Jamie Huskisson

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Freelance PHP Developer at JHuskisson.com

Past

Book Author: Magento 1.3: PHP Developer's Guide at Packt Publishing
Lead Web Developer at Juno Web Design
Director and Lead Project Manager at Rolled Limited

PHP/Wordpress Developer at JHuskisson.com
Lead PHP Developer at Pixel2life Studios
Lead PHP Developer at Prodcotech International
Lead PHP Developer, Founding member at FAH-Designs

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Jamie Huskisson’s Summary

Using open source platforms is at the core of my development methodology as I think it is best to harness the development power of a community where possible on any project from its foundation upwards. From the CMS being open source, to the client being open to their audience before and after launch of their website. I feel the use of social media is important and helps client’s interact with their core audience better.

I’m one to set an example for my team members and always ensure I have the knowledge to answer any and all questions they may have. I have managed teams between five and ten people positions I have been in.

For me web development isn’t my job but my life and I love everything about it.

Jamie Huskisson’s Specialties:

social design, php, wordpress, web design, web development, magento, expression engine, code igniter, zend framework, symfony, non-profits, usability, user focused design, social enterprise

Jamie Huskisson’s Experience

Freelance PHP Developer

JHuskisson.com

(Internet industry)

August 2009 — Present (8 months)

Working from an office in the city centre I work full-time as a freelance PHP developer working on a project-fee basis with clients all across the UK and sometimes abroad. I also provide training for groups of people and offer website consultancy services to my clients.

Projects/technologies implemented include Magento, Wordpress, CodeIgniter and ExpressionEngine.

Featured clients include Sony BMG, NHS and Nottingham City Council.
Book Author: Magento 1.3: PHP Developer's Guide

Packt Publishing

(Privately Held; Publishing industry)

January 2009 — January 2010 (1 year 1 month)

Further information about my book can be read on the official book's website: http://www.jhuskisson.com/magento-1-3-php-developers-guide

Chapter 1: Magento: Developer’s Guide
Chapter 2: Installing/Upgrading Magento and Preparing for Development
Chapter 3: Magento’s Architecture
Chapter 4: Building a Shipping Module for Magento
Chapter 5: Building a Payment Method for Magento
Chapter 6: Basic Modules to Extend Magento’s Functionality
Chapter 7: Fully Featured Module with Administration Panel
Chapter 8: Integration of a Third-Party CMS
Chapter 9: Magento’s Core API
Chapter 10: Importing and Exporting Data
Lead Web Developer

Juno Web Design

(Information Technology and Services industry)

May 2008 — August 2009 (1 year 4 months)

Managing development of all ranges of budget, for all sizes of company. Ensuring quality of development from our developers and that the client is getting what they've paid for. Training existing developers to a standard and ensuring they're constantly developing towards both their goals and Juno's.

Work for clients including large social networks, and for joints ventures including HP/IBM/Volkswagen/L'Oreal.
Director and Lead Project Manager

Rolled Limited

(Internet industry)

October 2007 — May 2008 (8 months)

Managing day-to-day aspects of the business including management of staff, juggling invoices and managing staff. Ensuring clients are happy as they can be with whatever service we may be providing for them.

Worked on a large social networking projects as well as web applications for clients. Wordpress/ExpressionEngine sites regularly launched and developed.
PHP/Wordpress Developer

JHuskisson.com

(Internet industry)

August 2006 — October 2007 (1 year 3 months)

I used this time working with clients to perfect my skills with Wordpress and become a self-proclaimed guru of Wordpress. I also gained heavy skills with CodeIgniter, which resulted in me gaining work with the likes of Adidas, Nike and O2 on a freelance basis.
Lead PHP Developer

Pixel2life Studios

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; E-Learning industry)

June 2004 — June 2006 (2 years 1 month)

Controlled all development on a network of heavy trafficked sites. The audience of the network had grown to over half a million unique visitors a month by the time I left.
Lead PHP Developer

Prodcotech International

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Retail industry)

September 2004 — March 2006 (1 year 7 months)

Lead developer for main company website and intranet development.
Lead PHP Developer, Founding member

FAH-Designs

(Internet industry)

January 2004 — May 2004 (5 months)

Founding member of a five member team in a local web development firm. Sole developer and responsible for the input of ideas towards clients and led development of websites for clients.

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Jamie Huskisson’s Interests:

typography, social partnerships, social design, user interface design, new media, usability research, php frameworks, project management, professional networking, code igniter, magento, wordpress, zend framework, symfony, expression engine, css, xhtml, javascript