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Web Developer with twenty years experience
Robin Gilby
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London, United Kingdom
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I have over twenty years’ experience in the IT industry, with a breadth of positions ranging from telecoms, to agency, to media. I have worked in roles ranging from Frontend Developer to Project Lead.
I like to see simple things done simply.
I am passionate about empowering people to be the best version of themselves, individually and collectively.
I like to see simple things done simply.
I am passionate about empowering people to be the best version of themselves, individually and collectively.
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United Kingdom
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English
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Larger project
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My experience
2019 - 2020
freelance
Contractor Frontend Developer
Ozone Financial Technology.
The Ozone API makes it easy for any bank or account provider (ASPSP) to deliver an API that meets all PSD2 and RTS regulatory requirements. It can extend to cater to almost any bespoke API requirements, helping ASPSPs and TPPs bring innovative new services to market ahead of the competition. Working backend with node express, ES6, API creation and testing (headless and non-headless endpoints), integrating with MongoDB, bespoke MVC, UI.
Backend, API, Frontend, MongoDB, UI, MVC, Node, ES6, It, Developer, Testing, Regulatory, Express, Backend
2018 - 2019
freelance
Contractor Frontend Developer
Vodafone.
Fast paced multi-discipline commercial team. Supporting online campaigns and optimisation of the eshop journey through traditional frontend work, as well as content editing and creation and maintenance of Adobe Target audiences and activities.
Frontend, Optimization, Content, Developer, Adobe, Online
2018 - 2018
freelance
Contractor Senior Frontend Developer
Friday.
Fast paced digital agency working to agile methodology. Working alongside designers and backend devs within a Sitecore environment. Liaising with delivery managers and interacting with clients. Delivered new frontend for Anglia Ruskin University 2018 Clearing in extremely tight timeframe, implementing smart search and utilising Youtube API in a fully responsive and accessible page. Also working on various aspects of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists site: feature implementations and bug fixing, as well as BAU for British Red Cross. Component based development utilising Fractal, ES6, CSS3, SASS, HTML5, Gulp, Handlebars; JIRA for ticket tracking, alongside GIT (Bitbucket, Pull Requests).
Sitecore, Backend, Responsive, Search, Feature, Development, Developer, Gulp, ES6, Youtube, Html5, Agile, Sass, Jira, Frontend, API, Css3, Backend, Git
2017 - 2018
freelance
Contractor Web Developer
Incopro.
This market leading IP infringement company needed a ui developer to work on a revamp of their flagship product. This involved interpreting business requirements to produce wireframes and user stories, and then working with backend developers to engineer a solution in a very tight timeframe. Developed a query builder to interact with Elastic Search and integrate with a visualisation report generator. Agile sprint methodology. Python / Django environment utilising HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery; JIRA for issue/task tracking and GIT version control. Balsamiq for wireframes.
Agile, Backend, Search, Web, Developer, User stories, Wireframes, UI, Django, Javascript, Jira, Css3, Backend, Git, Jquery, Python, Html5
2017 - 2017
freelance
Contractor Web Developer
Sagittarius.
Working within a small digital agency on a travel company website update. Agile sprint methodology. C# environment utilising HTML5, CSS3, Grunt, JavaScript, jQuery ; JIRA for issue/task tracking and GIT version control.
Javascript, Html5, Jquery, Git, Css3, Jira, Agile, C, Website, Developer, Web
2016 - 2017
freelance
Contractor Senior Web Developer
Aptos Retail.
Working within a fast paced e-commerce company. Agile sprint methodology. Java environment utilising JSTL, HTML5, CSS3, Grunt, JavaScript, jQuery and Angular; JIRA for issue/task tracking and SVN version control. Mostly BAU for clients such as Claire's, Top Grade and Thomas Pink.
Javascript, Html5, Jquery, Java, Css3, Angular, Jira, Agile, E-commerce, Developer, Web, SVN
2015 - 2016
freelance
Contractor Web Developer
The Football Association.
• Agile Sprint workspace within .NET environment, working in Visual Studio.
• Club Wembley - Ticketing Tool
• Created mobile/responsive designs in Photoshop from wireframes and then translated those designs into templates using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript and jQuery. Utilized SASS, Grunt, Node, Compass, Atomic CSS and Bootstrap.
• Whole Game - Player Registration
• Working from wireframe designs creating templates in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery and integrating those into the .NET backend. Utilized SASS, GULP, Node, Atomic CSS and Bootstrap 4.
• Club Wembley - Ticketing Tool
• Created mobile/responsive designs in Photoshop from wireframes and then translated those designs into templates using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript and jQuery. Utilized SASS, Grunt, Node, Compass, Atomic CSS and Bootstrap.
• Whole Game - Player Registration
• Working from wireframe designs creating templates in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery and integrating those into the .NET backend. Utilized SASS, GULP, Node, Atomic CSS and Bootstrap 4.
Wireframes, Backend, Responsive, Web, Developer, Gulp, Net, Node, Visual Studio, Javascript, Agile, Sass, Bootstrap, Css3, Backend, Jquery, Html5, Css
2014 - 2015
freelance
Contractor Web Developer
Lloyds Banking Group.
Agile Sprint environment, working on a number of high-profile projects. This included enhancements to the existing online banking platform, as well as the creation of the new responsive site and mobile apps. Also BAU dealing with tasks such as release management, defect triage, and mentoring.
Agile, Mentoring, Management, Banking, Developer, Apps, Web, Online, Responsive
2013 - 2014
freelance
Contractor Web Developer
Pearson PLC UK.
Agile Sprint environment, working on the new Pearson Portal providing a dashboard and user management for teachers and students to access digital resources. The core of the frontend is HTML5/CSS3/LESS based on Bootstrap, within a Backbone and Handlebars framework with JSON, also utilising Angular. Liaising directly with the design/UX team to find solutions to existing issues, and advise on new features to ensure all frontend issues taken into consideration.
Html5, Design, Css3, Frontend, Angular, Bootstrap, UX, JSON, Agile, Management, Less, Developer, Web, Backbone, Framework, Portal
2010 - 2013
freelance
Contractor Web Developer
Honda UK.
• Working as a clientside developer utilising JavaScript, jQuery, XSL/XML and XHTML/HTML5 and CSS2/3. Maintaining the Honda.co.uk portal and intranet/extranet applications for UK and Europe. Developing and maintaining pages and applications for desktop and mobile to support core business needs.
• Motorcycle Configurator
• XSL, HTML and JavaScript/jQuery used to create a configuration tool allowing users to customise their bike of interest with different colour schemes, accessories etc and receive an on the fly quote via basic shopping basket type functionality, which they could also email to themselves as a PDF.
• Finance Calculator
• An online finance quote tool enabling users to dynamically alter loan and deposit amounts, change car grade and other options such as period of repayment. Built with XSL/XML and XHTML with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Used Car Valuation Tool
• An online tool allowing users to input any UK registration number and receive a CAP valuation. Built using XSL to render XML from the java valuation service and allowing the user to email themselves a copy of the valuation.
• Used Car Valuation Tool Mobile
• Porting the desktop tool to mobile devices utilising XSL, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Dealer network website frontend and CMS
• We built a platform that allows Honda to host dealer websites while allowing the dealers to manage their own content. We used the HTML5 Boilerplate and OOCSS.org techniques, as well as XSLT to render the pages.
• Book a test drive
• Streamlining the process based on feedback from a site audit. XSL templating, with session cookies to track progress through booking process. Gmaps used for map plotting and geocoding.
• Data capture strategy
• In order to provide the business with a consistent data capture solution that maximises customer and prospect data, we are rebuilding all the forms on the website using HTML5 and CSS3. This will be driven by XML configurations (fully customisable) transformed into HTML5 through XSLT, with all business logic handled on the java backend.
• Motorcycle Configurator
• XSL, HTML and JavaScript/jQuery used to create a configuration tool allowing users to customise their bike of interest with different colour schemes, accessories etc and receive an on the fly quote via basic shopping basket type functionality, which they could also email to themselves as a PDF.
• Finance Calculator
• An online finance quote tool enabling users to dynamically alter loan and deposit amounts, change car grade and other options such as period of repayment. Built with XSL/XML and XHTML with JavaScript and jQuery.
• Used Car Valuation Tool
• An online tool allowing users to input any UK registration number and receive a CAP valuation. Built using XSL to render XML from the java valuation service and allowing the user to email themselves a copy of the valuation.
• Used Car Valuation Tool Mobile
• Porting the desktop tool to mobile devices utilising XSL, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript.
• Dealer network website frontend and CMS
• We built a platform that allows Honda to host dealer websites while allowing the dealers to manage their own content. We used the HTML5 Boilerplate and OOCSS.org techniques, as well as XSLT to render the pages.
• Book a test drive
• Streamlining the process based on feedback from a site audit. XSL templating, with session cookies to track progress through booking process. Gmaps used for map plotting and geocoding.
• Data capture strategy
• In order to provide the business with a consistent data capture solution that maximises customer and prospect data, we are rebuilding all the forms on the website using HTML5 and CSS3. This will be driven by XML configurations (fully customisable) transformed into HTML5 through XSLT, with all business logic handled on the java backend.
Content, Basic, Portal, Backend, Logic, Audit, Booking, Online, Accessories, Web, Support, Developer, PDF, XSLT, Network, Website, Javascript, Service, Test, Finance, Audit, XML, Websites, CMS, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Frontend, Css3, Backend, Java, Jquery, Html5, Html
2008 - 2010
job
Web Developer
BBC FM&T (Search).
• Continuing in the same role in a permanent capacity.
• Working with the same technologies. Redevelopment of the internal administration tool for the Topics pages, and the redesign of BBC Search.
• Search+ pages, marking the second iteration of Topics pages and the first step towards new Search pages.
• Prototype work with metacarta, producing a dynamic map with stories pinpointed along with embedded audio. Utilising the BBC Mapping Tool Kit, Embedded Media Player and Glow. Also Template Toolkit to create a json feed to populate the map.
• Working with the same technologies. Redevelopment of the internal administration tool for the Topics pages, and the redesign of BBC Search.
• Search+ pages, marking the second iteration of Topics pages and the first step towards new Search pages.
• Prototype work with metacarta, producing a dynamic map with stories pinpointed along with embedded audio. Utilising the BBC Mapping Tool Kit, Embedded Media Player and Glow. Also Template Toolkit to create a json feed to populate the map.
Administration, JSON, Audio, Embedded, Developer, Web, Search, Redesign
2009 - 2009
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
Fleet Singers.
Design and build of website for a local neighbourhood choir. XHTML, CSS.
www.fleetsingers.org.uk
www.fleetsingers.org.uk
Css, Design, Website, Developer, Web
2008 - 2008
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
Proximity London.
• Converted designs to XHTML and CSS for new Royal Mail Track and Trace service.
• All content coded to W3C standards, and WAI accessibility standards.
• All content coded to W3C standards, and WAI accessibility standards.
Css, Service, Content, Developer, Web, Accessibility
2007 - 2007
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
South End Green Association.
Design and build of website for a local neighbourhood association. XHTML, CSS, XML, PHP.
www.southendgreenassociation.org.uk
www.southendgreenassociation.org.uk
Css, Design, Php, XML, Website, Developer, Web
2007 - 2007
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
French Holiday Home.
Update bringing the site up to XHTML 1 Strict with tableless layout. XHTML, CSS, PHP.
www.canredon.com
www.canredon.com
Css, Php, Layout, Developer, Web, UP
2005 - 2007
job
Various roles
The National Archives.
Intranet development
• Chosen to develop intranet as I had experience of both the research teams.
• Analysis of the existing system within the context of web standards and accessibility (W3C and WAI) and the creation of a content inventory.
• Assessed existing system and planned future systems via UCD methodology (usability/accessibility).
• A high level Information Architecture was created and presented to the executive committee.
Additional web projects included
• White Board content to be made available for download from the site for schools.
• Created XML files for the presentation of video content on Netvibes.
• Created RSS feed for Familyrecords.gov website.
• Created new dropdown menu system for main National archives website including PHP prototype.
• Created new content for help pages on main National Archives website; this had to be standards compliant, WAI accessibility compliant, and used x/html, css and discrete javascript.
• Working with RedDot across all areas of the public website, creating new content and editing/amending existing content.
Reading Room and Archive Assistant
• Provided front line assistance to members of the public with their research enquiries.
• Chosen to develop intranet as I had experience of both the research teams.
• Analysis of the existing system within the context of web standards and accessibility (W3C and WAI) and the creation of a content inventory.
• Assessed existing system and planned future systems via UCD methodology (usability/accessibility).
• A high level Information Architecture was created and presented to the executive committee.
Additional web projects included
• White Board content to be made available for download from the site for schools.
• Created XML files for the presentation of video content on Netvibes.
• Created RSS feed for Familyrecords.gov website.
• Created new dropdown menu system for main National archives website including PHP prototype.
• Created new content for help pages on main National Archives website; this had to be standards compliant, WAI accessibility compliant, and used x/html, css and discrete javascript.
• Working with RedDot across all areas of the public website, creating new content and editing/amending existing content.
Reading Room and Archive Assistant
• Provided front line assistance to members of the public with their research enquiries.
Usability, Accessibility, Information Architecture, Web, Development, Usability & UX, Architecture, Website, Content, Javascript, XML, Research, Video, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Video content, Php, Html, Css
2003 - 2005
job
Sales Assistant and Front of House Manager
Odeon Cinema.
Worked front of house, ran a team and management processes.
Management, Sales, Processes, Manager
2004 - 2004
freelance
Freelance Web Designer
Butler For Hire.
Design of ad banners for this small US based catering company.
Design, Web
2002 - 2002
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
Rufus Leonard.
• DHTML work on prototype site for well known medical organization.
• Template for new Royal Mail Brand site.
• Built templates and framework for re-designed AXA site in XHTML, fully W3C compliant.
• Template for new Royal Mail Brand site.
• Built templates and framework for re-designed AXA site in XHTML, fully W3C compliant.
Developer, Web, Framework
2002 - 2002
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
TWIi.
Converted designs to HTML and entered content on Johannesberg World Summit site.
Html, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Content, Developer, Web
2001 - 2001
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
Citigate Lloyd Northover.
• Taylor Woodrow: Database driven website and maintained by ASP/SQL driven publishing tool.
• Bank of America Equity Partners Europe: HTML based.
• Bank of America Equity Partners Europe: HTML based.
Html, Sql, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Database, ASP, Website, Developer, Web
2000 - 2000
freelance
Freelance Senior Web Developer
iCrunch.
• Responsible for daily updates, site maintenance and micro-site builds of this award-winning site.
• Supplied weekly content for the Microsoft Media Guide in Windows Media Player.
• Converted MP3s into WMA format for streaming and download, created ASX and ASF files, and created appropriate images with Photoshop.
• Supplied weekly content for the Microsoft Media Guide in Windows Media Player.
• Converted MP3s into WMA format for streaming and download, created ASX and ASF files, and created appropriate images with Photoshop.
Windows, Content, Developer, Streaming, Web, Guide, Winning
2000 - 2000
freelance
Freelance Web Developer
Noomedia.
• Rebuilt catalogue pages and new main menu page for Whitestuff's online clothing catalogue.
• Took the existing flash based menu system and ported it over to DHTML.
• Took the existing flash based menu system and ported it over to DHTML.
Flash, It, Developer, Web, Online
2000 - 2000
job
Web Developer
Deepend London.
Working on all major client sites, as well as development of the Deepend intranet in PHP; this involved user logins, personalised employee profiles, notice boards and various other areas.
• Music3W: Winner of Gold at the OneClub Interactive Awards2001 for e-commerce B2B websites.
• Cartoon Network: UK and Dutch sites, as well as the Telewest Interactive Television service. Multi-award winning site, including the BAFTA's in 2000.
• Thomas Cook: Interactive Television Services for Telewest and OnDigital.
• Hotrecruit: Database driven student recruitment site.
• British Design And Art Direction.
• Design Museum.
• Music3W: Winner of Gold at the OneClub Interactive Awards2001 for e-commerce B2B websites.
• Cartoon Network: UK and Dutch sites, as well as the Telewest Interactive Television service. Multi-award winning site, including the BAFTA's in 2000.
• Thomas Cook: Interactive Television Services for Telewest and OnDigital.
• Hotrecruit: Database driven student recruitment site.
• British Design And Art Direction.
• Design Museum.
Design, Php, Art Direction, B2B, Websites, E-commerce, Database, Service, Recruitment, Network, Developer, Development, Web, Direction, Winning
1999 - 1999
job
Webmaster
The Net.
• Responsible for the day to day running of top selling magazine "the net" website.
• Close liaison with the print magazine team to ensure the website reflected the magazine.
• Close liaison with the print magazine team to ensure the website reflected the magazine.
Print, Website, Net, Webmaster
My education
1995
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1998
Queen Mary and Westfield College University of London
Bachelors, English Literature
Bachelors, English Literature
1992
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1994
n/a
Secondary, English Lit
Secondary, English Lit
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