Ashley Frieze

Ashley Frieze is a seasoned software engineering professional with extensive experience in consulting, management, and mentoring across various organizations. Currently serving as a Software Engineering Manager at Marks and Spencer through 101 Ways, Ashley focuses on coaching and connecting delivery, product, and engineering teams. With a strong background in full stack development, Agile methodologies, and cloud-native technologies, Ashley operates Frieze Dot Plus Limited, providing software engineering and mentorship services. Additional roles include Technical Editor for Baeldung and Instructor at Udemy, alongside a long-standing career as a musical stand-up comedian since 2003. Previous consulting positions include contributions to Hargreaves Lansdown, GE Aviation, and Gravytrain, reinforcing a commitment to technology advancement and team development. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Newcastle University.