Full Stack Web Developer

Hello! I'm a versatile and dependable web developer, with proficiencies across the entire web development stack.

As a remote developer, based in the UK, I have experience of delivering work to a high standard as part of a global team.

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About Me

Background

I've been developing software for over 10 years. During this time I have worked on a variety of websites from search engines to E-commerce sites, as well as scientific computing.

I love working at the intersection of technology and design that the web offers. Whilst my background is technical, I have a great affinity for creating interfaces that simplify the life of users.

Ethos

Whether I'm working on back-end code or a user interface, the values of accessibility, structure, clarity, and simplicity are very important to me.

I enjoy keeping my skills up to date in such a fast paced industry, and am currently studying for my Masters degree in Computer Science.

Skills

Front-End Development

  • HTML5, CSS3 (inc. Flexbox, Grid)
  • Responsive Web Design
  • JavaScript (inc. React, Vue.js, jQuery)

Back-End Development

  • PHP (inc. Laravel, WordPress)
  • Python, JavaScript (Node.js)
  • MySQL, MongoDB

Misc

  • Linux / Apache / NGINX
  • Version control (Git, SVN)
  • Tooling (NPM, Gulp, SASS)

Portfolio

Home.co.uk

As part of a team distributed across the world, I work on the maintenance and development of this UK property search engine.

Projects have included:

  • Ongoing retrofit of a responsive layout
  • Site speed optimisation to improve load time
  • Implementation of sold property price search
  • Sourcing and implementing local schools data to rental and sales property listings
  • Improving the accuracy of geographical search algorithms by refining the mathematical models used
  • Implementation of a single-click login system to the MyHome account area
  • Provision of automated PDF report generation for agent statistics
  • Improvements in text matching for agent search results
  • Integration of site with social channels
Screenshot of Home.co.uk

DefinitelyCake.com

Design and build of a responsive website for this confectioner to advertise their products. A content management back-end system allows the client to easily keep the site up to date with their latest offerings and news. A prior version of this site also had an online shop, allowing the client to sell their book.

DefinitelyCake.com screenshots on a desktop monitor, tablet and phone

Unearth.Space

An ongoing personal project based on the wonder of space exploration. A satellite prediction API is used to display the current position of the International Space Station, as well being able to predict when it will be visible in the skies above any world location. Screenshot of Unearth.Space

CaseyNeistatArchive.com

Another personal project, this time to demonstrate client-side data sorting and searching with VueJS, using data that is regularly pulled from the YouTube API. (Note: this project is currently unmaintained).

Screenshot of CaseyNeistatArchive.com

Goodprint

Converting Photoshop comps to HTML and CSS for a redesign of this multi-language E-commerce printing company, working within a PHP MVC framework.

HomeContact

Backend build of “MoneyPiggy” — a web app enabling schools and clubs to take payment for membership and activities through their website, via a payment gateway.

MathsDoctor

Design and implementation of a tutor training site, automation of monthly reports, integration of SMS API to notify tutors of lesson bookings.

Contact

I'd love to hear from you! You can contact me at: hello@jackpollard.me