$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 & thrives under pressure.

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, MySQL, Javascript, RegEx, XML & JSON.
  • Advanced knowledge of popular JS & CSS frameworks including Twitter Bootstrap, jQuery, jQuery UI, jQuery Mobile & PhoneGap.
  • Common API's including Twitter, Facebook & Google.
  • 5+ years experience with LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL & PHP) stack administration & server management.
  • Using Ubuntu as a desktop environment daily for 2+ years & various Linux distros for servers, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Red Hat & CentOS.
  • Popular hosting & domain providers, including Amazon, Rackspace, Linode, 1&1, GoDaddy & Fasthosts.
  • Version control systems including SVN & Git.

$this->Recent_Experience

  • For Skills Ltd

    Senior Web Developer
    Apr 2013 - Present

  • Freelance

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

    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.
    Also working on a mobile app / extranet net, which aims to help connect local people with a specific requirement, to local suppliers.

  • Charles Pugh Glass Ltd

    Business Systems Developer & Linux Server Administrator
    Apr 2012 - Finishing Apr 2013

    Day to day tasks included bug fixing & adding new functionality to the business system being built & used across all branches on the National Windscreens group. The system is an all-in-one system & is used for all aspects of company management from a CRM, to stock control, to invoicing, to call centre job management & everything inbetween.
    Built a phone system UI & phone directory to work with the new VOIP phone system, being installed across all branches of the company.
    Also responsible for the cloud server management of our 20 servers using Amazon services.

  • Eazytiger Ltd

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

    Worked on a vast range of projects whilst at Eazytiger, including ecommerce websites, job boards, event booking systems & mobile apps. Learned the project management skills necessary to take an idea from a dream in someone's head, all the way through to a fully functioning, revenue generating product. Working with a large number of technologies & also learning new technologies. Primarily doing back-end development using PHP & MySQL, however when required, was comfortable adapting to a more front-end development role utilising HTML, CSS & Javascript (including jQuery).
    The role also required me to handle administration of our Linux servers (web, mail & dns).
    Also led the planning & implementation of a new hosting infrastructure for over 200 clients websites.

$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->Personal_Interests

  • Road Trips

    I like going on long road trips whenever I can.
    The longest road trip so far was over the 2012 Christmas holidays. It was appoximately 2500 miles, visiting France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands, Belguim & ending in London on New Years eve for the fireworks & celebrations.

  • Mechanics

    I love working on cars whenever I get the chance. Modifying my cars & fixing them when I have to.

  • Motorsport

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