# James Brown

> James Brown (also known as James Frown) is a UK-based designer-developer and Technical & Software Specialist. He builds secure web applications and websites, works across cloud infrastructure, networking and IT security, and builds AI automations. His independent digital work is delivered through James-Frown Holdings Ltd. He works by three values: transparency (clear communication, honest timelines, no surprises), commitment (seeing work through and supporting it after launch) and drive (constant learning and improvement).

## Pages

- [Home](https://james-frown.com/): introduction
- [About](https://james-frown.com/about): background, career roadmap from high-school Java to today, interests and ventures
- [Skills](https://james-frown.com/skills): developer and designer skills
- [Contact](https://james-frown.com/contact): project enquiry form
- [Privacy](https://james-frown.com/privacy): UK GDPR privacy notice

## Skills summary

- Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Java, C#, PHP, C++ (ESP32 and Arduino), SQL, Bash, PowerShell
- Frontend and mobile: HTML, CSS, React, Next.js, React Native, Astro, Hotwire, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Sass, Chart.js, progressive web apps
- Backend: Ruby on Rails, .NET, Node.js, Express, Django, Firebase, REST APIs and integrations
- Data: SQL Server, Azure SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI and DAX
- Cloud and DevOps: Microsoft Azure, AWS, Azure DevOps pipelines, Git, GitHub, Docker, Linux and WSL, Netlify, Vercel
- Networking: network setup (VPN, DNS, firewalls), Tailscale private networks, networking equipment
- Web, domains and email: Cloudflare, GoDaddy, domains.co.za, Zoho Mail, SendGrid
- Security and IT: OWASP Top 10, OWASP ZAP, Cyber Essentials and CE Plus, device security policies, organisational security, security monitoring, IT support and maintenance
- AI and automation: enterprise AI rollout and governance, Claude, Anthropic API, OpenAI, self-hosted models (Ollama, Qwen, Llama, Mistral, Hugging Face), Microsoft Foundry, agentic workflows, n8n
- Hardware and electronics: PC building, homelab and self-hosted servers, ESP32 controllers, Raspberry Pi, RF radios, hardware repair
- Developer tools: VS Code, NetBeans, Android Studio, Vite, Notion
- Design: Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, WordPress, Elementor, Webflow, Wix, Shopify, UI and UX, interaction design, prototyping, accessibility

## Experience

- Technical & Software Specialist, Stonefield Advisory (UK): led a safe, company-wide enterprise AI rollout
- Internship, The Good People Data Company
- Internship, Scrums.com (software engineering), while studying Interaction Design at CTCA

## Ventures

- James-Frown Holdings Ltd: digital products, websites, apps and automation
- James Tasker Trades: handyman services, fixing, painting, maintenance and more

## Profiles

- GitHub: https://github.com/James-Frown
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-brown-308233171
- Behance: https://www.behance.net/jamesbrown158
- Discord: https://discordapp.com/users/702230997487583292
- Steam: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198449624828/
- Chess.com: https://www.chess.com/member/mister-timely