Ewen Kennedy
London,UK
Summary
Full Stack Web Developer with over 5 years of commercial experience delivering bespoke websites and digital platforms across healthcare, care, foodservice, hospitality, and eCommerce sectors. Specialising in WordPress development with strong experience building custom themes, plugins, and scalable CMS solutions, alongside commercial experience working with Shopify, Laravel, and CodeIgniter applications. Skilled across both front-end and back-end development with a strong focus on performance, responsive design, maintainability, and user experience. Experienced working within fast-paced agency environments, collaborating with designers, marketers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Full Stack Web Developer
Arrive Create Ltd
2021.12 - 2026.05
- Lead development of bespoke WordPress websites and custom web solutions for clients across healthcare, care, foodservice, hospitality, and commercial sectors.
- Build custom WordPress themes, plugins, and reusable components tailored to client requirements.
- Develop and support Shopify websites and eCommerce functionality, including integrations and custom front-end enhancements.
- Work closely with design, SEO, and marketing teams to deliver responsive, user-focused digital experiences.
- Integrate third-party APIs including CRMs, booking systems, payment gateways, analytics tools, and marketing platforms.
- Implement performance optimisation, accessibility improvements, and SEO best practices.
- Maintain secure hosting environments, troubleshoot technical issues, and support ongoing client website maintenance.
WordPress Developer
Purplex Marketing
2021.07 - 2021.12
- Developed bespoke WordPress websites for a broad range of clients with a focus on responsive design and user experience.
- Created and maintained custom themes and functionality using PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and Sass.
- Collaborated with project managers, designers, and developers to deliver projects efficiently and to specification.
- Supported digital marketing initiatives through SEO implementation and Google Ads integration.
- Conducted website maintenance, updates, and optimisation to ensure long-term performance and security.
Junior PHP Developer
18a Productions
2017.09 - 2021.06
- Developed custom web applications and CMS-driven websites using Laravel and CodeIgniter frameworks.
- Worked across both front-end and back-end development within a collaborative agile environment.
- Built responsive user interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Integrated APIs and developed database-driven functionality using MySQL.
- Assisted with website planning, wireframing, and content structuring for client projects.
- Used Git for version control and collaborative development across multi-developer projects.
Education
BSc - Digital Technology Solutions
University of the West of England
2017.09 - 2021.07
A-Levels -
Weston College
2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs -
Broadoak Mathematics & Computing College
2008.09 - 2013.07
Skills
CMS & eCommerce Platforms
Database & Integrations
Development Tools & Workflow
Additional Skills
- WordPress Development
- Shopify Development
- WooCommerce
- Custom Theme Development
- Plugin & App Integration
- CMS Configuration & Maintenance
- PHP
- Laravel Framework
- CodeIgniter Framework
- MVC Architecture
- REST API Development & Integration
- MySQL Database Management
- Server-side Application Development
- JavaScript
- jQuery
- HTML5
- CSS3 / Sass / Tailwind CSS
- Responsive Web Design
- Cross-browser Compatibility
- UI/UX Focused Development
Database & Integrations
- MySQL
- Third-party API Integrations
- Payment Gateway Integrations
- CRM & Marketing Platform Integrations
- Database Design & Optimisation
Development Tools & Workflow
- Git Version Control
- GitHub / Bitbucket
- Agile Development
- Debugging & Troubleshooting
- Website Performance Optimisation
- SEO Best Practices
- Website Security & Maintenance
Additional Skills
- Responsive Website Development
- Performance & Accessibility Improvements
- Technical Problem Solving
- Client & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Agency Environment Experience
- Multi-project Workflow Management
Selected Projects
Healthcare Platform: Developed a bespoke WordPress website with integrated booking functionality, responsive front-end development, and SEO optimisation for a healthcare-focused client., Shopify eCommerce Store: Built and customised a Shopify storefront with bespoke functionality, third-party integrations, and performance-focused front-end enhancements., Laravel Web Application: Developed and maintained a Laravel-based application with custom admin functionality, database integration, and scalable back-end architecture.
Key Achievements
- Delivered bespoke websites and digital solutions for clients across healthcare, care, foodservice, hospitality, and eCommerce sectors.
- Developed scalable WordPress and Shopify builds tailored to client business requirements.
- Built and maintained custom Laravel and CodeIgniter applications within agency environments.
- Improved website performance, SEO, accessibility, and responsive functionality across multiple projects.
- Collaborated closely with design, SEO, and marketing teams to deliver high-performing digital experiences.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects while maintaining development quality and delivery timelines.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Full Stack Web Developer
Arrive Create Ltd
2021.12 - 2026.05
WordPress Developer
Purplex Marketing
2021.07 - 2021.12
BSc - Digital Technology Solutions
University of the West of England
2017.09 - 2021.07
Junior PHP Developer
18a Productions
2017.09 - 2021.06
A-Levels -
Weston College
2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs -
Broadoak Mathematics & Computing College
2008.09 - 2013.07