As the Front End Technical Lead of a dynamic software team within a science-based organisation, the team I led played a pivotal role in enabling scientists to excel in their work by providing robust technical systems and creating insightful reports and visualisations. I managed a diverse team of 5 developers, ranging from graduates to seasoned professionals with distinct skill sets encompassing UX design, full-stack development, systems administration, and GIS expertise.My… Show more As the Front End Technical Lead of a dynamic software team within a science-based organisation, the team I led played a pivotal role in enabling scientists to excel in their work by providing robust technical systems and creating insightful reports and visualisations. I managed a diverse team of 5 developers, ranging from graduates to seasoned professionals with distinct skill sets encompassing UX design, full-stack development, systems administration, and GIS expertise.My responsibilities included:- Team Leadership: I led all team stand-ups, conducted one-on-one meetings with team members to gather feedback and advocate for their needs with the managing director.- Mentorship: I provided mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members to help them grow professionally.- Performance Reviews: I ran performance reviews to foster team development and growth.- Project Management: My involvement extended into project management, where I contributed to technical analysis, scoping, sizing, and collaborated closely with the technical team to create and manage requirements, typically tracked as GitHub issues.Technical Expertise:In my role, I worked with a versatile tech stack, which included:- Languages: TypeScript, Python- Front End Frameworks: React, Next.js- Containerisation: Docker, Docker Compose- Development Practices: Monorepos, Make- Cloud Services: AWS (S3, CloudFront, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk)- Version Control and CI/CD: GitLab CI/GitHub ActionsOur team's dedication and collaboration allowed us to consistently deliver exceptional solutions, making scientific work more accessible and impactful. Show less

Technical Director at small creative digital agency. The work covers a variety of web, app & digital product builds.This is a hands on role, including a number of technical & non-technical components:Client liaisonAnalysis of business requirementsCreating technical strategy for clientsManaging internal & external developers (contractors + other partners we work with)Scoping & budgeting workLiaising with Creative Director, UX & UI designersImproving… Show more Technical Director at small creative digital agency. The work covers a variety of web, app & digital product builds.This is a hands on role, including a number of technical & non-technical components:Client liaisonAnalysis of business requirementsCreating technical strategy for clientsManaging internal & external developers (contractors + other partners we work with)Scoping & budgeting workLiaising with Creative Director, UX & UI designersImproving technical processes (CI/CD pipelines)Technically, the technologies used on projects are varied & depending on the client, the stack they are using & how we need to implement and/or integrate into the existing project.Back-end:php CMSs & Frameworks - (SilverStripe in particular + Laravel)Docker - to manage our deployment containers internally for development & for staging & production environments.Server level:Some of the AWS stack (particularly S3, EC2) for some client & internal solutions.DockerVarious versions of Ubuntu & DebianFront-end:A variety of javascript frameworks:- Backbone- Browserify- React- Vue- Nuxt- EmberBuild tools:- Gulp- Webpack- GruntCSS:Everything is SASS based, these days with Bulma as the underlying CSS framework, which is then extended & added to.We use the BEM methodology as much as possible.We additionally have a close relationship with DragonFly Data science, where we provide the design & Front end work for some of their projects. Working with them I've been exposed to:- nix package manager- Elm- Ember- Haskell- Haskell Reflex, Servant & jsaddle Show less

Front end development of desktop and mobile websites. Largely based around SilverStripe. Using:JavaScript (jquery, zepto, Backbone.js, Require.js, Node.js)CSS (SASS and compass)HTML5.Clients included: Toyota, Lexus, KiwiRail, NZTA. Major Sites worked on:www.the86.co.nzwww.corolla.co.nzwww.rav4.co.nz

Development of bespoke websites (both front and back end development) using Django, python, html, css, js and associated technologies.

Front-end development of websites using Joomla! CMS.

Website design and implementation. Front and back-end development & integration with e-commerce and content management systems.