š§ Personal Info
- Name: Jason Gillan
- Location: Glasgow, Scotland
- Eligible to work in the UK: ā Yes
- Driving License: ā No (relies on public transport ā 310 or 255 buses)
About Me
Motivated, adaptable, and community-driven digital professional based in Glasgow. I thrive on troubleshooting, accessibility-first design, and building secure, creative platforms. My work spans IT, events, logistics, and hospitality, with a focus on cybersecurity, automation, ethical modding, and digital inclusion.
- Empathy-led digital engagement
- GDPR compliance & accessibility
- Console modding & creative tech
Side Hustles & Tech Focus
- Console modding (PS3/PS4/PS5, accessibility mods, homebrew)
- Script building & automation (Python, Raspberry Pi)
- Creative tech experiments & ethical hacking labs
š Education
- Highest Qualification: Certificate of Higher Education
- Not currently in education and has no plans to return
š¼ Employment History
Hospitality & Events
- Bartender at Hamilton Racecourse & Hampden ā Suites/boxes, food/drink service
- Team Leader & Cook at Celtic Park ā Managed staff, ensured smooth matchday operation
- Title Worker at Centerplate ā Celtic Park
Cleaning
- Touchpoint Cleaning at BT building during COVID-19 ā Helped contain virus, supported 999 call centre
- General office and kitchen cleaning duties
IT & Digital (Freelance & Personal)
- Freelance IT technician (registered with UTR)
- Built tools/scripts: PSN friend manager, Raspberry Pi projects
š ļø Projects
PSN Friend Management Tool
Unfriends all PSN friends except those in a .txt list. GUI-based, cookie login, logging, backups, alerts.
In ProgressRaspberry Pi AI Chatbot
Conversational AI running on Raspberry Pi for home automation and fun.
In ProgressGarage Automation Prototype
Web-based prototype for smart garage automation and booking.
AchievedPortfolio Website
This site! Built with HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript. Modern, accessible, and responsive.
BuildingDigital Workshop Platform
Interactive platform for digital workshops and community learning.
PendingCloud Storage App
Personal cloud storage solution for secure file access anywhere.
Pendingš Blog & News
How I Built My Portfolio
A behind-the-scenes look at the design and tech choices for this site.
Tips for Accessible Web Design
Simple ways to make your website more inclusive and user-friendly.
Why I Love Console Modding
Exploring the creative and technical side of console modding.
š» Technical Skills
š Compliance & Certifications
- GDPR Compliant
- Health & Safety
- Food Hygiene
š Quick Stats
š° Press & Media
Featured
Glasgow Times
Glasgow man denies City of Glasgow College computer hacks
A feature on Jason's digital journey and legal challenges, published in the Glasgow Times.
In the News
Glasgow Live
Glasgow Lives - Jason, 22, Easterhouse
A personal profile of Jason's life and work, published by Glasgow Live.
š® Game Arcade
Rock Paper Scissors
Classic game with emoji and score tracking.
Number Guess
Guess the number between 1 and 20.
Memory Flip
Match all the pairs to win!
Tic Tac Toe
Classic Xs and Os game.
Whack-a-Mole
Hit as many moles as you can!
Simon Says
Repeat the color sequence. How far can you go?
Snake
Eat apples, grow your snake, avoid the walls!
Wordle
Guess the 5-letter word in 6 tries.
2048
Slide tiles to reach 2048!
Minesweeper
Find all the mines without blowing up!