
Magento, Wordpress, Code Igniter and Expression Engine PHP Developer. Future author.
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Magento, Wordpress, Code Igniter and Expression Engine PHP Developer. Future author.
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Using open source platforms is at the core of my development methodology as I think it is best to harness the development power of a community where possible on any project from its foundation upwards. From the CMS being open source, to the client being open to their audience before and after launch of their website. I feel the use of social media is important and helps client’s interact with their core audience better.
I’m one to set an example for my team members and always ensure I have the knowledge to answer any and all questions they may have. I have managed teams between five and ten people positions I have been in.
For me web development isn’t my job but my life and I love everything about it.
social design, php, wordpress, web design, web development, magento, expression engine, code igniter, zend framework, symfony, non-profits, usability, user focused design, social enterprise
(Privately Held; Publishing industry)
December 2008 — Present (8 months)
Currently working on an undisclosed book title due for publishing in August/September 2009.
(Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
Managing development of all ranges of budget, for all sizes of company. Ensuring quality of development from our developers and that the client is getting what they've paid for. Training existing developers to a standard and ensuring they're constantly developing towards both their goals and Juno's.
Work for clients including large social networks, and for joints ventures including HP/IBM/Volkswagen/L'Oreal.
(Internet industry)
October 2007 — May 2008 (8 months)
Managing day-to-day aspects of the business including management of staff, juggling invoices and managing staff. Ensuring clients are happy as they can be with whatever service we may be providing for them.
Worked on a large social networking projects as well as web applications for clients. Wordpress/ExpressionEngine sites regularly launched and developed.
(Internet industry)
August 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 3 months)
I used this time working with clients to perfect my skills with Wordpress and become a self-proclaimed guru of Wordpress. I also gained heavy skills with CodeIgniter, which resulted in me gaining work with the likes of Adidas, Nike and O2 on a freelance basis.
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; E-Learning industry)
June 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 1 month)
Controlled all development on a network of heavy trafficked sites. The audience of the network had grown to over half a million unique visitors a month by the time I left.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Retail industry)
September 2004 — March 2006 (1 year 7 months)
Lead developer for main company website and intranet development.
(Internet industry)
January 2004 — May 2004 (5 months)
Founding member of a five member team in a local web development firm. Sole developer and responsible for the input of ideas towards clients and led development of websites for clients.
typography, social partnerships, social design, user interface design, new media, usability research, php frameworks, project management, professional networking, code igniter, magento, wordpress, zend framework, symfony, expression engine, css, xhtml, javascript