Web designer, developer, and project manager with nearly 20 years experience
My name's Darryl and I have over 17 years of experience working on the web in various capacities. I currently specialise in design systems using scalable and robust CSS, as well as fast and responsive JavaScript applications using all the latest tools and technologies. I'm massively enthusiastic about clean, organised code, as well as front-end performance and scalability. I'm a good communicator and always meet deadlines. I fit in well with any team and looking for something challenging - I'd really like to take on a really big project and also get more into mobile web apps. I'm always looking for new opportunities to learn and to expand my skills.Some of my recent clients have included Apple, Diageo, and Direct Asia Car Insurance. Here's what I currently focus on:
DEVELOPMENT
* Clean, organised, and well commented code
* HTML that's semantic, machine-readable, SEO-friendly, and accessible
* CSS that's robust and scalable, now and always
* JavaScript that's performant and covered by unit tests
* Cross-browser
* Focus on performance and scalability
* Experience with various server environments and database systems
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
* Clear communication
* Accurate timelines
* Daily tracking and updates
* Full documentation
* Production team support
TESTING
* Browser testing
* Usability
* Accessibility
* Performance
* Security
* Analytics
* Offline and special functionality
* KPI analysis
CONSULTING
* CSS scalability
* Performance optimisation
* SEO
* Analytics analysis
* Devops / workflow optimisation
* Deployment issues
Work Terms
I work a 40 hour work week, but my schedule is flexible and I can work according to any timezone. I prefer to schedule work and bill on a weekly basis. Fees are arranged on a per-project basis. For new clients I require a 33% downpayment up front. I like to arrange meetings over Skype at the start of each project and at each project milestone, while also having daily standup meetings over Skype, Slack, or Email to provide updates and gather feedback. Full terms and conditions can be found in my contract on my website: https://yourweb.expert/contract