Ted Devito.com

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To your customer, the browser is just the box that holds your web page.

To you, it’s a business environment. You’re going to need programming inside the box to interact with your customer and outside the box to manage your site.

With a toolbox full of server-side know-how and the CSS / XHTML / Javascript expertise to work in the browser, I can help you get it done, whatever “it” is.

What do you want in your box?

An overview of technical skills

Server-side: I'm an experienced PHP programmer and well-versed in the mighty PHP/MySQL pair. Most of my current work utilizes .htaccess files to provide more organized control over the separation of logic and display. I work with AJAX techniques frequently.

My PHP is at a level that I can do a tremendous amount of content management, even various file/image upload and editing, but I still seek assistance for security and various server administration.

In-Browser: A nut for valid XHTML, a CSS wizard and a kid at play with Javascript, I really enjoy putting it all together on the screen. From straightforward clean layouts to nested navigation menus to FAQ pages and easy-to-use contact forms, you won't need to worry about how to do it.

My HTML and CSS are both very strong. On the other hand, I still don't have formal training on what different doctypes or MIME types are for. Nevertheless, you'll notice all of my pages are XHTML-compliant with rare exception, and I have very strong use of all common HTML elements and page structures).

My Javascript is at the point where I can handily perform most simple DOM manipulation and develop small widgets / plugins. I'm still learning more advanced OOP (for some projects I have my eye on like an XHTML-compliant Rich Text Editor, and whatever else might come along).

Graphic Design: While proficient (all the designs you see on this page are my own), I often work collaboratively with professional graphic designers to produce top-notch templates. The handoff works well - they can do what they do best, and then I can slice and dice flat media to prepare it for some XHTML / CSS magic and installation on a live page.

Consulting: I really enjoy business. Maybe that's why I've received comments about my ability to listen to a client's needs and even to elicit the information that helps clarify those needs. I'll enjoy following a laid out plan or helping you focus your project goals to get the most out of each dollar you spend.

Resume

I have a brief internet career, but enjoy that I can offer a very professional level of service that may perhaps meet your needs. So far, I've always found myself excited to learn new things in the line of work.

• 4 years HTML
• 3 years CSS
• 2 years PHP / MySQL
• 1 year Javascript
• Entirely self-taught (I think my go-for-it attitude is to blame for this...)
• 1 ½ years of web consulting / contract web design as a sole proprietor
• Many static HTML / PHP-assisted HTML sites
• WordPress plugins, as well as various experience installing, modifying, and using their CMS
• eCommerce coding (mostly customizations for friends with online stores)
• eCommerce management (again helping a particular friend with a store)
• Development of several original content management systems for various clients, one of which has gone on to be released commercially in the spring of 2009
• Strong use of Photoshop and Dreamweaver CS3 (and familiar use with Illustrator)

Prior to my experience in the internet (and sometimes concurrent to), I operated a weight-loss business with my wife for a year and had a year-and-a-half of personal training experience before that.

Going back even earlier, I held several labor positions around town (up here in Big Bear Lake we just call it "around town") with various employers, including the local ski resort.

I have 2 ½ years of college / university experience, mostly studying business. I stopped with a GPA above 3.5 (just so you know I was not a miserable failure in this endeavor) to pursue the more interesting pastime of actually getting experience running businesses.

Samples

Here is a brief collection of samples for you to peruse. If you don't see a particular technique here that is essential to your project, please send an email and inquire.

I also have some PHP applications available that require a login and a few PHP / Javascript projects in development. You're welcome to inspect any of these by arrangement if it helps you make a decision.

Sites

Javascript