Interactive CV Experience

Josh Burley

Web Developer specialising in Laravel, WordPress, and automation. I design and build fast, thoughtful digital products with strong UI/UX foundations.

Laravel WordPress APIs & Automation UI/UX Development

Journey Timeline

Career progression through craft, systems, and product thinking

A concise view of how my work evolved from curiosity to production-grade delivery across Laravel, WordPress, and automation.

  1. Stage 1

    Early Interest

    Started exploring web technologies through small experiments and self-driven learning.

  2. Stage 2

    Learning Phase

    Built practical projects and strengthened foundations in backend architecture and frontend UI work.

  3. Stage 3

    Professional Work

    Delivered production systems for real clients with a strong focus on reliability and UX.

  4. Stage 4

    Specialisation

    Focused deeply on Laravel, WordPress custom development, and API-powered workflows.

  5. Stage 5

    Current Focus

    Designing premium, scalable web experiences with automation, clean architecture, and polished motion.

Skills

Tools I use to ship fast, maintainable, and high-impact products

Each area below reflects practical experience across architecture, UI delivery, and integration workflows.

Skill 01

Laravel

Robust backend systems, clean architecture, and maintainable domain logic.

I use Laravel for scalable app structure, queue-driven workflows, API design, and long-term maintainability.

Skill 02

WordPress

Custom themes and flexible CMS solutions powered by ACF and clean templates.

From bespoke frontend builds to structured editorial workflows, I focus on performant, manageable WordPress delivery.

Skill 03

Livewire

Server-driven UI interactions without overcomplicating the frontend stack.

I apply Livewire for practical interactivity where speed, simplicity, and developer velocity matter most.

Skill 04

Tailwind CSS

Design systems built from utility-first foundations with consistent visual rhythm.

I use Tailwind to ship expressive, componentized interfaces while preserving readability and scalability in the codebase.

Skill 05

APIs / Automation

Integration-first thinking for syncing systems, reducing manual steps, and improving reliability.

I build API connectors and automation pipelines that remove repetitive tasks and make processes measurable.

Skill 06

Chart.js

Actionable visual reporting for operational and business decision making.

I design focused dashboard visuals that communicate trends quickly and support real-world product decisions.

Selected Work

Projects that
shipped and delivered

Real work, real problems, real outcomes. A selection of systems and builds I've designed and delivered end-to-end.

Laravel Application

Power Audit System

A full-stack audit management platform built for field engineers to log, track, and report on power system inspections across distributed sites.

Laravel Livewire Chart.js MySQL Tailwind CSS

Internal Business Tool

CRM & Reporting Dashboard

A bespoke CRM and reporting suite built to centralise customer data, track job progress, and surface actionable business insights for operational teams.

Laravel Chart.js MySQL Alpine.js Tailwind CSS

WordPress Development

Custom WordPress Builds

Bespoke WordPress themes and editorial systems built from scratch with ACF, designed for content-heavy sites that need flexibility without sacrificing performance.

WordPress ACF PHP Tailwind CSS Gutenberg

Automation Platform

API Integration & Automation

A set of integration services connecting third-party platforms — automating data sync, notifications, and operational workflows between otherwise siloed systems.

Laravel REST APIs Queues Webhooks PHP

How I Work

Principles I build
everything around

  1. 01

    Build for maintainability first.

    Code that's easy to reason about, change, and hand off is code that delivers value long after the first release. I write for the next developer, not just the deadline.

  2. 02

    Understand the problem before writing a line.

    The best technical solution starts with a clear understanding of what success actually looks like. I invest time upfront so every decision has a reason behind it.

  3. 03

    UI is part of the product, not decoration.

    A well-crafted interface reduces support requests, increases adoption, and communicates quality. I treat design and frontend work with the same rigour as backend logic.

  4. 04

    Automate the repetitive, focus on the meaningful.

    Manual, repetitive workflows are expensive and error-prone. I look for opportunities to automate so teams can spend their energy on higher-value work.

  5. 05

    Deliver working software, then improve it.

    Perfectionism can be the enemy of progress. I ship tested, stable work early and iterate with purpose — driven by feedback, not assumption.

Get In Touch

Let's build
something great

I'm open to new projects, collaborations, and conversations about interesting problems.

Built with Laravel, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js & GSAP.