IT History

The vast majority of my current work, spanning roughly five years, is desktop support and database development, primarily php/mysql. Though as part of a small company, I am involved in a huge range of projects. Please contact me for details.

I have grown up with computers. I used my first computer at the age of four and it wasn't just a Spectrum Z-80, it was a DEC mainframe. Because of this, technology is second nature to me. For example, in work with a Perth real estate agent I developed an entirely new real estate database able to track properties, details of when they were for sale or lease, take a snapshot of their details when they were sold, record contact details of all parties involved, record valuations, create sign request forms and brochures, allow the company reps to record minor events like phone calls and other marketing efforts and even log keys in and out. At the time I left there were nearly 30,000 property records and almost 60,000 contact records in the database. It was designed from the beginning with a web interface, requiring me to code all the screens, including sale and lease brochures, in HTML. Before starting this project I had never developed a database before, nor had I even heard of the package used to create it. At only six months into the project I became the Australian expert for the work I was doing. I learnt php and mysql with a similar skill and to a similar level during my most recent job. I pick up new technology very fast.

Current Activities

I'm currently looking for work! A CV is available on request, just send a message to any of the accounts listed under the "Contact" section on the right. I'm interested in short contract, part time or casual work. I'm not currently seeking full time, permanent work.

Some Examples

Unfortunately, the vast majority of my work in the IT field has been for internal consumption only and can not be made available as part of a programming portfolio. However, I have the odd personal project I will add here if and when I clean them up a bit.

  • Extended ACSII Javascript Packer -- Designed for the rather defunct 5k competition, this page can take an optimised HTML page, with javascript, and pack it into a compressed, self-unarchiving javascript page. More details are on the page itself.