2005 - present: Freelance web developer

I currently work as a freelance web developer for a variety of clients across the UK, from small local businesses to large agencies.  Typical projects include:

• Front-end development, CSS and advanced DHTML (jQuery being a personal favourite)
• ASP.NET development, including the development of several specalised CMS-based sites for large brand names
• PHP development, from simple promotional sites and to high-volume content and e-commerce sites
• Platform-based sites such as Drupal and Umbraco

I also act as a team and project consultant for some clients, helping them with planning their development strategy, recruitment and training.

2000 - 2005: Web developer to Development Manager

Wanting to get into the internet side of things, I joined McCann-i, the online unit of McCann-Erickson Manchester (now McCann Erickson Communications House), as a web developer. Starting with simple sites I worked up towards running a team of developers building large interactive and e-commerce sites for major global brands.

I began with the basic web technologies like HTML and simple ASP and worked through a wide range of internet technologies, finally specialising in .NET

• ASP.NET (C#)
• HTML, XHTML, CSS, DHTML, Javascript
• PERL
• ASP
• MCMS (Microsoft Content Management Server) and custom CMS.
• C++ ATL for IIS
• Useability and accessibility
• e-commerce
• Project planning, team management

1995 - 2000: Programmer to Team Leader

Started as a mainframe programmer for a parcel company, before working my way to Windows programming as team leader, via a stint as network administrator

Gained exposure to the basic disciplines of programming in a commercial environment, as well as to a huge range of tools and technologies, including

• Mainframe style programming
• Network administration, support and troubleshooting
• Windows programming (Windows 95, 98, NT) using Visual Basic and C
• Imaging and document management
• Team management

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