I am a software developer with over 15 years of experience creating accessible, user-centered web solutions across higher education, publishing, and commercial sectors. I specialize in bridging technical and non-technical teams with expertise in front-end development (React, Angular, TypeScript), metadata structures, UX strategy, and digital accessibility. As a collaborative leader, I focus on improving agile practices, training cross-functional teams, designing inclusive digital experiences, and aligning technology with organizational goals. I enjoy helping clients enhance their digital presence and technical confidence through consultancy and hands-on training.

Yvonne Aburrow

I am a software developer with over 15 years of experience creating accessible, user-centered web solutions across higher education, publishing, and commercial sectors. I specialize in bridging technical and non-technical teams with expertise in front-end development (React, Angular, TypeScript), metadata structures, UX strategy, and digital accessibility. As a collaborative leader, I focus on improving agile practices, training cross-functional teams, designing inclusive digital experiences, and aligning technology with organizational goals. I enjoy helping clients enhance their digital presence and technical confidence through consultancy and hands-on training.

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I am a software developer with over 15 years of experience creating accessible, user-centered web solutions across higher education, publishing, and commercial sectors. I specialize in bridging technical and non-technical teams with expertise in front-end development (React, Angular, TypeScript), metadata structures, UX strategy, and digital accessibility.

As a collaborative leader, I focus on improving agile practices, training cross-functional teams, designing inclusive digital experiences, and aligning technology with organizational goals. I enjoy helping clients enhance their digital presence and technical confidence through consultancy and hands-on training.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Web Developer at Carnelian Web Services
April 1, 2025 - Present
Deliver end-to-end website development, consultancy, mobile app development, and hands-on training for small businesses to improve clients’ digital presence and technical confidence. Designed and launched a portfolio site for a local artist demonstrating full-stack development expertise and increasing client visibility. Authored and shared blog content on web development and design through LinkedIn and Facebook, positioning Carnelian Web Services as knowledgeable and trustworthy.
Senior Software Developer I at SurveyMonkey
April 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025
Built scalable React components and full-stack enhancements for CMS and pricing systems leveraging JavaScript and TypeScript to increase user engagement and support content strategy. Championed improvements to Agile workflows, refining user stories, bug reports, and acceptance criteria. Enhanced team expertise by presenting on TypeScript, UX, and Agile while contributing internal documentation to support consistent implementation practices. Member of TypeScript Guild.
Senior Software Developer at SOTIRIL
April 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
Played key role on IoT platform team liaising with product managers, software architects, and UX designers to shape and build new features using Angular 7 and TypeScript. Refined and enhanced user stories, bug reports, and acceptance criteria to improve clarity and development efficiency. Led training sessions on CSS and Agile methodologies to boost team expertise and collaboration.
Applications Developer at Oxford Brookes University
May 31, 2018 - August 13, 2025
Built AngularJS-based smartphone application in Visual Studio to streamline management of co-curricular activities and boost student participation. Created custom Moodle plugins and web service API, strengthening university’s digital learning infrastructure.
Web UI Developer at Om Prompt Ltd
June 30, 2016 - August 13, 2025
Redesigned Om Prompt’s supply chain messaging portal using wireframing, CSS3, HTML5, jQuery, and PHP, enhancing UX experience and functionality across internal systems. Introduced Agile methodologies to development team, improving collaboration, workflow, and delivery speed while leading UI redesign projects with modern web technologies.
Functional Developer, IT Services at University of Oxford
December 31, 2014 - August 13, 2025
Designed, implemented, and tested student portal using JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, XML/XSL, and SQL. Developed tasks and workflows with business process analysis, resolving system issues and enhancing student portal functionality.
Data Analyst at Bodleian Libraries Digital Systems & Services, University of Oxford
December 31, 2013 - August 13, 2025
Contributed to Open Access project enhancing public availability of Oxford’s research archive to promote dissemination of academic resources worldwide. Collaborated with archivists, librarians, and developers to support digitization and preservation initiatives for one of the world’s leading libraries.
Metadata Hub Manager at Oxford University Press
May 31, 2012 - August 13, 2025
Executed large-scale metadata transformation using XSLT to convert XML structures, streamlining ingest processes and supporting digital distribution for scholarly content.
Web Developer at University of Bath
October 31, 2011 - August 13, 2025
Spearheaded redesign of university’s student and research websites, prioritizing accessibility and user-centered design to improve engagement with academic content. Facilitated hands-on training for staff in web development and content management systems, building in-house expertise and supporting digital literacy.

Education

MA Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities at Bath Spa University
October 2, 2006 - June 30, 2008
PGCE Information Technology at King's College, London
October 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
BSc (Hons) Psychology with minor in German at University of Lancaster
October 1, 1986 - June 29, 1990

Qualifications

Masters in Contemporary Religions and Spiritualities
October 2, 2006 - June 30, 2008
Distinction
PGCE Information Technology
October 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999
Postgraduate Certification in Education
BSC (Hons) Psychology with minor in German
October 1, 1986 - June 29, 1990

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization
    paper Pricing page - growth projects

    When I worked at SurveyMonkey, I was part of the Growth and Monetization team developing experiments for the Pricing page. Unfortunately none of these are public-facing.