Peter Fortune Email & Phone Number

County Waterford, Ireland

County Waterford, Ireland

At Fund Recs, I develop and maintain software using Java, Spring Boot, React, JavaScript, and PostgreSQL, utilising Git and Bitbucket in bi-weekly agile sprints alongside an experienced engineering team.Key Responsibilities:- Collaborate with UI/UX designers and engineers to implement new features.- Identify and resolve bugs.- Refactoring code and addressing technical debt.- Write unit tests using JUnit and Mockito.- Conduct code reviews.- Participate in sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

Dublin

BoardGamer.ie was a leading online store specialising in a wide range of board games for customers across Ireland and Europe. The mission was to provide an extensive selection of quality games while ensuring a smooth and enjoyable shopping experience.Responsibilities:- Managed all aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, customer service, and inventory management.- Developed growth strategies, expanding product offerings and entering new markets.- Engaged with suppliers and distributors to maintain strong relationships and ensure a consistent supply of in-demand games.- Coordinated with a third-party logistics team to provide exceptional customer service and support.- Monitored market trends and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.Accomplishments:- Scaled a startup into a successful online store with a loyal customer base.- Expanded internationally, increasing sales and market share across Europe.- Featured in major media outlets, including the Irish Times, Daily Mail, Irish Independent, and national radio stations like Newstalk and 98FM.

Waterford, Ireland

- Maintained and updated Joomla and WordPress websites- Fixed issues and created responsive landing pages using JavaScript, CSS, Flexbox, and Grid- Developed NDLS website, collaborated with clients to implement requested features such as an expiry date calculator- Worked on various e-commerce projects, including redesigning Asiam Ireland's website- Utilised PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML in a team of two developers and a project manager- Provided phone support and assisted with marketing efforts for e-commerce clients

Waterford City

Developed and maintained websites using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript. Contributed to website relaunches, SEO improvements, and ongoing maintenance. Assisted with graphic design across multiple projects.

Wexford

Created and managed a popular gaming website from scratch using PHP4 and MySQL. Grew the site to attract 50,000 unique visitors per day at its peak before successfully selling it in 2008.

Higher Diploma, Computer Science

Modules: -Programming -Web Development -Computer Systems and Networks -Databases -Enterprise Web Development -Developer Operations -Mobile.

Hons Bsc, Information Technology