Since joining HWC my role has evolved to incorporate more than PHP development, my roles include Full Stack Developer (Windows, IIS, MySQL/SQL, PHP), IT Support & Procurement, System Administrator, Infrastructure & System Security Engineer. Within my Developer role I have been involved with designing system processes, development, troubleshooting and debugging on almost every major project & client system HWC has produced & am equally happy using MS SQL Server or MySQL databases. I am the lead developer for the MAR compliance application using the latest versions of PHP, MySQL, JavaScript/jQuery, HTML & CSS to build, enhance & maintain the systems.As a System Administrator I am responsible for managing & maintaining all aspects of the company's server infrastructure & cloud systems working with Rackspace, IONOS and most recently trialling Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. Part of my role is increasing system operating efficiency & adapting to new requirements and technology while ensuring systems can be easily scaled & costs are controlled.I have also been brought in to assist in various projects both internal ICT & working with clients or third-party providers including hosting/infrastructure migrations, database migrations, application integrations, troubleshooting & infrastructure design/deployment.I am the main technical contact for several clients & often liaise with IT departments and/or project managers from clients such as Vodafone, WPP & Barclays to manage hosting, infrastructure, application integrations & security reviews. I have also written and maintained documentation, procedures, and SQL scripts for system deployments by client IT teams.I work in a Security Engineer capacity internally & with third party providers for application penetration testing, server hardening, security polices/documentation & procedures, & security. I take a lead in making recommendations for change to the business surrounding IT security best practices and policies.

I developed several websites for local small businesses, start-ups and groups as well as providing PHP developer support for projects at a digital web agency based in Tiverton.Projects have included:Several PHP/MySQL bespoke CMS systems designed to meet the different client’s specific needs and requirements focusing on for simple ease of use for non-tech savvy users.Static websites with dynamic PHP/MySQL modules such as client managed photo galleries and listings.Coding of various 'plugin' PHP scripts using Object Oriented Programming able to be used on multiple projects with a minimum of customizing.

Responsible for the planning, design, build and management of the company online presence. I created a series of websites growing from the first company website through to a series of e-commerce systems including bespoke website, CMS, and back-end order management system. I managed SEO and AdWords campaigns with the website growing to over £70k sales per month within two years of launch.

Mechanical Engineering Apprentice