Hiya
I'm Jimmy Loughran, a front-end developer from Dublin. I have an MSc in Computer Science and several years experience working in publishing. I'm fascinated by technology, particularly when it meets good design. If you have any questions about my work, I'd love to hear from you.
I'm good at
- Python
- Django
- Javascript
- AngularJS
- D3.js
- HTML
- CSS
- Wordpress
- Drupal
- SQL
- PHP
- SEO
- Photoshop
- Git
- Responsive design
New stuff
Seeking Asylum in Ireland - RTÉ Investigations Unit 10.2015
I designed and developed a longform, data-driven piece that was written and researched by Ken Foxe.
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RTÉ News #GE2016 02.2016
Developed a realtime results site for the 2016 Irish general election using Django, AngularJS, D3 and foundation.
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RTÉ Player visual refresh and SEO improvements 09.2015
Worked with designer Shane Delahunty to refresh the UI of the RTÉ Player for web, making it more visually consistent with RTÉ Player International. Also worked with RTÉ Digital's marketing department to make several SEO improvements.
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Jules O'Reilly Portfolio 09.2015
I designed and developed the a portfolio for interior designer Jules O'Reilly. I made the flats in Photoshop, and then created a Wordpress website using Advanced Custom Fields, Foundation for the grid, and Photoswipe for viewing images.
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RTÉ Investigations Unit 01.2015 - present
I worked with investigative journalists Ken Foxe and Craig Hughes, and designer Marcus swan, to create a number of stories. Some, like Taxing Matters and Suicide: The Figures, were longform explainer pieces that used D3.js. Others were databases made in AngularJS from CSV files.
Taxing Matters No Expenses Spared: Part 2 Suicide: The Figures
Election/ voting results for RTÉ News 2014 - present
Developed the results pages for the 2014 local elections, by-elections in 2014 and 2015, and the same-sex marriage referendum in 2015. Used a number of technologies, including AngularJS apps that read results JSON to create real-time results pages as well as D3.js for displaying results data. Collaborated with designer Mark Hennessy, as well as the RTÉ News journalists.
Same-sex marriage referendum Carlow-Kilkenny By-ElectionOlder stuff
House and Home Magazine 2011-2013
Developed a site using Wordpress and later Drupal to manage content. Used CSS3, HTML5, Photoshop and Illustrator to create a new online brand. Developed and oversaw the launch of an online catalogue of interiors products. Integrated Paypal and geo-location features for vendors and a bookmarking system for readers. Configured Apache Solr for directory indexing and browsing.
Ticketfairy 2013
Developed an Android application with Java and Eclipse IDE as part of a group masters project. Worked as part of a team, acting as front end developer and designer. Used wireframes and storyboards to plan and optimise user experience. Used compatibility libraries to support older devices and fragments to create tablet layouts. Used Songkick and Twitter APIs to gather data.
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If you have any questions about my work or are interested in working with me, don't hesitate to get in touch.
hi@jim.ie