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Ryan McKenzie
About Me
I'm an enthusiastic web developer who loves creating stunning, user-centric websites with meticulous attention to detail. I'm excited by change and progress, constantly seeking out innovative technologies to elevate my work. Currently, I'm very excited about Next.js, which was used to build this website, for its ability to create all-encompassing full-stack digital experiences, breaking down traditional boundaries between front and back end as we know them.
Beyond Coding
Beyond my passion for coding, I love art and music. I'm an avid enthusiast of modern art, what makes me love an artist is a unique original style, for this reason I'm particularly drawn to the works of artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Mark Rothko. When it comes to music, I look for the same authenticity and originality that draws me to artists, which is why I love Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Miles Davis. Click here for playlist.
Timeline
Lead Web Developer
DAZED, London
Lenovo AI Chatbot & Architectural Leadership:Developed MVPs and proofs-of-concept to secure project approval
Led collaboration with an AI back-end specialist, scoped requirements, and set project architecture
High-Traffic Development & Performance OptimizationImplemented asynchronous methods that increased site performance by 30% and reduced page blocking time by 71%
Maintained and optimized frontend for a site with 500,000+ monthly users
Test Automation & DevOpsCreated a Cypress testing framework from scratch, running seamlessly across development, staging, and production
Integrated automated tests into Azure Pipelines and standardized robust testing/deployment practices
Technical Leadership & DeliveryLed a cross-functional team, delegating tasks effectively to meet project milestones
Oversaw release management for multiple environments and collaborated directly with directors to align technical solutions with business goals
1 YearFreelance Web Developer
(Shopify Project), Self-Employed, London
E-commerce DevelopmentFull-stack development across multiple Shopify stores for a pharmaceutical brand, leveraging Liquid for custom templating. Focused on responsive UI and streamlined user experiences, covering both front- and back-end functionalities.
Bespoke Code SolutionsReplaced unreliable third-party integrations with custom-built features, improving maintainability, security, and overall site performance.
1 YearLead Web Developer
Codehouse, London
Liaising with clients to deliver cutting-edge technical solutions that adhere to industry best practices.
Mentoring and training new starters and colleagues.
Presenting new technologies to the company.
Creating and maintaining large scale projects.
Thoroughly documented code and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing.
1 YearEduction
Web Programming with Python and JavaScript
Harvard - Online Course
Studied while in full time employment at Codehouse.
On completion of this course and the previous Harvard course, I will obtain a Professional Certificate in Computer Science for Web Programming.
The course covers: Scalability, CI/CD usage and its importance for testing, SQL, Models, and Migrations, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Frontend Web Developer
Codehouse, London
Developed React components with responsive design, ensuring dynamic adaptability to various layouts within the Sitecore CMS environment.
Implemented visually appealing styling and animations to enhance website aesthetics and user experience.
Ensured optimal website performance and accessibility through meticulous attention to SEO, analytics integration, and adherence to strict coding standards and best practices across all devices and browsers.
Implemented templates and renderings in Sitecore, enabling a versatile and dynamic backend infrastructure to support diverse use cases.
Collaborated effectively with team members using version control systems like Git, facilitating seamless and efficient development workflows.
3 YearsWeb Developer and Operations Executive
AllGroove, London
Implementing large scale PPC marketing campaigns for major clients.
Create visually captivating interactive email campaigns for large scale distribution.
Ensuring seamless loading times and impeccable content presentation.
1 YearEduction
Software Development Professional Programme
Just IT, London
Self-funded course covering programming approaches and techniques, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, ASP.NET, SQL, and Python.
Eduction
BSc Degree with Honours in Biological Sciences
University of Wolverhampton
Classification: 2:1.
Final Year Honours Project: Bioinformatic Analysis, for which I received a first class grade.