Personal details

Stuart A. - Remote front-end developer

Stuart A.

Based in: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Timezone: London (UTC+1)

Summary

I’m a software engineer & trainer.

I specialise in helping teams deliver projects on web and mobile, through consultancy, development & training. I'm passionate about bringing business visions to life with effective software solutions.

As well as technical skills, I try to bridge the gap between the business and the solution, ensuring the business goals are achieved with the most effective technical solution.

Follow the link to set up a time for a quick intro & to see how I might be able to help you - https://calendly.com/stuartashworth/intro

Work Experience

Director & Consultant
Ashworth Digital Ltd | Apr 2015 - Present
PHP
Node.js
Accessibility
Sails.js
JavaScript
Ext JS
Vue.js
Ashworth Digital is an independent software consultancy whose mission is to help software development teams deliver high quality solutions through training, consultancy and by providing development resources . It’s primary focus is on working with front-end web technologies, including Sencha frameworks and Vue.JS, alongside server stacks such as Node.JS, PHP and SQL. Notable Projects • Working with Simply Accessible, an specialist accessibility consultancy, on projects for American Airlines and Cathay Pacific. These included JavaScript development work (Vue.JS), on-site training visits and learning of accessibility techniques and best practices. • An on-going relationship with Vidswap, an Ext JS based sports video analysis tool, providing Ext JS specific development and consultancy.
Co-Founder & Consultant
SwarmOnline Ltd | Jan 2010 - Mar 2015
PHP
Node.js
JavaScript
Ext JS
Apache cordova
SwarmOnline is an IT consultancy, focusing on web and mobile development. My business partner and I grew the company from a 2 person partnership to a team of 8, consisting of developers, designers and marketers. SwarmOnline delivered projects to both small and large companies, including E.ON, Scottish Power and the University of Glasgow. Key Achievements - Growing revenue from 0 to over £500k in the first 4 years. - Becoming the first Sencha partner outside the U.S in 2011. - Securing contracts with big name clients, such as E.ON, Scottish Power, Orange and Aberdeen City Council.

Education

University of Strathclyde
Bachelor's degree・Design Computing
Sep 2004 - May 2008

Personal Projects

Sports video analysis application
2015
JavaScript
Ext JS
An on-going relationship developing new features for the application which is built with Ext JS.
Accessibility work on major airline websites
2016
HTML/CSS
JavaScript
Part of a team updating 3 international airline websites so they are WCAG compliant.

Certifications & Awards

Professional Scrum Master I Certification
Scrum.org | Oct 2013