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 |
| Ruby on Rails | Learning |
| Wordpress CMS | 2 |
| Expression Engine CMS | 2 |
Software Experience
I am competent working with the following software:
| Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 |
| Adobe Fireworks CS4 |
| Adobe Illustrator CS4 |
| Adobe Photoshop CS4 |
| 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 – 2007 Server |
| Ubuntu Linux 9, RHEL 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 |
|---|---|
| 03/10-Present | Leeds Indie Radio as Station Manager Manage the day to day running of the station including A&R, marketing and website development. |
| 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 Director Key Responsibilities:
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| 01/03-01/05 | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as IT Administration Officer Reporting to Centre Operations Manager Key Responsibilities:
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| 10/01-01/03 | Alliance & Leicester PLC as Customer Service Advisor Reporting to Team Leader Key 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(dot)williams(at)awdigital(dot)eu.