A Little Background
Welcome to my portfolio website. I am a 22 year old student of Northumbria University and a freelance web developer based in Newcastle. If you would like to comment on my site please use the form opposite to get in touch or go the Contact Page
Over the past few years I have been building upon my own style for design and improving my technical knowledge through formal study and pursuit of freelance work.
I have studied both design and computing for seven years. Both disciplines began to come together whilst studying graphics and ICT at A-level. I am now studying a Multimedia Computing course at Northumbria University, consisting of the following modules:
- Java Programming
- Software and Data Modelling
- Computer Systems Fundamentals
- Internet Technologies
- Relational Databases: Theory and Practice
- Multimedia Asset Development and Design
- Introduction to Interactive Entertainment Systems
- Learning and Skills in Computing
- Dynamic Internet Technologies
- Professional Development
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Design Methodologies for Multimedia
- Multimedia Applications
- Multimedia Time-based Assets
- 3D Computer Modelling
- Foundations of Human Computer Interaction
Computing and Design Interests
I am especially interested in the design work and problem solving required in the production of attractive websites and company identity. I have built my experience of dealing with real world clients by producing design solutions asked of me by such people as the GMB trade union. When given these opportunities, I was excited and motivated to produce solutions that would impress the companies.
Applications
I have experience with the following design application, operating systems, database management systems and office packages:
- Dreamweaver
- Flash Professional
- Fireworks
- Photoshop
- Premier Pro
- Illustrator
- Soundbooth
- Audition / Cool Edit Pro
- After Effects
- Lightroom
- Director
- Freehand
- Lightwave 3D
- Microsoft Access
- SQL (Oracle 10g)
- Linux
- Windows 95, NT, 98, XP
- Up to Office 2007
Programming / Web Languages
I have experience with the following programming languages and web scripting languagesand technologies:
- C
- Java
- Visual Basic
- (X)HTML
- CSS
- PHP
- JavaScript
- mySQL
- XML
- XSL/XSLT
- SEO
How to Get in Contact
For other ways to contact, go to the contact page.
And Now for Something Completely Different
Along with Design and computing I also have other interests.
I enjoy watching films and listening to music. Most recently I have been enjoying anything by "Bonobo" and "The Cinematic Orchestra". I have also really enjoyed the recent film "I Am Legend".
In my spare time I also enjoy to cook for my partner and myself. Particularly perfecting my Sunday roast.
As better weather is on the way I am looking forward to some walking in the local Northumberland country side.
