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Jack Pollard

@jackpollard

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Full Stack Web Developer with expertise in web development and AI.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that challenges my skills in web development and AI, within a collaborative and innovative team environment.

I'm a Full Stack Web Developer with over a decade of experience in web development, specializing in both back-end and front-end technologies. My journey began with a strong foundation in computer science, culminating in a Master’s degree with a focus on artificial intelligence and machine learning. I have successfully led projects that significantly improved user engagement and site performance, such as enhancing a property search engine's layout, which resulted in a 40% increase in views per user.

Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in various programming languages and frameworks, including PHP, Python, and JavaScript. My work at Home.co.uk has allowed me to take full responsibility for the web development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and review. I thrive on solving complex problems, such as optimizing back-end code for improved site load times and refining geographical search algorithms to enhance user experience.

In addition to my technical skills, I have experience managing teams and conducting code reviews, ensuring high-quality deliverables. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions and am always eager to learn and adapt to new challenges in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full Stack Web Developer

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Home.co.uk

Feb 2013 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Led the full lifecycle of web development for a UK property search engine, implementing new features and optimising performance. Improved site load time and enhanced geographical search algorithms, significantly increasing user engagement.

PHP Laravel WordPress Python SQL MySQL MongoDB JavaScript React Vue.Js jQuery HTML5 CSS3 Responsive Web Design Bootstrap Linux BASH Apache Nginx Git SVN NPM Gulp SASS C#Haskell Java Prolog AI Machine Learning TensorFlow

Web Developer

Home Contact

Apr 2019 - Jun 2022 (3 years 2 months)

Developed the back-end for MoneyPiggy, a web application designed to facilitate payment collection for schools and clubs. This involved integrating a payment gateway to streamline membership and activity payments.

Web Applications Payment Integration PHP MySQL API Development

Junior Web Developer

Goodprint

Oct 2012 - Jan 2013 (3 months)

Contributed to the development of a bespoke e-commerce website, ensuring cross-browser and multi-language consistency. Worked within a PHP MVC framework, converting design comps to standards-compliant HTML and CSS.

HTML CSS PHP MVC Frameworks Multi Language Design Web Development

General Manager

Maths Doctor

Jul 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year 3 months)

Managed all aspects of an online maths and physics tutoring business, later transitioning to programming to optimize business processes. Designed and implemented a tutor training site, automated reports, and integrated an SMS API.

SQL Project Management Automation Database Management Programming

Web Developer

Definitely Cake

Designed and built a responsive website, utilizing Laravel Nova as the content management system. This allowed the client to easily update their latest products and news.

Responsive Web Design Laravel Nova Content Management Systems UI UX Design PHP HTML CSS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Royal Holloway, University of London

BSc (Hons) Physics, Physics

Grade: 2.i

Studied classical and modern physics, computer programming, and scientific communication. Developed strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Final year project involved computer simulation of a nuclear reaction.

University of Bath

MSc Computer Science, Computer Science

Grade: Distinction

Specialized in artificial intelligence and machine learning, covering software engineering, human-computer interaction, and cybersecurity. Dissertation focused on the effect of DCGAN synthetic data on CNN performance for Alzheimer's disease identification.