In 2022, I graduated the University of Lincoln with a BSc in Computer Science.
I gained valuable experience working with React Native and Firebase, which sparked an interest in web development.
I used these technologies, along with Colyseus.js, to make a full-stack poker application - going beyond the initial required task of simply making an app.
From this, I then decided to explore Next.js for making my first web portfolio.
After graduating, I wanted to expand upon my experience with web technologies, and reached out to an old employer, Zebra Menswear, to improve their existing website.
I taught myself Shopify Liquid, to allow me to redesign and build them a new website; resulting in a 30% increase in online trade.
I also worked with London-based archival vintage store, Ooto London, to design and develop a simple minimal website for advertising purposes.
From this, I also found some freelance agency work, in which I was able to begin working on WordPress sites, putting my design skills to use and gaining experience in PHP development.
Now, I work as a full-time Junior Web Developer with a marketing agency. I help design, develop and maintain a magnitude of WordPress websites.
I work mostly on front-end development (PHP, HTML, CSS/SCSS and JavaScript), but sometimes have the opportunity to perform back-end development tasks, such as backend API integrations. I hope to be exposed to more back-end work, to move towards my ultimate goal of being a full-stack developer.