About me
Hello, I'm
Lawrence Monk.
Raised on dial-up, but now I'm answering the call.
For me, growing up in the 1990's was all about technology. I went from being kicked offline when trying to 'Ask Jeeves' what his favourite food was (courtesy of the 'weekly catch-up calls' at my grandparents' house); those of you who were around then will be all too familiar with the hiss in trying to reconnect via a modem… to failing to reach stardom with a home recorded 'news network show' with my best friend.
It wasn't until I was about 15 that I got introduced to Macromedia Dreamweaver in school and got to experience the art of web design. Granted, it was HTML tables, but that sensation of turning nothing into something changed me. Interestingly, when working on email campaigns, I still have to write code "like it's 1999" (queue the music…)
If you caught me away from my desk chances are my cat has hijacked the chair and keyboard. In which case I'd be surrounded by my wonderful family to whom I provide free tech support under the proviso I'd be offered a steak for dinner; a trip with my nan to a coffee shop where I would get the latest updates from the 'Repair Shop', or walking with my lovely wife and our Cockapoo 'Moose'.
TLDR; A web developer who loves to learn and to use technology.
The record.
Select a period, or let it play
2009 - 2011
Presenting my first mobile app
Certifications
Certified by
Accenture - Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence certification 
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate My Career Ambitions.
Throughout my career I aspire to progress into senior strategic position where I can try to bring about positive changes by future-proofing digital projects, enforcing (security) protocols and streamlining processes to navigate technology and user hurdles, naturally circumventing any shortfalls in user experience.
I would be eager to explore a deeply integrated role within a digital community, one where I would be able to participate in the feedback discussions that make a difference in a meaningful way rather than through a 'chain'. Ultimately resulting in the deployment of a product or service which gives back to the community and genuinely improves someone's life.
TLDR; A client-facing, strategic position.
My Passions.
In a sense, my passions are quite basic: To learn, to listen to music (I'm in the top 1% of Spotify users) and BBQ cooking. I'm certainly no chef (despite the chef's apron), but I really relish cooking on a BBQ. You name it, I'll try and BBQ it. Today's specials include vegetarian and vegan friendly vegetable skewers, otherwise for the more carnivorous (like me), you can expect a medley of traditional and exploratory flavours in all the major proteins.
TLDR; BBQ and music, what's not to love…
Why I do what I do.
The mission
Great design and development that connects people in meaningful ways.
My mission is to bring about positive change through technology, whether that's helping a small business owner find their footing online to follow their passion, or providing large companies with new, innovative ways to engage their audience. You can see examples on the case studies and designs pages.
If asked "what do I have to offer", the answer would be me. Probably sounds daft, but when I commit, I commit. Good times and bad times: I will be there; pushing boundaries, trying to approach things differently, ensuring that my work doesn't just meet expectations but exceeds them.
"Honesty, transparency and respect are the cornerstones of my work."
The ambition
Simpler, safer technology
that empowers people.
In this fast-paced world, there's so much to take in, a deluge of tools, products and services. Businesses scrambling to offer more-and-more to justify their existence and losing sight of what people actually want from them. My ambition is to help turn the tide by simplifying digital experiences, making them more secure and focused.
Let's turn nothing
into something.
Have a project in mind, or just want to talk tech (or BBQ)? I'd love to hear from you.