Curriculum Vitae - andymantell

Andrew Mantell

57 Quantock Road,
Bedminster,
Bristol,
BS3 4PQ

Email:
andymantell@hotmail.com

Profile

An enthusiastic developer with a passion for tight, accessible, semantic markup and clean design. Well motivated and enterprising, with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

Skills

  • Hand-coded, accessible, standards compliant XHTML
  • Extensive knowledge of CSS and cross browser compatibility issues
  • Good knowledge of PHP in conjunction with MySQL databases
  • Excellent knowledge of JavaScript including advanced use of jQuery and MooTools frameworks
  • Advanced use of Drupal
  • Experience creating templates for of a wide variety of CMS's including Drupal, Wordpress, Magento, ExpressionEngine and a proprietary XML / XSLT based CMS
  • XML, XSLT, XSD
  • Subversion
  • Strong Photoshop skills
  • Wireframing and Rapid Prototyping in Axure RP
  • Experience building email templates, including creation of editable templates for Mailbuild
  • Regular correspondence with clients via telephone and email
  • Good knowledge of 3D modelling in Blender & 3D Studio MAX
  • Object Oriented programming in Java
  • Unix command line

Work History

Nov 2007 - Present
Nameless Media Group

My chief role at Nameless is the development of XHTML templates from Photoshop designs, taking care that the result is true to the original design whilst achieving the highest level of accessibility and search engine friendly markup. As part of this role, I am expected to keep abreast of current developments in accessibility, SEO and web technologies whilst assisting my colleagues in attaining these standards. I have extensive experience constructing sites in and creating templates for many systems including Drupal and Wordpress.

I have worked as lead developer on projects up to 30k, ensuring that the best technical solution is chosen from conception through to implementation. This involves attending client meetings, writing functional specifications and wireframing of websites and web applications, ensuring that the solution is user friendly and achieves the client's goals. I am also responsible for writing user manuals and training clients in the use of CMS's.

Aug 2003 - Aug 2004
Ewan Group plc

This was a yearlong placement between college and university. I worked as part of a team of programmers and statisticians providing database solutions, data analysis and map work for the water industry.

Education & Qualifications

Sep 2004 - Jun 2007
University of Exeter
BSc Cognitive Science - 2:1
Sep 2001 - Jun 2003
Exeter College
A Levels: Mathematics (A), Computer Science (A), Physics (B)
AS Levels: Further Mathematics (C), Critical Thinking (C)
Sep 1996 - Jun 2001
Teign School, Kingsteignton
10 GCSE passes comprising 5 A*, 3 A & 2 B grades, including English & Mathematics.

Hobbies & Interests

  • Mountain Biking
  • Surf kayaking
  • Scuba diving
  • Walking
  • Music Production