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UI Developer & Designer / Product Owner

Academy Point // March 2020 to August 2026

Owned and pushed the UI development for internal projects as the only front end developer. Defined project scope and created requirement and specification documents. Researched and designed UI for new features. Built websites and components using HTML, SCSS, Vue, and Nuxt, maintaining the code using GitHub.

Worked remotely for 6 years with team members across the UK, Australia and the Philippines. Used Jira software to work in an agile environment, with sprint goals and daily scrums. Created, managed, and prioritised tickets in Jira

  • Built LMS platforms for Currys, Cineworld, BT, Sonos and the NHS.
  • Built and launched a new company website.
  • Improved UI and UX consistency across our core product.
  • Replaced legacy Durandal code with Vue 2.
  • Created and carried out test plans, raising thorough bug tickets.
  • Created guides for end users.

Web Developer / Studio Manager

The Creative Engine // September 2015 to February 2020

Released mobile first websites. Delivered scalable retail kiosks using Ionic, Gulp, and NPM for NVIDIA, John Lewis, Darty and Nest. Discussed requirements with the team and provided functional UI prototypes. Assisted the project management team to identify and mitigate risks.

Organised reviews with designers, working from Adobe XD and Photoshop designs, to ensure a pixel-perfect product. Tested using BrowserStack and physical devices. Enhanced team collaboration by introducing new tools and training staff to use them.

  • Delivered the ‘Internet of Things’ Intel project as the lead UI developer.
  • Started as a junior, promoted to Software Developer, then to Studio Manager.
  • The only UI developer for three years, producing all User Interfaces.
  • Upgraded company hardware by securing internal investments from the MD.
  • Produced the ‘Invest in Surrey’ website to AA accessibility standard, for Surrey County Council.

Web Developer & Designer

Self Employed // March 2011 to August 2015

Met with clients and agencies to gather requirements, then designed and delivered responsive websites. Worked in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and third parties. Designed and created all promotional and marketing material for a new start-up company.

  • Created bespoke WordPress themes and websites.
  • Designed print stationery, including business cards, leaflets, and office contracts.
  • Created new company logos.