I'm a Web Designer / Developer with a knack for solving problems and an unending passion for making things work. Now based in London, I've spent the last few years working on a wide range of projects and expanding my skill set. I've been contracting throughout 2014, working a couple of months for each client, but am now looking for a more permanent position in 2015. Read some of my code on GitHub.
| SL8 App | Sudoku | My Website |
|---|---|---|
| Slate is a web app to aid teachers, built in 10 days as a final project at Makers Academy. Team also included @_rosshepburn, @CharlesDeBarros, @ks1ngh, @alexgaudiosi, and @sarahseewhy. | Sinatra web app to play Sudoku puzzles with a recursive algorithm to generate and solve puzzles. | My personal website. Retina-ready and cross-browser compatible. Frequently updated as I learn new skills. |
I'm passionate about great design and usability, but I'm even more passionate about seeing the two combined to create outstanding tools and products.
After studying Graphic Design at university, I gravitated towards Web Design as an opportunity to explore new technologies, then I recently devoted three months to learning how to code at Makers Academy. I grasp new ideas quickly and would like to broaden my skills primarily as a front-end web developer.
- Wireframing and user interface design
- Creating mock-ups in Photoshop
- HTML5 and XHTML principles
- CSS3, Sass and Twitter Bootstrap 3
- JavaScript + jQuery
- Agile values, principles and practice
- Object oriented principles and design
- Test driven development
- Pair programming
- Ruby 2.1
- Rails 4
- PostgreSQL
- Sinatra
- WebSockets
- Version control with git and SVN
- User authentication and authorisation with Devise
- Integration of APIs including Twilio, Stripe and Paperclip
- GitHub Flavoured Markdown
- Deployment to Heroku or by FTP
- Experienced Graphic Designer
Web Development Bootcamp: February — May 2014
- Highly selective 12 week full-time course
- Ruby, object oriented programming and software design
- Full stack web development
- Pair programming and teamwork
- Final project: SL8 App - a Rails app to aid teachers help students in a classroom environment. Created in 10 days with @_rosshepburn, @CharlesDeBarros, @ks1ngh, @alexgaudiosi, and @sarahseewhy.
Computeach Certified Internet Web Professional: November 2011 — January 2014
- Distant-learning course
- Introduction to internet technologies and protocols
- HTML and CSS fundamentals
- Periodical exams and assignments
- Adhering to strict XHTML, my sites passed all tests in W3C validator
I have worked several jobs in the tech industry in the last few years, all the while freelancing as a Graphic / Web Designer. Most recently, before moving to London, I was Tech Support and Web Designer for NJK Computer Services in Stockton Heath. My responsibilities included, but were not limited to, first line tech support for several large companies, web design and development, concepting, mock-ups, and hardware building and support. Prior to that, I was brought in to work alongside the TEL (Technology Enhanced Learning) Department at Edge Hill University on their JISC project. I also helped migrate one of their Moodle instances and contributed to several eLearning packages whilst there.
Co-Founder, Marketing, Graphic and Web Designer: 2012 — 2014
- Helped set up a Youth Theatre for 12 to 16 year olds in Warrington town centre.
- Designed all marketing, including brand identity, posters, flyers, t-shirts, hoodies, website, mailer, and stationary.
- Supervised classes and taught students in workshop sessions.
- Over-subscribed class and sell-out productions with Mayor present.
- Highly successful with overwhelming support from the community and parents.
- Screened volunteers and CRB checked staff. Full safeguarding training.
- Successfully handed operation over to replacement tutors upon departure to London.
- Still going strong now.
Studied Graphic Design: 2008 — 2012
- Learned the principles of good design and practiced the craft.
- Successfully delivered on briefs to tight deadlines consistently.
- Demonstrated a sound understanding of Adobe software suites and designing for print.
- Can design digitally for a wide variety of screen-based media.
- Understanding of layout, hierarchy, colour, and repitition in delivering a clear concise message.
A Level: Biology, History, Product Design, General Studies
Usability (UI/UX)
Graphic Design
Code readability
Cross-browser Compatibility
Test Driven Development
Data visualization
I'm Lycanstrife on Github and Twitter.
07817 559 895