Who is Jack Whitworth?
I'm a full-stack developer based in the United Kingdom. I specialise in both Python and PHP, focusing on the Wagtail and WordPress ecosystems.
When I'm not working, I'm either spending time with my wife and our dog, building my own projects for fun, or I'm out in the garden with my telescope, taking photos of nebulae and other stellar objects.
I'm a lifelong nerd- thanks in no small part to having been raised on Star Trek, instead of the 'regular' children's TV. I grew up with an obsession for technology, and am proud to have made a career out of something that I truly love.
My coding journey
I started by teaching myself to code using online resources like Codecademy and YouTube. The first programming language I became comfortable with was Python. Back then, I would use my new Python skills to write small scripts for automating tasks on my computer or making different LEDs glow on my Raspberry Pi development kits. While this is worlds away from where I am now, the concepts that I learned at that time are still used in my career today.
After writing code as a hobbyist for a few years, I realised that I didn’t want to continue with it just as a hobby, but as a career. I decided to take the plunge and left my job to begin my first official qualification in software development. I started an apprenticeship with a local website design and development company, graduating with the highest achievable grade after 2 years.
After finishing my qualification, I moved on to work as part of a digital agency in the arts and culture sector, where I still am to this day. My role as a back-end developer introduces me to unique challenges on a day-to-day basis, as I strive to build and maintain fast, accessible, and beautiful websites.
Testimonials
“Jack did a fantastic job working on our custom API integration. I had tried a few other freelancers who struggled with the tasks, but Jack completed them within the time quoted and to an extremely high standard. Really looking forward to working with Jack on future phases!”
Greg — CEO & Founder, Savimi
“Jack was brilliant in the support provided for my website. Everything was explained and laid out so that I could understand what was going to happen and then what did happen. It was incredibly simple and required virtually no effort on my part.
Jack was exceedingly professional and patient and even found some things on my website I had not seen and just cleaned them up after checking in. I wholeheartedly recommend Jack Whitworth and look forward to how he can continue to help me in the future.”
Tim — Game Master, thegmtim.ca
”I had the pleasure of working with Jack on the design and development of my two websites, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Both projects were delivered to a high standard, reflecting his technical expertise, creativity, and attention to detail.
Jack is relaxed and approachable yet very professional at the same time. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free, always taking the time to listen and respond to my questions. He responded to my requests for support and updates very promptly helping me to feel fully supported at every stage.
I highly recommend Jack to anyone looking for a skilled, reliable, and client-focused web developer who goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding work.”
Zoe Kennell
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