I specialize in rapid, impactful solutions for SaaS, WordPress, and custom web applications. My skill set includes:Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, C#Technologies & Frameworks: WordPress, AWS, Nunjucks, Node.js, ElevenLabs API, REST APIsAreas of Expertise: SaaS product development, AI-driven content generation, scalable architecture, UI/UX customizationI thrive on adapting to new tools and frameworks to solve complex challenges, balancing functional efficiency with aesthetic clarity. Each project benefits from my focus on usability, seamless integrations, and a commitment to delivering high-performance results.

Collaborated in a small, agile team to successfully upgrade an Umbraco CMS from version 8 to 12, ensuring a smooth transition to the latest .NET Core architecture. Focused on refactoring legacy code, updating custom components.

Helping migrate existing clients to a new Umbraco platform,Sprint planning,Meeting with stakeholders, Umbraco 12C#, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

Working with some previous contacts on upgrading and adding features to their wordpress websites. Building a SAAS product with Python Lambdas in AWS with a large range of associated services e.g S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, CloudWatch, Cloud Pipeline, Athena, AWS Amplify, API Gateway. SAAS to be launched.

Maintaining and enhancing existing .NET and Vue.js applications involving bug fixes, adding new features and improving performance. Working closely with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure the applications meet requirements.Developing and deploying new .NET and Vue.js applications working with a team of developers to design, implement, and test new applications. Working with DevOps engineers to deploy the applications to production environments.Documenting and maintaining coding standards, creating and enforcing guidelines for how code should be written to ensure it is consistent, easy to read, and maintainable.Reviewing code and educating other team members on best practices including looking for potential problems in code and suggesting improvements, giving presentations and workshops on best practices for .NET and Vue.js development.Helping to deliver training to the wider team on coding methodologies. Working with other trainers to develop and deliver training programs on new technologies and coding methodologies, helping to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programs and make improvements as needed.

Supporting existing products and helping develop new features and products for ongoing and future development. Leading change for new front end frameworks and technologies.Using a variety of technologies, Java with Hybernate/Spring and GWT for the GUI, Javascript applications with Angular/Vue JS frameworks.CSS frameworks Bootstrap, Less, SCSS as well as in house component frameworks built with Vue/SCSS to meet corporate guidelines. Using Docker and AWS tools to deploy and run applications. Also languages such as GoLang and tools like SOAPUI used when required. Whenever I was required to work on projects with unfamiliar language or technology I was able to learn and implement with ease.Working as a member of a small agile team in conjunction with other small teams locally or internationally to deliver features based on new requirements in sprint development cycles.I took the lead in the development of new front end projects, working on the UX and UI as well as technology decisions and maintenance.

Building websites without frameworks to match technical and designs needs.Creating component based Wordpress websites.Working on new and existing Angular 1.4+ applications.Working in a larger technical team with frontend and backend members todeliver projects meeting client expectations on time.

Working on building component based html and CSS using BEM naming conventions.Building HTML/CSS promotions to meet design and business requirements.Managing workload to deliver long term projects as well as weekly updates in website promotions.Working on Long term features of the website, within a multi-discipline team.Building a framework for the website from scratch using atomic design principles and Sass.Helping the business track customer activity in promos and across the site with Google Analytics.

This was my limited company started to enable me to do contract and freelance work.I worked with many technologies, .NET, C#, Javascript, Python, Django, Wordpress.Contracting to companies in Norwich and London e.g. Aviva, Neontribe, Black Pig, Kettle Foods as well as numerous small companies.

Part of a small team on in-house ASP .NET software.In-house software produced home information packs (HIP) for clients ranging from estate agents to individuals.I was responsible for day to day bug fixing and dealing with customer feedback and problems.Customising in-house software for clients. Software was sold to clients on the basis of being customised to their website style as well as any branding that the HIP needed before being printed by the client or through our third party printing sites.

Working on ASP websites and in-house ecommerce software.I worked as part of a small team and was exposed to all aspects of a project lifecycle including post go-live training. I worked on various types of sites from B&B's to large e-commerce sites and CMS sites for corporate clients.

Data entry, testing and writing the training manuals for the staff. This was all on software written to replace existing DOS based system.After the new software went live I moved onto 1st line IT support.