Overview
Southampton Solent University Computing Programme's Happy Hour 2018 talks offer an insight to working within the digital industry. They are open to all, please book a place on your chosen talk below. If you are studying on the Web Design for Industry SWD600 unit this semester; no need to book as this is part of your weekly class time.
The Happy Hour talks are still being developed so more speakers and talk details will be added soon.
Happy Hour talks take place in Sir James Matthews Building Southampton Solent University, Above Bar, Southampton, S014 7NN. Check details below or Eventbrite booking form for exact rooms.
For more details contact martin.reid@solent.ac.uk
and follow us on Twitter @WebDevSolent
Aaron Fryer & Ben Brehaut - 31/1/2018
Claire Crombie - 7/2/18
Ross Chapman - 14/2/18
Pete Heslop - 21/2/18
3 Sided Cube - 28/2/18
Craig Eldridge - 7/3/18
Liam Charmer 14/3/18
Damian Rees - 18/4/18
Edoardo Rainoldi - 25/4/18
Wednesday 31st January 2017 4-5pm
Aaron Fryer & Ben Brehaut
Web Developers | WeClick Media
Aaron has worked in the tech industry for a year and a half since graduating from Solent with a BSc (Hons) in Web Design & Development.
He is a Web Developer WeClick Media and currently focused on creating React apps from small mobile apps to full blown web admin portals.
Twitter: @twiggyrj
Ben graduated from Solent in 2015 with a BSc (Hons) in Web Design & Development, and have been working in agencies for the last 3 years, working on websites ranging from full-fledged E-Commerce solutions with Magento and WooCommerce to working with WordPress / Micro sites, dealing with Front-End, Back-End and Devops.
He currently works as a Front-End Developer at WeClick Media in Bournemouth, focusing on Front-End Development now.
benb.uk
Twitter: @benbrehaut
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 7th February 2018 4-5pm
Claire Crombie
Customer Engagement Director
at Rarely Impossible
Claire heads up Customer Engagement at Rarely Impossible getting under the skin of client’s business to really understand the problem they are trying to solve. Making sure all along the journey the focus is in the right place, following the Lean Canvas approach.
Claire has been in the industry since 2008 starting as a Junior Web Developer, after having that lucky break. The key factor was finding the right company willing to take a chance on her. Claire has worked her way up through the industry.
Starting as a Web developer has only enhanced her skills she uses today by giving her technical knowledge to bridge the gap between the techies and clients. She is also an active member of the local digital community by attending lots of local meet-up/initiatives.
rarely.io
Twitter: @claire_crombie
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 14th February 2018 4-5pm
Ross Chapman
Product Designer at Etch
Ross is a Solent Alumni BA (Hons) Media with Cultural Studies (Class of 2005) with a background in user experience design. Ross has worked in a diverse range of industries, from eCommerce to education including Wiggle Career Foundry, Ericsson and ITV
In addition to project work, Ross helps shape the UX and strategy at Etch manages and mentors other UX designers, and plays a major role in business development.
He’s also a keen cyclist.
rosschapman.com
medium.com/@rosschapman
@rosschapman
etchuk.com
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 21st February 2018 4-5pm
Pete Heslop
Director at Steadfast Collective
Managing director and developer at Steadfast Collective. A self-taught developer from Southampton who has been working in the industry for 7 years and running digital-studios for 5 of those. Passionate about building smart products and working with smart-creatives.
steadfastcollective.com
Twitter: @steadfast_uk @Pwheslop
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 28th February 2018 4-5pm
Agency Life, Culture and Careers with Chris, Amie & Kev from 3 Sided Cube
This week Chris, Amie & Kev from 3 Sided Cube will be talking about working for an agency.
3 Sided Cube is a digital product design and app development agency powered by creative problem-solvers. We work with changemaker brands to build digital platforms that deliver real impact and make a difference to people.
3sidedcube.com
Twitter: @3SIDEDCUBE
Instagram: @3sidedcube
Venue: Solent Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 7th March 2018 4-5pm
The Roller Coaster Career with Craig Eldridge
An open ride through the highs
and lows of my IT career.
Solent Alumnus Craig Eldridge has worked in web development for over 10 years having graduated from Solent with a BSc (Hons) Web Design and Internet Technology in 2007 and is currently working as a freelance Front End Developer
Over the years he has gained experience working for digital agencies, email marketing and non-profit organisations including: intergage, RedWeb Help for Heroes, CleverTouch, and RLA Group
Twitter: @CraigEldridge
Craig's Solent alumni Spotlight feature
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 14th March 2018 4-5pm
"How to get that Developer Role” with Liam Charmer
Solent Computing Graduate Liam Charmer, is a 22 year old developer who specialises in front end development, however can work with a variety of other technologies. Having worked as a freelance web developer since the age of 11 and worked within two web development companies in Winchester.
Liam has skills front-end development using UX, IX and UI elements and has experience working on brand guidelines which such brands as; Jaguar, BMW, Audi etc. Liam has worked professionally as a lead on a development projects.
Twitter: @LiamCharmer
liamcharmer.co.uk
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 18th April 2018 4-5pm
What does a career in UX look like? with Damian Rees
"In this talk I'll explore what it's like working as a UXer at Experience UX. I'll use a real project as a case study and take you through each step of the project: the challenges, the research, the decisions, the outcomes.
Then I'll finish with a short overview of some of the things I wish someone had told me when I was at Uni."
Damian is Founder/Director at Experience UX and his fascination with what makes people behave the way they do when using technology drives his passion for user experience. With a degree in Applied Psychology, followed by 18 years’ experience in UX working for companies like the BBC and National Air Traffic Services means that he is an expert in user research and user centred design.
With two kids under two he spends his rare free time catching up on lost sleep, immersed in his Xbox, or sat in a coffee shop somewhere with headphones on trying to write a that novel he can’t finish.
Twitter: @damianrees
experienceux.co.uk
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building
Wednesday 25th April 2018 4-5pm
How to hack the design industry - the Edoardo way.
Ed is an Italian Digital Product Designer, currently working at Etch UK. He is attending his second year of Graphic Design at Solent University and already has valuable industry experience.
He will talk about his journey, how to get an internship and tips/tricks he learn on the way.
Twitter: @edoardorainoldi
edoardorainoldi.com
Venue: Itchen Lecture Theatre, Sir James Matthew Building