Robin Whittleton

robin@reala.net
Mobile: 07855 378784
Home: 01483 656139
3 Millmead Terrace, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4AT

Personal Profile

I am a conscientious worker with excellent communication skills and a comprehensive knowledge covering many sectors of the computing industry. I always endeavour to complete tasks to the highest standard. As a quick learner I have a constant desire to improve and expand my skills with new technology and methodologies. I work well as both a member of a team and as a leader.

Skills

Technologies	- fluent in CSS, Javascript, XHTML, experience with ASP, Flash, XSLT, PHP
Techniques	- Accessibility, CSS layout, semantic markup, W3C standards, cross browser compatibility, search engine optimisation, usability
Environments	- Proficient with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Other	- Full clean driving licence, communication and business skills

Employment

Abacus e-media – Senior Web Developer (August 2005 - Present)

Development of large e-government and publishing sites
Responsibility for the entire user interface of the site, including usability, accessibility, user interaction and search engine optimisation
Direct management and training of a team of developers
Close work with designers to realise their layouts in efficient code
Training clients in both development techniques and the use of our systems
Full use of a wide range of best practice industry standards
Extensive experience with developing to strict government accessibility requirements

Hemscott Group - Web Developer (September 2004 - August 2005)

Development of corporate sites from design to launch
Styling and integration of investor relations tools
Working with large companies (including FTSE 100s) to exact specifications
Developing sites to comply with the W3C accessibility requirements
Planning and presenting in-house training sessions on CSS and semantic development

Freelance - Web Developer (August 2003 - August 2004)

Projects including e-commerce and business showcase sites
Direct contact with the customer to determine exact project requirements

SSA Global - IT Technician (September 1999 - June 2000)

Supporting the desktop, server and network infrastructure

Education

University of Exeter (September 2000 - June 2003)

BSc Computer Science 2:2 Honours. Course material including:
- Media - website design, user interfaces, multimedia systems
- Database theory - the relational model, SQL, transactions
- Software development - project management, object oriented systems design
- Business - data protection, business ethics, copyright

Farnham College, Farnham, Surrey (September 1996 - June 1998)

A-levels in Maths (B), Physics (C). AS-levels in Music (B), Further Maths (D)

Frensham Heights, Rowledge, Surrey (September 1992 - June 1996)

10 GCSEs (A grade average) including Maths (A*), German (A*), Art (A), Sciences (double A), French (A)

Other industry experience

I co-moderate the CSS discussion board on WebmasterWorld - one of the biggest CSS discussion forums on the web. This position requires not only an extensive knowledge of CSS issues, but an understanding of community issues and the ability to present answers is such a way that the original questioner will learn the root problem.

Portfolio

Samples of my web design work are available upon request.

Interests

I enjoy running, and use it not only as a way to push myself physically but also to explore the land around where I live. I have also recently started playing squash. Besides keeping active, I enjoy cooking.