About
Peter Saxton has built web applications, APIs, and infrastructure systems, with focus on distributed systems and security architecture. He previously studied physics and quantum optics, and is now working on authentication technology.
Peter Saxton @crowdhailer
A universal approach to testing effects in Gleam programs built on continuations. I often seem to be rediscovering solutions to testing side effects. This approach is working well for me at the moment. https://t.co/SvAPhRhXB0
Jul 30, 2026 · ♥ 2
Peter Saxton @crowdhailer
Gleam Gathering 2027 is announced and a clutch of blog posts in this issue of Gleam Weekly. https://t.co/1QwYQ23m5L
Jul 16, 2026 · ♥ 1
Peter Saxton @crowdhailer
I've been thinking a lot about side effects. Now I've read up on continuations properly and I think I have a satisfactory Gleam shaped solution. https://t.co/gn3wWtORgv Let me know how good my explanation is.
Jul 15, 2026 · ♥ 2
Founder at MemoYC S20
Intro paths
Peter went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Experience
- iiNDYCTOcurrent2025 — present
- Self-employedIndependent Researchercurrent2024 — present
- NorthvoltSenior Software Engineer2021 — 2024Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
- Entrepreneur FirstLD13 Cohort member2019 — 2022London, United Kingdom
- DID.appCTO2019 — 2022London, United Kingdom
- chingLead Developer2017 — 2019London, United Kingdom
- GoodlordSenior Developer2016
- Workshop 14 limitedLead Software Developer2014 — 2016London, United Kingdom
- Self EmployedPersonal Tutor2012 — 2014London, United Kingdom
- Makers AcademyMaker2014London, United Kingdom
- Heriot-Watt UniversityPhD Student2011 — 2012Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Siemens Magnet TechnologySummer Placement2011Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Majestic WineDelivery driver2010London, United Kingdom
Education
- Heriot-Watt UniversityPhD, Physics2011 — 2012
- University of OxfordMphys, Physics2006 — 2010
- colyton grammar schoolA-levels1999 — 2006
Skills & more
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RSpecLaser PhysicsGoogle MapsAutodesk SoftwareEnergyFitnessHardwareMathematicsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)RubyJavaScriptFrom Peter's professional profile.
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Also attended Heriot-Watt University27
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Shared employers
Also worked at Northvolt5
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Also worked at Entrepreneur First105
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