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neilmerton/README.md

With over 20 years of experience in the digital industry, I am a senior specialist who combines high-level business strategy with the hands-on creation of modern web interfaces. I bridge the gap between "big picture" company goals and the actual interfaces needed to achieve them.

What I Bring to a Business

  • Continuous Innovation & Learning: I have a naturally curious mindset and a long history of leading "Innovation" departments, where my job was to research and test new ideas. I am dedicated to staying ahead of the curve, regularly keeping myself up-to-date with the latest industry trends and teaching myself new skills to ensure a business always uses the most effective solutions.
  • Customer-Focused Design: I ensure that the "front end" of a product, the part the customer actually sees and touches, is easy to use, visually appealing, and accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
  • Rapid Product Launch: I have a proven track record of building working versions of new web applications in as little as 7 to 8 weeks. This speed is crucial for startups looking to attract investors or sign their first paying customers.
  • Efficiency & Cost Savings: By modernising old systems and improving how teams work, I have successfully reduced running costs and improved the speed at which businesses can release new features.
  • Experienced Leadership: I don’t just build tools; I build teams. I have managed departments, led offshore teams, and introduced better ways of working that improve morale and productivity.

Technologies

Frontend Architecture

  • TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Vue.js (Vue 2 & Vue 3)
  • React (incl. Next.js)
  • Astro (SSR / SSG personal projects)
  • Global client-side state management (Pinia, Vuex)
  • Server-side state management (TanStack Query)
  • Composable architecture patterns
  • SPA & PWA architecture (Workbox)
  • SSR & Static Site Generation concepts
  • Responsive, accessibility-first UI (WCAG)

Styling

  • CSS / SCSS / SASS
  • TailwindCSS (if you insist)
  • Component-based design systems
  • Mobile-first responsive development

Backend & Integration

  • Node.js ecosystem
  • RESTful API integration
  • OData APIs
  • SaaS multi-tenant platforms
  • Authentication flows (JWT-based systems)

Tooling & Quality

  • Git
  • CI/CD workflows
  • Vite, Webpack
  • Performance optimisation
  • Error monitoring (Sentry)
  • Analytics (Google Analytics, Hotjar, Umami)
  • Agile / Scrum delivery

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  1. neilmerton.github.io neilmerton.github.io Public

    Personal website

    Astro

  2. clairemerton-co-uk clairemerton-co-uk Public

    Claire's new website

    Astro 1

  3. career-next-steps career-next-steps Public

    Career Next Steps

    TypeScript

  4. the-singing-decorators-son the-singing-decorators-son Public

    The Singing Decorator's Son

    Astro