$this->Profile

(Web|mobile) developer & Linux server admin based in Derby, UK. Specialises in the development of dynamic websites & apps for mobile devices. Fluent in a number of programming / markup languages & frameworks. Learns quickly & is always keen to master the right tool for the job. Loves problem solving, & is always aspiring to innovate.

Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written. Highly motivated & willing to take the initiative when working both individually & as part of a team.

$this->Skills

  • 3+ years agency experience in a range of programming languages & data formats including (X)HTML(5), CSS(3), PHP(4|5), MySQL(4|5), Javascript, RegEx, XML, JSON.
  • Advanced knowledge of popular frameworks including jQuery, jQuery UI & jQuery Mobile, PhoneGap.
  • Experience developing native, multi-platform apps for mobile devices. Including iOS & Android.
  • 3 years agency experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL & PHP) stack administration & server management.
  • Use of various version control systems including SVN & Git for source code management.

$this->Experience

  • Freelance

    (Web|Mobile) Developer & Linux Server Administrator.
    Feb 2012 - present

    Currently working on a number of projects, including a social network for a specific group of people. This project involves re-writing, from scratch an existing website & modernising functionality, whilst collaborating with another freelance designer in order to give it a new look & feel.
    I'm also working on a mobile app / extranet net, which aims to help connect local people with a specific requirement, to local suppliers.

  • Eazytiger Ltd

    (Web|Mobile) Developer & Linux Server Administrator.
    Sept 2009 - Feb 2012

    During my time at Eazytiger, I worked on a vast range of projects, including ecommerce websites, job boards, event booking systems & mobile apps. I learned the project managment skills nessecary to take an idea from a dream in someones head, all the way through to a fully functioning, revenue generating product. My role required me to work with a large number of tecnologies & even learn new technologies. I was predominantly doing back-end development using PHP & MySQL, however when the required, I was comfortable adapting to a more front-end development role utilising HTML, CSS & Javascript (including jQuery). My role also required me to h&le administration of our Linux servers (web, mail & dns). I also led the planning & implementation of a new hosting infrastructure for over 200 clients websites.

  • Freelance

    Web Developer & Server Adminstrator
    May 2008 - June Sept 2009

    Worked on various small projects ranging from bespoke (intra|extra)nets, to ecommerce sites. working both in house for clients, & working from home, & collaborating with other developers / designers / project managers in various countries & timezones.

$this->Portfolio

  • Grapevine City / Eazytiger

    Example of:
    • Mobile App
    • Phonegap
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
    • Javascript
    Website App Store &roid Market

  • Systems Accountants / Eazytiger

    Example of:
    • Job Board
    • Broadbean Integration
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • XHTML
    • CSS
    • Javascript
    Website

  • QRBoards / Eazytiger

    Example of:
    • Ecommerce
    • Mobile Web
    • QR Codes
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • HTML5
    • CSS
    • Javascript
    Website

  • Canoe The Wye / Eazytiger

    Example of:
    • Booking System
    • CMS
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • XHTML
    • CSS
    • Javascript
    Website

  • The Epicentre / Eazytiger

    Example of:
    • Ecommerce
    • CMS
    • EPOS Integration
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • XHTML
    • CSS
    • Javascript
    Website

  • OSPay / Eazytiger

    Example of:
    • Ecommerce
    • CMS
    • Auction
    • Chat / Webcam Messaging
    • PHP
    • MySQL
    • XHTML
    • CSS
    • Javascript
    Website

$this->Qualifications

  • John Taylor High School 1996 - 2002

    Educated to GCSE level.

$this->Other_Interests

  • Motorsport

    I enjoy both paticipating, & watching all motorsport. From professional disciplines like F1 & Touring Cars, to amature forms like Karting & Stock cars.

  • Software development

    I enjoy learning new skills in my spare time. A skill I am currently learning, is linux application development with Python.