I am an experienced App and Web Developer, based in Canterbury, with several mobile applications available in both the App Store and Play Store, with downloads currently totalling in the thousands. I have a wide range of skills in both design and development. As a freelance developer, the majority of my work has been individual, requiring a range of skills and good time management. Whilst working for agencies I have often worked with a team of developers, usually as a lead to manage the resources effectively.

Skills

iOS Development using Swift, Objective-C and Xcode. Android Development using Java and Android Studio. Web Development using HTML, PHP, Javascript and MySQL, along with a variety of frameworks such as WordPress, Drupal and CakePHP. Experience of the complete development lifecycle, including release into both the App Store and Play Store for free and paid apps. Use of APIs and Services (particularly Parse and MixPanel) to provide backend data to mobile and web applications, including media streaming services and analytics. Experience with Git and SVN. Recently I have begun working with React and React Native to leverage their cross-platform development possibilities for future mobile and web applications.

Experience

App Developer / Web Developer, Self-Employed – July 2013 – Present

Whilst self employed, my focus has shifted from Web development to App development. I have been hired to build several small apps and also joined a startup as the sole developer of their iOS and Android apps focussing on relationship development (intimacy and communication). There are currently three active apps in the iOS store and two in the Android Play Store.

Web Designer & Developer / App Developer, nbat Digital – January 2010 – June 2013

This role involved the design and development of multimedia websites for a variety of clients, largely in the construction industry. Technologies used included ASP, ASP.NET and PHP, including the use of frameworks such as CakePHP and Drupal. Whilst there I trained in iOS and Android native development using Objective-C, Swift and Java.

Web and Multimedia Designer, CornishWeb Services – September 2008 – January 2010

I was responsible for design and development of the full range of websites and marketing campaigns for this agency. This required the use of the whole Adobe suite, producing both digital and print work for all types of clients, including many in the healthcare industry and local councils.

Teaching Assistant, University of Kent – September 2006 – June 2008

This role involved the instruction of 3D modelling and animation to 1st year students. It gave them a grasp of the basic concepts and an eye for animation accuracy.

Education

University of Kent – MSc Computer Animation (Merit), 2007

University of Kent – BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology & Design (2:1), 2006

Enfield Grammar School – A-Level Maths, Physics, Chemistry and I.T., 2002

Interests

Music, Guitar Collecting and Restoration, Lutherie, Audio Recording and Production, Digital Photography, Silversmithing, Glass Fusing, Leather working