Curriculum Vitae

Experience

Download CV
Lead Web Developer
Sandyscommunitycentre.com
Scotland, Edinburgh
Sandyscommunitycentre website
Sandyscommunitycentre.com 2020 - Present
As the lead developer for SandysCommunityCentre.com, I take immense pride in spearheading the creation of a website that goes beyond just aesthetics and functionality. I have diligently worked to ensure that the website not only meets but exceeds accessibility standards along with making it easy for staff to update the site through a bespoke CMS; through combining the two assets with the site has been a greate success and very enjoyable.
It is with great satisfaction that I announce the site has earned verification for its commitment to accessibility within the website and spreading the uses/knowledge of the technology.
Navigating SandysCommunityCentre.com is not just a seamless experience for the majority; it's an inclusive digital space that caters to individuals of all abilities.
Lead Developer
Bainsretrosweets
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Sandyscommunitycentre website
Bainsretrosweets.co.uk 2014 - Present
My role as the lead developer for Bainsretrosweets in the Grassmarket of Edinburgh has been a long on-going project as It is one of my first website projects. I have embraced a multifaceted set of responsibilities through the years that have accumulate up to a full lead role. This has been a great learning project as I cover every area from intellectual property reporting, full website development and deployment to product image taking and editing.
The site has grown over the years to the point where now I overseeing the development of five joined applications and a CMS; where it has been and still is enjoyable to shaping the digital landscape for this iconic sweet shop.
For more work history please click the link.
Read More

Education

2022
Introduction to Web Accessibility
W3C Qualification
Higher level
Certificate
2022
Developing Front End Apps with React
IBM Qualification
Higher level
Certificate
2022
Introduction to HTML
&
Learnvern: JS Course
Both course are not higher qulifications but nice to have.

2008 - 2010
Interactive Media & Web Development

Intermediate level One & Two

2012 - 2013
HNC within Interactive Media

All of the above was achived at Jewel & Esk Valley College - now know as Edinburgh College Milton Road

Professional Skills

SEO/SEM Marketing
Statistical Analysis
Web Development
MySQL
Adobe Software Suite
User Interface Design
Project Management
Intellectual Property Reports
CMS Design
Accessibility Control

Languages

HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Php
Ruby on Rails(Junior Level)
Node.js
SQL (Sqli + PDO)

Web Development Frameworks

React
RubyonRails

Version Control/Git

Git
Github
GitLab
Git Bash

Security

HTTPS
SSL/TLS

Responsive Design

Media queries
Bootstrap
Foundation

Problem Solving and Critical

Analytical skills
Thinking Troubleshooting

Collaboration and Communication

Project management
Team Work