Sarah Gay

Sarah Gay

Technical Director at DSA Media Limited

Chester, United Kingdom

Current
  • Technical Director at DSA Media Limited
Past
  • PHP Developer at 3.E.Media
  • Freelance Writer at Future Publishing
  • Ski Instructor at Red White Red Ski School, St Johann, Austria
  • Web Developer at The Swiss Watch Co. (UK) Ltd
Education
  • Glamorgan University
  • Windsor School, JHQ, Germany
  • Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Connections
13 connections
Industry
Internet
Websites

Sarah Gay’s Summary

I have been a web developer since 1995 and have specialised in PHP since 2002. I've worked on small brochureware sites through to large scale eCommerce websites and online booking systems. I ran my own business from 2001-09, and then merged my business with that of my partner's to form DSA Media Limited.

I am fairly active in the WordPress community, writing plugins and tutorials on how to get the most from the software. I also write weekly for BloggingTips.com, on both advanced WordPress and also HTML & CSS.

Sarah Gay’s Specialties:

PHP Development, Ajax using the jQuery framework, understanding of Accessibility and Useability within Websites, Project Management, Database Planning.


Sarah Gay’s Experience

  • Technical Director

    DSA Media Limited

    (Internet industry)

    March 2009Present (5 months)

    We provide development and consultancy services for a variety of Internet related subjects. Our Primary services are Web Design and Development for simple brochure sites through to full scale ecommerce applications. With a focus on standards and accessibility. Our client list includes individuals, SMEs and charities, from the UK, Europe, Canada and Australia.

  • PHP Developer

    3.E.Media

    (Internet industry)

    2000March 2009 (9 years)

    We provide consultancy services for a variety of Internet related subjects. Our Primary services are Web Design and Development for basic through to full scale ecommerce applications. With a focus on Accessibility and Useability, offering services to UK based clients and further afield.

  • Freelance Writer

    Future Publishing

    (Public Company; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

    October 2006October 2006 (1 month)

    Was hired to write articles/tutorials on using WordPress for Practical Web Design magazine.

  • Ski Instructor

    Red White Red Ski School, St Johann, Austria

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Sports industry)

    December 2001April 2004 (2 years 5 months)

    Winter Season only (Nov - April) Ski Instructor

  • Web Developer

    The Swiss Watch Co. (UK) Ltd

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Retail industry)

    March 2000June 2001 (1 year 4 months)


Sarah Gay’s Education

  • Glamorgan University

    BSc , Computing Mathematics , 19951999

  • Windsor School, JHQ, Germany

    Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Studies 19931995

  • Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

    Standard GCSE Subjects 19901993

    Gotta say, I hated this place.


Additional Information

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Sarah Gay’s Interests:

Web Development, Blogging, Photography, Skiing, Cycling, Travel, Cookery, Gardening


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