I have nearly two decades of experience creating web sites and applications for customers from small businesses to the extended enterprise. I specialize in user interface archtiecture for web-based applications, including everything from concept to implementation.

I have a broad variety of web-related skills, including strong skills in core technologies such as:

• HTML;
• JavaScript;
• CSS;
• Python/Django

.. as well as support tools:

• CSS extensions such as CleverCSS/Less/SASS and custom tools;
• Version control using CVS/SVN/GIT;
• Compression-obfuscation using YUI/csstidy;
• Image compilation using custom tools;

… and several django modules I've created myself or contributed to).

My professional experience includes:

• Customer needs analysis and information architecture;
• Wireframing and complex task flow design;
• Polished comprehensive design for user interface;
• Design and creation of new support tools and enhancements and patches to existing open-source projects;
• Code design with an emphasis on documentation, readability and maintainability;
• Powerful, layered approach to configuration/customization (“franchising”);
• Improved end-user experience through thoughtful JavaScript/AJAX functionality enhancement;
• Design and implementation of legacy application RESTful client APIs;
• High performance delivery (library catentation, spriting, compression-obfuscation, hashed-media and far-future expires, static media server delivery, etc.);
• Worked with legacy software, including interfaces written using PHP, Java, and .net-based technologies;
• Accessibility for users with disabilities (e.g. Section 508 compliance/WAI);
• Documentation of software and tasks;
• Staff training via presentation and courseware authoring/development

I am fluent in English and moderately conversational en français, and seeking short- to long-term contract employment. Full-time employment may be available for the right project and if you are OK with remote employees (travel possible).