Services
I work with the Flash Platform (Flash, Flex, AIR) and PHP. I use these tools to build everything from professional banner ads to rich internet applications.
With regard to Flex applications, I have experience using Mate and Cairngorm (architectural frameworks) and Flash remoting using AMF. I am particularly interested in best practices that are being adopted by the Flex community and implementing them into my work.
My speciality is Flash work, although I also develop professional, custom websites for small to midsize businesses. I am a developer, though I rate my design skills as very good.
Please see my portfolio for sample work, including Flash banners, interactive Flash widgets, Flex applications, and complete business websites.
To put my skill-set to work on your project, please contact me at jamie@curiousfind.com or call 859-230-5625. Also please see this list of frequently asked questions and this list of client quotes.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Web Developer with strong programming skills including Adobe Flex, Flash, ActionScript 3, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Detailed experience with Flash Remoting using AMFPHP
- Working knowledge of Mate and Cairngorm frameworks, object-oriented programming, and implementing best practices
- Solid background in all aspects of website development, including creating designs in Photoshop, engineering the site layout from the mockups, coding the client-side and server-side logic, and ensuring cross-browser compatibility
- Experience with running a LAMP server using Web Host Manager and cPanel
- Strong self learner with a desire to stay highly informed on the latest developments in web engineering
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming: Flex, Flash, ActionScript 3, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Applications: Flash Builder 4, Flash CS5, Dreamweaver CS5, Photoshop CS5
CERTIFICATIONS
Adobe Certified Expert - Flex 4
Adobe Certified Expert - Flex 3 with AIR
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Developer
- Sole developer for the Backlit Content Management System using Flex
- Created components in Flash that could be used in Flex with the Adobe Flex Component Kit for Flash
- Developed a 14-page online employee application form using Flex
Director of Web Development for the non-profit organization, Soulforce, Inc.
- Designed and developed all components of the website www.soulforce.org
- Developed the backend content management system using Flex
- Created numerous Flash files that would send and receive data from a MySQL database using AMFPHP
- Created a custom solution for moving existing static website with over 1,000 pages of content to a dynamic database-driven website
- Programmed the PHP applications that would handle all dynamic content and process form submissions
- Set up a SSL connection for secure online donations and orders
- Created HTML emails and managed the organization's email list of 16,000+ subscribers
- Managed a dedicated web server using Web Host Manager and cPanel
- Monitored site traffic using Google Analytics
- Designed the site layout using Photoshop
WORK HISTORY
| 2/2009 - Present | Freelance Developer, Lexington, KY |
| 2/2005 - 1/2009 | Director of Web Development, Soulforce, Inc., Lexington, KY |
| 5/2004 - 1/2005 | Lexmark Test Engineer, Aerotek, Lexington, KY |
| 3/1997 - 5/2004 | Electrical Project Engineer, Interlake Material Handling, Lexington, KY |
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1996, GPA 3.68