Andrew Watson

About

Hi and welcome to my blog ! My name is Andrew Watson and I am based in the UK, and have been involved in the digital / web / internet since 1998.

Starting with the design and build of 2 websites at Aston Univertsity, I progressed through the trade, designing and building simple (x)HTML / CSS sites to larger LAMP platform content managed and e-commerce systems. Knowledge progressed through senior posts in digital businesses, and recently working with large UK / International and Government organisations in my role as an Information Architect for a large UK digital agency.

Core skills developed have been in working with organisations to

• assessing the structure and functionality of enterprise websites
• the management and growth of large mainstream e-commerce websites
• responsibility for managing online marketing channels and working with clients to understand web analytics, visitor trends, ROI and ultimately using that knowledge to develop profitable online marketing channels.

About Me (Andrew Watson)

A quick summary (taken from my CV for now) is…

A highly motivated professional with a proven record in web design and development. Confident and resolute with well developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, able to manage and develop key projects. A strategic thinker with vision and perception. Seeking a career opportunities utilising extensive knowledge and experience, which will offer the scope to influence the design and development of a wide range of innovative and creative website / ecommerce projects.

I have been invloved in a number of e-commerce and content managment projects, both within the UK and Internationally. If you wish to see my complete Curriculum Vitae, please contact me for a password and then visit Andrew Watson CV.

Organisation Invloved With:

• Association of Information Architects
• Interaction Design

Contact Details:

I am based in the Midlands, UK, and if you wish to contact me, please use the contact form provided.

Why creativecog?

The name ‘creativecog’ came about in 2005, from friends and collegues at Emart in Leamington Spa, and through a number of executive coaching sessions, and business development meetings in which I participated. It came about due to my abilities to think laterally about a number business and web development issues, and offer quick and simple solutions in a way that could be understood by both the clients/business development and technical teams. As I am involved in more than just web development, I wanted to display a site that gave an insight into myself, some of the projects that I am working and to add tips and notes for friends and colleagues.

Play Time?

Although I love my work, and the industry I work in (to the extent that I have a blog that I try to contribute to regularly – out of work) I also love my free time. I love my family, am a lifetime supporter of Tottenham Hotspur football club, follow F1, rugby, cricket, enjoy the gym, cycling, travelling, food and drink, music and film.

Favourite Quotes:

“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” – Robin Williams

“A life lived in fear is a life half lived” – Mark Luhrmann

“Audere est Facere” (To Dare Is To Do) – Tottenham Motto

Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves? – Robin Williams

What is this website about?

This website is an area for me to write notes about my work and industry for my peers to use and do with as they wish. Please feel free to comment and recommend other websites that you feel may be of interest.