Let’s work together!

In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, having a seasoned expert on your team can be the difference between success and stagnation. With over two decades of diverse tech experience, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise, AI engineering leadership, and community influence to the table.

What can an AI & Svelte engineering leader do for you?

With 22 years of experience in the tech industry, including 10 years of hands-on web and fullstack development, I offer more than just coding skills. I build AI-powered products, lead engineering teams, and ship fast. My recent work includes building an AI customer service agent runtime that reduced average handle time by 40%, and developing multi-agent orchestration systems with Claude and MCP tooling.

I built Svortie in two weeks between contracts, a full agent orchestration platform where you define agents, deploy them into sandboxed environments, and monitor execution in real time.

As a recognised Svelte ambassador and co-founder of the Svelte Society London events (running since November 2021), I bridge the gap between your team and the broader Svelte community. This proactive approach can significantly boost your product’s adoption, visibility, and success.

Whether it’s building AI-powered features, delivering top-tier workshops, leading projects, or advocating for your product, my diverse skill set can drive tangible results for your team and business.

Workshops & speaking engagements

Empowering developers through education

With 5 years of experience delivering engaging talks at events like JSNation, CityJS, Connect.Tech Atlanta, and Jamstack Conf, I’ve honed my skills in translating complex technical concepts into actionable learning experiences. My workshops cover Svelte, SvelteKit, AI integration, and modern developer tooling.

From beginner-friendly introductions to advanced deep dives, I offer workshops that cater to all experience levels. Participants walk away with a comprehensive understanding of these tools and the ability to implement them effectively in their own projects.

Consulting & project delivery

Bringing expert knowledge and leadership to your team

I offer long-term consulting services and project leadership through OES Technology. Having recently led a team of 12 developers across two product teams, overseeing a large SvelteKit monorepo codebase, I bring hands-on experience in leading multi-national remote teams and ensuring best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

My approach is collaborative and adaptive, focusing on creating a positive and productive working environment. I believe in the importance of communication and transparency in ensuring a project’s success, and work with team members to foster these values.

Whether your team needs to expand its knowledge of Svelte, SvelteKit, or AI integration, or requires expert guidance on a major project, my wealth of experience can be a valuable asset.

Common scenarios where I deliver successful projects:

• You need an AI engineering leader to build agent-powered features into your product.
• You need a developer advocate to increase the visibility and adoption of your product.
• You require assistance with workshops, tutorials, demos, educational videos, and blog posts for your platform.
• You need an experienced developer to create sample applications, prototypes, and code samples showcasing Svelte and SvelteKit with your product.

If any of these situations describe your needs, you’re in the right place. Let’s collaborate to elevate your project to new heights.

How much?

Transparency and flexibility

I believe in straightforward, transparent pricing. To simplify this process, I’ve added pricing widgets that cover the services I offer, all calculated from a single day rate. The currency is automatically set based on your location, but you can change it using the dropdown.

Client location

While I’m based in the UK (Swanley, Kent), I’ve had the privilege to work with diverse teams across different time zones. I work with clients internationally and can invoice in GBP, USD, EUR, or CAD.

My preference leans towards forming long-lasting relationships with international companies, valuing the dynamics of global cooperation and the opportunities they present.

Rates

The rate calculator shows my day rate with options to adjust for PTO. If you’re willing to provide Paid Time Off or it’s a short contract, you can adjust using the slider. UK-based clients can also see the IR35 inside/outside comparison and full-time salary equivalent.

Now, let’s go into specifics:

Workshops

I offer several types of workshops to level-up your team’s skills. From SvelteKit basics through AI integration and styling with contemporary tools like Tailwind and daisyUI, these workshops offer comprehensive insights into building modern web applications.

Videos

My videos are designed to meet developers where they are, covering everything from beginner-friendly introductions to Svelte and SvelteKit, to deep dives into complex topics. With experience creating many getting started videos, I can provide high-quality, engaging content for your team or community.

Blog Posts

My blog posts serve as go-to resources for both beginner and seasoned developers. Covering topics from Svelte and SvelteKit to AI tooling and developer workflows, each post is designed to offer actionable insights and solutions. With a proven track record of content creation across 244+ posts on scottspence.com (with 22k+ monthly readers and 1.4M+ total page views), I deliver valuable written content for your audience.

Whether you’re interested in a single service or a comprehensive package, my aim is to provide the best value at a fair, transparent price. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to help.

Why hire me?

With 22 years of experience in the tech industry, including 10 years of hands-on JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS experience, I bring a robust and diverse skill set to the table. My career spans multiple phases, each contributing unique value to my current expertise.

My background

My extensive experience in the tech industry has provided me with invaluable skills in stakeholder management, project planning, and delivering solutions in high-pressure environments.

For 10 years now, I’ve been fully immersed in web and fullstack development, working on projects for start-ups, medium to large businesses, and international brands. More recently, I’ve been focused on AI engineering — building agent runtimes, multi-agent orchestration systems, and developer tooling with Claude, MCP, and TypeScript.

This diverse background has allowed me to develop a unique blend of technical and soft skills, enabling me to navigate complex project landscapes and deliver successful outcomes. I’ve seen many approaches to problem-solving and project management, giving me the acumen to identify effective strategies and avoid common pitfalls.

Based in the UK, I have successfully led and contributed to numerous projects, leveraging my diverse background to bridge the gap between technical implementation and business objectives.

My skills

I build AI-powered products and modern web applications using TypeScript, SvelteKit, and the Claude ecosystem. My expertise extends to:

• AI engineering (Claude API, Agent SDK, MCP tooling)
• Team leadership and project management
• Stakeholder management and communication
• SvelteKit, TypeScript, and fullstack development
• Developer advocacy and community building
• Content creation (blog posts, videos, workshops)
• Infrastructure (AWS, Terraform, CI/CD)

I’m a good communicator, reliable, autonomous, pragmatic, and adept at managing both myself and wider teams. My extensive experience has instilled in me a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail, which I bring to every project.

I want to partner with you on your project for the long term. From planning, through development, go-live, and further improvements, I’m committed to your success, bringing both technical expertise and business acumen to the table.

Ready to start a project together?

Get in touch to tell me more about your needs and how we can collaborate to achieve your goals.