Welcome to James Wood's Portfolio
Full-stack Developer & Tech Enthusiast
About Me
1 // Hello! I'm James Wood, a passionate developer.
2 // After 4 years in startups, I discovered my passion for backend development...
3 // Before the bootcamp: I contributed to building a platform with robust payments and API integrations alongside a CTO.
4 const finalProject = "Personalised content-ranking algorithm for streaming platforms";
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6 // Passion: "Backend development and system design with the plan to move in to blockchain development"
7 console.log("Driven by curiosity and continuous learning, I strive to build impactful, elegant systems both in teams and personal projects.");
Bradfield College
2011 - 2013
Economics (A) | Maths (B) | Business Studies (B)
Newcastle University
2014 - 2018
BA Contemporary and Popular Music
Le Wagon
2024
Fullstack Web Development Bootcamp
// Freelance | 2018 - Present
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// Worked as a technical consultant and developer for various projects...
// Key achievements:
- Designed and built complex Excel documents to enhance business efficiency.
- Developed custom GPT-based tools tailored to client needs.
- Provided consulting services for solar farm projects, advising on optimization strategies.
- Built optimization tools for identifying ideal solar farm locations.
Microsoft Excel
Logical Processing
GPT / OpenAI
Financial Modelling
JavaScript
HTML
// Whistler Blackcomb | 2018 - 2020
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// Worked as a Ski Instructor at Whistler Blackcomb, delivering personalized lessons to individuals of all ages.
// Key achievements:
- Developed exceptional people management and communication skills.
- Effectively taught and guided both beginners and advanced skiers.
- Strengthened my ability to manage teams and engage with diverse age groups in professional settings.
Leadership
Communication
Sales
// Volta Solutions | 2020 - 2024
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➜ role COO | Co-Founder
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// Co-founded Volta Solutions with my business partner to provide innovative solutions for clients.
// Key achievements:
- Created and automated a sophisticated savings forecasting document that increased efficiency by 60%.
- Successfully brought Ocado on as a key client, contributing to significant business growth.
- Developed and maintained the company website and handled email account administration.
- Managed supplier relationships, back-office operations, and financial accounts while driving sales strategy.
Sales
Operations
Financial Modelling
Business Development
Leadership
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Microsoft Excel
GPT / OpenAI
// Lief World | 2021 - Present
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➜ role COO | Co-Founder
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// Co-Founder of Lief, responsible for driving strategy and ensuring seamless communication across departments.
// Key contributions:
- Played a pivotal role in defining the business strategy and vision.
- Managed financial modelling, compliance documents, and business plans.
- Established and managed strategic partnerships to drive growth and collaboration.
- Collaborated with the development team on logic-based decisions to enhance platform performance.
- Worked with development team to develop a sophisticated payments system using Stripe Connected Accounts and created all compliance documents to meet regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to the successful development and of Lief's revolutionary charity fundraising platform.
- Built custom GPTs to automate the creation of long-form documents, including terms and conditions, compliance documents, and business plans.
GPT / OpenAI
Leadership
Communication
Business Development
Sales
Compliance
Operations
Financial Modelling
Strategic Partnerships
Logical Processing
Microsoft Excel
JavaScript
// Frontend
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Bootstrap
// Backend
Ruby on Rails
Python
PostgreSQL
SQL
Ruby
// Skills
Microsoft Excel
Logical Processing
GPT / OpenAI
Leadership
Communication
Strategic Thinking
Business Development
Sales
Compliance
Operations
Financial Modelling
Strategic Partnerships
// Projects
StreamCaddy - Streaming Assistant
Rent a Pet - Pet Rental Platform
Solar Farm Mapping System
// Contact
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