Hi, my name is

Jake

Builder. Developer. Problem Solver. Optimist.
A global citizen with an open heart and a sharp mind.
Advocating for unity, collaboration, decentralisation.
🌍 πŸ•Š πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­

About me.

Web development & strategy

Drawing from deep roots in web development and technical project management, I am positioned to deliver value & impact across a variety of online activities. Teams who collaborate with me benefit from my unique combination of skills, cross-domain knowledge, and creativity.

14
Years
Experience
100%
Effort &
Commitment

Education & Skills

  • ONGOING
    Lifelong Learner

    Every day is an opportunity to learn. I am passionately interested in technology, physics, economics, sociology, psychology, and spirituality. Current focuses:

  • 2011-2013
    Physics (private tuition)

    A Level, Grade A

  • 2008-2010
    Software Engineering

    National Diploma, Majority Distinctions

  • 2003-2008
    Secondary Education (GCSE)

    Straight-A Student

Core skills

Written Communication
Client & Stakeholder Relations
Project Planning & Technical Proposals
Organisation & Leadership

Technical skills

Back-End Dev (PHP, MVC Frameworks, Craft CMS, DevOps)
Front-End Dev (HTML, SCSS, JS, React)
Implementing Technical Requirements
Web3/Blockchain Fundamentals
Utilisation of Generative AI

web2 Career

Logo
Full-Stack Web Developer
Self-Employed

Bespoke web development, support & maintenance

Creating reliable web solutions that deliver on well-defined stakeholder requirements. Translating client goals and objectives into actionable technical proposals that are focused on processes and outcomes. Leveraging my experience to deploy projects on time and within budget.

Logo
PHP & Full-Stack Developer
Various Formats

A decade-long foray into web development

Whilst working a variety of jobs and contracts, I mastered the art of full-stack web development with a focus on back-end PHP systems. I was fortunate to learn from a variety of talented developers and mentors who helped shape my ability to create impact and value in the web industry.

Web3 Career

Logo
Community & DevRel Support
Contract

Identity, finance and community for every human

Leveraging my technical web expertise, written communication skills, and cross-domain creativity to deliver positive outcomes for community-related activities and strategies. Wholeheartedly advocating for the World mission and supporting its success as best I can.

Logo
Web3 dApp Developer
Self-Employed

Progressive Web Apps with web3 integrations

The time has come to start building on the next version of the internet. Initially, my focus will be on developing Progress Web Apps (click-to-install mobile apps) which integrate with blockchain smart contracts. web3 infrastructure is ready... it's time to build for the masses.

Case Studies

Website & infrastructure
Multi-Channel Marketing Agency

Worked with the agency directors over a number of years to upgrade and standardise their entire portfolio of client websites.

Web development & support
Membership Network for UK Industry

Modernised and extended an old and neglected member website providing essential community tools and utilities.

Lead dev & product owner
Marketing & Sales SaaS Company

Iterative development of a multilingual web plaform using education and sales team games to drive niche product sales.

Web development & support
Global InsurTech SaaS Company

Maintenance, support and ongoing development for a highly-bespoke international corporate website.

Web development & support
e-Learning Startup Company

Worked with the co-founders to build a 'minimum viable product' for their bespoke gamified e-learning platform.

I have also developed and supported many other membership websites, bespoke web platforms, corporate websites, and system rebuilds.
Client names publicly withheld for privacy & security.

Get in touch.

What’s your story?

I'm always open to opportunities for collaboration and problem-solving that creates impact and value.

Let's schedule an introductory call?

Example error here

Your message has been submitted.

Thank you for reaching out to me! Your message is now in my email inbox and I will respond as soon as possible.

Articles

A 'catch all' for things I want to articulate, but that didn't make the cut for this page.
For anybody who is curious or considering me as a candidate to join your team.

My background as a developer
Where I started (pure PHP), where I have been (full-stack), where I am (Craft & React), where I am going (web3).
Read on Substack
Guiding ethos & philosophies
How I approach life and work as a builder, developer, optimist, and global citizen.
In progress
My take on web3/blockchain
web3/blockchain tech is maturing fast and is positioned to be on of the most defining technologies of the decade.
In progress
My love letter to Pixel & Tonic
I have enjoyed many tools, frameworks and technologies in my 15 years of being a web developer... but none like Craft CMS.
In progress
Wise words by Carl Sagan

Maintaining a cosmic perspective // a tribute to Carl Sagan