Vlad Zhigulsky's Email Addresses & Phone Numbers

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I’m a London based web developer with over 7 years of experience. I specialise in building high quality, responsive and standards compliant websites using the latest technologies. I have worked with bespoke content management systems as well as the open source platforms and frameworks. I’m a highly ambitious and hard-working individual dedicated to helping brands build and maintain their online presence. I’m currently available for contracting work. My specialities are: Front-end: • XHTML, HTML5 • CSS, CSS3 (LESS, SASS, Media Queries) • JavaScript (jQuery, AngularJS) • AJAX, JSON, XML • Responsive design • Cross-browser compatibility Back-end: • PHP / PHP Frameworks (CakePHP, Laravel) • Databases (MySQL, MongoDB) • Web servers (Apache, Nginx) E-commerce: Magento, Demandware CMS: WordPress, Drupal Other skills: • Linux and basic shell scripting • Cloud computing (AWS, Rackspace) • Web performance optimisation • Version control / Virtualisation • SEO • W3C standards and accessibility • Project managementFront-end Developer (Contract) @ From October 2015 to Present (1 month) London, United KingdomFront-end Developer (Contract) @ From September 2015 to September 2015 (1 month) London, United KingdomSenior Front-end Developer (Contract) @ From August 2015 to August 2015 (1 month) London, United KingdomFront-end Developer (Contract) @ From July 2015 to August 2015 (2 months) Hatfield, HertfordshireSenior Developer (Full Stack) @ • Development and maintenance of MAMA's multiple venue and festival websites • New responsive framework development • Festival scheduling system • Implementing best SEO practices • Website performance optimisation using various caching technologies • Rackspace cloud servers maintenance and support • Website and data migration • Working with marketing, social media, venue promoters and festival teams From December 2013 to December 2014 (1 year 1 month) London, United KingdomSenior Developer (Full Stack) @ • Development and maintenance of FitFlop's 3 main e-commerce websites (UK, EU, USA) • Demandware platform management and configuration • Creation of new layouts and user interfaces from provided design concepts • JIRA Agile management and issue/bug tracking • Development and support of non-transactional distributor websites (Germany, Taiwan, Israel, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong) • SEO optimisation on all company websites • Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools monitoring and reporting • Worked with design, e-commerce and marketing teams and assisted them with technical support From December 2012 to November 2013 (1 year) London, United KingdomWeb Developer @ • Development of desktop & mobile websites for The Fly Magazine • Development of new websites for: HMV Forum, HMV Institute, HMV Ritz, HMV Picture House, The Borderline, The Garage, Barfly, G-A-Y, Pride House Festival • Providing website maintenance and updates to the venue websites including High Voltage and Vintage Festivals • Supporting and customising the content management systems • Improving SEO, performance and functionality of the websites • Coding HTML Emails following the best practices • Collaborating with other designers and developers From November 2010 to October 2012 (2 years) London, United KingdomFreelance Developer @ Part-time freelance and voluntary work. Various small projects during a final year of University such as website development and volunteering at music festivals. From September 2009 to July 2010 (11 months) Plymouth, United KingdomWeb Developer @ • Designing and developing the corporate websites ensuring strong functionality and optimisation • Designing and developing the company new website • Managing and improving company content management system • Performing testing, upgrading and maintaining of web applications • Collaborating with other designers and programmers to develop new web projects From June 2008 to July 2009 (1 year 2 months) Plymouth, United KingdomBSc (Hons), Multimedia, Production and Technology, First-class Honours @ University of Plymouth From 2006 to 2010 BSc, Computer Science and Information Technology @ The Institute of Transport and Communication (Riga, Latvia) From 2003 to 2005 Vlad Zhigulsky is skilled in: Web Design, SEO, Web Development, HTML, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, WordPress, CSS3, Web Content Management, LAMP, Drupal, Databases, Photoshop, MySQL, HTML 5, Apache, XHTML, Web Performance, RSS, PHP, PHP Frameworks, Magento, E-commerce, Front-end, Usability, AJAX, CakePHP, Music, jQuery, Music Industry, Musicians, Demandware, User Experience, JavaScript Frameworks, jQuery Mobile, Open Source, Adobe Fireworks, W3C Accessibility, HTML emails, Tortoise SVN, XML, Agile Methodologies, MVC Architecture, Responsive Web Design, Amazon Web Services..., Rackspace Cloud, W3C Standards, Linux Server, Server Architecture, CMS