resume.json

resume.json

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  "basics": {
    "name": "Jez McKean",
    "label": "Full-Stack Web Engineer with more than 20 years of experience.",
    "image": "https://jezmck.com/images/jez-mckean-256x256.webp",
    "email": "jezmck@gmail.com",
    "url": "https://jezmck.com",
    "phone": "",
    "summary": "I'm a web developer with more than 20 years of full-stack industry experience. I've worked with a wide range of companies; from a two-person start-up, small web agencies, growing scale-ups, to a large national utility supplier. Happy mentoring junior colleagues, working across departments, collaborating with mixed teams, and delivering innovative solutions which push boundaries and exceed expectations.",
    "location": {
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      "postalCode": "",
      "city": "Chandler's Ford",
      "countryCode": "UK",
      "region": "Hampshire"
    },
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        "network": "LinkedIn",
        "username": "jezmck",
        "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jezmck"
      },
      {
        "network": "GitHub",
        "username": "jezmck",
        "url": "https://github.com/jezmck"
      },
      {
        "network": "Threads",
        "username": "jezmck",
        "url": "https://www.threads.com/@jezmck/"
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  "work": [
    {
      "name": "Optimise Everything (Dublin, Ireland, Remote)",
      "position": "Senior Web Engineer (Full Stack)",
      "startDate": "2024-04",
      "endDate": "",
      "location": "Remote",
      "url": "https://optimiseeverything.io",
      "summary": "Building new features, improving the user-experience and visual appeal of the customer-facing platform. Integrating our AI chat-bot. Building many new reporting features, allowing the identification of money- and energy-saving recommendations.",
      "description": "",
      "highlights": [
        "Skills used include: PHP, Laravel, advanced modern CSS & JS, WebSockets, PostgreSQL.",
        "Added to internal users’ capabilities by building “Solution templates” for more efficient quote creation and administration.",
        "Updated the main web-based software to address security concerns and increase performance. ",
        "Worked on AWS Lambda hosted node.js scripts which interact with third-party APIs.",
        "Built various integrations with 3rd Party data sources such as electricity usage, air quality, and people presence."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "volunteer": [],
  "education": [
    {
      "institution": "University of Liverpool",
      "area": "Computer Information Systems",
      "studyType": "BSc (Hons)"
    }
  ],
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  "publications": [],
  "skills": [
    {
      "name": "PHP",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "Laravel"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "JS",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "TypeScript"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "CSS",
      "level": "Expert",
      "keywords": [
        "Modern CSS"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "languages": [
    {
      "language": "English",
      "fluency": "Native speaker"
    },
    {
      "language": "French",
      "fluency": "Simple Conversation"
    }
  ],
  "interests": [
    {
      "name": "UX",
      "keywords": [
        "Of all things, not just on screens."
      ]
    }
  ],
  "references": [
    {
      "name": "Joe Glombek",
      "reference": "I worked with Jez for a few years at a very busy digital agency. He is a hard-working developer who has the ability to juggle multiple concurrent projects He has a can-do attitude and strives for perfection in his work.\nAs well as this, I enjoyed his company as a colleague and I'd welcome him as a team-member again in the future."
    },
    {
      "name": "Robert Lambert",
      "reference": "Worked with Jez for 2 + years on mobile app and Web projects. Jez is one of the very best developers I've worked with, and highly recommended."
    },
    {
      "name": "Richie Pearce",
      "reference": "Jez is one of the most competent developers I have had the pleasure of working with.  His attention to detail is matched only by his desire to produce the best solution possible for the client and to see that solution through to delivery. Jez is a great addition to any team, and I hope to work with him again in the future."
    },
    {
      "name": "Gareth Young",
      "reference": "Jez is a very experienced developer with an excellent track record of both efficiency and innovation. He's passionate about standards, keen to share knowledge, and never afraid to speak his mind when he thinks a better approach exists. Over time he's built strong relationships with both clients and colleagues; all of whom value his expertise and advice."
    },
    {
      "name": "Robert Leigh",
      "reference": "Jez is an extremely knowledgeable and skilled developer."
    },
    {
      "name": "Peter McBurney",
      "reference": "I worked alongside Jez in a high-tech start-up and I recommend him fully.  He is intelligent and technically savvy, and he is an excellent software developer.  He worked hard and with great focus, and he is an excellent team player.   Jez has a bright future in the IT industry ahead of him, and I endorse him without any reservations."
    }
  ],
  "certificates": [
    {
      "name": "Professional Diploma in UX Design",
      "date": "2019-11-08",
      "issuer": "UX Design Institute",
      "url": "https://www.credential.net/c4a8a631-d04c-4bbb-b44f-7ce74ef312d1#.Xc2A4X1AcBs.linkedin"
    }
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