I am an experienced developer of database-driven websites required to perform complex information processing, storage, analysis and reporting tasks. Put simply, I write the programs that enable websites to do much more than just display static pages. In addition to my technical expertise I have a good understanding of the human and commercial aspects of web development such as navigability for end users and optimization for search engines.
Technical overview:
PHP/MySQL/Laravel
Programming websites in PHP using MySQL databases: My experience in PHP includes writing my own PHP classes to handle database queries and output results. I have also some experience using MVC frameworks like Laravel; My experience in MySQL includes using Full-text indexing to allow database search results to be ranked for relevance and for semantic keyword searches to be performed.
jQuery/Javascript/AJAX
Programming in JavaScript/jQuery for a variety of client-side tasks, from simple form validation to dynamic HTML. Implementing AJAX to create more 'application-like' websites that use JavaScript/jQuery event-handlers to call server-side scripts and return dynamic content. Integrating complex JavaScript controls into CMS for rich-text editing and image editing facilities.
Frontend Development
Along with server-side development using PHP, I also have extensive experience using cutting-edge technologies like Bootstrap for responsive pages together with x-editable for inline editing of data dynamically.
Other Skills/Technologies
Familiar with the implementation and configuration of a broad range of internet technologies including Google Maps, Adsense and Analytics, embedded Flash videos. I am also experienced at creating and editing images in Photoshop and Illustrator having had a background in design before specializing in programming. I have also been told I make a great cup of native coffee!
