Past Work
Who: The 6th Republic
When: 2008-2009
What: Subcontracted by the 6th Republic to assist on multiple projects. I was responsible for the entire server-side and database development of Lolligift. I assisted with various feature development and bug fixes on StyleScout. I also built a custom CMS, and assisted with setup, deployment and server configuration for Northwest Folklife
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, Vlad, Git, Phusion Passenger, Apache, MySQL, etc.
Who: Hockey Knight
When: 2008
What: Contracted to add multiple features to the site requiring ajax functionality. Deep analysis of the state of the project. Finding and managing additional developers. Setting up proper source control and deployment.
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Prototype), Ajax, Git, MySQL, etc.
Who: Outward Branch Consulting
When: 2008
What: Contracted to design and build a complete web presence for Outward Branch Consulting. Included the development of a custom CMS, integration with RSS feeds / API from Meetup.com, etc.
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Prototype), Git, Vlad, Phusion Passenger, Apache, MySQL, etc.
Who: Haymaker Communications
When: 2008
What: Contracted to develop web sites on an extremely tight deadline for the Raffles Group. These sites were for residences being built in Danang, Manila and the Seychelles.
Tools and Tech: PHP, Apache, Subversion.
Who: New Enough LLC
When: 2006-2008
What: Contracted to assist in a massive rewrite of the New Enough web store and back office. Included payment gateway integration, generation of PDF documents, real-time shipping quotes from multiple providers including Fedex, UPS and a third-party for USPS. Extensive JavaScript development (Prototype).
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Prototype), Subversion, Mongrel, MySQL etc.
Who: [Top Secret]
When: 2007
What: Built a functioning prototype of a flight booking, reservation and scheduling system that was designed to replace the client's current system. Full-scale Oracle migration to JRuby on Rails from a standalone client-server app. Sadly the project was cancelled after nearly 7 months of development due to internal politics.
Tools and Tech: JRuby on Rails, Java, Maven, JavaScript (Prototype), Subversion, Mongrel, Oracle, etc.
Other Stuff - From Way Back In The Day
- 3R Systems [Java, Oracle]
- Awesome Audio Books [Java, MySQL]
- Backstop Media [Tutorials, Articles, Java, Ruby]
- Ballard Power Systems [Consulting]
- BenchKeeper Software [Java, Oracle]
- Big Idea Communications [PHP]
- British Columbia Institute of Technology [Education, Java]
- Canadian Association of Singapore [Ruby on Rails]
- Canadian International School of Singapore [Networking]
- Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia [Java, Oracle]
- Discovery Software [Java, Oracle]
- Eloquent Systems Ltd. [Java]
- Freeway Communications [Server Configuration, Software Installs]
- Helium Syndicate [Ruby on Rails, MySQL]
- Houseal Creative [Ruby on Rails, MySQL]
- IBM [Tutorials, Articles, Java, Ruby]
- Intellinger Software [Java, Swing, Team Lead]
- Jesse Skinner [Project Manager, PHP, MySQL]
- Kitchening with Carly [Consulting]
- Open Learning Agency of British Columbia [Java, Oracle]
- OrangePath LLC [Ruby on Rails]
- Philanthropic Impulse [Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript (jQuery)]
- Radial Software (now Robson Inc.) [Java]
- Relic Entertainment [Consulting]
- Riptown Media [Java, IBM DB2, JBoss]
- Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia [Cold Fusion. YUCK!]
- Stemar Consulting [Ruby on Rails]
- Sungold Entertainment [Java, Oracle]
- Super Natural Vacations International Ltd. [Java, Oracle]
- T-Swat Consulting Ltd. [Java, Oracle, Ruby on Rails, Team Lead]
- Tantalus Communications Inc. [Java, Oracle]