Jim Drury

Web Developer

Online CV

Personal Statement

After spending several years in various design and development agencies, I have learned to have an eye for details and accuracy and a mind-set for perfection, as well as logical structured thinking and lateral thinking for those challenges which can appear at any point in a project.

I have a keep interest in web development and design and as such keep up to date with the latest standards in development and the latest trends in design.

I work well under pressure and can work well outside of my comfort zone.

Career History

Instead of giving the usual breakdown, there is a list of some of the agencies I’ve worked with over the past 6 years:

  • Web Spiders
  • VIVA Aspire
  • The Greenlight Advertising
  • Inspiral Sites
  • CTR Group
I’ve also contracted for a short time with a number of other agencies
  • Design Infusion
  • BluMango
  • Find Me The Cheapest [FMTC]

Skillset

My core skillset is web development using the following technologies

  • PHP 4 & 5
  • Javascript
  • MySQL
  • LAMP Stack
  • Flash
  • HTML 4 & 5
  • CSS 2 & 3
  • HTML for Email Clients
I’m also proficient in a number of frameworks however the following are my favourite:
  • MVC Architecture: CodeIgniter
  • Javascript: jQuery
  • CMS: WordPress
  • CRM: SugarCRM
  • AJAX: jQuery & Codeigniter, JSON
I have also developed with the following frameworks:
  • Facebook & Facebook Connect
  • Google Apps

Open Source Exposure

  • SugarCRM
  • Joomla
  • WordPress
  • Drupal
  • jQuery
  • Codeigniter
  • Moo Tools
  • CakePHP
  • Zend Framework

Software Proficiencies

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7
  • Mac OS X Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion
  • Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2011
  • Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac, 2010 for Mac
  • Microsoft Project
  • iTaskX
  • Apple iWork
  • Apple iLife
  • Adobe Creative Suite CS3, 4, 5, 5.5
  • Panic Tools (Coda, Transmit)
  • MAMP
  • XAMPP
  • LAMP
  • Ubuntu Desktop & Server

Additional Information

  • Nationality: British
  • Driving Licence: UK Full – No Endorsements
  • Own Car: Yes
  • Date of Birth: 07/08/195
  • Passport: UK Valid