Hi! I'm Grant π
I'm a Scottish web developer, currently based in Barcelona.
I like to make, fun, usable websites.
This CV is a printout from https://grant.codes/about check there for more detailed information on my skills and projects.
Find Me
In Person
- Home Address
- GrΓ cia, Barcelona, Spain
- Work Address
- I work in a lovely coworking space called Garden
Skills
HTML
Semantic HTML5
- Accessibilityπ
WordPress
Work
grant.codes
-Freelance Web Developer
As a freelance web developer I have worked with a number of clients on a variety of different projects. Mainly WordPress and React based websites. I have not died of starvation so I consider myself to be a successful freelancer!
Kinsta
-Web Developer
At Kinsta I am tasked with developing and maintaining the WordPress website. So far there has been lots of work towards modernizing templates and giving non developers more control of the website content, including gradually implementing Gutenberg blocks across the site.
Code Club DCA Dundee
-Volunteer Tutor
Helped young kids learn scratch and other basic programming skills as part of code club at the Dundee Arts Cinema
Hit Reach
-Junior / Senior Web Developer
Initially hired as a junior developer and promoted to senior developer I was in charge of regularly building various WordPress, static and custom sites as well as managing a small developer team and relations with clients.
The Social Learning Space
-Web Developer
I created many applications to assist college students transitioning to university.
Also occasionally helped to teach some technical university modules
Education
Abertay University, Dundee
-Interests
Travel
Cooking
I enjoy cooking (and eating) new things.
I even made my own recipe website
Making & DIY
I founded Dundee MakerSpace, former member of Makespace Madrid, and I've visited a few others on my travels.
In particular I enjoy making small electronics, home automation, laser cutting, screen printing and random low quality artwork
Movies & TV
A lot of the usual suspects!
You can see exactly what I have been watching here