Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris

Senior Web Developer @ SquaredUp

About Andrew Harris

Andrew Harris is a Senior Web Developer currently working at SquaredUp, where he has progressed from a placement student to a lead role. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Kent and has experience in various web development roles, including significant contributions to student radio and award-winning projects.

Work at SquaredUp

Andrew Harris has held multiple roles at SquaredUp, starting as a placement student and progressing to Lead Web Developer. He worked as a Junior Web Developer from 2018 to 2019, then transitioned to Lead Tester & Support Engineer from 2016 to 2017. His tenure as a Web Developer lasted from 2019 to 2023, and he currently serves as a Senior Web Developer since 2023. His experience at SquaredUp has involved significant contributions to web development projects, utilizing modern frameworks.

Education and Expertise

Andrew Harris earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Kent, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. He also completed an Information Technology Extended Diploma at The Henley College from 2012 to 2014. His expertise includes proficiency in React frameworks, particularly NextJS, for building web frontends. He has received two faculty awards for excellence in exams and for his work on a real-time musical analysis library.

Background in Radio Broadcasting

Before his career in web development, Andrew Harris was involved in radio broadcasting at CSRfm. He served as Head of Outside Broadcasts from 2014 to 2015 and later became Deputy Station Manager from 2015 to 2016. During his time at CSRfm, he played a key role in making it the most award-winning student radio station at the student radio conference in 2015.

Professional Experience

Andrew Harris has diverse professional experience in IT and web development. He worked briefly as IT Support at Wycombe Abbey School in 2013. His career has been marked by a steady progression in responsibilities, culminating in his current role as Senior Web Developer at SquaredUp. His background includes various positions that have contributed to his technical skills and leadership capabilities.

Interests and Advocacy

In his spare time, Andrew Harris enjoys experimenting with animation and design using Adobe Creative Cloud applications. He is also an advocate of the JAMstack movement, which emphasizes modern web development architectures. His interests reflect a commitment to staying current with industry trends and enhancing his technical skill set.

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