Daniel Mcilroy profile

Name: Daniel Mcilroy

Profile: Senior .NET Backend / Full Stack Developer

Skills

.NET Core C# 90%
.NET Framework MVC C# 90%
.NET WebForms C# 65%
HTML 95%
CSS3 60%
JavaScript 60%

About Me

I have 19+ years of experience developing web applications, a 2:1 BSc (Honours) degree in Computer Science, Sitecore and Umbraco Certified. I currently work as a Senior Backend Developer for Stadion who create bespoke digital experiences for the most respected brands in sport. Focusing on .NET Core C# 6, Azure, Contentful CMS and comprehensive 3rd party integrations.

Previously at OLIVER (previously Dare) as a backend .NET/full stack developer servicing clients Diageo Johnnie Walker and Barclays LifeSkills using Umbraco. Before OLIVER in the 9 and a half years as a Lead Backend Developer at Aqueduct my core development skills focused on ASP.NET C# MVC, in particular working with Sitecore (6.5 through to 9.0.1 Helix), Umbraco 7 and Azure hosting. Working with clients such as Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Lloyd’s of London, Tottenham Hotspur F.C., Sunderland A.F.C. (SAFC), Suzuki, Scope and previously Manchester City F.C.

I have a proven ability to work in a fast paced agile agency environment using my own initiative, as part of a team and as a lead developer on projects. My communicational, organisational, time management and problem solving skills are very good.

Latest Blogs

Latest Blog Articles by Daniel Mcilroy

Laptops

Best Laptops for Programming for Software Developers March 2023

I'll explore what are the best laptops for programming for software developers in March 2023

Azure DevOps

How to Set-up Azure DevOps Releases to Deploy to an Azure Web App Service

In this blog article I'll take you through how to set-up Azure DevOps Releases to deploy an ASP.NET Core website to an Azure Web App Service.

Azure DevOps

How to set-up Continuous Integration (CI) using Azure DevOps Pipeline

Learn how to set-up Continuous Integration (CI) using an Azure DevOps Pipeline.

Azure

How to Set-up and Publish a Website to an Azure App Service using Visual Studio

Learn how to set-up and publish a website to an Azure App Service using Visual Studio.

Backend

How to Protect URL Query Strings with SHA-256 Hashing

See how to SHA-256 Hash your Query Strings to ensure that they haven't been tampered with.

ASP.NET Core

Cache Busting static files with asp-append-version in ASP.NET Core

Learn how to cache bust static CSS, JS and image files with the asp-append-version attribute in ASP.NET Core.