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When COVID hit the UK, the job I was in pretty much disappeared overnight. I quickly realised my work experience was all in that one sector, so I had to think about what else I actually enjoyed and where I could go from there.

It came down to two things I’ve always liked: logic and creativity. I wanted something where I could use both every day. Web development turned out to be the perfect mix — coding challenges my logical side, and designing and building sites brings out my creative side too.

Since I didn’t have any qualifications in tech, I went back to education to get the skills I needed.

2021 - 2023
Foundation Degree ICT - Coleg Y Cymoedd

2023 - 2024
BSc Applied Computing - University of South Wales

2024 - 2025
MSc - Computing and Information Systems - University of South Wales

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Since October 2022, while studying, I landed an internship  at Rhys Welsh Ltd  as a junior web developer. There I learned the basics.

  • Assisted in building and updating websites, using WordPress, Joomla and others.
  • Updating content from clients
  • Test sites for responsiveness
  • Basic SEO practices and speed optimisation

In June 2024, I was offered a position as  junior web developer. Since then, I’ve grown into managing projects from first ideas through to launch.

  • Able to use new tools and best practices to improve the way sites are built
  • Meet with clients and understand their goals to reach the final outcome
  • Collaborate with designers to turn ideas into finished sites
  • Able to deal with technical problems and troubleshoot
  • Optimise SEO, speed and performance
  • Building and updating websites
  • Customise themes and plugins
I’ve been involved in building, updating, and maintaining a variety of websites for clients across different sectors, including local businesses, professional services, and community organisations. While I can’t share the actual sites due to company policy, the projects I’ve worked on have given me experience with everything from simple brochure sites to more complex setups with custom functionality.

I use WordPress and Joomla a lot, so I’ve become comfortable setting up themes, building custom layouts, tweaking plugins, and writing custom code when the standard options don’t quite fit. I also spend time making sure sites are responsive and perform well on different devices and screen sizes.

A big part of my job is problem-solving. Sometimes that means fixing unexpected technical issues, other times it’s figuring out how to bring a client’s idea to life in a way that actually works in practice. I handle tasks like basic SEO setup, speed and performance improvements, and making sure sites are secure and up to date.

I also enjoy the collaborative side — working with designers to match the visuals to the technical side, testing with team members, and explaining to clients how to use and update their sites once they’re live.

All of this has helped me build a good balance of technical skill, creative thinking, and the confidence to manage a project through every stage — from the first conversation to handing over a site that does exactly what the client needs.

Take a look at some of the projects I have been working on here
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