Craig Ward - Full Stack Developer based in Cheshire

Craig Ward
full stack developer

I am a full-stack developer, currently working for Manchester Metropolitan University with an outstanding track record in developing exciting and innovative digital services across a range of diverse companies.

Specialising in the TALL stack

AlpineJS

A small selection of some of the companies i've worked with

I am a multi-disciplined digital professional with an outstanding track record in crafting exciting and innovative digital services across a range of diverse companies. I utilise dependable technology, proven SaaS platforms and best practise development principles.

History

I've worked for a diverse set of companies over the years. You can find out more and connect with me on Linkedin.

September 2018 - Present Developer @ The Manchester Metropolitan University: Working for the ISDS department developing and supporting numerous in-house applications, and working on the new MMU website which launched summer 2020.
February 2018 - September 2018 Contract Developer @ The Manchester Metropolitan University: Working for the digital marketing team to develop and support in-house applications.
September 2016 - March 2019 Owner @ Think Optimised Ltd: My own business aimed at helping startups and SME's optimise their digital offerings and launch their products.
November 2014 - September 2016 Systems Director @ Different Money Limited (Brookfield Rose Group): Managed and provided direction for the IT infrastructure team in London and a development team in Poland, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines were met. Analysed and assessed existing systems providing recommendations for technical solutions and digital transformations.
March 2014 - November 2014 Head of customer insights @ My Mate Financial Solutions Ltd (Brookfield Rose Group): Implemented analytics tools to gather data on competitors, market trends and new technology, contributing to decisions on promotional campaigns, website changes and social media engagement. Implemented CRO campaigns to boost the application completion rates by 30%
April 2013 - March 2014 Senior Developer @ Leopard Software Solutions (Brookfield Rose Group): Headed up a team of multi-disciplined professionals, delivering websites and applications for companies within the Brookfield Rose Group. Designed and implemented a high-availability Cloud service, effectively providing the 15 group companies with a common hosting platform and failsafe backup system.
August 2011 - April 2013 Senior Developer @ de Poel (Brookfield Rose Group): Developed and designed a bespoke CMS platform for three new company websites helping to streamline deployments and ongoing development
April 2011 - August 2011 Senior Developer @ Boomerang PR Ltd: Front-end developer of multiple projects, utilising state of the art techniques in website development to create exciting and creative effects and user interfaces.
April 2010 - April 2011 Developer @ Ultimate Graphics Ltd: Developer on numerous projects including goverment projects, high value brands and well known UK companies.
February 2009 - February 2010 Systems Manager @ British Cycling: Involved in high level projects to update the IT infrastructure supporting over 300 users distributed between the Manchester Velodrome and various locations throughout Europe.
January 2005 - January 2009 ICT Manager @ de Poel Consulting: Responsible for managing the IT systems, contracting companies and staff suporting over 100 users at the one of the fastest growing UK companies at the time.
January 2004 - January 2005 Web Developer / IT Administrator @ de Poel Consulting: Responsible for helping to shape the future of the companies online systems, and helping users throughout the UK with any problems.
January 2003 - December 2003 Web Developer / IT Administrator @ Resource Team: Design/developer for various sites within the company portfolio
January 2001 - December 2002 Web Developer @ Toybugs.com: Designed and implemented an e-commerce store