Daisy
Ward

Front End Engineer

A laptop on a desk showing Visual Studio Code

About me

Hi, I’m Daisy. I am a front end engineer.

I have a demonstrated history of over 7 years working in the industry.

I’m skilled in a range of Front End Technologies, including, HTML, JavaScript (Vanilla and React), CSS (SCSS).

I am enthusiastic about people management, with extensive experience leading both front-end development teams and multidisciplinary squads.

I have a passion for creative technologies. accessibility, and pixel perfect styling.

Background

Squad Lead
Mar 2024 - Present

Senior Front End Engineer
Oct 2022 - Present

Front End Engineer
Jul 2017 - Oct 2022

BSc (Hons) Digital Media Technology - 1st
Nottingham Trent University, 2013 - 2017

Expertise

Front End Lead experience (3 years +)
Experience working in an agency setting
Extensive client interaction experience (7 years +)
Line management experience (2 years +)
Recruiting experience
Professional experience working in a large development team, in house

Key Skills

Front End Web Development: HTML5, CSS (SCSS), JavaScript (Vanilla), React (Hooks), Kentico CMS, WCAG Accessibility, Webpack, GIT, Typescript, Next.js, Storybook, Jest, Tailwind, Three.js, Razor, Styled Components, p5.js, React Native, Web Performance, Contentful

Back End Web Development: Visual Studios, C#, .Net MVC and Webforms, SQL Server Manager, CI/CD, OAuth 2.0

Other skills: Azure, AWS, Adobe Photoshop, Unreal Development Kit, Blender, 3ds Max, Canva

Work

Explore my work

Accessibility

I am passionate about coding accessible products. I have completed a range of course and have been involved in championing accessibility in development teams

Publicity - Oakham in Bloom

As Oakham in Bloom's current Publicity Officer for over two years, I've been focused on modernizing our outreach. I enhance visibility through Canva-designed media, newsletters, and posters. Additionally, I've revamped their Wix website for a contemporary feel, helped manage their social media, and produced sleek leaflets to promote our work with a fresh, modern touch.