Oliver Beattie

I am a web developer in the United Kingdom.

Employment

parkatmyhouse.com, London, UK Lead Developer October 2009–

parkatmyhouse.com is the leading online marketplace for parking spaces within the UK. Tasked with the total rebuild and redesign of the site, I am currently responsible for moving the site from an unmaintainable PHP codebase to a modern, Python-powered solution using such technologies as Django and SQLAlchemy.


Blue Lava Technologies, Honolulu, HI Web Developer January 2008–June 2009

Blue Lava Technologies is an internet start-up based in Honolulu, Hawaii, building iLovePhotos, a Python/Django-based photo sharing platform that integrates facial detection and granular, private sharing. At Blue Lava, I was part of a three-person team, responsible for the design and implementation of the web platform. Notable achievements included:

SchoolRack, Los Angeles, CA Web Developer February 2008–November 2008

I worked as a contractor for SchoolRack, a site for teachers, students and parents to communicate outside the classroom. I designed and implemented the billing, premium subscription, user messaging, email notification and discussion board components. These are currently in use on tens of thousands of accounts.

Welbeck Tiles Ltd. Designer / Developer July 2009–August 2009

I worked with Welbeck Tiles, Britain's leading handmade tile company to completely redesign and rebuild their website and identity. The new identity is now used across both the website (built with Python/Django and launched August 2009) and all printed materials.

Skills

Contact details

The best way to get in touch is usually by email to oliver@obeattie.com, or by phone on +44 (0)7515 357718.