phpdev.uk

phpdev.uk is my freelance web development business, which I operate as a self-employed sole trader. I have been running it full time for over 10 years, and part-time for 14 years before that.

My clients work in a range of sectors, including:

• insurance
• paint manufacturing
• consumer credit
• mountain biking
• chemical manufacturing
• training
• publishing
• electrical installation
• equipment hire

As a result of working closely with clients over many years, I've gained specialist domain knowledge in several areas, especially insurance.

Key projects I have delivered include:

• PHP upgrades (all versions between 5.1 and 8.4)
• Server upgrades and migrations between providers
• Automated invoicing systems - over £250mn has flowed through systems I have built
• Automated data importing and exporting in a variety of formats, including CSV and Excel
• Payment system integrations - WorldPay, Opayo, Stripe and PayPal
• System reviews with recommendations for improvements to security, maintainability and best practices
• Implementation of best practices such as documentation, version control, automated testing, configuration management, automated deployment, disaster recovery and risk planning

I work closely with my clients to understand their requirements and how they can be met with a technical solution. A lot of my work involves interaction with users without development experience but with specific organisational knowledge, and I explain technical concepts in an accessible manner.

As well as technical work, I have provided clients with advice and consultancy, helped write job specifications and taken part in interview processes.