James Gray

James Gray

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Full Stack Developer

  • Education

    • Udemy

      2019 - 2019
      Front-End Web Development
    • Kearsney College

      2009 - 2013
      NSC Mathematics
    • FreeCodeCamp

      2019 - 2019
      Font-End Web Development
    • Stellenbosch University

      2014 - 2014
      Applied Mathematics
  • Experience

    • Tui Marine

      Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
      First Mate

      For 2 years I worked on small sailing catamarans which had to be sailed from the VnA Waterfront in Cape Town to various Islands and ports around the world. My responsibilities included: - Regular watches on a rotating 3 man watch system for months at sea. (8 hrs on - 16 hrs off)- Route planning and navigation.- General yacht and engine work/maintenance. - Keeping the yachts clean. - Cooking.

    • Transformer Chemistry Services

      Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
      Laboratory Assistant

      Due to the desire for stability, I got a job with a transformer oil and analysis company as a laboratory assistant. My responsibilities included: - Sampling oil.- Recording results.- Interpreting simple results.

    • Various Restaurants in the Deep South

      May 2017 - Jan 2019
      Restaurant Waiter

      I worked as a waiter before deciding to explore my capabilities which ultimately led me to my current passion.Responsibilities included:- Knowing and understanding the menu.- Upselling and promoting food and beverages.- Training and managing less experienced waiters.- Delivery food and drinks to guests.

    • Cape Shoreline Properties

      Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
      Assistant Manager

      While studying web development I worked for a small letting agency helping to manage bookings, houses, and check-in guests which allows me spare time to focus on my studies with web development.Responsibilities include: - Managing bookings.- Checking-in guests.- Dealing with general house maintenance.

    • Lima Bean

      Feb 2020 - Sept 2021
      Full Stack Developer

      Started at Limabean as a fledgling front-end developer where I was given the opportunity to learn, grow and become a full-fledged full-stack developer.Responsibilities include:• Building and maintaining a variety of websites• Database modeling/design• Writing complex SQL queries to extract custom data fromrelational databases• Feature/system architecture• Code reviews• Debugging

    • DigsConnect.com

      Sept 2021 - Apr 2022
      Full Stack Developer

      Was recruited by the renowned startup DigsConnect to help get their site prepared for the busy season ahead and to maintain/monitor their system throughout.- Refined the enquiry process- Setup meaningful tracking in GA to monitor drop off on a variable user journey- Took over and finished off the integration of student.com- Setup the system to support properties in 239 countries- Monitored and maintained the system during their busy period

    • PlusPlusMinus Design & Development

      Aug 2022 - now
      Software Developer
  • Licenses & Certifications