PHP and MySQL server-side website specialist, based in Edinburgh. Specialising in bespoke applications powered by the CakePHP as well as Wordpress development involving custom theme development, core functionality and plugin creation.
E-commerce development experience utilising platforms like Prestashop and Magento, as well as developing shopping cart applications from the ground up.
Experience with version control systems such as Git and SVN, having worked on a diverse range of projects, both as an individual developer and within teams.
Technical development utilising APIs, including:
- Facebook API
- Google Maps
- Twitter
- Google Contacts API
- Mobile device integration
- Custom server-side API development for bespoke applications
Available directly via email at robin@solarisedesign.co.uk, or call 0131 208 7377
(For additional information, please review my LinkedIn profile at http://uk.linkedin.com/in/solarisedesign)
Key Skill:Web Designer Experience:Senior
Other Skills:Web Designer (Senior), Search Engine Optimiser (MiddleWeight), Web Animator (MiddleWeight), CMS Developer (Senior), E-Commerce Developer (Senior), Hosting / Domain Management (MiddleWeight), Client Side Developer (Senior), Server Side Developer (Senior), Miscellaneous (Senior)
Tags: website design php mysql javascript ajax jquery scriptaculous cake cakephp ecommerce perl html xhtml css stylesheets photoshop flash animation graphics
URL: http://www.solarisedesign.co.uk
The Party Basket
An online store selling party pack gifts for kids parties. Uses Zencart open source shopping cart software
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Pinewood Valley
A website advertising property development in Slovakia
Makes use of a custom-built Content Management System
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Law Staff Online (animation)
I created a Flash animation for the main page of Law Staff Online to explain their recruitment process
The animation makes use of Flash to create the animated effects and interactivity
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Flash Image Slideshow application
An application for use on MySpace and other social networking sites.
Makes use of Flash and Javascript/AJAX to allow users to upload images to be viewed in an interactive slideshow
The images are saved to the users account, and arranged in folders which can then be turned into slideshows as required
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The Alcohol Time Machine
Part of a website for the Scottish government, to promote a healthy lifestyle and sensible drinking habits.
My role was to create an interactive part of the site where you could calculate how many units certain drinks contained, and add them up to see the total amount consumed over the course of a night
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Murrayfield Sports Club
An indoor sports club, based near Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, the client required a website through which to advertise their facilities, as well as upload league tables and ongoing statistics for matches and tournaments held within the club.
The website is built using CakePHP, with a custom design and full administrative capabilities present via a password controlled admin interface
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MapMe
MapMe.com is a community mapping site where users can add locations and then attach videos and images. They can then invite others to contribute to their map
I was the lead architect and designer on the project, along with a team of 5 others, development progressed over the course of about 4 months.
Technologies utilised -
jQuery, for client to server side communications with AJAX
CakePHP, to provide the framework for the application
Google Maps API - to add interactive mapping elements
Amazon S3 Storage - to allow users to upload images
Youtube API - to allow users to upload video
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