Gavin Sudworth - Front End Web Developer - Boohoo/Debenhams group

Summary

I am a creative and motivated professional with strong problem-solving abilities and keen eye for design. Experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to life while maintaining site performance. Proficient in web development and design technologies with strong skills in communication and teamwork. I am hoping to work on creating visually appealing, user-friendly web applications that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. Looking to take on a challenging new role where I can develop my experience and skills in a career I have genuine passion for.

Overview

16

years of professional experience

Work history

Front End Web Developer

Boohoo/Debenhams group

Manchester

2014.09 - Current

Moved up from Junior developer role on Venda platform to mid weight front end developer with some back end experience on the Salesforce platform
Worked closely with UX team to implement new user focused functionalities to optimize website usability using tools such as AB tasty and Monetate
Made use of AWS databases to store user entries in Dynamo DB through API Gateways
Worked closely with Web Designers to optimally implement many areas of websites from basic e-commerce web UI to creative interactive and animated web pages based off design tools such as Figma
Worked in a team environment within my own team as well as with other teams such as back end developers, UX, SEO, Marketing, Trade, Graphic design and testing teams to align functionality requirements and for smooth implementation
Consistently worked with product owners/project managers to understand their exact requirements and expectations from the website and to feedback any potential site performance impacts or bug risks and effort required estimates. Fluently updating them on task's statuses by updating tickets on Jira or escalating blockers on higher priority tickets/tasks
Worked with version control such as git using Sourcetree and Bitbucket and node/npm when compiling/bundling code
Often worked in time critical situations where I had to debug or problem solve under pressure to fix live site or release issue's/bugs that occurred on call/out of hours as well as during working hours
Tasked every year with implementing special Black Friday/peak period specific changes to the website from complete site colour scheme changes to implementing whole new homepage design's
Regularly updated skills set by attending professional development workshops and learning new technologies outside of work
Often took time to perform code clean ups and optimize site code where possible - adding in image lazy load functionality through appliance as an example

Kitchen staff member

Taybarns/Whitbread

Wigan

2010.05 - 2014.08

Worked effectively under pressure during peak hours, ensuring timely services.
Facilitated smooth service through effective communication and teamwork.
Improved kitchen flow by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Provided customer service in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Adhered to health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.

Education

GCSEs -

Cansfield High School

A-Levels - Graphics and Photography

St John Rigby College

Wigan

Bachelor of Science - Web Development

Edge Hill University

Ormskirk

Skills

Development technologies:

JQuery, Vanilla js, html, css/scss, bootstrap, MVC structure, xml, json, Ajax, forms

Tools/Platforms:

Salesforce, Venda, Magento, AWS, Figma, Adobe, Visual Studio, Git, Jira, Bitbucket, Amplience, Monetate, AB Tasty, Jira, Teams, Slack, ChatGPT, Google Docs, Excel, Google Analytics, GTM(Google Tag Manager)

Practices:

Code reviewing, sprint planning, scrum methodology, version control, critical path testing, mobile first design, UX aided design, design consistency practices(fonts, style, colours, icons, CTA's), Lorem Ipsum vs real content, AB testing, dynamic content, image rendering/optimization, image formats, lazy loading, F-pattern, heatmaps, API integration

Affiliations

Health and Fitness
DIY and home improvements
Fixing/restoring/buying and selling cars
Hiking
Wildlife

Timeline