While at Surge, I built over 200 websites and over 20 e-commerce sites and managed the hosting and backups for these sites using Plesk-based web servers. These sites had bespoke designs that I initially designed and built mainly with WordPress and Woocommerce; later, the company brought in a full-time graphics designer, which allowed me to focus on working on the front-end code and back-end functionality of new sites. During this time, I became well versed in jQuery, front-end user interactions, GSAP web animation, page speed optimisation, Google Analytics and building new sites in an SEO-friendly way. I was also tasked with creating custom stand-alone PHP based applications for businesses to automate their internal systems.

The Search Engine Optimisation Company (TSEOC) existed for two years before being renamed to Surge Marketing Solutions in 2014 after a rebranding, upon which I moved into a web developer role for another four years. I worked for TSEOC as an SEO engineer, where I was tasked with optimising websites so they would show higher up for specific keywords and phrases on Google search engine results pages. I created reports to send to customers that showed their current ranking positions on Google. I also managed a smaller number of Adwords accounts and connected websites to Google Analytics accounts using JavaScript website tracking to track conversions.

I was a waiter, mainly working on weddings with tasks involving food service, setting tables, buffet setup, napkin folding, polishing cutlery/plates, and glass collecting.