James Gilliland

Junior Full Stack Developer

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About Me

Junior Software Developer | Code Institute Graduate Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. A strong collaborator with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Passionate about software development and eager to contribute to an innovative team while continuing to grow in the tech industry.

Portfolio Projects

The Lake District

A website to show a small selection of walks, cafes, and hotels of The Lake District (HTML5, CSS with Bootstrap).

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Typer

A website to test typing speed and accuracy with a score-based system (JavaScript).

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Foodie

A recipe website where users can save their recipes (Python, MongoDB).

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Camping

An e-commerce website focused on hiking and camping equipment (JavaScript, Python, Django).

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Education

  • August 2025 - Current: AAT Level 1 Boookkeeping (AAT)
  • March 2022 – June 2023: Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development – Pass (Code Institute, Westminster Adult Education Service, UK)
  • September 2018 – June 2021: Bachelor of Arts, Humanities, History – 2:2 (York St John University, UK)

Experience

Internet Safety Evaluator - Telus International

February 2022 – Present

Provide comprehensive and timely moderation services on a variety of internet content including articles, websites, and videos. Follow NDA and GDPR best practices, ensuring all data is held secure and only used for stated purposes. Communicate with other members and offer guidance and support. Content moderation success rate currently at 95%. Created a macro to improve efficiency, saving up to 30 hours per week.

Skills

Technologies

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Python, Ruby

Databases

MongoDB, MySQL, Postgres, AWS

Frameworks

Bootstrap, Flask

Version Control

Git, GitHub

Other Technologies

Splunk, Photoshop, GIMP, Lightroom Classic, Substance 3D, Windows XP/7/8/10/11, Visual Studio Code, Code Anywhere, Tex Tools, Blender, Excel, Gitpod

Certifications

  • Splunk 7.x Fundamentals Part 1
  • IIBA - IT and Cybersecurity Risk Management Essential Training
  • NASBA - Cybersecurity Foundations
  • NASBA - Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
  • Current - 2025: CompTIA certifications