owner and Scrum Master, as well as mentored team members. I work to capture requirements with stakeholders, collaborate with team members to perform functional decomposition and iterative delivery, promoting collaboration across multiple teams. As a Scrum Master I've facilitated retrospectives and supported continuous improvement with Kaizen.
Outside work, I'm a volunteer heritage railway guard with 4 cats and a keen campanologist. Being the Ringing Master for Lancashire I support the development of fellow bell ringers, organise events and manage training, to support the continuation of a English tradition. I am supporting developing a digital platform, to support the recruitment and retention of bell ringers. Where I've worked on requirements, cost planning, development of the application in Python.