Mobile first web development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and WordPress.
My name is Michael Pumo. I'm a freelance frontend web developer based in London, UK and I'd like to help you build your next project.
Skills & Expertise web development process
I make a point to explore and learn something new with every project I work on. It keeps things interesting and helps to push what's possible for my clients.
Frontend development
Modern, semantic and lightweight
I like to work closely with designers to faithfully translate their designs into new and exciting technology. On a daily basis you'll find me using HTML, CSS, SCSS, BEM, JavaScript / ES2016 and Git via VS Code, Neat, WordPress and Vue.js in order to bring creative designs to life.
WordPress
Tailored to your needs
A majority of websites I build today are content managed as standard on the WordPress platform because it's mature and stable with a built-in REST API. It provides my client's with full editorial control in a way that makes sense using custom content types and fields as required.
Mobile first
Smartphones, tablets & desktops
Sadly, many websites today still lack adequate support for mobile browsing. I aim to build-in this support from the very beginning. An effective grid system with progressive enhancement can ensure a great experience on new and older web browsers alike well into the future.
Michael is an experienced web developer who has consistently demonstrated a smooth design to build process.
Selected projects show, don't tell
Websites come and go over the years and screenshots can only tell you so much. I prefer to link to active projects that live and breathe on the web today.
Dim t Authentic Asian food
Ragged Edge Branding with substance
De Beers Home of Diamonds
Shimmy Revolutionary garment
Wildwood Pizza Pasta Grill
Native User experience of tomorrow
Applied Studio Architecture + Interiors
Future Cities Catapult Urban innovation
Wayne Trevor Townsend Design portfolio
Jax Coco Go nuts in style
Jason Bailey Photography
Availability
I'm available to work either remotely or onsite, if the project is based in London. As my availability can fluctuate from day to day, the best way for us to work something out is to contact me directly and we can take it from there.
Professional timeline startups to agencies
I have been fortunate enough to work with some of London’s most brilliant creative agencies and proud to have helped them deliver their vision.
Frontend contractor
Contracting for agencies around London, including Rotate, GTB, Ragged Edge, Money Saving Expert, Native, Karmarama, Somo, Spark44, Egelnick and Webb and Parallel.
Parallel
This short term contract for Parallel, required me to manage legacy projects, as well as build a range of new digital offerings; from holding pages, to responsive content managed websites with WordPress and HTML5 email campaigns.
Branch
I joined Branch as their first in house web developer. I worked closely with the design team to explore new avenues into digital and to maintain this new area of business.
Freelance
After a few short-term contracts, I decided to explore more freelance work. I had a mixture of agency work and a set of clients sourced by myself working from home.
Structure
Structure were mainly a print-based design studio prior to my arrival. Over this short term contract (as their first in-house developer) I helped push and transition them into a more digital space, consulting on the design process and working to coordinate their overseas developers.
Blue Claw
A short term contract role at Blue Claw. I was required to enact and develop SEO techniques on behalf of their clients, via on-site HTML5 and CSS3 improvements. This helped increase search engine visibility to work in accordance with their ongoing PPC and link building strategies.
Chapter Eight
I started my career at Chapter Eight as a junior; learning the craft of web design, UX, HTML, CSS and JavaScript. The role was frequently client facing with daily catchups and CMS training sessions.
University of Leeds
I graduated with upper second class honors (BA) in Communications & New Media. The course was multidisciplinary in nature; combining both academic and hands-on study of the digital and print industries.
Resumé Download
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Get in touch currently available
If you'd like to discuss a project or simply have a query, feel free to tweet me @michaelpumo or send me a direct message using the contact form.