Profile
A full-stack developer with 16 years of experience working at agencies and as part of an internal team.
Has experience managing technical projects through the full project life-cycle. Supporting other developers and non-technical stakeholders throughout the process.
Employment History
Lead Web Developer at Elementary Digital, Brighouse
Mar 2018 - Present
As lead developer I have had the opportunity to take charge of all aspects of the development process, often introducing best practices and driving the whole team forward towards better solutions.
Some key successes in my current role have been:
- Organising and leading development sprints
- Leading and growing a team of 5 developers
- Architecting and evolving core business products
- Introducing CI and automated code quality practices
- Producing technical specifications to fulfil client requirements
- Performing team appraisals and personal development plans
Senior Web Developer at Impression, Harrogate
Oct 2016 - Feb 2018
The role of senior developer presented many opportunities to work on projects requiring creative solutions to often complex challenges
Key successes in this role include:
- Creating a remote P2P appointment application using emerging WebRTC technologies
- Creating a digital music marketplace featuring social aspects, track library management, and an in-browser music player
- Implementing a recurring subscription system
- Managing split payments via the Braintree Marketplace API
- Introducing source control and disaster recovery
Web Developer at Extreme Creations, Harrogate
Feb 2011 - Sept 2016
Key successes in this role include:
- Multiple API driven systems including accommodation bookings, real-time competitions, and estate agencies
- Fast-paced, client-driven websites created to high standards
- Use of WordPress, Craft, and Concrete5 CMSs
- Working with several well known UK brands
Web Developer at UNIT4, Harrogate
Web Developer at Magnitude, Harrogate
Web Developer at SuperBreak Holidays, Harrogate