About

Thanks for visiting. I'm Andrew - I've been working in digital for over 11 years. I've been involved in a lot of different projects across a number of companies. To find out more about that, see The Journey.

Education

BSc Web Technologies

University of Greenwich

Current position

Web Lead

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Working on

React App

Launching 1-2 months


The Journey

2023 - Present

Web Lead

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Leading the web team, overseeing development across WordPress and bespoke PHP systems, managing client communications and project scoping.

Apr 2021 - 2023

Full Stack Developer

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Spinning many plates at once. Developing WordPress and bespoke PHP systems, Product Owner for Websites, client communications, project scoping.

July 2019 - Apr 2021

Technical Project Lead

Homebase

Delivered a full website rebuild on time, managing an external development agency whilst remaining hands-on in developing pages and features. Maintaining the existing platform throughout, and providing technical expertise to support decision making within the business.

Dec 2018 - July 2019

Front-end developer

Bathstore - contract

Lead in-house development on the website rebuild. Liaise with stakeholders to develop new pages, update existing website and create email campaigns. Primarily using HTML, SCSS and Javascript.

May 2018 - Nov 2018

Front-end developer

Wickes - contract

Part of the front-end development team on a full rebuild of the Wickes website, later leading the team. Developing templates, pages and features whilst maintaining the existing platform. Working across teams to provide solutions and guidance on technical challenges.

Jun 2017 - May 2018

Backend developer

Market Force Information

Part of the backend development team using PHP, MySQL and JavaScript to meet client needs and enhance existing systems. Performing code reviews to ensure all work was delivered to a high standard.

Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

Web Developer

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Building bespoke WordPress and Drupal websites from brief to launch. Writing, sending and tracking email campaigns. Testing across browsers and devices.

Sept 2012 - Jun 2015

BSc Web Technologies

University of Greenwich

Studying everything digital. Websites, eCommerce, Design, Strategy, UX, Storytelling, Games.

Pre 2012

The Start

I always had an interest in computers. Browsing the web one day, I wondered "how does this work?" - that spark started a journey that led me to be part of some big things.