Steven Ions
Senior Developer
Steven’s Role: Steven joined the company in 2011 as a web developer specialising in PHP, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Steven quickly worked his way up to his current role as senior web developer.
Steven’s role entails supervising the team of web developers, project management and website build.
Background: In 2010 Steven graduated from Northumbria University after gaining several qualifications including a Foundation Degree in Information Technology and a BSc Applied Computing degree.
Upon graduating Steven took on a placement for Newcastle-based agency Fat Frog Design which led to 15 months of employment as a website developer.
Favourite aspect of the job: “Whilst it maybe one of the more difficult aspects of my job; managing the team is also my favourite and most rewarding task. I take great pride in watching as the team grows, especially watching the juniors skills and confidence develop.”
Biggest challenge to date: “My biggest challenge to date was taking on the role of senior web developer – learning to manage staff as well as my own workload.”
Hobbies: As well as a love for socialising Steven loves sport and exercise, this includes going to the gym and football, he is an avid supporter of Newcastle United Football Club.
Opinion on the future of the web: “An intricate information highway; the Internet is a complexity. I believe it is only going to continue to develop and expand and forever will be a learning curve, keeping us web developers on our toes.”