Experience

I am Front End Web Developer with over 12 years commercial web development experience and I live in Edinburgh, Scotland. I build standards based, accessible websites.

I have created digital media for a diverse range of public and private sector clients including: VisitScotland; Irn Bru; Tesco Personal Finance; BT; The Royal Bank of Scotland; VUE Cinemas; AEGON Asset Management; The Scottish Executive; NHS; The Liberal Democrats; Glenfiddich Single Malt Whisky; The Famous Grouse; William Grants and Sons; AOL; Tiscali; The Guardian; Goldman Sachs; and ITV2.

Professional capabilities

  • Standards based web development
  • CSS build and layout techniques
  • Client-side scripting languages
  • Cross-browser compatibility
  • Web Accessibility (WACG 2.0)
  • Search Engine Optimisation
  • CMS integration
  • HTML Email campaigns
  • Social media integration
  • Information Architecture

Technical skills

  • XHTML
  • HTML 5
  • CSS (3)
  • Javascript
  • JQuery
  • MODX CMS
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • XML

Selected Work

Caledonian
Maritime Assets Ltd

Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd

About this Project

Contracted by agency Golley Slater to re-develop the website for Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL). CMAL owns the ferries, ports and harbours and infrastructure for ferry services serving the West coast of Scotland and the Clyde Estuary. Site was built using the open-source CMS system MODx and is available in both English and Gaelic.

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • Google Maps
  • CMS integration (MODx)
  • PHP
  • mySQL
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.cmassets.co.uk

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AskScotland

AskScotland

About this Project

Contracted by agency Golley Slater to develop this website for Ask Scotland. Ask Scotland is an online information service provided by Scotland’s libraries that lets you get real answers from real people; questions go to a librarian who researches a query and sends a customised response. This site allows users to submit a question and search/browse the answers. Ask Scotland is maintained by the Scottish Libraries and Information Council..

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • CMS integration (MODx)
  • PHP
  • mySQL
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.askscotland.org.uk

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Irn Bru - Superleague

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Irn Bru - Superleague

About this Project

Contracted by the Edinburgh based digital agency Blonde to build this micro-site for Irn Bru's sponsorship of the rugby "Superleague".

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • CMS integration (MODx)
  • PHP
  • mySQL
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.irn-bru.co.uk/superleague

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Employers engaging with young people

Employers engaging with young people

About this Project

"Employers engaging with young people" is a Scottish Government initiative which aims to forge and nurture relationships between businesses and schools, encouraging enterprise within the education system. This projects was completed during a contracting stint at Edinburgh based digital agency CIVIC.

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • CMS integration (company bespoke system)
  • PHP
  • mySQL
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.employersandyoungpeople.org/

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NHSScotland Event

NHSScotland Event

NHSScotland Event

About this Project

This annual conference provides the opportunity for individuals working in, and with, NHSScotland to meet and discuss the challenges and future of the NHS in Scotland. Work was completed during a contracting stint at Edinburgh based digital agency CIVIC .

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • CMS integration (company bespoke system)
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.nhsscotlandevent.com

NHSScotland Event

Going Carbon Neutral Stirling

Going Carbon Neutral Stirling

Going Carbon Neutral Stirling

About this Project

Contracted by Caledonian Environment Centre to develop the online presence for Going Carbon Neutral Stirling (GCNS). GCNS aims to connect people, communities and businesses in Stirling with inspiring and practical ways to cut carbon. GCNS is a programme of Keep Scotland Beautiful, funded by the Scottish Government and the Big Lottery Fund.

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • Information architecture (IA)
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.goingcarbonneutralstirling.org.uk

Going Carbon Neutral Stirling

Blackwatch Media

Blackwatch Media

Blackwatch Media

About this Project

Contracted by Glasgow production company ISO to build this video show case site for Blackwatch Media who specialise in the production of cross-platform content in the fields of documentary and animation. Site was built using Indexhibit, a simple opensource LAMP CMS system.

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript/jQuery
  • Information architecture (IA)
  • Accessibility

Status

LIVE: www.blackwatchmedia.net/

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Flyingboats & Fellow Travellers

Blackwatch Media

Flyingboats & Fellow Travellers

About this Project

This site re-tells the history of the Sunderland Flying Boat factory which stood on the shores of Lake Windermere in the English Lake District, and the adjacent settlement, known as the Calgarth Estate, constructed to house the factory worker and their families.

Skillset

  • XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • Accessibility
  • PHP
  • Google Custom Search

Status

LIVE: www.flyingboatsonline.org

Flyingboats & Fellow Travellers

Recommendations

Via LinkedIn

“James really knows his stuff. Always leading the cause for standards compliant code and highly accessible websites. Has produced the goods for us many a time”

“James did a great job for us with a very tight budget and timescales... We'd certainly have him back”

“James is a skilled and motivated developer. He always took time to understand and clarify requirements and always delivered quality work in the time frames required”

“James is a gifted lead developer he is resourceful and creative... James is an easy collaborator and a pleasure to work with”

Contact

Email

hello (At) jameslove (DoT) co( DoT) uk

Twitter

www.twitter.com/jamestlove

LinkedIn

uk.linkedin.com/in/jamestoddlove