About Me

Sam Meade with his family – About section photo

From Strategy to Stack - MadeByMeade


With over a decade of experience leading business development across digital agencies, I've helped brands grow through strategic outreach, client insight, and innovative thinking.


My work at companies like Candyspace and MSO taught me how to build trusted partnerships and align digital services with evolving business goals.


Along the way, I discovered a passion for the technology behind the solutions I sold - which led me to pursue full-stack development through Codecademy.


Now, I’m combining my commercial edge with engineering skills to build digital experiences that don’t just look good - they work better, convert faster, and scale smarter.

Goals

  1. Complete Full-Stack Certification

    By December 2025, I will complete the Codecademy Full-Stack Engineer Path by studying at least 5–7 hours per week, ensuring I gain practical experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and Git to become job-ready.

  2. Launch My Portfolio Website

    By August 15, 2025, I will design, build, and publish a professional portfolio site at madebymeade.co.uk, showcasing at least three projects and reflecting both my development skills and digital agency experience.

  3. Secure a Real-World Dev Project

    By January 2026, I will secure and complete a paid freelance or junior development project, using my business network and technical skills to deliver a real-world solution and receive client feedback or a testimonial.

  4. Build My Dev Network

    By September 2025, I will attend at least one tech meetup or virtual developer event and connect with three new developers to expand my network and gain industry insights.