Adam Williams – PHP Web Developer Leeds
I am a web designer and developer with over 8 years commercial experience.
I have worked for local businesses and design agencies as well as national and multi-national clients including Microsoft, Virgin and Associated Newspapers (Daily Mail, Metro etc).
As well as being highly knowledgeable in web technologies I also have a firm understanding of business, putting me in a fantastic position to be able to propose fit for purpose solutions which will bring about real business benefits and return on investment.
There are many web designers and developers out there, but few who can boast my level of experience, both in web technologies and equally as importantly, in business.
My full CV is available below for your perusal, or you’re welcome to just get in touch if you’d like to discuss a project or position with me.
Coding Experience
I have experience with the following languages and frameworks:
| Language / Framework | Years |
|---|---|
| PHP 3 – 5 (Procedural & OOP) | 7 |
| SQL (MySQL & SQLite) | 7 |
| (X)HTML – Full W3C Compliance | 8 |
| XML (DOM) | 5 |
| CSS | 6 |
| JavaScript (inc. AJAX, JSON, JQuery) | 4 |
| Codeigniter PHP framework | 2 |
| WordPress CMS | 2 |
| Expression Engine CMS | 2 |
Software Experience
I am competent working with the following software:
| Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 |
| Adobe Fireworks CS5 |
| Adobe Illustrator CS5 |
| Adobe Photoshop CS5 |
| Panic Coda |
| Microsoft Office XP-2007 |
| OpenOffice.org 3 |
I have experience working with the following operating systems:
| Mac OS X 10.5 |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 – 7 |
| Windows NT – 2003 Server |
| Ubuntu 10, RHEL 5, CentOS 5 |
I have worked with the following version control systems:
| Subversion |
| Git |
Hardware Experience
I have experience managing the following hardware:
| Network (LAN/WAN/WLAN) Design & Management |
| Server Build & Maintenance |
| Desktop Build & Maintenance |
Key Business Skills
In addition to my technical skills, I would also bring the following qualities to your organisation:
| Strong interpersonal skills; able to work with individuals at all levels. |
| Self-motivated and experienced working within fast-paced changing environments. Able to stay calm under pressure. |
| Ability to prioritise workloads effectively. |
| Considerable analytical and problem solving skills. |
| Genuine passion and enthusiasm. I love what I do. |
Portfolio
View my portfolio online here.
Career Summary
I have been fortunate to have worked for some excellent companies as well as gaining the experience of working for myself. Here’s a run down of my career history:
| Period | Company / Position |
|---|---|
| 07/10-Present | Leeds Guide Ltd as Web Developer Responsible for maintaining and developing all of the Leeds Guide websites as well as contract work. I have also been developing a completely bespoke online CRM/publishing system, utilising the latest web frameworks (both front end and back end), including JQuery and the Codeigniter PHP framework. |
| 03/10-Present | Leeds Indie Radio as Station Manager Manage the day to day running of the popular Leeds radio station including website development, sound recording/editing, interviewing bands, writing for web, marketing and managing my team of contributors. |
| 07/09-12/09 | Click 4 Limited as Web Development Manager Managed a small team of developers and acting as technical lead, creating new functionality and systems for all of the e-commerce sites within the various brands and ensuring that the solutions were robust, agile and scaleable.Key Responsibilities:
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| 06/08-02/10 | AW Digital Ltd as Director / Lead Developer Started my own digital marketing agency offering web design, web development, search engine optimisation and web hosting.Key Responsibilities:
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| 10/07-06/08 | I-site Digital Media Ltd as Lead Web Developer Reporting to Creative Director.Key Responsibilities:
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| 01/05-10/07 | SLBM Systems Limited as IT Manager Reporting to IT & Marketing DirectorKey Responsibilities:
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| 01/03-01/05 | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as IT Administration Officer Reporting to Centre Operations ManagerKey Responsibilities:
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| 10/01-01/03 | Alliance & Leicester PLC as Customer Service Advisor Reporting to Team LeaderKey Responsibilities:
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Education
Here’s a list of my current qualifications:
| Qualification | Completed | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) IT in Business | 2007 | 2.1 |
| Dip. Emotional Intelligence | 2005 | Pass |
| Dip. Windows 2000 Server Administration | 2004 | Pass |
| AVCE ICT (2 A Levels) | 2002 | Pass |
| 9 GCSE’s – 6 A-C grades inc. English, Maths & Science | 2001 | Pass |
Interests
I am extremely focussed on my work, however in my spare time I enjoy travelling, walking, socialising, music (playing, listening, writing and going to gigs), world cinema and extreme sports. I also have a keen interest in photography, modern art, graphic design and web design. I believe it is important to maintain a healthy work – life balance.
Availability
I am currently available for permanent (preferred) or contract work in the Leeds area or worldwide.
Contact Me
If you wish to speak to me about a position which you think will make good use of my skills and will also allow me to develop further, please email adam.williams[at]ftm-media.co.uk.