About
I'm a developer with over 18 years of commercial experience, specialising in WordPress, PHP and bespoke web application development.
I build fast, reliable and easy-to-use websites and applications, from custom WordPress themes and advanced ACF implementations to Laravel applications, e-commerce platforms and API integrations.
I enjoy solving complex technical problems, turning designs into well-crafted websites, and building maintainable solutions tailored to the needs of each project.
What I’ve been building
A look at my coding activity on GitHub over the past year.
Skills
Languages & Backend
PHP, JavaScript (ES6+), MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Sass/SCSS
Frameworks & Development
Laravel, WordPress Theme Development, WordPress Plugin Development, Gutenberg, ACF Blocks, Tailwind CSS
CMS, E-commerce & Integrations
WordPress, WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Easy Digital Downloads (EDD), REST APIs, API Integrations
Tools & Workflow
Git, GitHub, NPM, Visual Studio Code, GitHub Copilot, Claude, AI-Assisted Development
CI/CD & Automation
GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Automated Testing, Docker
Continuous learning
As AI makes code easier to generate, reliable workflows and automated testing matter more than ever. I’m building my GitHub Actions and CI/CD skills to keep that code tested, maintainable and ready to deploy.
A bit more
Currently, I live in Congleton, Cheshire, affectionately known as Beartown, a small town full of wildlife but a short train journey from Manchester. It’s a great place for long walks and bike rides either down the canal or down the Biddulph Valley line.
I like to maximise the free time I get by being outdoors, playing 5-a-side football, attending football matches, and visiting European cities in the summertime.