TECHNICAL LEAD
FBD Insurance2013 - Current
Working with a great team on the development and adoption of new Software. Activities range from requirements gathering, to designing and developing insurance software applications.
Welcome to the small web presence of Darren Stephenson. This is a platform for me to portray my skills, experience and interests. I have a passion for website and application development and I want to share this with you. Please take some time to review my work.
Hi, I’m Darren Stephenson and I’m a highly motivated individual with a background in business, programming and website development. I have over 10 years experience in web design and web development, and have extensive experience anaylsing business processes, documenting business requirements and designing / developing technical solutions that satisfy requirements. My passion is the designing and developing of clean and functional websites. I also enjoy developing software and mobile applications.
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: Temple Bar
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FBD Insurance2013 - Current
Working with a great team on the development and adoption of new Software. Activities range from requirements gathering, to designing and developing insurance software applications.
Taxback.com2011 - 2013
Solely responsible for the development of internal management software and co-ordinated their adoption in the company. Also responsible for developing and maintaining the local websites.
Yourdsweb.net2009 - 2011
Worked closely with various clients helping them to realize their web development requirements. This is where I gained a lot of my experience in developing and managing various web projects.
Scrum.org2015 - 2015
"Professional Scrum Master is the cutting-edge course for effective Scrum Masters and anyone supporting a software development team's efficiency and effectiveness."
NUIG2009 - 2011
Designed to produce graduates who have core technical knowledge combined with a strong appreciation of business environments and an understanding of 'people' in the workplace.
GMIT2004 - 2008
Proficient from both a technical and a business perspective, this programme aims to produce graduates that are capable of designing, developing, implementing and maintaining information systems.
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The basics, my introduction to HTML in college set me on my web development career path.
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The powerful programming language of the web, I use in making web pages more alive.
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A server-side scripting language that’s my go-to for dynamic website development.
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Experienced with many types of SQL, including MySQL, PostgreSQL and even Oracle’s PL/SQL.
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I’ve had the pleasure of growing up with the Wordpress CMS platform for over 10 years now.
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Have developed a number of stores with this comprehensive e-commerce focused framework.
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Dabbled with Laravel out of boredom, and was so impressed, it’s now my favourite framework.
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An open-source JavaScript framework maintained by Google, this is my tool for web app dev.
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Not just for photography, this is a power house for graphic media content.
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When designing a new website template for a client, this is my go-to software application.
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Whether it be graphics, online content, or technical solutions, a good eye for design is imperative.
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Adaptable, flexible, and developing strong long-lasting relationships are my key traits in managing a project.
By Darren | 18 Aug 17
New WordPress themes are launched every day and the number of options on offer for giving your website a makeover
By Darren | 18 Jul 17
Learn how to manage a new theme with client side compilation mode in Magento. From Magento themselves, an excellent example
By Darren | 18 Jun 17
Using WordPress If you are a photographer or artist who relies on WordPress for your blog or portfolio, chances are
By Darren | 18 Apr 17
If you want to have a productive work day, then you have to get out of those pj’s! In today’s
I was managed by Darren for more than 1 year in Taxback.com company. During this time I was fully supported by him in my daily tasks and I learned a lot of him. I can describe Darren like a person that takes new challenges with open hands, very ambitious and hard-working. He is deeply involved in programming and project developing. I wish him to keep working this way and I am sure that he will have a very good progress in areas where he wants to develop.
It is a great pleasure to work along with Darren. We have worked together on a project and I can say Darren is very good team player. It is easy to see he really loves his job and enjoys doing it.
It's clear to see that Darren has a real passion for web development! He was easy to work with, understood what I was trying to achieve and he patiently guided me through each and every step of the process.
Amazing design skill and developer! Couldn't be happier with what Darren has developed for us. Foot-fall throughout the park has increased dramatically. Thank you Darren. A true gent!
Working with Darren was such an enjoyable experience. He quickly understood the requirements, quickly built my site, and was an absolute gent throughout. I gladly reccommend him to anyone.
-Tim Berners-Lee
hello@darrenstephenson.ie
Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland