Online CV

Profile

Recent work

	perldoc.perl.org Designed the official Perl documentation website, perldoc.perl.org.
	Aquila Consultancy Developed stock analysis and reporting application using Perl, JavaScript, and YUI, designed the Aquila website and brand identity.
	Penny's Arcade Front-end website design, developed bespoke e-commerce system using Catalyst, performed user experience optimisation and SEO.
	Radian IT Development work on back-end e-commerce application for Riding in Style with Perl, Catalyst, DBIx::Class, and Template Toolkit.
	Vodafone UK Technical product manager for network management systems, delivering business critical projects on-time and under budget.

Skills

Front-end design

• Specialist in clean, functional user interface design with strong focus on usability
• Page load time optimisation
• JavaScript application development using OpenThought, MooTools, Prototype, and YUI.
• Browser compatibility testing
• Search engine optimisation

Development

• Experienced in modern Perl development practices, with emphasis on creating readable, documented, and maintainable code
• Website development using Catalyst, DBIx::Class, and Template Toolkit
• Technical architecture and detailed solution design
• Authoring of user guides and support documentation
• Regular speaker at Perl conferences and user groups
• Contributor to open-source projects and CPAN module author

Management

• Project management
• Technical capability and requirements analysis
• Business and process improvement using DMAIC methodology
• Financial analysis and business case justification
• Customer and supplier relationship management

Jon Allen - freelance Perl & Catalyst developer, web designer, and technical manager.

Available for contract work and consultancy.

Contact jj@jonallen.info.

Follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/pennysarcade.