About
Front End Web Developer
London-based developer with a strong work ethic and a friendly, positive attitude
After graduating with a First Class Honours in Chemistry from the University of Bristol in 2015, I began my career as a Business Analyst in the eCommerce industry with a leading digital consultancy. I worked with high-profile clients to improve their online offering through implementing IT solutions.
During this time I discovered a passion for programming and began teaching myself how to build Android apps (I have one published on the Play Store). In 2020 I made the decision to transition from business analysis to development so I enrolled in a web developer bootcamp and have never looked back! I believe this prior experience in a different role is what sets me apart from other developers.
Since early 2021 I have been working as a Front End Developer at Codehouse (a digital agency). My work here has centred around React and I have enjoyed working with other technologies/languages such as C#, Next and TypeScript. As someone who enjoys variety, I am interested in full-stack work and am confident in my ability to pick up new tech if your stack does not match my experience.
Technologies and libraries
React, Next, TypeScript, C#, PHP, Java, JavaScript, NodeJS, Python, C#, Bootstrap, HTML, CSS, Android, REST APIs, Express, jQuery, MySQL, sqlite, ChartJS, DataTables, Leaflet, PHPMailer
Experience
Experience
Web Developer
Mar 2023 - current, We Are Stronger Charity
- Volunteer role for anti-bullying charity
- I spend a few hours a week developing for this organisation alongside my day job
Lead Front End Web Developer
Mar 2021 - current, Codehouse
🚀 Development work
- Building React components (all to strict coding standards)
- Extend server functionality (Node and Jest)
- Unit testing with Jest
- Writing C# (not afraid to get stuck in wherever I am needed)
- Implementing code optimisations (e.g. Webpack / Loadable) and security measures (e.g. CSP)
- Personal projects with Next and TypeScript
- CI/CD using Azure
🙋♂️ Soft skills
- Running React training course
- Mentoring new starters
- Meetings with client as lead FE dev (refinement, backlog prioritisation, etc.)
- Being shadowed and pair programming
- Leading weekly developer forums
Business Analyst
Sep 2020 - Dec 2020, Wunderman Thompson Commerce
- I was offered the opportunity to return to WTC for a key project with a client I used to work with
Web Developer Trainee
Jul 2020 - Mar 2021, ITCareerSwitch
- 🎓 Graduated from full stack web developer bootcamp
- 🛠️ Developed a strong foundation in front-end and back-end technologies, including: HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, React, Node, Express, Java, Python, C#, SQL, PHP, Bootstrap, REST APIs, jQuery, MySQL, sqlite, ChartJS, DataTables, Leaflet, PHPMailer
- 🌟 Check out my final projects:
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GazetteerV2
Website with an interactive map hooked up to multiple APIs to provide data on earthquakes, weather, places of interest, etc.
- 10 API end points used including GeoNames and MapQuest
- PHP back-end with cURL routines
- Notable JS libraries used: Leaflet and ChartJS
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CompanyDirectory
Website and database to maintain a company's internal data
- All CRUD operations can be performed on multiple tables through a user-friendly interface
- PHP and MySQL back-end
- Bootstrap 5 used for responsive design
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GazetteerV2
English Instructor / Office Administrator
Jul 2019 - Mar 2020, NOVA Japan / Rhythm Japan
- Accepted an opportunity to live and work abroad, teaching English and managing the office of a ski rental company
Business Analyst
Apr 2017 - Jun 2019, Wunderman Thompson Commerce
- Working with major high street retailers to implement new functionality to their eCommerce platforms:
- Headless CMS
- Language translation API
- Product management tool
- Returns portal
- Six month client-site secondment as a UX consultant
- Competitor analysis
- Designing user journeys based on analytics
- Creating responsive wireframes
- Day to day responsibilities:
- Collaborating with developer and test teams
- Facilitating workshops to elicit SMART requirements
- Tracking project progress using JIRA
Professional qualifications
Microsoft Exam: 98-383 (Introduction to Programming using HTML and CSS)
Writing syntactically correct HTML and CSS, structuring data using HTML elements, and creating and applying styles using CSS. Understanding how to write, debug, and maintain well-formed HTML and CSS code.
- Acheived a score of 91 out of 100
BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis
Internationally recognised qualification in Business Analysis, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS)
- Certificate in Requirements Engineering
- Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis
- Certificate in Business Analysis Practice
- Certificate in Modelling Business Processes
Education
University of Bristol
2012 - 2015
- First Class Honours, Chemistry BSc
Stamford School
2005 - 2012
- A-level: 3 As
- AS-level: 1 A
- GCSE: 8 A*s and 3 As
Portfolio (personal projects)
Gazetteer
(Click here to see it in action)Website with an interactive map hooked up to multiple APIs to provide data on earthquakes, weather, places of interest, etc.
Company Directory
(Click here to see it in action)Website and database to maintain a company's internal data
- All CRUD operations can be performed on multiple tables through a user-friendlly interface
- PHP and MySQL back-end
- Bootstrap 5 used for responsive design
Pic Tac Toe
(Click here to download it from the Play Store)Android app where users play tic tac toe using photos instead of Os and Xs
- Published on Google Play Store
- Written in Java
- Interacting with user's camera
Other projects
- All
- App
- Web
Testimonials
Craig Harper-Ashton
Multichannel Director
I can recommend Alex, without hesitation. He is fastidious, disciplined, hard working and delivers results with the minimum of supervision. He possesses that rare skill of understanding both the strategy and big picture with an attention to detail that delivers high quality every time … I would re-employ Alex without a single doubt, I’ve always felt that with his intellect and delivery-oriented attitude that he can throw his hand at anything and deliver high quality.
David Potts
Head of Project Consultancy
Alex learned the ropes quickly and proved himself to be bright, enthusiastic and capable. He was always keen to learn and displayed an active an enquiring approach to his work … While Alex worked with GAME, I frequently received very positive, unsolicited feedback from the client about him and the contribution he made
Keith Martin
Programme Manager
I just wanted to thank you personally for the work that you guys have put in for us over the last 2 to 3 months and the way in which you’ve executed it. I think you’ve done a really great job and whoever I’ve spoken to I’ve only ever heard very positive feedback about the quality of your output, your speed of delivery, and what a pleasure it’s been to work with you