I’m Ryan Hale, a hands-on web developer and digital product builder with a deep background across digital agencies of all sizes. For over a decade, I’ve helped teams ship fast, reliable, and accessible websites by working end-to-end—from custom WordPress theme builds with modern tooling to bespoke plugin development and React/Next.js builds. I specialise in WordPress (including advanced custom fields work with ACF), and I’m equally comfortable leading the technical side of CMS and eCommerce projects. I bring strong experience across Drupal, Magento, and HubSpot, with practical expertise in JavaScript (including jQuery), PHP, .NET, and performance- and SEO-minded delivery.…

Ryan Hale

I’m Ryan Hale, a hands-on web developer and digital product builder with a deep background across digital agencies of all sizes. For over a decade, I’ve helped teams ship fast, reliable, and accessible websites by working end-to-end—from custom WordPress theme builds with modern tooling to bespoke plugin development and React/Next.js builds. I specialise in WordPress (including advanced custom fields work with ACF), and I’m equally comfortable leading the technical side of CMS and eCommerce projects. I bring strong experience across Drupal, Magento, and HubSpot, with practical expertise in JavaScript (including jQuery), PHP, .NET, and performance- and SEO-minded delivery.…

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I’m Ryan Hale, a hands-on web developer and digital product builder with a deep background across digital agencies of all sizes. For over a decade, I’ve helped teams ship fast, reliable, and accessible websites by working end-to-end—from custom WordPress theme builds with modern tooling to bespoke plugin development and React/Next.js builds.

I specialise in WordPress (including advanced custom fields work with ACF), and I’m equally comfortable leading the technical side of CMS and eCommerce projects. I bring strong experience across Drupal, Magento, and HubSpot, with practical expertise in JavaScript (including jQuery), PHP, .NET, and performance- and SEO-minded delivery.

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Skills

Experience Level

WordPress
Expert
JavaScript
Expert
React JS
Expert
CSS
Expert
Drupal
Expert
HubSpot
Expert
jQuery
Expert
PHP
Expert
GitHub
Expert
Magento
Expert
SEO
Expert
.NET
Intermediate
SaaS
Intermediate
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Work Experience

Lead Web Developer / Director at RDH Digital Ltd
November 1, 2022 - Present
Lead digital development work for client websites and digital products with a focus on WordPress, custom theme development, and bespoke plugin creation. Own end-to-end delivery across design-to-build, ensuring websites are fast, reliable, accessible, and maintainable, while partnering closely with stakeholders and wider teams.
Senior/Lead Web Developer at Digital Energy (Digital Marketing Agency)
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022
Developed and supported client websites and digital marketing deliverables. Contributed across WordPress development, custom fields, JavaScript, React builds, and maintenance/support work, alongside SEO and accessibility considerations.
Q/A & Web Developer at SticKeyes (Digital Marketing Agency)
July 1, 2016 - August 1, 2020
Worked across QA and web development to support the build and delivery of digital projects. Assisted with implementation and testing alongside development activities, supporting releases and ongoing site improvements.

Education

BSc (Hons) in Computing (First) at Wrexham University
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utilities
    TMA

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    Full-stack WordPress build for TMA, a UK energy data, metering and compliance business working with suppliers and TPIs.

    I built the site from start to finish — front end and back end. Custom theme and templates, service and sector pages, newsroom, and a CMS the team can use to update services and news. Including using and creating GSAP libraries for the animations.

    Chelsom

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    Full-stack WordPress build for Chelsom, a UK decorative lighting manufacturer selling into hospitality, marine and residential projects.
    I built the site from start to finish — front end and back end. Custom theme and templates, product catalogue (categories, collections, search), multi-brand sections (Portables, Home, Studio C, Restore) and bespoke/project pages, with the CMS set up so the team can manage products and content.