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I'm Dean Ainsworth, a seasoned Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of experience delivering custom WordPress and Drupal solutions for a wide range of clients. I’ve led technical delivery from strategy and architecture through hands-on coding, deployment, and long-term client support, always aiming to build fast, secure, and user-focused digital experiences. I enjoy turning client goals into robust, scalable systems, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and marketing teams. My work spans architecture, development, and operations, with a passion for mentoring teams, improving deployment pipelines, and providing thoughtful post-launch support to ensure lasting success.…I'm Dean Ainsworth, a seasoned Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of experience delivering custom WordPress and Drupal solutions for a wide range of clients. I’ve led technical delivery from strategy and architecture through hands-on coding, deployment, and long-term client support, always aiming to build fast, secure, and user-focused digital experiences. I enjoy turning client goals into robust, scalable systems, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and marketing teams. My work spans architecture, development, and operations, with a passion for mentoring teams, improving deployment pipelines, and providing thoughtful post-launch support to ensure lasting success.

Dean Ainsworth

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I'm Dean Ainsworth, a seasoned Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of experience delivering custom WordPress and Drupal solutions for a wide range of clients. I’ve led technical delivery from strategy and architecture through hands-on coding, deployment, and long-term client support, always aiming to build fast, secure, and user-focused digital experiences. I enjoy turning client goals into robust, scalable systems, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and marketing teams. My work spans architecture, development, and operations, with a passion for mentoring teams, improving deployment pipelines, and providing thoughtful post-launch support to ensure lasting success.…I'm Dean Ainsworth, a seasoned Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of experience delivering custom WordPress and Drupal solutions for a wide range of clients. I’ve led technical delivery from strategy and architecture through hands-on coding, deployment, and long-term client support, always aiming to build fast, secure, and user-focused digital experiences. I enjoy turning client goals into robust, scalable systems, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and marketing teams. My work spans architecture, development, and operations, with a passion for mentoring teams, improving deployment pipelines, and providing thoughtful post-launch support to ensure lasting success.

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I’m Dean Ainsworth, a seasoned Full Stack Developer with 16+ years of experience delivering custom WordPress and Drupal solutions for a wide range of clients. I’ve led technical delivery from strategy and architecture through hands-on coding, deployment, and long-term client support, always aiming to build fast, secure, and user-focused digital experiences.

I enjoy turning client goals into robust, scalable systems, collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and marketing teams. My work spans architecture, development, and operations, with a passion for mentoring teams, improving deployment pipelines, and providing thoughtful post-launch support to ensure lasting success.

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Work Experience

Founder and Lead Developer at Silk Media

January 1, 2013 - Present

Founded a boutique digital agency specializing in bespoke WordPress and Drupal development, delivering custom solutions for businesses seeking tailored digital experiences. Led the full software development lifecycle, from client consultations through to deployment and ongoing maintenance. Developed complex e-commerce platforms integrating WooCommerce and Drupal Commerce optimized for performance, scalability, and security. Collaborated with designers, marketers, and clients to ensure projects met business goals and delivered exceptional user experiences. Mentored a small team of developers, provided technical guidance and code reviews, and managed client relationships post-launch for continuous support, troubleshooting, and updates. Implemented performance monitoring, security audits, and compliance checks to maintain high quality standards.

Lead Developer and Product Architect at Projectopia (WordPress Plugin)

December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025

Conceived, architected, and led development of Projectopia, a comprehensive WordPress project management plugin designed to streamline business workflows and project tracking. Designed and implemented core features such as task scheduling, milestone tracking, invoicing, client portals, time logging, and team collaboration tools within the WordPress admin interface. Integrated with payment gateways (PayPal, Stripe), communication platforms (Slack), and e-commerce solutions (WooCommerce). Maintained user documentation and tutorials, gathered customer feedback for feature updates, managed product releases and version control, and maintained compatibility with evolving WordPress standards. Oversaw the sale of the business to ExpressTech in 2019.

Solutions Engineer at Unipro Ltd

January 31, 2013 - August 7, 2025

Delivered customised Drupal solutions within a systems integration team, addressing business challenges through scalable and maintainable software platforms. Liaised with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, draft solution designs, and ensure alignment between technical delivery and business objectives. Optimised legacy systems by implementing modern web technologies and improving backend performance.

Solutions Engineer at Fr3dom Health Solutions Ltd

February 29, 2012 - August 7, 2025

Developed and supported bespoke technical solutions tailored for the healthcare sector, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to design systems enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy. Provided ongoing system support and troubleshooting to maintain high availability and reliability of critical healthcare applications.

Network Administrator at Icon Live Ltd

February 28, 2011 - August 7, 2025

Managed IT infrastructure and internal systems for a large employer in Mid Sussex, supporting a multi-platform environment with over 200 users. Administered Windows Server environments including Active Directory and Exchange server configuration, ensuring secure and reliable email and network services. Supported Mac OSX environments for cross-platform compatibility. Configured and maintained network hardware and software, including Cisco CallManager telecom systems, antivirus, and backup infrastructure. Delivered desktop support and managed help desk operations, resolving technical issues promptly to minimize downtime. Implemented network security protocols and conducted regular system audits to safeguard sensitive company data.

Founder and Lead Developer at Silk Media

January 1, 2013 - Present

Founded a boutique digital agency specialising in bespoke WordPress and Drupal development, focused on creating custom solutions for businesses seeking tailored digital experiences. Led the full software development lifecycle including consultation, requirements gathering, architecture design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Developed complex e-commerce platforms integrating WooCommerce and Drupal Commerce, optimising for performance, scalability, and security. Experienced with MVC frameworks like Laravel and CodeIgniter. Collaborated closely with designers, marketers, and clients to ensure projects meet business goals and deliver exceptional user experiences. Oversaw and mentored a small team of developers providing technical guidance and fostering continuous learning. Managed client relationships post-launch for ongoing support, troubleshooting, and iterative improvements. Implemented performance monitoring, security audits, and compliance checks to maintain hig

Lead Developer and Product Architect at Projectopia (WordPress Plugin)

December 31, 2019 - August 7, 2025

Conceived, architected, and led development of Projectopia, a comprehensive WordPress project management plugin designed to streamline business workflows and project tracking. Designed and implemented core features such as task scheduling, milestone tracking, invoicing, client portals, time logging, and team collaboration tools within the WordPress admin interface. Integrated plugin with major payment gateways including PayPal and Stripe, communication platforms like Slack, and e-commerce solutions including WooCommerce. Developed and maintained detailed documentation and tutorials to support users, reducing support requests. Regularly gathered and analysed customer feedback to guide feature updates and fixes, maintaining a high customer satisfaction rate. Managed product releases, version control, and compatibility updates in line with evolving WordPress standards and APIs. Established a recurring customer base through proactive support and continuous enhancement. Oversaw sale of the

Solutions Engineer at Unipro Ltd

January 31, 2013 - August 7, 2025

Delivered customised Drupal solutions as part of a systems integration team to address specific business challenges with scalable and maintainable software. Liaised with clients and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, draft solutions, and ensure alignment between technical delivery and business objectives. Contributed to optimisation of legacy systems by implementing modern web technologies and improving backend performance.

Solutions Engineer at Fr3dom Health Solutions Ltd

February 29, 2012 - August 7, 2025

Developed and supported bespoke technical solutions tailored to the healthcare sector, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to design systems enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy. Provided ongoing system support and troubleshooting to maintain high availability and reliability of critical healthcare applications.

Network Administrator at Icon Live Ltd

February 28, 2011 - August 7, 2025

Managed IT infrastructure and internal systems for a large employer in Mid Sussex, supporting a multi-platform environment with over 200 users. Administered Windows Server environments including Active Directory and Exchange configuration to ensure secure and reliable email and network services. Provided Mac OSX environment support to maintain cross-platform compatibility and performance. Configured and maintained network hardware/software including Cisco CallManager, antivirus solutions, and backup infrastructure. Delivered desktop support and internal help desk management for prompt technical issue resolution. Implemented network security protocols and regular system audits to safeguard sensitive company data.

Lead Developer at Silk Media

August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Led the development of custom WordPress and Drupal themes, plugins, and systems. Translated client goals into robust, scalable technical solutions. Managed deployment pipelines, version control, and server environments. Collaborated with designers and marketing teams to craft tailored digital experiences. Provided technical consultancy, audits, and post-launch support for clients.

Lead Developer & Product Architect at Projectopia

August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019

Conceived, architected, and led the development of Projectopia, a WordPress-based project management system designed for agencies and freelancers. Highlights included task scheduling, invoicing, client portals, and team tools. Integrated with PayPal, Stripe, Slack, and WooCommerce to enhance functionality. Maintained detailed documentation and improved user onboarding and support. Managed versioning, updates, and compliance with evolving WordPress standards. Sold the business to ExpressTech in 2019 after five years of successful growth.

Solutions Engineer (Contract) at Unipro Ltd

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013

Worked within a systems integration and eBusiness consultancy, building and supporting systems for Specsavers in Australia and New Zealand.

Solutions Engineer (Contract) at Fr3dom Health Solutions Ltd

February 1, 2012 - February 1, 2012

Developed and supported online / tablet / kiosk-based patient experience solutions for various NHS Trusts.

Network Administrator at Icon Live Ltd

February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011

Responsible for maintaining all internal systems for a company of over 2,500 staff nationwide. Key Skills included Windows Server, Active Directory, Cisco CallManager, FileMaker DB Design, IIS/Apache, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.