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Front end web developer
Patrick Dobson
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Crymych, United Kingdom
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I have been developing web sites and web applications since 2000. I have recently been working freelance and contracts but have, in the past worked as part of a development team in both front end technologies and PHP. Recent contracts include Selfridges, BMW, GoCompare, Berry Bros & Rudd & Prudential.
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2020 - 2020
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Front end developer
Selfridges.
Contracting with Wunderman Thompson / Selfridges as a front-end developer.
Wunderman Thompson supply e-commerce solutions to various large retail companies.
The role was front-end development using javascript, css (scss) and html in an AEM environment. In my role as
front-end developer working in an agile environment I handled various tasks including integrating the AEM front end with a React app which replicated the user menu and basket/wishlist functionality. This involved making calls to an
internal API and processing the returned data.
All work was built using Maven/Gulp/Webpack and tracked using command line GIT.
Skill Sets usedL HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Javascript, jQuery.
Wunderman Thompson supply e-commerce solutions to various large retail companies.
The role was front-end development using javascript, css (scss) and html in an AEM environment. In my role as
front-end developer working in an agile environment I handled various tasks including integrating the AEM front end with a React app which replicated the user menu and basket/wishlist functionality. This involved making calls to an
internal API and processing the returned data.
All work was built using Maven/Gulp/Webpack and tracked using command line GIT.
Skill Sets usedL HTML5, CSS, SCSS, Javascript, jQuery.
Retail, Processing, App, Development, Developer, Gulp, Webpack, Scss, E-commerce, Agile, Javascript, HTML/CSS/Javascript, API, React, Git, Jquery, Html5, Html, Css
2019 - 2019
job
front-end developer
BMW.
Glue reply supply specialist consultant services to many large companies around the world.
This role was a short 'pilot' contract to provide estimates for a larger contract to be negotiated and tendered in 2010.
BMW has a large number of internal websites for such purposes as auditing, documentation and employee directories.
These websites were written around 15-20 years ago and only work in Internet Explorer due to inline CSS & Javascript.
BMW now has a policy that all employees use Google Chrome. The project was to remove all inline CSS & Javascript into external files and to update the page layouts from table based layouts to div based.
The projects were built using Ant and Gradle as build tools and were tracked using GIT.
Skill Sets used: HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, JSP & basic Java.
This role was a short 'pilot' contract to provide estimates for a larger contract to be negotiated and tendered in 2010.
BMW has a large number of internal websites for such purposes as auditing, documentation and employee directories.
These websites were written around 15-20 years ago and only work in Internet Explorer due to inline CSS & Javascript.
BMW now has a policy that all employees use Google Chrome. The project was to remove all inline CSS & Javascript into external files and to update the page layouts from table based layouts to div based.
The projects were built using Ant and Gradle as build tools and were tracked using GIT.
Skill Sets used: HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, JSP & basic Java.
Javascript, Css, Html5, Jquery, Java, Git, Websites, Jsp, Gradle, Developer, Internet, Google, Basic
2019 - 2019
job
front-end developer
Berry Bros. & Rudd.
Open reply supply specialist consultant services to many large companies around the world.
Berry Bros are one of the countries most established wine and spirit merchants.
In my role as a front-end developer is was part of an agile team creating a redesigned website for the client. The
website is based around a Hybris server so front end development also consisted of using .jsp (Java Server Pages) as
well as HTML, CSS, Javascript & jQuery. I also worked closely with a designer and business representatives to deliver
pixel perfect implementations of signed off designs. The project used GIT, integrated into JIRA as a source integrity
tool.
https://www.bbr.com/
Berry Bros are one of the countries most established wine and spirit merchants.
In my role as a front-end developer is was part of an agile team creating a redesigned website for the client. The
website is based around a Hybris server so front end development also consisted of using .jsp (Java Server Pages) as
well as HTML, CSS, Javascript & jQuery. I also worked closely with a designer and business representatives to deliver
pixel perfect implementations of signed off designs. The project used GIT, integrated into JIRA as a source integrity
tool.
https://www.bbr.com/
Javascript, Css, Html, Jquery, Java, Git, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Jira, Agile, Website, Jsp, Developer, Development, Server
2018 - 2019
job
front-end developer
MyVouchercodes / GoCompare.
MyVouchercodes are a leading website specialising in publication of discount vouchers for public consumption. In my
role as a front-end developer I was a part of an agile team tasked with maintaining the website, fixing bugs and developing new features. The MyVouchercodes website was developed using a bespoke PHP CMS and front-end work
consisted of SCSS, jQuery & Javascript. At times I also developed some object oriented PHP. MyVouchercodes operates
(07833) 184038
www.patrickdobson.co.uk
an agile environment which included daily stand-up meetings, sprints, sprint planning, backlog refinement and 'Three
amigos' planning.
https://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/
role as a front-end developer I was a part of an agile team tasked with maintaining the website, fixing bugs and developing new features. The MyVouchercodes website was developed using a bespoke PHP CMS and front-end work
consisted of SCSS, jQuery & Javascript. At times I also developed some object oriented PHP. MyVouchercodes operates
(07833) 184038
www.patrickdobson.co.uk
an agile environment which included daily stand-up meetings, sprints, sprint planning, backlog refinement and 'Three
amigos' planning.
https://www.myvouchercodes.co.uk/
Javascript, Php, Jquery, CMS, Agile, Scss, SoMe, Website, Developer, UP
2013 - 2018
job
front end developer
Prudential.
Prudential are a very well established provider of pensions and financial products.
The contract consisted of creating financial calculators for use by the public and financial advisers. The calculators
were developed using HTML, Javascript and jQuery and were designed to be cached in the browser enabling them to be
used offline. All the calculators were fully responsive from large monitor size down to mobile phone (320px wide). All
work was cross browser compatible and was tested in IE7-11, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android & IOS.
See https://www.patrickdobson.co.uk/prudential for more information.
The contract consisted of creating financial calculators for use by the public and financial advisers. The calculators
were developed using HTML, Javascript and jQuery and were designed to be cached in the browser enabling them to be
used offline. All the calculators were fully responsive from large monitor size down to mobile phone (320px wide). All
work was cross browser compatible and was tested in IE7-11, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Android & IOS.
See https://www.patrickdobson.co.uk/prudential for more information.
Javascript, Html, Jquery, Android, IOS, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Developer, Responsive
2013 - 2013
job
a front end web developer
Line Communications.
Line communications are a leading provider of e-learning based in Paddington in London.
The contract consisted of using their existing responsive e-learning frameworks and creating a 'new style' of e-learning
using modern HTML & CSS techniques such as parallax scrolling and CSS transitions. As part of the contract I worked on
projects for British Airways and Roche. All work was cross browser compatible and tested in IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox,
Chrome, Safari & iPad.
Skillset: * HTML * CSS * SASS/SCSS * JavaScript/jQuery * Photoshop * Bootstrap
The contract consisted of using their existing responsive e-learning frameworks and creating a 'new style' of e-learning
using modern HTML & CSS techniques such as parallax scrolling and CSS transitions. As part of the contract I worked on
projects for British Airways and Roche. All work was cross browser compatible and tested in IE8, IE9, IE10, Firefox,
Chrome, Safari & iPad.
Skillset: * HTML * CSS * SASS/SCSS * JavaScript/jQuery * Photoshop * Bootstrap
Javascript, Css, Html, Jquery, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Bootstrap, Sass, Scss, E-learning, Developer, Web, Responsive
2013 - 2013
job
London as a front end web developer
Wex Photographic.
The contract consisted of an entire rebuild of the existing website before handover to a third party development
company for integration into an EpiServer CMS.
During the contract I worked closely with the graphic designer and the company representatives to translate Photoshop
documents into a working prototype of the site. Twitter bootstrap was used as a framework with interaction in jQuery/javascript. All the CSS was written with SASS/SCSS. The site was developed to be 'mobile friendly', with tablets
displaying the desktop site (by management decision) and being optimised for smart phones by the use of media
queries. All work was browser tested in Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE10, IE9, IE8 & IE7 and was validated error free to W3C standards.
Skillset:
* HTML * CSS * SASS/SCSS * JavaScript/jQuery * Photoshop * Bootstrap
company for integration into an EpiServer CMS.
During the contract I worked closely with the graphic designer and the company representatives to translate Photoshop
documents into a working prototype of the site. Twitter bootstrap was used as a framework with interaction in jQuery/javascript. All the CSS was written with SASS/SCSS. The site was developed to be 'mobile friendly', with tablets
displaying the desktop site (by management decision) and being optimised for smart phones by the use of media
queries. All work was browser tested in Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE10, IE9, IE8 & IE7 and was validated error free to W3C standards.
Skillset:
* HTML * CSS * SASS/SCSS * JavaScript/jQuery * Photoshop * Bootstrap
Management, Framework, Web, Twitter bootstrap, EPiServer, Development, Developer, Twitter, Website, Integration, Javascript, Scss, Sass, CMS, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Jquery, Html, Css
2013 - 2013
job
front end/UI web developer
Institute of chartered accountants.
The contract consisted of a redevelopment of a paper based training records system into a fully functional web based
application. The application was written in ASP.NET MVC. I was responsible for the UI/front end elements of the
development. I worked from wire frames and brand guidelines and created the entire HTML, CSS, graphics/images and JavaScript interaction for the application. Application development was carried out using Visual Studio 2012 and TFS. I
was part of a team using AGILE/SCRUM methodologies. All work was browser tested in Firefox, Chrome, IE9, IE8 & IE7.
Skillset: * HTML * CSS * SASS/SCSS * JavaScript/jQuery * Photoshop
October 2012 - December 2012
Contract
(07833) 184038
www.patrickdobson.co.uk
Contracting with Dyson in Malmesbury as a front end web developer.
Dyson have 94+ multi-territory sites both promoting and selling their products around the world. Dyson web
development operates with an AGILE/SCRUM environment. The contract consisted of working with backend developers,
creative staff and project managers to create and mantain all aspects of the websites. Dyson have their own bespoke
CMS which was used to serve regional variations to the websites (such as translated content). All projects were created
and checked for operation in the following browsers: FireFox (Windows & Mac), Chrome, Safari (Windows & Mac), IE9,
IE8, IE7, IE6. All projects were validated against WAI AA, XHTML(strict) & CSS2. Source integrity was controlled with Microsoft Source Safe. As part of this contract I was also working with ASP (classic) and XSLT.
Skillset: * XHTML * CSS * Photoshop
Contract
application. The application was written in ASP.NET MVC. I was responsible for the UI/front end elements of the
development. I worked from wire frames and brand guidelines and created the entire HTML, CSS, graphics/images and JavaScript interaction for the application. Application development was carried out using Visual Studio 2012 and TFS. I
was part of a team using AGILE/SCRUM methodologies. All work was browser tested in Firefox, Chrome, IE9, IE8 & IE7.
Skillset: * HTML * CSS * SASS/SCSS * JavaScript/jQuery * Photoshop
October 2012 - December 2012
Contract
(07833) 184038
www.patrickdobson.co.uk
Contracting with Dyson in Malmesbury as a front end web developer.
Dyson have 94+ multi-territory sites both promoting and selling their products around the world. Dyson web
development operates with an AGILE/SCRUM environment. The contract consisted of working with backend developers,
creative staff and project managers to create and mantain all aspects of the websites. Dyson have their own bespoke
CMS which was used to serve regional variations to the websites (such as translated content). All projects were created
and checked for operation in the following browsers: FireFox (Windows & Mac), Chrome, Safari (Windows & Mac), IE9,
IE8, IE7, IE6. All projects were validated against WAI AA, XHTML(strict) & CSS2. Source integrity was controlled with Microsoft Source Safe. As part of this contract I was also working with ASP (classic) and XSLT.
Skillset: * XHTML * CSS * Photoshop
Contract
UI, Backend, Web, Development, Developer, TFS, Net, Safe, XSLT, Content, Windows, Visual Studio, Mac, MVC, ASP, Scss, Javascript, Agile, Sass, Training, Websites, CMS, ASP.NET, Asp.net mvc, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Scrum, Backend, .Net, Jquery, Html, Css
2012 - 2012
job
Worcester as a senior front end web developer
unknown.
npower are a national energy supplier who supply electricity and gas as well as home cover. Their websites cover
residential properties as well as small, medium and large business customers.
Their websites are written with a combination of ASP.NET and 'plain' HTML pages via the Oracle content server CMS.
All work was cross browser compatible (FireFox, Chrome, Safari, IE9-8-7). During my time I took part in efforts to make the sites mobile friendly using 'responsive' design and media queries.
Skillset: * HTML 4/5 * CSS 2/3 * Javascript / jQuery * Photoshop * Site studio designer
residential properties as well as small, medium and large business customers.
Their websites are written with a combination of ASP.NET and 'plain' HTML pages via the Oracle content server CMS.
All work was cross browser compatible (FireFox, Chrome, Safari, IE9-8-7). During my time I took part in efforts to make the sites mobile friendly using 'responsive' design and media queries.
Skillset: * HTML 4/5 * CSS 2/3 * Javascript / jQuery * Photoshop * Site studio designer
Websites, Energy, Energy, Responsive, Server, Web, Developer, Net, Content, ASP, Javascript, CMS, ASP.NET, Oracle, HTML/CSS/Javascript, .Net, Jquery, Design, Html, Css
2011 - 2012
job
Malmesbury as a front end web developer
unknown.
See above for Dyson description
Developer, Web
2011 - 2011
job
Woking as a front end web developer
FireFox, Chrome.
Verse One create easy to use and highly accessible Content Management Systems for a wide range of clients. The
contract entailed updating older installations of the CMS to the latest version as well as implementing brand new
installations. Upgrades consisted of creating pixel-perfect copies of old sites using a new code base. New
implementations required working from a Photoshop file. Once finished, all implementations were tested and amended for FireFox, Chrome, IE9, IE8, IE7 & IE6 (graceful degredation).
Skillset: * XHTML * CSS * SQL & MySQL * Coldfusion 8 * Photoshop
contract entailed updating older installations of the CMS to the latest version as well as implementing brand new
installations. Upgrades consisted of creating pixel-perfect copies of old sites using a new code base. New
implementations required working from a Photoshop file. Once finished, all implementations were tested and amended for FireFox, Chrome, IE9, IE8, IE7 & IE6 (graceful degredation).
Skillset: * XHTML * CSS * SQL & MySQL * Coldfusion 8 * Photoshop
Css, Mysql, Sql, CMS, Content Management, Management, Content, Developer, Web
2006 - 2010
freelance
Freelance
unknown.
In my role as a freelance web developer, I have been involved in the entire project lifecycle from initial discussions
with customers, requirement gathering, planning and design & development of entire websites and provision and ongoing maintenance of hosting & email. A portfolio of my websites can be found here:
www.patrickdobson.co.uk/portfolio
I have a great talent for being able to 'de-mystify' the issues concerning technical concepts when discussing a
customers needs.
with customers, requirement gathering, planning and design & development of entire websites and provision and ongoing maintenance of hosting & email. A portfolio of my websites can be found here:
www.patrickdobson.co.uk/portfolio
I have a great talent for being able to 'de-mystify' the issues concerning technical concepts when discussing a
customers needs.
Design, Websites, Developer, Hosting, Development, Web
2002 - 2006
job
Developer - Serco Home Affairs
www.patrickdobson.co.uk.
(07833) 184038
www.patrickdobson.co.uk
In my role as senior developer, and part of the web development team, I designed, built and implemented web-based
solutions for several police forces as well as national law enforcement and Government agencies. I worked as a
member of a multi-disciplinary project team.
● I designed and developed a Public facing website for a national specialist law enforcement agency, entirely in Flash.
● Implemented an extranet for a national specialist law enforcement agency, written in Coldfusion with Flash
and 3D components.
● Designed and developed a Flash based computer based training package for a national law enforcement
agency.
● Designed marketing materials for a government agency.
● Developed an internal intranet for Serco Home Affairs, using Coldfusion, Flash Remoting, JavaScript and CSS.
● Consultation with customers for design matters, problem solving, training and development of project
specifications.
● Worked as part of a large team creating an internal system for a major law enforcement agency. In this role, I
was part of a smaller team redesigning the front end of the system and re coding for accessibility. The entire
project was secured using MKS source integrity software.
www.patrickdobson.co.uk
In my role as senior developer, and part of the web development team, I designed, built and implemented web-based
solutions for several police forces as well as national law enforcement and Government agencies. I worked as a
member of a multi-disciplinary project team.
● I designed and developed a Public facing website for a national specialist law enforcement agency, entirely in Flash.
● Implemented an extranet for a national specialist law enforcement agency, written in Coldfusion with Flash
and 3D components.
● Designed and developed a Flash based computer based training package for a national law enforcement
agency.
● Designed marketing materials for a government agency.
● Developed an internal intranet for Serco Home Affairs, using Coldfusion, Flash Remoting, JavaScript and CSS.
● Consultation with customers for design matters, problem solving, training and development of project
specifications.
● Worked as part of a large team creating an internal system for a major law enforcement agency. In this role, I
was part of a smaller team redesigning the front end of the system and re coding for accessibility. The entire
project was secured using MKS source integrity software.
Javascript, Marketing, Css, Design, Training, Website, 3D, Flash, Developer, Development, Software, Web, Senior Developer, Accessibility
1996 - 1996
unknown
Professional Trainer Certification
Serco.
1996 - 2002 & Pre 1996
● FPGA design for Serco Home Affairs
● Electronic prototyping for Serco Home Affairs & OSPL
Other qualifications/experience:
● Fast track to Coldfusion MX (Macromedia)
● Fast track to Dreamweaver MX (Macromedia)
● Macromedia Flash MX Actionscript (Macromedia)
● Internal TickIT auditing
● ISO 9001 internal auditing
● Valuing Diversity Training
● Professional Trainer Certification
Recent Freelance Work
● https://project1.patrickdobson.co.uk/ , https://project2.patrickdobson.co.uk/ ,
https://project3.patrickdobson.co.uk/ - A series of test project written in React with HTML5, CSS, SCSS & PHP
● https://www.broadstonerarebreeds.co.uk/ - A site for Broadstone Rare Breeds - written in React with react-router, react-helmet, HTML5, CSS, SCSS & PHP. Includes integration into the Etsy API for product
displays.
● GitHub: https://github.com/PatDobson1
● https://www.bigskycad.co.uk - Big Sky CAD - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery
● http://www.colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk - Coleford Town Council - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery,
Wordpress
● https://www.devonandcornwallflockbook.co.uk - Devon and Cornwall flockbook - PHP, HTML5, CSS,
Javascript, jQuery, Wordpress
● http://www.journeyman-services.com - Journeyman Services - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Photoshop, AJAX, DOM
Scripting, Javascript, jQuery, SQL, MySQL, SagePay
● http://www.eco-camping.co.uk - Eco camping - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Photoshop
● http://www.northlodgewales.co.uk - North Lodge - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Photoshop
● http://www.parkthatbike.info - ParkThatBike - PHP, HTML5, CSS, javascript, jQuery, Wordpress API
● FPGA design for Serco Home Affairs
● Electronic prototyping for Serco Home Affairs & OSPL
Other qualifications/experience:
● Fast track to Coldfusion MX (Macromedia)
● Fast track to Dreamweaver MX (Macromedia)
● Macromedia Flash MX Actionscript (Macromedia)
● Internal TickIT auditing
● ISO 9001 internal auditing
● Valuing Diversity Training
● Professional Trainer Certification
Recent Freelance Work
● https://project1.patrickdobson.co.uk/ , https://project2.patrickdobson.co.uk/ ,
https://project3.patrickdobson.co.uk/ - A series of test project written in React with HTML5, CSS, SCSS & PHP
● https://www.broadstonerarebreeds.co.uk/ - A site for Broadstone Rare Breeds - written in React with react-router, react-helmet, HTML5, CSS, SCSS & PHP. Includes integration into the Etsy API for product
displays.
● GitHub: https://github.com/PatDobson1
● https://www.bigskycad.co.uk - Big Sky CAD - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery
● http://www.colefordtowncouncil.gov.uk - Coleford Town Council - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery,
Wordpress
● https://www.devonandcornwallflockbook.co.uk - Devon and Cornwall flockbook - PHP, HTML5, CSS,
Javascript, jQuery, Wordpress
● http://www.journeyman-services.com - Journeyman Services - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Photoshop, AJAX, DOM
Scripting, Javascript, jQuery, SQL, MySQL, SagePay
● http://www.eco-camping.co.uk - Eco camping - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Photoshop
● http://www.northlodgewales.co.uk - North Lodge - PHP, HTML5, CSS, Photoshop
● http://www.parkthatbike.info - ParkThatBike - PHP, HTML5, CSS, javascript, jQuery, Wordpress API
Training, FPGA, Http, Actionscript, Router, Flash, Test, Github, Integration, AJAX, CAD, Scss, Scripting, Javascript, Prototyping, API, React, Jquery, Sql, Mysql, Php, Design, Html5, Css, Wordpress
My education
1998
-
2002
Open university
Bsc, Technology
Bsc, Technology
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