garpunkal.uk

I have worked for digital agencies for nearly 15 years and I love their fast paced, highly creative and collaborative environments. I'm very much a team player who can't get enough of those tight deadlines.  

Tweets

@garpunkal 4 days ago

RT @zpqrtbnk: After huge successes at #CG14, #CG15, #CG16 and #CG17... it looks like the “Hey v8 is on the Radar” show will be back at #CG1…
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@garpunkal 10 days ago

@SnowyDune Hi Snowy, I've set my privacy settings as public, but it still doesn't show my game list :(
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@garpunkal 17 days ago

@droid_life Sad times
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@garpunkal 28 days ago

RT @DoodlepipDog: This is making me puppy broody! https://twitter.com/newburyartisan/status/978272152146280454
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@garpunkal 29 days ago

RT @DanDiplo: New Umbraco package alert! Diplo Dictionary Editor is a custom section for #Umbraco that allows easy editing of Dictionary i…
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@garpunkal one month ago

RT @dawoe21: Just released v1.1 of my tour editor for #umbraco https://our.umbraco.org/projects/backoffice-extensions/tour-editor/ Contains a lot of new features that makes it even ea…
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@garpunkal one month ago

RT @sundarpichai: The world has lost a beautiful mind and a brilliant scientist. RIP Stephen Hawking
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@garpunkal one month ago

RT @ProfBrianCox: Sad to hear about Stephen Hawking. What a remarkable life. His contributions to science will be used as long as there are…
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@garpunkal one month ago

RT @TheDivisionGame: See you at E3 2018.
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Certifications

Umbraco Certified Expert

Umbraco Certified Expert
Sitecore Certified Developer

Sitecore Certified Developer

Experience

Jaywing

Technical Manager – Jaywing

https://jaywing.com
Jan 2016 - Current
2 years, 3 months
  • Technical Manager for various projects and clients.
  • Providing direction for the development team in support of business operations.
  • Staff recruitment, training and resourcing.
  • Improving processes, security and efficiency on technical projects.
  • C# MVC development utilising Umbraco, Sitecore and Sitefinity.
  • SQL Server database administration.
  • Azure hosting service management and integration:
    • Traffic Manager.
    • Azure DNS.
    • App services / App service plans.
    • SQL servers and databases.
    • Azure Content Delivery Network.
    • Blob Storage.
    • AI Cognitive Services.
    • Media Services, including encoding-on-demand and adaptive streaming.
    • Application Insights, including server monitoring and fault finding.
  • Umbraco Gold Partner.
  • Certified Umbraco Expert.
  • Certified Sitecore XP8 Developer.
Jaywing

Senior Web Application Developer – Jaywing

https://jaywing.com
Jul 2008 - Jan 2016
7 years, 6 months
  • Web development specialising in the Microsoft .net framework.
  • C# MVC and WebForms.
  • Umbraco & Sitecore experience.
  • Lead developer on top brand projects with tight deadlines, which included team leadership and client liaising.
  • 3rd party integration with various API's.
  • Technical documentation and solution development.
  • Pitching to potential new clients.
  • w3 Gold Winner - JAYWING, Godolphin.com, website features, user experience.
Jaywing

Web Application Developer – Jaywing (Graphico)

https://jaywing.com
Nov 2006 - Jul 2008
1 year, 7 months
  • Web development specialising in the Microsoft .net framework.
  • C# WebForms.
  • Core developer on large FMCG websites.
  • Multilingual experience with Arabic sites, including bidirectional layouts.
  • Building websites for high profile clients, under tight deadlines alongside creative and client teams.
  • Creating bulk email notification systems including queuing and SMTP error handling.
  • Database optimisation and architecture for high load websites.
Guava

Web Programmer – Guava

Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
8 months
  • ASP OOP / ASP.net C# driven websites.
  • Utilising XML and SQL server for databases.
  • Working with bespoke CMS systems to create and maintain entire websites.
  • Following storyboards and functionality specs agreed by all parties.
  • Maintaining ASP websites, whilst developing my knowledge of the technology and C#.net
  • Using XML and SOAP to connect to web services for online booking engines.
M.A.D. Productions

Web Developer – M.A.D Productions

Apr 2005 - Feb 2006
10 months
  • ASP / ASP.net driven website builds
  • SQL Enterprise Manager
  • Full commercial e-commerce solutions, including ordering systems and content management.
  • SEO awareness - working along side SEO team with proven practices.
  • Responsibilities for quality, security, performance and ease of use.
TNT Magazine

Webmaster – TNT Magazine

http://www.tntmagazine.com
Mar 2004 - Apr 2005
1 year, 1 month
  • ASP (Visual Basic and JScript).
  • SQL Enterprise Manager.
  • Controlling the entire TNT Magazine website and development of ASP model.
  • Search Engine Optimisation.
  • Statistical analysis.
  • Invoicing.
  • Site monitoring.
  • Quality control.
IBM

Senior Webmaster & Deputy Team Leader – IBM UK Limited

https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/
Apr 2000 - Mar 2004
3 years, 10 months
  • Prioritising workload for both team and myself and training new starters and country contacts.
  • Statistics analyst, including search optimisation and site accessibility.
  • Frequent collaboration and training with domestic and foreign contacts.