Working as a professional web/PHP developer since 2004
(2010 onwards in an agency)
Primarily focused on object-oriented web applications using LAMP stack, I enjoy working across both server-side and client-side technologies.
With a pragmatic attitude, concise communication skills and an eagerness to embrace new technologies, I like solving problems and ultimately, delivering robust solutions.
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Whether in be a basic newsletter sign-up form to a full CMS-driven responsive web site, I've worked on everything from Facebook page tab apps to HTML5 dynamic ad banners to full ecommerce platforms.
Server-side programming (using PHP) makes up around 70% of my work with most sites build using PyroCMS based on CodeIgniter framework. More recently, I've started working with Symfony and Laravel.
My original interest in web design was triggered by the lush Flash-based animation effects employed during the late 1999s. I retain an interest in user interaction and now try to keep up with the myriad of frameworks and libraries that facilitate the use of javascript and CSS3 animation effects and DOM manipulation.
This is the miscellaneous work that is associated with most web site builds such as:
Here is a sample of some of the freelance sites I've designed and developed:
Q Pantry is a family run business which offers beautiful preserves, condiments and sweet treats.
Graham Energy specialises in energy ratings (thermal performance assessments) for all types of residential developments
The Horn, African cafe and music lounge, was opened in June, 2007
Based in Melbourne, Mini Excavation & Construction specialise in residential excavation