Portfolio

I've been fortunate to work on these great projects

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From solo freelance gigs under the Solarise banner to collaborating with fantastic agencies and clients across different sectors, it's been a very memorable journey.

Below is a closer look at some of those experiences, highlighting the challenges tackled and the solutions delivered.

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Solarise: Laravel Apps

Working solo under Solarise lets me dive deep into data-driven Laravel apps – there's a real beauty to its structure.

Credit/Financial Health App: Built a Laravel/Vue.js prototype to help users manage debt and improve financial health, delivering a flexible, scalable product.
Recycling Permit App (Legacy Rescue): Maintained a legacy Laravel app for a UK council, tackling DRY issues, refactoring status tracking, and implementing PHPUnit tests within budget to ensure a stable launch.

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Studio Simpatico Collab

Nearly a decade working alongside Tamara's NYC studio, providing WordPress expertise, tackling tough bugs, and delivering on complex integrations.

Blockdaemon: Handled API-driven frontend builds (Ethereum Tools), Greenhouse integration (PHP/Harvest API), and Webflow migration support.
Kurt Weill Foundation: Complex Salesforce sync via PHP SDK into WordPress CPTs, plus frontend/backend updates.
Haven Tech: Built OKTA/Iterable integrated email preference UI (frontend JS) & Google SSO login for private content.
Forward.com: Integrated Piano paywalls/subscriptions with Iterable event/user syncing, plus Classy donation tracking.
Quero Shoes: Bespoke WooCommerce 3D shoe customizer requiring adaptability and imagination.

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Dawson Andrews: Craft CMS

Provided remote Craft CMS expertise, delivering full site builds, ongoing maintenance, and technical consultations for the agency.

The Merchant Hotel: Built their site in Craft CMS, integrating design, managing complex layouts (rooms, events, restaurants), and connecting the Avvio booking system.
Hospitality Portfolio: Maintained and added features for other hotel properties like Fleet Hotel, Connemara Coast, and Aghadoe Heights using Craft CMS.
Other Clients: Supported maintenance and development for Graham.co.uk (construction) and Dennisons.co.uk (Supplier of Volvo vehicles), and built Inspirus.io (A guide for studying abroad).

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Nyde.co.uk E-commerce

Helped grow this luxury furniture startup from inception to success over ~3 years, focusing on bespoke WooCommerce features.

Developed a "Lookbook" for style Browse and curated collections.
Created custom WooCommerce filters, including an interactive colour picker.
Built a dedicated area for brands to manage content (with admin approval).
Designed "The Edit" blog section with a bespoke, image-focused layout.
Implemented a "Home Decor" quiz to match users with products.

Agency & Contract Work

Engaged with various agencies and clients on specific contract roles, bringing targeted expertise.

Future Studios (Zipworld / Boltholes): Integrated booking system APIs and built custom Craft CMS extensions for data syncing.
The Story Exchange: Provided WordPress support, custom block development, hosting migration (Cloudways), performance optimisation.
Genoa Black: Ongoing WordPress consultancy, updates, ad-hoc solutions, hosting support for agency clients.
RXSport / Tortoise+Black: Built complex WooCommerce prescription lens selector & home trial system using Composite Products & ACF.
Luminous Creative: Led front/back-end WordPress development, performance tuning, UX enhancements for agency clients.
Webwise Creative: Provided in-house WordPress/Angular dev expertise, mentored junior devs, liaised with design/copy teams.

Travel Experience Booking System

Took on board and finalised a bespoke Laravel tool for tour operators, focusing on CRM integration and usability improvements.

Replaced legacy Insightly integration with Drip's event-driven API.
Added live contact search, eliminating tedious pagination.
Implemented one-click CSV exports for enquiry/referral data.
Delivered a stable, maintainable tool deployed via Forge/GitHub.

Kind Words

"Our design and development (primarily WordPress) studio has worked with Robin for nearly a decade, and even after all this time, he always amazes me. Robin is a wonderfully thorough, analytical, pragmatic problem solver; I can't recall a challenge (even ones that, to me, seemed insurmountable) that Robin hasn't methodically and brilliantly worked through. Though he has deep knowledge of WordPress, I'm also impressed by his ability to jump into any framework or technology; if he's unfamiliar with it, it won't be long before he works through (often vague) documentation and develops fluency. Lastly, though highly technical, Robin always approaches problems from a client and user-centric point of view; he understands the overall objective and is quick to brainstorm and offer solutions that pack the most ROI and achieve business/user needs. He is a delight to work with--an asset to my studio--and I recommend Robin without reservation!"

"I worked with Robin whilst developing an app to increase brand awareness and customer acquisition for the venue. He was well versed in most of the APIs required, and where he wasn’t so sure he spent the time to research them. Project management went smoothly with regular updates. His ability to avoid technical jargon, explain the complex in plain English, and his patience for many changes were only some of his his strengths."

"Robin proved himself to be a talented and competent developer. His creative thinking, expertise, positive attitude made him a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond in providing exceptional service and support, and showed genuine integrity and respect as a service provider. I would happily work along side him again."

"Robin is a fantastic person to work with. He is approachable and professional, and his knowledge of web design and coding is very impressive. I will use Robin as a first port of call for any web projects I have because I know that he delivers results. Highly recommended!"

"Robin is a very capable software engineer. In the project we collaborated on, although the requirements were incomplete and changing, Robin was able to deliver a high quality solution quickly."

"Robin is an excellent team member... He is always willing to challenge and to provide innovative solutions that work. Going that extra mile is a strength and looking for solutions that will address issues is always a strength that Robin has in abundance. I have no hesitation in giving my strongest recommendation as to quality and workmanship for Robin"

"Robin is the best web developer I have worked with bar none. He’s attention to detail and ability to make any web page cross browser compatible is outstanding. No matter what issue I had Robin had a solution very quickly. I have used Robin on projects for the last 4 years and will continue to do so."

"Great PHP programmer! Always easy, friendly and professional to work with. Very pragmatic and patient - hard to come by from my experience!"