Hello!
I am a freelance web and Android developer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Email:
- hello@jamesbaster.co.uk
- Mobile:
- (+44) 776 497 0336
- Twitter:
- @jarofgreen
- LinkedIn:
- JamesBaster
Projects
FestaFriend.com
During the Edinburgh Festivals in Aug 2011, FestaFriend let people meet new friends or dates based on the shows they wanted to see. I came up with and developed the idea, coded the site from scratch in PHP/Postgresql, worked with a designer and set up servers. It was featured in The Guardian, STV and FestMag.
FakeFringe.com
During the Edinburgh Fringe in Aug 2011, this game presented players with 1 fake fringe show and 3 real ones and challanged them to pick the fake one. Players could write their own fake shows, and there were charts of the best fake and the least convincing real show. I came up with and developed the idea, coded the site from scratch in PHP/Postgresql, worked with a designer and set up servers. It was featured in The Independent, Chortle, 3weeks and STV.
Carbonstore
This database of all the oil fields in the North Sea was presented online to allow researchers across the country to collaborate on inputing and checking data. Then a full mathematical model, including Monte Carlo analysis, was run against the data and the results made available to identify the best sites for carbon capture and storage. While working for Mapix, I took over a PHP/SQLServer prototype, rewrote large sections before release and supported the site after release, constantly adding new features and working with academic staff to implement and test a mathematical model.
TechMeetup
I organised speakers and presented this monthly meetup in Edinburgh from Dec 2010 to Dec 2011, which is now 3 years old and attracts a regular audience of between 60-90 people. This involved finding sponsors, managing official paperwork and moderating question and answer sessions. I have also given 4 talks myself.