My name is Glen Wheeler, I’m 25 years old and I’m a Designer and Developer from Newcastle upon Tyne. I currently work for an agency doing full time hours but in my evenings and weekends I enjoy doing freelance, building business relationships and a good client base which will hopefully erupt into something bigger in the future. As a Designer and Developer it is my job to undertake project specifications and carry them out to meet the required specification. During projects I like to put forward my idea’s to the client as well as consulting and educating them about current web standards and trends.
I currently work with HTML(5), CSS(3), PHP/MYSQL and Jquery. As a Designer I used specific software packages such as Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign to produce Website Designs, Brands and Print work. At the moment I currently build all of my website projects/systems on off the shelf packages. The Content Management Systems I have used in the past are WordPress, Drupal, Trading Eye, Joomla, Prestashop and Magento.
I currently work with small, medium and large companies internationally, and often travel for work around Europe. All current clients are Web development based and have been with me for a couple of years. Some people might say I am a workaholic, but my work is what drives me forward and is what I have a passion for.
I feel I am a very hard worker, I always take notice and always have a hunger to learn more. I’ve always lived by a famous quote that was said by the racing legend Ayrton Senna, and that is.
“Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose.” — Ayrton Senna
This quote pushes me on every project I do for a client. My target is always to be a winner and try my best every time to get to where I want to be. Anything else from me is not acceptable. Coming from a sport background, I’ve always been pushed to get better and better, weather its in the Gym, on the football pitch or in the office. Up to now I have achieved a lot in life, but have also failed in a lot of things. I think my biggest achievement is failure, without it I wouldn’t have had any success.
So what do I do in my spare time?
This never comes around too often but when it does I make the most of it by relaxing and doing things that doesn’t involved much energy. I’ve always been into video game’s so when I get a chance I’ll have a go! Recently I have been playing F1 2012 and Battlefield 3, two awesome games! If you’ve never played them I suggest getting a copy! I currently own an Xbox 360, my Xbox Live Gamer Tag is DE i2Advanced, join me for a game some time!
Also in my free time I enjoy Formula One and Driving, I’m pretty much addicted to the sport, the whole technical aspect of it intrigues me, and when it comes down to the racing then well…don’t you think it’s just awesome? At the present time I am a proud owner of the Honda Civic Type R GT FN2 2007, I enjoy the car so much and is probably my favourite possession, you can have a quick look by clicking here.
What does the future hold?
At the moment I will carry on as I am. My aims for the future are to creating bigger and better business relationships with companies small and large. In the future I hope to own my own business in something more specialised, because let’s be honest, every man and his dog has a “Digital Agengy” or “Web Company”. The competition is tough but I’m sure I’ll make a break through one day with something unique.