Martin Burford
Front-End Developer
Lead React Developer
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
- December 2023 - April 2024
- London, UK
Role overview
- I led all aspects of the front-end development of a project which required an existing Sharepoint instance (consisting of over 1,500 sites) to be completely re-skinned.
- I built a comprehensive set of React components, using Sass and TypeScript, which were then published as a component library to a privately scoped NPM package.
- This was then imported into Sharepoint, and via SPFX, was used to create custom Sharepoint Webparts, which ultimately led to having a largely headless Sharepoint instance to play with.
- The project was a huge success, as it allowed what had become an ageing (Sharepoint) intranet from the past few years to be given a new lease of life.
Technologies used
Code samples
Examples of code are available to view for this role. All code provided was 100% written by myself with no other Developers involved.
Recommendations
John O GradyM365 & SharePoint Architect
Martin is an exceptional Developer - I had the pleasure of working alongside him on an Intranet project, where we aimed to create a highly customized user interface for a client using React & SharePoint. Martins ingenious approach allowed us to seamlessly integrate custom React components with SharePoint graph data. Throughout the project, Martins attention to detail, professionalism and deep knowledge of Web Development played a pivotal role. Working with Martin was an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
John AdamsSharePoint, Office 365 and Front-End Developer (React, SPFX, TeamsFX)
I worked with Martin on a custom intranet solution based on the SharePoint platform. Martins role was to create custom designed, fully responsive React components/ UX framework, which could then be imported into an SPFX React project. Martins solution was extremely well made and allowed for many different customizations. Martin took immense pride in his work and working with Martin was a pleasure; we were able to meet the clients needs in a very short amount of time. I would recommend Martin to any company looking for a true expert front end developer and want things done properly. I look forward to working with Martin again.
David PynorHead of Technology
This isn't the first and won't be the last time we have engaged Martin. He stepped in to a brilliant project, but one that certainly needed all of his input, expertise and experience, before delivering some fantastic work. I'm not sure how many people out there could have delivered on each separate aspect that we needed to call on him for. Martin really went above and beyond in getting this project where it needed to be and I am really grateful for his hard work. If you're looking for someone of Martins skillset, then you won't regret bringing Martin in.
Harry PandherTechnical Project Manager
Martin and I worked together in early 2024 and hit it off straight away. We are both very process driven and strived to deliver the best solution. Martin is an excellent Front-end Developer and one of the best that I have had the pleasure to work with. Meticulous in his approach and his attention to detail is second to none. He is a very knowledgeable Developer and can produce sensible and feasible solutions on the fly and implement them in a structured way following best practices at all times. He is very adaptive when hit with a problem or issue and his work is of a very high standard. I would highly recommend him to any employer. He is straight to the point and a great addition to any team. I would be very happy to work with him again.