About

My Resume

Ben Sandison

Web Developer

Technical Skills

  • Frameworks (React, React Native, Next, Vue, Nuxt, Astro)
  • Frontend (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind, SASS, Bootstrap)
  • Backend (Node.js, SQL)
  • API integration (REST, GraphQL, OpenAI API, third-party APIs)
  • CMS (WordPress, Strapi, Contentful)
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, Digital Ocean, Vercel)
  • Analytics & SEO (GA4, Search Console, GTM, SEMrush)
  • Other Languages (C++, C#, Python)

Other Skills

  • Always keeping up to date with modern web standards
  • Obsessed with optimizing site speed (SSR, CDNs and image optimisation)
  • Interest and flare for design
  • Strong problem solver
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Creative thinker
  • Drive and ability to learn new technical skills independently
  • Effective collaborator
  • Great time management

Interests

  • Rock climbing
  • Sailing (RYA Instructor)
  • Windsurfing (RYA Instructor)
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Live Music
  • Camping and Travelling

Summary

Enthusiastic full-stack web developer specialising in creating responsive websites for various high-profile clients, optimised for site speed, SEO, and accessibility. Highly skilled in React, Vue, Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks. Since earning a First-Class Honours Degree in Computing, I have continued to refine my technical expertise and communication abilities through real-world projects and collaborative environments. I am now seeking a new opportunity where I can contribute meaningfully while continuing to grow and expand my skill set.

Education

Bath Spa UniversitySept 19 - Jun 22

Creative Computing (Web), BSc (Hons)

- First Class Honours

Barton Peveril CollegeSept 16 - Jun 19
  • Art Foundation Diploma
  • A Levels: Maths, Business Studies, Geography
  • AS Level: Art

Work

Full Stack Developer Feb 25 - May 25
Steer Studios (Freelance)
Developed promotional landing page for 'Grunt Rush' mobile game.
  • Built responsive promotional landing page using modern web technologies and GSAP animations
Full Stack Web DeveloperJul 23 - Sept 24
Project N - Games Marketing Agency, Bath
Full Stack Developer, mainly using Vue / Nuxt to build server-rendered sites. Part of a specialised marketing agency, creating high-quality material for video game studios.
  • Built, Deployed and Maintained websites for well-known clients and stakeholders including Universal, The Walking Dead, One Punch Man and DC
  • Worked closely with design teams to develop large sites for clients including UKIE and Final Fantasy
  • Communicating with non-English speaking teams such as One Punch Man's Japanese dev team
Technical SEO ExecutiveNov 22 - Jul 23
Varn - SEO Agency, Bradford on Avon
Managing SEO campaigns for large clients such as MOMA Oats, Pfizer and Funkin Cocktails, and having a measurable impact on their search rankings.
  • Writing bespoke SEO audits using analytical software such as Screaming Frog and SEMrush
  • Applying problem-solving skills to give our clients an edge over their competitors
  • Running training sessions with clients to help them understand and improve their SEO
  • Using my programming skills to automate some previously repetitive tasks
Bartender and SupervisorNov 24 - Jun 25
Snack Monster, Melbourne, Australia
Cafe AssistantJul 19 - Jan 20
Newton Farm Shop Cafe, Bath
Ride OperatorApr 19 - Sept 21
Paultons Park Theme Park, Romsey (summer job)
Store AssistantNov 18 - Apr 19
Mountain Warehouse, Romsey
Kitchen PorterJun 17 - Sept 18
Three Tuns, Romsey
Cafe AssistantApr 17 - Oct 17
Park Cafe, Romsey