I’m a Kingston, Jamaica-based web developer with 8+ years of experience building reliable, user-focused websites and back-end systems. I work with WordPress, Laravel, and modern server environments, and I care deeply about clean code, clear communication, and long-term maintainability.

Amoy Nicholson

I’m a Kingston, Jamaica-based web developer with 8+ years of experience building reliable, user-focused websites and back-end systems. I work with WordPress, Laravel, and modern server environments, and I care deeply about clean code, clear communication, and long-term maintainability.

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I’m a Kingston, Jamaica-based web developer with 8+ years of experience building reliable, user-focused websites and back-end systems. I work with WordPress, Laravel, and modern server environments, and I care deeply about clean code, clear communication, and long-term maintainability.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelancer – Web Developer / Web Designer at Norus Technologies
November 1, 2022 - Present
Web Development and Server Management.
Freelancer Web Designer at Creative Stream Marketing
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Web Design and Development; Server and cPanel Management.
Web Administrator at Jamaica Business Development Corporation
February 1, 2018 - Present
Implemented websites and landing pages; redeveloped ecommerce site to improve sales conversions; maintained web server infrastructure; software/hardware definition; participated in procurement; designed and implemented intranet; converted documentation to HTML; implemented a forum; provided training content and published documentation; developed a customized PHP/MySQL Employee Attendance Log System; awarded Employee of the Year 2018.
Senior Web Developer at Chrysalis Communications
April 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Led the development of over 25 WordPress websites for Government, Corporate and Small Businesses; improved existing websites; documented website management processes; developed responsive themes; improved work output by 60%.
Freelance Web Developer
February 1, 2016 - Present
Create ecommerce and business websites for small businesses using a CMS; standardized output with a mobile-first approach.
Records Officer, Technical Services at Office of the Contractor General
February 1, 2010 - April 1, 2016
Created an Excel database system to monitor Works and Goods and Services applications, increasing processing efficiency; provided training to new staff; assessed contractor applications; designed the company logo; maintained and managed the database of registered contractors; managed and dispatched Approvals and Certificates.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at University College of the Commonwealth Caribbean, Jamaica
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
Associate of Science in Information Systems at University College of the Commonwealth Caribbean, Jamaica
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
St. Jago High School at St. Jago High School
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2004
High School Diploma at Camperdown High School
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2002
Introduction to Web Design at University of the West Indies – Open Campus
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Qualifications

SQL - MySQL for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
September 7, 2021 - January 10, 2026
Object Oriented PHP & MVC
September 21, 2020 - January 10, 2026
Photoshop CC for Web Design Beginners
May 6, 2016 - January 10, 2026
Certificate in Graphic Design Level 1
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Customer Service Excellence
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026
Certificate in Introduction to Supervisory Management
January 11, 2030 - January 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Government, Education, Media & Entertainment