Experience

Mars Spiders

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mars Spiders Digital Sheriff

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  Mars Spiders - Independent Creative Digital Agency based in Shoreditch, London. Working with Government departments and Public Services to satisfy a complex set of needs. Delivering UX, IxD and UR solutions. We have redeveloped The UK Open Web Archive commission awarded by the British Library. Agile process. UR testing informing UX design. React JS Front End. Java Boot Spring backend. Case study: https://marsspiders.com/work/the-british-library-the-uk-web-archive Press release: http://blogs.bl.uk/webarchive/2017/12/a-new-beta-interface-for-the-uk-web-archive.html Explore the public Beta: https://beta.webarchive.org.uk/ Shortlisted for the UX Awards. Services we provide: App Design & Development - native iOS and Android Apps UX / IxD / UR Consultancy Web Design & Development Motion Graphics & Video Production: http://londonanima.com/ Digital Content Creation Digital Headhunting via DOS 4 Other projects recently delivered: • Defra, DfE, MOD, ESFA, NHS Lambeth and HMRC Newcastle - UX, UR and IxD consultancy. • Metadiet - platform for all your dietary needs - UI design, web app development. • BOD - dating platform - UI design, web app development, cross-platform video chat room. • IP Quest - UI design, web app development. In-house projects: iTime - iTimeapp construction workforce management tool and iOS mobile app. Learn more here: http://itimeapp.com/ HungryMob - modern iOS / Android platform inspired by the sharing economy phenomena. We also design & develop educational native iOS & Android apps for children. Show less



UK Home Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior User Experience Consultant CTC Cleared

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2020

  Implementing SCRUM methodology & Design sprints within UCD teams. EU Settlement service design transition to the UK access 2. Implementing SCRUM methodology & Design sprints within UCD teams. EU Settlement service design transition to the UK access 2.



Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior User Experience Consultant

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  EU Brexit EHC export service. Setting up UCD standards. GDS enforcement. EU Brexit EHC export service. Setting up UCD standards. GDS enforcement.



Education and Skills Funding Agency

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Discovery Agile UX Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Responsible for the user interaction of a GDS regulated Discovery/Aplpha project. User Research lead improvement of an existing digital platform and Course Directory. Responsible for the user interaction of a GDS regulated Discovery/Aplpha project. User Research lead improvement of an existing digital platform and Course Directory.



Department for Education

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• UX Consultant - Service Transformation

  • Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Corporate Services Transformation Programme Corporate Services Transformation Programme



HM Revenue & Customs

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• UX Consultant - Making Tax Digital - GOV.UK

  • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  Implementing the GDS practice of UX design processes. Implementing the GDS practice of UX design processes.



⚡7ARDIS | AI-powered Smart Technology Solutions

• United Kingdom
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CTO

  • Nov 2015 - May 2017

  TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY GIANTS. We empower and connect organisations to achieve more - to prepare for the future. Bespoke intelligence systems equip you to make informed decisions, free to focus where you're needed. Many sectors rely on our services to operate how they need to - quite a testament, really. We cover requests from Governments, Civil Defence Authorities, Broadcasters, Construction and Civil Engineering Contractors to supply integrated platforms regardless of location, connecting their people when they need it most. Show less



Poke

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mulberry LFW campaign

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2014

  LFW Advertising Campaign for the top British Fashion brand Mulberry as part of the multiple award winning team @NMA top 100 agency Poke London. LFW Advertising Campaign for the top British Fashion brand Mulberry as part of the multiple award winning team @NMA top 100 agency Poke London.



Brightstar Corp.

• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Mobile App Developer / UI / UX / Design

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

  Brightstar is the world’s largest specialized wireless distributor and a leading global services company, serving mobile device manufacturers, wireless operators and retailers, with a local presence on six continents. Brightstar’s industry-leading services include value-added distribution, supply chain optimization, handset protection and insurance, buy-back and trade-in solutions and multi-channel retail solutions. Brightstar services help customers increase product availability, expand channel reach and drive supply chain efficiencies by getting the right products to the right place at the right time. We have developed e-com mobile app for distribution on various platforms - iOS iTunes/iPhone/iPad, BB, Win phone and Android. Skill-set: Consultancy, UX, UI, Design, XCode, Bootstrap, PhoneGap built, Backbone JS, HTML5, CSS3, Ripple. Show less



Natural History Museum

• United Kingdom
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• QA manager / Web Consultant / Responsive / UI / UX

  • Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Working with business analyst to identify, prioritise, and diagnose new responsive site for Wild Life Photographer of the year Google maps v2 to v3 code migration. Executing test plans Ensuring website output meets specifications Monitoring and reporting on bug list- Java back-end framework and a Percussion Rhythmyx CMS Problem solving and a keen eye for detail. - Structured testing experience in Agile teams - Strong diagnostic and trouble-shooting skills - Good communication and focused attitude to getting the job done Show less



EE

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Software Engineer at EE

  • Mar 2012 - Sep 2013

  Team Lead & Senior Front End and UI Web Developer. 3 to 1 transformation player, involved with merging T-mobile and Orange into EE (ee.co.uk). EE Launch – Delivering and implementing large scale ecommerce shop and a supplier portal with our internal development team Scripting for the redesign of 75% of the T-Mobile online shop, incorporating a large-scale tariff refresh, multi-million pound marketing campaign and optimized user experience Coding and optimisation of work across three brands: EE, T-Mobile and Orange leading to an increase in conversion by 112%. For example, special offers section increased conversion by 62% and packages sold by 20%. We conducted a large-scale research piece into best practice site search and online product comparison. Team leading - inducting new members of the team, sorting biz job stream via JIRA, assigning tasks. Implementation of responsive designs for the front end and CMS templates. Mobile development. JSTL templates (.jsp) Integration with Java. Orange and T-mobile join forces as EE. The biggest mobile phone company in the UK. 28 million customers, 15,000 employees and 720 stores nationwide. Show less



LEWIS Purestone

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Web / UI Developer

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Purestone is a leading provider of marketing and communications solutions through the use of digital media and technology. Technology: HTML5, CSS3, JQ, Isotope plugin, CMS & .NET integration. Purestone is a leading provider of marketing and communications solutions through the use of digital media and technology. Technology: HTML5, CSS3, JQ, Isotope plugin, CMS & .NET integration.



Imagination

• United Kingdom
• Design
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Senior Web / UI Developer

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

  Developing Front End / UI for a touch screen. Technology: touch screen, GIT, JQ, HTML5, CSS3. Developing Front End / UI for a touch screen. Technology: touch screen, GIT, JQ, HTML5, CSS3.



Binary evolution

• United Kingdom
• Technology, Information and Internet

• CEO / Digital Consultant / Team Leader

  • May 2010 - Dec 2011

  Digital Consultant and Team Leader at NHS- lead developer and designer + managing outsourced team -producing E-Learning package for NHS Lambeth.Involves: Brand building and digital consultancy, content presentation, Design, HTML, CSS3, CMS, JQ, JS, UI, usability, accessibility, login and registration, PHP and maintenance.See the corporate product: http://lambethhealthyweight.org.uk/Brand building / Production Management

• Freelance Digital Consultant (USA)

  • Oct 2011 - Nov 2011



WE Communications

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Contract Senior Web (JQ animation) Developer

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2011

  JQ animation for GE Bank. JQ animation for GE Bank.



TAG

• Clerkenwell Road, London

• Senior Freelance Web Developer

  • Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

  Developing Tesco Facebook campaign for Tag - an international design and production agency dedicated to helping clients and agencies create, manage and deliver their brand messages across the world. Main skills: consistency, efficiency and more than a little flair to complex global campaigns. Technology: HTML and CSS integrated with PHP CodeIgniter Open source web application framework. Slik SVN, XAMPP, PSS. Developing Tesco Facebook campaign for Tag - an international design and production agency dedicated to helping clients and agencies create, manage and deliver their brand messages across the world. Main skills: consistency, efficiency and more than a little flair to complex global campaigns. Technology: HTML and CSS integrated with PHP CodeIgniter Open source web application framework. Slik SVN, XAMPP, PSS.



Isobar

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Freelance HTML5 CSS3 Developer (Contract)

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  Developing a cutting edge creative web project (for Kellog'scereal producer) @Glue Isobar - modern communication agency, number 20 on the TOP 100 New Media Company list. Technology: HTML5, CSS3, UI, SVN, browser testing and compatibility, PS, JQ, JS. Attention to details is a must. Site developed at the time was all-bran.co.uk Developing a cutting edge creative web project (for Kellog'scereal producer) @Glue Isobar - modern communication agency, number 20 on the TOP 100 New Media Company list. Technology: HTML5, CSS3, UI, SVN, browser testing and compatibility, PS, JQ, JS. Attention to details is a must. Site developed at the time was all-bran.co.uk



World Archipelago Internet Ltd

• Putney Bridge, London

• Client side web developer

  • May 2010 - Aug 2011

  Working on projects for blue chip companies including: Microsoft, Intel, Vodafone, BT, Harper Collins, Harry Potter (Bloomsbury Publishing), Saatchi&Saatchi, OMD, MSN, Dare, David Phillips and AMVBBDO. Focused solutions for the U.K. and U.S. property markets through insight, smart creative thinking and innovative technical execution. Clients include: John D Wood & Co, Webbers, Kinleigh, Folkard & Hayward, Gibbs Gillespie, Hurford Salvi Carr, King Strurge, Carter Jonas, Fisher German, Caxtons, Cowell Norford, Halls, Kenwoods, Graham Butt, Dot FS, Strutt and Parker, Tyser Greenwood, Camerons Stiffs, Hilbery Chaplin and Keatings. Show less