James Nock

Web Development & Management

the intro

Hey, I'm James Nock

I'm a Software Engineering manager and full-stack software engineer based in Eastbourne, East Sussex in the UK. 🇬🇧

Throughout my career, I have worked on a wide variety of projects, including brochure websites, HTML5 games, dynamic websites, web applications, app development, server administration, hosting, and disaster recovery. Full-stack web development is my passion, with a particular focus on back-end development and architecture.

I'm employed full-time at the cool Brighton based FinTech, Tillo.

the skills

I love working with

In no particular order...

  • PHP
  • Svelte
  • React
  • JavaScript
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Laravel
  • Livewire
  • Alpine.js
  • CraftCMS
  • TailwindCSS
  • Vue
  • React Native
  • Redis
  • Git
  • GitLab
  • OSX
  • Bash
  • Linux

the life story

My career history

2024 - Present
Engineering Manager @ Tillo
Tech: Laravel, PHP, MySQL, Vue, JavaScript, Python, MySQL, Docker, Redis, Bash, AWS, GitHub, BitBucket, Slack, JIRA, Miro, ProdPad.

2021 - 2024
Technical Team Lead @ Dawson Andrews
Tech: PHP, MySQL, CraftCMS, Twig, React, Vue, Alpine.JS, JavaScript, TailwindCSS, Python, Laravel, Docker, Redis, Bash, AWS, GitHub, BitBucket, CloudFlare, Slack, JIRA, Asana, Miro.

2017 - 2021
Lead Web Developer @ Mojeek
Tech: PHP, JavaScript, Linux (Debian), Lighttpd, Apache, Vagrant, Redis, PostgreSQL, SASS, React Native, Bash, D3.js, GitLab, Nextcloud, Zulip.
Other Cool Stuff: Visits to the Data Centre, server building, installation, networking and setup.

2016 - 2017
Software Developer @ The Unit
Tech: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, CraftCMS, Laravel, AngularJS, Drupal 8 (Headless), GitLab, Slack, SASS, Vagrant, Amazon AWS, Netlify, Now.sh, Heroku, Capistrano, Jira, Trello.

2014 - 2016
Web Developer @ The Hotchkiss Group
Tech: PHP, MySQL, IIS, JavaScript, jQuery, Adobe Photoshop, Mailchimp, Joomla, WordPress, CraftCMS.

2012 - 2013
Web Development Manager @ Purechannels
Tech: PHP, MySQL, Windows 7, JavaScript, jQuery, Adobe Photoshop, EaselJS.

2011 - 2012
Web Developer @ Nikwax
Tech: PHP, MySQL, Windows 7, Linux (CentOS), JavaScript, jQuery, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, dotMailer.

2007 - 2011
Studied BSc Multimedia Computing (HONS) @ De Montfort University
Tech: (X)HTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, JAVA, JavaScript, JSP, XML, XSLT, MySQL, SQL, Oracle, Windows 7, Apache, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Flash, Adobe Director, Adobe Encore, Autodesk 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Maya, Radio Production.

the contact info

Get in touch

Please don't hesitate to make contact with me regarding anything web-related.


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