Tristan Brookes
A client-focused digital professional with 15 years of experience delivering web projects. Great at translating complex technical concepts into clear and confident communication for clients and non-technical team members. Proven track record of delivering award-winning websites through across design and account teams. Computer Science graduate with deep knowledge of how the web is built and what makes web projects succeed.
Experience
Senior Web Developer - Redback Solutions
- Present
- Working across WordPress sites, niche applications and ongoing support requests. Trusted to make independent development decisions on large-scale projects, balancing client expectations with technical feasibility.
- Delivered multiple websites recognised at the Australian Web Awards
- Trusted to work on large projects and make development decisions.
- Working with other departments with a friendly, explanative attitude. Translating development speak and potential ideas into clear language for non-technical team members and account managers.
Front-end Developer / Full-Stack Developer / Senior Front-end Developer - Wild Dog Design
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- Created front-ends and integrating with CMSs
- Mentored junior team members and shared technical knowledge across the team to lift us all up.
- Guided clients with plain language, ensuring understanding at each stage of delivery.
Front End Developer - Reward Cloud
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Front-end and integration work on a B2B SaaS platform, gaining experience with product-focused development and platform thinking.
Front End Developer - Code 7
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- Front and back-end development for CMS sites
- Created several popular Joomla! modules
- Assisted with client support and hosting setup/support for sister company
Education
University of Brighton Computer Science (Games) BSc - 2:1 Hons
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Covered algorithms, data structures, artificial intelligence (of the time), Java, C++, and systems architecture which provided strong technical foundations.