James Avill

Web Developer, Analyst and IT professional with a passion for technology and problem solving. Over 20 years experience of coding, data analysis and software development projects for companies based in the UK and France.

I help businesses increase sales and productivity through software and hardware solutions.

Experience of many applications, database systems and programming languages over multiple platforms.

Based in Savoie, France.

What I Do

Web Development

Create websites and web applications for individuals and businesses. Provide web services and hosting. Design UX prototypes and graphics.

Ecommerce

Create ecommerce solutions for businesses to generate online sales

Data Analysis

Analysis of databases, web analytics and SEO metrics. Creation of dashboards and KPI reports.

Consultancy

Advise on software and hardware solutions

Testimonials

History

Over 20 Years of IT Experience

Experience

2015 - Present
Alps IT

Owner of Alps IT

Alps IT provides IT consultancy, computer support and software solutions for businesses in the Tarentaise valley and surrounding areas.

2016 - 2022
Huski

Ecommerce Manager and Head of Technology

Responsible for management and development of all digital systems including online sales, marketing, communication, logistics, stock control and supply chain.

2015 - 2016
Chardons Ltd

Head of IT

Management of all IT systems, hardware and software.

2009 - 2015
Symphony Group PLC

Business Analyst / Developer

2006 - 2009
Maher Limited

Business System Analyst

Education

2011-2012
BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT

International Diploma in Business Analysis (ISEB)

Qualification for business and IT professionals who want to demonstrate they have a detailed understanding of business analysis best practice.

Modules taken:

  • Requirements Engineering
  • Modelling Business Processes
  • Business Analysis Practice
  • Business Analysis Foundation
2003 - 2004
University of Sheffield

Website Design

Part time 1 year course

  • Commercial Website Design and Maintenance 1, 2, and 3
  • Effective Web Page Design
1999-2002
University of Leeds

BSc Hons Computer Science and Psychology

Studying coding, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, data analysis and psychology.

Technology

Wordpress

100%

Woocommerce

100%

SEO / Analytics

90%

Databases / Data Analysis

90%

AI and Prompt Engineering (ChatGPT etc.)

90%

Photoshop / Figma

85%

Web Servers

85%

Squarespace

85%

Coding Skills

HTML / CSS

100%

PHP

95%

SQL / MySQL / Oracle

90%

JavaScript

85%

CakePHP

85%

Business / Project Skills

Business Analysis

95%

Data Analysis / KPIs

90%

UX (User Experience)

90%

Project Management

85%

Database Design

85%

Supply Chain / Logistics

90%

Digital Marketing

75%

Portfolio

Some of My Recent Projects
Apex Management and Concierge Website

Apex Management and Concierge Website

Web Design
Aligned Osteopathy & Pilates – Website Redesign and SEO

Aligned Osteopathy & Pilates – Website Redesign and SEO

Web Design
Huski Food Delivery – Custom Ecommerce Website

Huski Food Delivery – Custom Ecommerce Website

Web Design
Le Verre Gourmand Ecommerce Website

Le Verre Gourmand Ecommerce Website

Web Design
Squid Inkorporation Ecommerce Website

Squid Inkorporation Ecommerce Website

Web Design
Alp Assist Ecommerce Website

Alp Assist Ecommerce Website

Web Design
Le Verre Gourmand Customer Sales Order Portal

Le Verre Gourmand Customer Sales Order Portal

Sales Order Portal, Web Application
FreeFlo Coaching – Personal 1 to 1 Coaching

FreeFlo Coaching – Personal 1 to 1 Coaching

Web Design
Tarentaise Properties Rental and Management

Tarentaise Properties Rental and Management

Booking Software, Web Design
Elements.biz Consultant Network

Elements.biz Consultant Network

Consulting, Web Application, Web Design
Leaf Jardins Vert Gardening and Landscaping

Leaf Jardins Vert Gardening and Landscaping

Web Design
Val Heliski Email Marketing System

Val Heliski Email Marketing System

Email Marketing, Web Application
Ice and Fire Catered Ski Chalets

Ice and Fire Catered Ski Chalets

Web Design
SOS Algarve Animals

SOS Algarve Animals

Web Design
Lollilavie Bespoke Paradiski Holidays

Lollilavie Bespoke Paradiski Holidays

Web Design
Twinn Peaks – Ski and Snowboard Guiding and Lessons, Tarentaise

Twinn Peaks – Ski and Snowboard Guiding and Lessons, Tarentaise

Web Design
Huski KPI Dashboard

Huski KPI Dashboard

Data Analysis
Time To Ski

Time To Ski

Booking Software, Web Design
Val Heliski

Val Heliski

Web Design
TDC Booking System

TDC Booking System

Booking Software, Web Application
Tori Collins Ski Instructor

Tori Collins Ski Instructor

Web Design