James Brenton
About James Brenton
James Brenton is an Associate at Equal Experts with extensive experience in software development and web design. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Utopia Music, EE, and Sky, and possesses strong skills in user interface design and stakeholder management.
Work at Equal Experts
James Brenton has been working at Equal Experts as an Associate since 2021. In this role, he contributes to various software development projects, applying his extensive experience in web development and user interface design. His responsibilities include collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality software solutions and engaging in stakeholder management to ensure project alignment with client needs.
Previous Employment History
James Brenton has a diverse employment history in software development and design. He worked as a Contract Software Engineer at Utopia Music for six months in 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Contract Principal Software Engineer at EE from 2017 to 2018. His experience also includes roles at GE as a Contract UI Developer, Leeds City Council as a Web Designer, and several other positions in web development and design across various companies.
Education and Expertise
James Brenton studied Creative Writing at the University of Leeds, where he earned a BA from 2002 to 2005. He also attended Oxford College of Further Education for a year in 2001. His expertise includes performance enhancements, benchmarking, A/B user testing, and stakeholder management. He is skilled in UX plotting, UI design, and cross-browser compatibility, which are essential for creating user-friendly web applications.
Technical Skills and Tools
James Brenton possesses a range of technical skills relevant to software development. He utilizes testing frameworks such as Karma, Mocha, and Jest to ensure the reliability of software. His proficiency in wireframing and prototyping aids in the visualization of user interfaces. Additionally, he has experience in optimizing web applications for performance and user engagement, which enhances overall user experience.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, James Brenton has engaged in various projects that highlight his skills in software development. He has worked on enhancing user interfaces through A/B testing and has contributed to the development of intuitive web applications. His focus on performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility has been crucial in delivering consistent user experiences across different platforms.