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I'm Jake Bedford-Stockwell, a highly experienced programmer who has been working with computers since the early 1980s, starting with Basic on Acorn and Apple platforms. I enjoy turning complex requirements into flexible, scalable, internet-driven solutions and delivering productive, user-friendly software that makes a difference for end users. Throughout my career I've balanced freelance and permanent roles, working across PHP, Laravel, .NET, Azure, and other full stack architectures, while pursuing creative photography and media projects. I'm motivated by learning, collaboration, and delivering robust, maintainable software that teams and clients can rely on.…I'm Jake Bedford-Stockwell, a highly experienced programmer who has been working with computers since the early 1980s, starting with Basic on Acorn and Apple platforms. I enjoy turning complex requirements into flexible, scalable, internet-driven solutions and delivering productive, user-friendly software that makes a difference for end users. Throughout my career I've balanced freelance and permanent roles, working across PHP, Laravel, .NET, Azure, and other full stack architectures, while pursuing creative photography and media projects. I'm motivated by learning, collaboration, and delivering robust, maintainable software that teams and clients can rely on.

Jake Bedford-Stockwell

Web Developer, Programmer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I'm Jake Bedford-Stockwell, a highly experienced programmer who has been working with computers since the early 1980s, starting with Basic on Acorn and Apple platforms. I enjoy turning complex requirements into flexible, scalable, internet-driven solutions and delivering productive, user-friendly software that makes a difference for end users. Throughout my career I've balanced freelance and permanent roles, working across PHP, Laravel, .NET, Azure, and other full stack architectures, while pursuing creative photography and media projects. I'm motivated by learning, collaboration, and delivering robust, maintainable software that teams and clients can rely on.…I'm Jake Bedford-Stockwell, a highly experienced programmer who has been working with computers since the early 1980s, starting with Basic on Acorn and Apple platforms. I enjoy turning complex requirements into flexible, scalable, internet-driven solutions and delivering productive, user-friendly software that makes a difference for end users. Throughout my career I've balanced freelance and permanent roles, working across PHP, Laravel, .NET, Azure, and other full stack architectures, while pursuing creative photography and media projects. I'm motivated by learning, collaboration, and delivering robust, maintainable software that teams and clients can rely on.

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I’m Jake Bedford-Stockwell, a highly experienced programmer who has been working with computers since the early 1980s, starting with Basic on Acorn and Apple platforms. I enjoy turning complex requirements into flexible, scalable, internet-driven solutions and delivering productive, user-friendly software that makes a difference for end users.

Throughout my career I’ve balanced freelance and permanent roles, working across PHP, Laravel, .NET, Azure, and other full stack architectures, while pursuing creative photography and media projects. I’m motivated by learning, collaboration, and delivering robust, maintainable software that teams and clients can rely on.

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Work Experience

Lead Developer / Principal Photographer at Pelcomb Portraits

May 1, 2023 - Present

Operate pop-up studio offering digital and printed portraits; manage third-party website with e-commerce and private client areas; production of a bespoke SPA replacement using Laravel / Inertia / React / Docker stack.

Business Systems Developer at Stone Technologies

January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023

Assist BAU tasks on bespoke PHP systems; design and implement replacement Laravel-based systems; deployed Linux platform on Windows 10 via WSL and Docker; reproduced Production environments with IIS and XAMPP; worked with MySQL and SQL Server; API testing with Postman; Test-driven development with PHPUnit; Agile with Jira; produced development and planning documentation.

Analyst Developer at Blagrove Underwriting (Contract)

August 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022

Refactoring of bespoke PHP codebase; added type-hinting across the application; implemented PSR-12 with CodeSniffer; added dev/testing section to expose bespoke testing options; XAMPP environment on Windows 10 with MySQL.

Analyst Developer at Sagicor Underwriting / AmTrust Underwriting Ltd / Tata Consultancy Services

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2022

Maintained and developed a bespoke OO PHP trading platform; owned complete development lifecycle including design, implementation, support and analysis; frontline helpdesk support; migrated databases from MySQL to SQL Server; produced modular solutions using SQL Server and Visual Studio (VB); integrated JavaScript and .NET VB via WCF and SOAP for data exchange between PHP and MS servers; extensive use of TFS, Azure DevOps, and GitHub for migration to the Microsoft stack; fully remote since 2018; produced documentation and mentored colleagues.

Web-developer / Internet Programmer at Freelance

January 1, 1993 - December 31, 2012

Owned complete production cycle for client websites (PHP/MySQL, Drupal OSCommerce); developed e-commerce modules and SEO campaigns; produced Flash modules and database-driven solutions; set up and maintained CMS systems (Drupal, OSCommerce); provided ongoing technical and consultative support.

Web Developer / Network & Db Manager / Technical Support (Freelance) at Gumball 3000 (Freelance)

January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008

Developed a 200+ page Drupal installation with e-commerce, community, and merchanting modules; created custom Drupal solutions and advanced Theming; built Linux intranet and third-party hosting; managed office networks and workstations; performed systems analysis to support business needs.

ICT Lecturer at Havering College

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005

Developed and delivered ICT courseware (HTML, CSS, PHP/MySQL, JavaScript, Flash, .ASP, ADODB, VB, MS Office); administrative responsibilities; worked in multiple teams with strong client-facing focus.

Web Developer at Park HR

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001

Developed micro-sites for corporate clients using HTML, PHP/MySQL, CSS, Flash, Director; collaborated with internal and external teams to meet deadlines; attended client meetings and pitches.

ICT Lecturer at City and Islington College

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2001

Developed and delivered courseware for Internet technologies (HTML, CSS, Flash, Dreamweaver, Director); largely independent work with a strong client-facing component.

Various Roles at Various

January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1997

Early career roles in IT and art; part of a UK Quality Award-winning Mortgage Express team (1996); assisted sculpture production for British artists; courier; self-employed video cassette rental.