Head of Development at Golley Slater Digital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Head of Development at Golley Slater Digital
Cambridge, United Kingdom
I am an experienced senior PHP and User Interface developer, specialising in the conception, documentation and implementation of rich internet applications through the design and build process.
An advanced knowledge of CSS, XHTML, XML, JavaScript and AJAX provide an exciting mix from which I can develop rich dynamic websites attempting to push the boundaries of what is “achievable”.
Management training in the form of a Postgraduate Certificate in Management Studies (CIM), Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies and now studying towards an MBA have further enhanced my ability to lead teams and successfully manage projects.
PHP, XML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Information Architecture, Usability, Accessibility, Project Management, Content Management Systems, CMS, Web Design, Web Development, Accessibility, Usability, AJAX, DHTML, DOM, Web Services, Google Maps, Yahoo Pipes
(Internet industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Responsible for leading the development team through the build process, insuring sites are delivered to specification and technical standards are maintained.
Working closley with technical manager/project management I ensure that the development of technical specifications and standards are current and forward thinking.
Advanced user interface development using the latest technologies (including JavaScript libraries; Mootools, JQuery, Script.aculo.us, Prototype) providing rich interactivity to the end user.
The production of information architecture and technical specification documentation using an in depth knowledge of usability, accessibility, SEO and web standards as a basis from which to produce first class documentation.
(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)
August 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Advanced user interface development using the latest technologies (including JavaScript libraries; Mootools, JQuery, Script.aculo.us, Prototype) providing rich interactivity to the end user.
PHP development for an internal CMS solution and bespoke applications as well as leading developers through the design and build process.
The production of information architecture and technical specification documentation using an in depth knowledge of usability, accessibility, SEO and web standards as a basis from which to produce first class documentation.
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
August 2004 — August 2007 (3 years 1 month)
User interface development duties include the creation of advanced accessible XHTML/CSS templates using the latest techniques and standards as well as adding a wealth of interaction through the integration of JavaScript (using frameworks such as prototype, script.aculo.us and mootools) and related technologies for clients such as O2, Telephonica, BT Wholesale and Cambridgeshire County Council.
Server side duties include the development of small to medium PHP/ASP.NET (C#) Content Management Systems for many blue-chip clients such as Playtex, Wonderbra, FIA and Luminar as well as other bespoke applications.
Other duties include the production of information architecture and technical specification documentation by drawing on an in depth knowledge within accessibility, SEO and usability for many organisations including PC World Business, Trafficmaster, The Open University and FIA.
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Medical Practice industry)
January 2004 — June 2004 (6 months)
Planning, design and implementation of dynamic website with Content Management System (CMS) using Server Side Technologies (ASP).
Keyword planning and web site optimisation of the site to gain high rankings in all major search engines using knowledge of Google page rank as a basis.
MBA 2008 — 2010 (expected)
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies 2006 — 2007
Postgraduate Certificate in Management Studies 2005 — 2006
1st , Internet Technology , 2001 — 2004
Sport in general, football (for which I have played at district level), Rugby (for which I have played for Essex County), socialising and furthering my knowledge of the web industry as a whole.