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Chris Thompson
Email: [email protected]
I am a Front end / Interactive / RIA / JavaScript developer with over 13 years of experience in the industry
I am currently working as a contractor in Central London and I am very keen to put my current skillset to good use
in diverse project work as well as work collaboratively within teams of highly skilled and motivated people.
Please do not contact me regarding permanent work for I plan to remain in the market as a contractor for the
forseeable future.
Please feel free to follow me on my corporate Twitter account @Imonitmedia, https://twitter.com/imonitmedia.
When I have an update to make it will be on this account.
You can also find me on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=183819438
PRIMARY EXPERIENCE
Version control:
Bug tracking / reporting:
CSS:
Markup:
Preprocessing:
Analytics:
Email development:
Integration:
Wiki software:
Web proxying / detection:
Backend exposure:
JavaScript:
Local webserver / hosting:
Font replacement:
Frameworks:
Video plugins:
Content augmentation:
Mobile development:
Form settings:
Lightbox plugins:
Git, SVN
Jira, Basecamp, BugTracker, Pivotal Tracker
CSS1, CSS2, CSS2.1, CSS3, Flex, Media queries (for responsive)
HTML5, XHTML 1.0 strict / 1.1, XML
SCSS, SASS, LESS, CoffeeScript, Compass SASS
Google Analytics, Omniture
Litmus, dotMailer, boilerplate for email
PDFTron Webviewer, Google maps, geo location, Facebook, Unity web player,
Flash
Google docs, MediaWiki, Confluence
Fiddler 2, Charles proxy, Firebug, HTTP sniffer, Browser dev tools
AJAX (jQuery and JavaScript), JSON, JSONP, Rails, Ruby on Rails,
PHP, Adobe CQ5, .NET (c#), Umbraco, Reddot, Episerver, Sitecore, Magento
WinJS (versions 2.1 to 3), OO JavaScript, jQuery, jQuery UI, Backbone.js,
underscore.js,
Backbone Marionette, CoffeeScript, TinyMCE, JSON Patch Master,
jQuery tokeninput
WAMPserver (Apache, MySQL, PHP), IIS7+ Python, .NET, PHP for IIS, Apache
SSI, Vagrant
@font-face, WebFonts, FontAwesome, Google Fonts
WinJS (versions 2.1 to 3), CSS Foundation, Agile framework, 978 grid system,
SMACSS, Codeigniter
Native HTML5 (desktop & mobile), video.js, mediaelement.js, jPlayer, flowplayer,
Investus video
Infinite scroll, tab / content switching, custom carousel (jQuery), jQuery.vectormap,
ellipsis overflow
Responsive layout (Media queries, responsive JS), jQuery.doubletap, JavaScript
touchenabled
Semantic form layout, jQuery.uniform, jQuery.validate
jQuery.colorbox, fancybox, shadowbox, modalbox, colorbox, custom plugins,
Investus lightbox, Reveal (CSS Foundation), bespoke solutions
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Contracting)
=== Metia Ltd, Charing Cross, London – May 2014 to October 2014 ===
Senior UI / JavaScript / Application developer
My primary responsibility was to create a brand new cross browser / cross device compliant web application using WinJS,
HTML5 and jQuery. This was to be built in parallel with a dedicated Win 8.1 app using the same data and design. I prototyped
and evaluated the current beta release of WinJS and developed the website using this. I also worked with the official Microsoft
WinJS team provioding them with valuable feedback regarding how their new framework managed being built in a true dev
environment.
Issues and breakages encountered during the build were included for them to fix for their next release. The project also used
PDFTron's ubiquitous document webviewer for showing relevant content. This webviewer allowed content to be viewed on
desktop, tablet and mobile environments.
Agile methodology was used in planning and execution with sprints generated broken down into stories and tasks, followed up
by daily morning scrums. Jira was used for project and task management.
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Base technologies – HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, SASS, JSON API (jQuery AJAX in a WinJS wrapper), IIS7,
responsive layouts, cross browser disciplines, extensive unit testing, agile methodologies, Jira
Primary JavaScript – WinJS, jQuery, JavaScript (OO), JSON
=== Beyond the Story, Goodge Street, London – November 2013 to April 2014 ===
Senior UI / JavaScript / Application developer
I was the sole front end developer working with the sole backend developer to produce a web application for creating e-books
online. Enhanced by interactive elements generated for Unity web player. This was a specialised project involving a handful of
dedicated and highly skilled people.
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Base technologies – HTML5, CSS3, CSS Foundation, JavaScript (OO), Git, cross browser disciplines
Worked with – Compass SASS, SCSS, Ruby on Rails, FontAwesome, Unity web player
Primary JavaScript – backbone.js, Backbone Marionette, underscore.js, jQuery, CoffeeScript, JSON
Patch Master, jQuery tokeninput
=== Rufus Leonard, Farringdon, London – January 2013 to October 2013 ===
Senior UI / JavaScript / Front end / Interactive developer
One of the primary UI / front end / JavaScript developers on the team working on a variety of projects for multiple clients. Also
helped to developer the new standards and guidelines for all project builds in the company.
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Base technologies – HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (OO), SVN, Git, cross browser disciplines, LESS, SASS,
Reddot, Apache SSI
Worked with – .NET, Reddot, Episerver, Sitecore, Wordpress, Investus video, Compass SASS, PHP for
IIS, SMACSS (semantic CSS), infinite scroll, flowplayer, 978 grid system, responsive layout
Primary JavaScript - backbone.js, underscore.js, jQuery
jQuery plugins – validate, uniform, custom, cookie, jPlayer, vectormap, tweet, doubletap, colorbox
Client(s) – Massey Fergusson, British Gas, BUPA, Depression Alliance, London Stock Exchange Group,
O2, Rio Tinto, Rufus Leonard (company website, full redesign), Shoosmiths, The Share Centre,
Williams F1
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=== Aqueduct, Farringdon, London – October 2012 to December 2012 ===
Senior Front end / Interactive developer
Took charge of all front end related work for the o2 section of the official Rugby Union website. Worked closely with the .NET
team for simultaneous development and code consistency.
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Base technologies – HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SVN, Git, cross browser disciplines, CSS LESS
Worked with – .NET, Appia web server
Primary JavaScript - require.js, underscore.js, jQuery
jQuery plugins – jquery.validate, jquery.uniform, jquery.reel, jquery.quicksand
Client(s) – Rugby Football Union (official website)
=== Razorfish, Goodge Street, London – July 2012 to October 2012 ===
Senior RIA (Rich Internet Application) / JavaScript developer
Working with the RIA team on the Audi account. Responsible for creating advanced JavaScript functionality. Creating new
pages and functions as well as improving old pages and functions. Working closely with the other lead developers to improve
process and procedures for web build, integration and completion.
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Base technologies – HTML, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, SVN, Git, cross browser disciplines, Lint (JS, CSS)
Worked with – JSP, Adobe CQ5, Apache Ant, CSS LESS
Primary JavaScript - Backbone.js, require.js, underscore.js, jQuery
Secondary JavaScript - Mootools.js
jQuery plugins – jquery.validate, jquery.uniform, jquery.reel, jquery.quicksand
Client(s) – Audi (main website)
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Permanent)
=== Iris Digital, Southwark, London - November 2008 to July 2012 ===
Senior Front End Developer, Interactive Developer, Technical lead
Responsible for high quality website development. Overseeing the mentoring and training of the junior members in the team. Taking charge of
work standards and documentation. Technical lead on large scale projects.
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Base technologies – HTML, CSS, CSS3, JavaScript, SVN, Git, cross browser disciplines
Worked with – .NET, PHP, Teamsite, Umbraco, mobile (IOS, Andriod), Facebook integration, google
analytics, Omniture, Web analytics, HTML email generation and testing, Email on Acid, jQuery / Flash
integration
Primary JavaScript - jQuery
Secondary JavaScript - Prototype
jQuery plugins – jquery.validate, jquery.uniform, jquery.reel, jquery.quicksand
Mobile – IOS (mobile and table), Andriod, HTC, HTML5 video fallback, extensible coding (single codebase
for mobile, table and desktop)
Client(s) – Sony Ericsson, Sony Mobile, Philips, Shell, Barclaycard
=== Pod1, Westbourne Park, London - October 2005 to November 2008 ===
Senior Front End Developer, Technical lead
Support for the head of development, taking over his work when needed. Training and supporting junior members of the team. Responsible for
research and development into newer technologies. Tech leading many projects, working closely with Project Managers.
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Base technologies – HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SVN, cross browser disciplines
Worked with – PHP, magento, symfony, google analytics, Omniture, Web analytics, HTML email
generation and testing
Primary JavaScript – jQuery, prototype, scriptaculous
=== Analyser Sales Ltd (Now Altus Security Ltd) - Feb 2001 to October 2005 ===
Head of Web Design and Development
In charge of the entire website process from design through to development, hosting, search engine optimisation ETC. Responsible for working
closely with clients to achieve the best standard of web presence. Worked very closely with the rest of the team to produce websites to the
highest standard. Research and development into newer and better technologies to improve our web presence.
=== Foxboro Invensys, Crawley - Summer 2000 ===
Web Designer / Developer
Employed by Foxboro to build a new section of their website focusing on the United Kingdom branch of their company. Instructed their team in
the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Dreamweaver. Gained great experience working with raw code.
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PRIVATE WORK HISTORY
=== Various clients – 2006 to 2012 ===
Front end / interactive / JavaScript development with PHP based CMS integration
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Base technologies – HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, CSS LESS, JavaScript, SVN, cross browser
disciplines, progressive enhancement, IE6 full development, PHP, MySQL
Worked with – Wordpress, Facebook integration, Google integration
Primary JavaScript – jQuery, Prototype,
Secondary JavaScript - Modernizr
jQuery plugins – jquery.validate, jquery.uniform, jquery.reel, jquery.quicksand
EDUCATION
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Private Training with Learning Tree International - Building Great Websites.
Bsc (Hons) - Multimedia Production and Technology. Course covering multimedia with photography,
video, web design and development.
A-Levels - Maths and Physics, both practical and theoretical.
AS Levels - Electronics. Practical experience as well as theory.
GCSE’s - English Language, Mathematics, Double Science, Design Technology, Digital Imaging.
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