I’ve been designing & developing for the web since 1999, freelance since 2004.
- Search–engine optimised, responsive, accessible website design & development
- Bespoke WordPress sites including custom themes and plugins
- Cross–platform, HTML email design
- Digital skills training & support
- Advocate for clear & accessible code, design & writing
I can help with short-term website / WordPress projects such as adding features, fixing performance issues, optimisation, redesigns, migrations and debugging, as well as creating custom themes & plugins
Coder
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Experienced problem-solver using the fundamental tools of the web - WordPress
Adding features, optimising performance, migrations and debugging, as well as custom themes & plugins
Designer
- Custom web layouts, responsive themes, module-based designs
- Flexible & innovative graphic design for print
- Excellent writing & editorial skills
Educator
- Code Club
I ran an after-school coding club for 7 to 11 year olds from 2015 to 2018 - IT training & support
I have instructed young adults on web design for Code First Girls. I have trained & supported adults in digital tools such as MailChimp & Slack
Communication
Slack adminAdmin for workspace of 40 membersMailChimp adminAdmin & content creator for mailing list of 250 subscribers- Blog admin
Site admin & content creator on personal blogs includingshacklewell.club, onlondon.net, eggsbypost.net - WordPress contributor
Regular contributor to the open source WordPress project, currently focusing on Core CSS
Qualities
- A tenacious problem-solver & lifelong learner
- A clear communicator
- Father of two – main caregiver since 2004
- Accomplished runner since 2013 – I’ve completed a marathon in under 3.5hrs
- Guitar, bass & keyboard player
- Whippet owner since 2018