Web Developer Here...

My career started as a graphic designer with an N1 Art & Design, working at a signwriting company.

In 2003, I discovered my true passion: web development and programming, when I accidentally came across HTML and CSS. Since then, I've been fascinated by the inner workings of the internet and web applications.

During the first part of my career I built themes, plugins, and customised Joomla and WordPress, then ventured into SEO, SEM, and PPC.

One day I came across the development of web apps using GatsbyJS with a headless WordPress implementation. I switched gears and started studying ReactJS and Laravel.

I’m not a pure backend or frontend dev, but since working with React, I feel more biased towards frontend. I started Black Alsatian in 2003, which focuses on digital marketing and basic websites. I have also worked on numerous long term contracts. Since my partner has taken over managing Black Alsatian I’ve been seeking new and challenging opportunities.

Professional Skills

Toolbox

Windows with WSL Ubuntu
VSCode & Docker with Devcontainers
Node/NPM & Composer
Git Bash

Skills

HTML & CSS
JavaScript
TypeScript
PHP
MySQL
Docker
Git
Laravel
Livewire (Laravel)
Inertia.js
ReactJS
Next.js
GatsbyJS
Vue.js
Pinia
Vuetify
Vitest
WordPress, also headless
REST API
GraphQL
gRPC (frontend)
SASS
TailwindCSS
Styled Components
CSS Modules

Proficiency

Decoupled / Headless Applications
Progressive Web Apps
API Development
SEO / Google Analytics / Tag Manager
Performance Optimisation
Knowledge of Modern Tech Stacks
TailwindCSS / Bootstrap / SASS
Styled Components / CSS Modules / Emotion / CSS-in-JS
Linux & Hosting (Apache, Nginx, etc)
Defining Solutions and Scope
Content Management Systems
New Business Development
Project Planning / Management

Hobbies

Coding
Bonsaiing
DJing
Cycling
Downhill Skating