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The Dismal *Amazing* Thoughts and Adventures of

James Gardner

Mmmm

Elevate Your Project

Are you seeking a developer who combines expertise with efficiency?

I'm here to deliver solutions that align with your project's needs. With a robust background in web development, my approach is centered on producing high-quality, maintainable code that meets your objectives.

I'm committed to not just being a part of your team but adding significant value, leveraging my skills to deliver exceptional outcomes. If you're ready for a developer who can truly make a difference, let's connect and discuss how we can achieve your goals together.

Recent Experience

  • Lead Developer - Hargreaves Lansdown

    May 2022 - November 2023

    Bristol/Remote, UK

    Engaged in a greenfield project, focusing on the design and development of RESTful APIs using Typescript and Node.js with Fastify framework. Specialized in integrating Oracle and Sybase databases via unixODBC, and porting services to AWS lambda with event-driven architecture.

  • Lead Developer - Gamma

    July 2021 - May 2022

    Manchester/Remote, UK

    Developed a React application integrating WebRTC and Electron for corporate telephony solutions, replacing outdated conferencing software.

Experience Continued...

  • Senior Developer - Roxi

    August 2020 - July 2021

    London/Remote, UK

  • Lead Developer - Peacock Engineering

    February 2020 - August 2020

    Bristol, UK

  • Senior Developer - Nationwide

    October 2019 - February 2020

    Bristol, UK

  • JavaScript Developer - BJSS

    July 2019 - October 2019

    Bristol, UK

  • Lead Node.js Developer - Curtis Banks

    February 2019 - July 2019

    Bristol, UK

  • Lead Full Stack Developer - Ioway Gaming

    September 2018 - February 2019

    London, UK

  • Lead Full Stack Developer - Wallstreet Docs

    May 2018 - September 2018

    London, UK

  • Node Developer - My Life Digital

    August 2017 - May 2018

    Bath, UK

  • Developer - Tesco Ltd

    March 2016 - August 2017

    Welwyn Garden City, UK

  • Developer - Salmon Ltd

    May 2015 - March 2016

    Watford, UK

  • Developer - John Wiley and Sons

    February 2015 - May 2015

    London, UK

  • Developer - Microsoft/MixRadio

    October 2014 - February 2015

    Bristol, UK

  • Developer - GGMR

    September 2014 - October 2014

    Corsham, UK

  • Developer - Global Medical Treatment

    September 2013 - October 2014

    Dublin, Ireland

  • Developer - Invitation Digital

    April 2013 - September 2013

    Bristol, UK

  • Developer - Derivco

    August 2009 - March 2013

    Durban, South Africa

  • Developer - Vector Software Factory

    August 2008 - August 2009

    Madrid, Spain

  • Lead Developer - Engine Creative

    September 2006 - September 2008

    Northampton, UK