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Twitter

Twitter is a site where I post micro updates and snippets of life. I've been a religious user since 2006.

I'm coupde on Twitter.

Favourite tunes

I have an MP3 store at People's Music Store, where I recommend the music that gets me through life.

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These are some things I think make the world better.

James Darling

Experienced, creative and fast learning Ruby on Rails and front-end web developer, organiser and entrepreneur.

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Rewired State

Founder & Managing Director 2009-Present

I founded Rewired State to create stronger connections between how Government and web developer's think about technology projects. The initiative was launched with an event named "National Hack The Government Day" where 85 developers created 30 working projects using public data, of which 7 were offered further interest in funding further development.

• Developed from a thought into a successful event and now into an organisation.
• Worked with many Government sectors to free public data.
• Mobilised large numbers of influential people to create value on a very small budget.
• Rewired State is about to grow beyond myself into a separate legal entity. Future unknown but promising.
• View more info at rewiredstate.org

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People's Music Store

Lead Developer 2008-09

People's Music Store are at the forefront of developing new methods of music discovery and delivery by creating a social network for music fans.

• Founded by music industry entrepreneur Ged Day (Bleep.com, Warp Films), I also worked with JavaScript and Rails expert Dan Webb.
• Head-hunted as an enthusiastic music fan and experienced web developer to help shape the direction of the business, and implement the technical needs.
• I implemented an incredibly fast agile development cycle allowing us to be first to market on a popular idea.
• I created solutions for the complicated e-commerce requirements, and the music industry's difficult accounting needs.
• Communicated with many labels, collection agencies and chart companies to deliver client-centric applications.
• I still consult for People's Music Store, providing both technical solutions and more general advice.

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CitySafe Ltd.

Developer 2007-08

CitySafe's pioneering and user-friendly approach defined and filled a market for integrated emergency response. CitySafe provided not only London's emergency notification systems, but also the incident response and co-ordination application in use by all 33 of her boroughs.

I was asked to join on short notice to help with the large and growing demand the company was facing. In my year as part of the 5 person team, we completed and delivered a necessary re-write of the flagship product in Ruby on Rails, enabling the company to add two additional products to it's offering.

• Created a mission critical application in daily use by the emergency services and local authorities.
• Worked with, and offered support to, police, councils and corporate clients.
• Created usable applications that met regulatory requirements.
• Successfully delivered on technically challenging problems, including GIS for advanced geographic capabilities and critical communications over web (desktop and mobile), Email and SMS.

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Sure Start

Project lead and developer 2006-07

I was approached to help Sure Start gain better access and communication for providing assistance to remote Cornish young families.

• Interviewed many staff members to ascertain the real needs of the organisation and how to transfer that to an online application.
• Created a custom application to meet their niche needs at lower costs than the current, unsatisfactory market offerings.
• Used Ruby on Rails to rapidly prototype the application.

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Education

Woodbridge High School, London:
10 GCSEs: 2 As, 5 Bs and 3 Cs

Penwith College, Cornwall:
AS Levels: Computing A, Economics B, Music Technology B
After consideration and consultation, I left my second year of A levels to meet the growing demand of my business.

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Miscellaneous

• A founding organiser of "Last Orders on The Underground" party, organised via online social and conventional media. Well over 10,000 Attendees.
  Interviewed by Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, ITN News, Bloomsberg and RTL (German National News).
• Amateur Musician. Grade 5 ABRSM Piano, basic Guitar and Ableton Live.
• Owner of a Milk Float older than myself.

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References

References are available on request, alternatively please feel free to contact the organisations listed.

In more details

Since I've started freelancing again in 2009, I've been cataloguing all the pieces of work I do, including the bits too small to put on my CV. If you have the time, feel free to browse the catalogue.