I am currently a freelance web developer, and have recently been living in India doing social works.
I create web sites with using complex math & basic logic for common content management systems. I mainly work with a PHP framework called Silverstripe and am involved in the community development of improving and finding software bugs. I also develop JavaScript’s for web applications, and maintain Linux servers.
I studied at ATC (Antioch Training Centre), a Bible college in Mumbai that focused on growth and discipleship, aimed to make faithful stewards of God's Kingdom. I learned to serve not only to the context of the church but also of mission and service to society.
While at ATC I studied the Bible and had social work duties including visiting a YMCA hostel, a Children’s orphanage, and a Church plant. I was involved in playing saxophone at my Church plant, and frequently lead worship on guitar at ATC.
After ATC I was offered ‘warden’ at a children's hostel for the poor in Tamil Nadu. The role was to be an acting parent to the 24 boys and 10 girls staying there. I helped their studies of mainly English, Maths, Science, IT, & Music, and taught them; time management, self presentation, meal-time manners, and helped wash clothes by hand. In the morning and evening we would do Bible study/worship together and other times we would create games, or organise trips to a local park.
I created (or amended) custom open source web scripts in PHP, and developed JavaScript’s for web applications. I also designed & developed windows based software to work with a cost effective (Linux) database servers, for managing stock/sales etc. I also offered remote support & hardware maintenance of all combinations of Apple/Linux/Windows desktop/laptop/servers. Where possible I helped people with advice to customers/suppliers regarding technical/sales issues, gave advice on products and problem solved other concerns.
I supported of desktop/server software, and involved in fault finding/repairing of hardware. I was responsible for maintenance and development of Linux/Windows backup/email/domain servers including physical activity of network installation. I was entrusted to drive the company vehicle to customers’ sites across the Midlands and open/close the office premises regularly.
I started at Kingston Employment as a temporary worker, but after seeing my work ethics was offered a position of recruitment consultant to generate leads from local businesses, organising accordingly, creating desire & motivation in my team of potential employees for work available and being on-call 24 hours a day to resolve any staffing issues.
In my spare time I assist in leading a Christian youth project called Kidz Klub (ages 6-13), and the local scout group (ages 10-15). I enjoy listening to live music, sharing stories with friends and drinking good coffee, camping, and travelling (especially in India). I consider myself to be of healthy body & mind. I enjoy singing, playing saxophone and am a keen acoustic guitarist. I am also learning to kayak.
This page is managed by Matt Clegg and uses the 2 Column Liquid Layout, and built using Silverstripe.