Howzit! My name is Andrew Fairlie, and this is my website.
I am an experienced Front End Web developer who enjoys coding standards compliant, accessible websites.
I am a Front End Web Developer with 6 years of experience, specialising in Website development, User experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) design. I like to design websites that use a browser's full capabalities, but gracefully degrade for older browsers.
I have designed and coded websites small and large, from brochure level to large corporate portals as well as eCommerce sites.
I am skilled in managing web projects from conception to finish, involving myself in all stages of development from preliminary Information Architecture, wireframing, user experience mapping, and visual design; through to coding and site development in cutting edge web technologies such as HTML5, jQuery and CSS3.
I ensure that all my work is accessible to AA standards, as well as valid to W3C specifications. I work to tight deadlines with confidence, and have always made myself integral to the companies I have worked for. I am sociable and friendly and great to have around the office.
My core skillset is HTML5, CSS3 and jQuery, with a dash of PHP and a pinch of mySQL for added measure. I am a capable pixer blender and feel right at home with Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
I have worked with several CMS platforms, notably Wordpress, Drupal and VerseOne CMS.
I am a London Based developer, living in Wimbledon. Companies I have worked for include House of Fraser, VerseOne Technologies and Bluebox business systems.
I am currently employed by TAG international but started my career in my bedroom, as a freelancer fresh out of University.
I don't code websites all the time, I like to play bass guitar in my band, watch live gigs and travel as much as I can. I like meeting new people and enjoy socialising over weekends.
Some of my older sites that are still doing a great service! All of them accessible and AA compliant I designed and built all of these sites during my time at VerseOne Technologies.
