I worked as a front end developer on Sky's shop pages including 2 complete redesigns of the site. Technologies used include XHTML, CSS & JavaScript (both native and jQuery-backed) in a Java backed environment, using Freemarker and JSP templating.

Sky run a fully Agile environment with weekly releases, planning games and retrospectives and daily standups. The environment is test driven (a mix of Selenium & Cucumber) and employs a continuous build methodology for maximum stability.

I developed a custom content management system for teachers tv to enable them to manage content on their new website in addition to assisting with the build of the new end-user facing site. Technologies used include php 4 & 5 (custom frameworks), MySQL, XHTML & jQuery. The javascript element is particularly involved, including loading, manipulating and saving complex data sets on the fly, drag & drop interfaces and custom data validation.

I worked as both a back & front-end developer on quite a number of different projects for Glenfiddich, Apple and ATOC (Association of Train Operating Companies). I was responsible for: creation of semantic, cross-browser markup from photoshop templates & integration into PHP and .Net application frameworks, advanced javascript. Creation of bespoke PHP systems and WordPress plugins / skinning. Localisation (Apple).

Sample URL's: shop.thebalvenie.com, apple.com/fr/macpro and daysoutguide.co.uk

I spent 4 months working in an Agile environment, on the new River Island web site.

I was responsible for: creation of semantic, cross-browser markup from photoshop templates & integration into a .Net application framework, advanced javascript including in-page animation, client-server interaction and implementation of custom Omniture reporting.

I also worked on other client projects including ireland.com, Barclaycard, Tesco Digital & on-site at Associated News.

I worked on 3 freelance projects for private clients including: e-commerce websites for Sirenic Silver and Images de Provence Ltd and a major site update for My Property Guide.

I also worked as a freelancer for Delete (deletelondon.com) on a short contract, converting the static Creature Discomforts website to WordPress.

I worked as a freelancer for Higher Ground Digital Design (hgdd.co.uk - Covent Garden) completing 5 data-driven web sites

Sample URL's: moodboardunlimited.com, investitintelligence.com

I worked as a full-time freelancer at weddingpath.com (North Soho) helping them with e-commerce, Ad serving, advanced JavaScript, interface design & implementation and a whole host of other php/MySQL projects.

I was the majority partner in Out of the Trees (http://www.outofthetrees.co.uk/), a small web design & development firm; during this time I've worked on many varied jobs - please see http://www.outofthetrees.co.uk/portfolio/ for more details.

I was been responsible for around 90% of SelectaCart - http://www.selectacart.com/ - a complete php/mySQL, standards-based ecommerce solution.

I worked on various freelance php/mysql/xhtml projects including work for, amongst others, weddingpath.com, The National Children's Bureau, Continental Tyres and fresh01.com.

I worked freelance for ntl (the telecoms company) on various internal projects: mostly system design / specification / documenting work, but also completed one large MS Access project.

During this time I spent the winters in the French Alps working as a bar person, transfer rep and snowboard guide/instructor. During the summers I worked freelance on various web design projects.