Charanjit Chana

Charanjit Chana

About me

My friends call me Chaz, I live in London and am a web developer for Sky. I have various personal projects in work like Nike+PHP and receeve.it.

I code the front end of websites and applications in XHTML/HTML5, CSS2 & 3 and JavaScript. I code back end of applications and dynamic websites in PHP and MySQL for both business and personal use.

Portfolio

  • Sky Travel

    Sky Travel

    I helped to move the front end of the Sky Travel website from one CMS to another whilst also converting the JavaScript from Prototype to jQuery. (2009)
    Visit travel.sky.com

  • Angela & Friends

    Angela & Friends

    Involved in the build of the website for the new Sky 1 show, Angela & Friends, featuring Angela griffin. My team worked closely with the editors to create a dynamic, content driven site. (2009)
    Visit angela.sky.com

  • Maharishi & MHI Store

    Maharishi & MHI Store

    I worked on the previous incarnation of both the maharishistore.com and mhistore.com websites, providing UI support. They could previously be found at emaharishi.com and dpmhi.com respectively. (2006-07)
    Visit www.maharishistore.com

  • Sky Arts

    Sky Arts

    Built a website for the Sky Arts channel using a template driven CMS while providing on-going support and development. (2008-Present)
    Visit www.skyarts.co.uk

  • Morgan Lockyer

    Morgan Lockyer

    Created a rich Flash based website showcasing various photographers for the agency, Morgan Lockyer. This website was designed by Studio Output. (2007)
    Visit www.morganlockyer.com

  • receeve.it

    receeve.it

    receeve.it is a personal project that allows you to bookmark items you want. You are then able to share your list in various ways. The service is currently in beta and in continuous development. (2009-Present)
    Visit receeve.it

  • Nike+PHP

    Nike+<strong>PHP</strong>

    A website for the PHP class I wrote that interacts with the Nike+ website. The project can also be found at Google Code. (2009-Present)
    Visit nikeplusphp.org

  • Studioslave

    Studioslave

    Helped to complete a design studio support tool and improve the user interface while designing and building a customer facing website. (2006-07)
    Visit www.studioslave.net

  • Dan Tobin Smith

    Dan Tobin Smith

    Built an Ajax and flash based website and custom CMS for the photographer, Dan Tobin Smith. This website was designed by Studio Output. (2006)
    Visit www.dantobinsmith.com

  • SignPoster.com

    SignPoster.com

    While at XM London, I was involved with the front end build of the SignPoster.com website. (2008)
    Visit www.signposter.com

  • Net Dev Plus

    Net Dev Plus

    Built a customer facing website to showcase the capabilities of XM London's in-house CMS, Net Dev Plus. As part of the team, I also contributed to the ongoing build and maintenance of the product itself. (2007-08)
    Visit www.netdevplus.net

  • GadgetStylist.com

    GadgetStylist.com

    My last project for Monkeehouse, where I got to put some time into designing a site. (2007)
    Visit www.gadgetstylist.com

  • Walker Bushe Associates

    Walker Bushe Associates

    A flash based website showcasing the talents of a London based architecture firm. (2006)
    Visit www.walkerbushe.co.uk

  • NG Kids

    NG Kids

    Helped to create and maintain the UK version of the National Geographic Kids website. (2008)
    Visit www.ngkids.co.uk

  • Boost

    Boost

    Created a small website for a sporting charitable trust that provides help for the disabled and disadvantaged. (2008)
    Visit www.boostct.org

  • Blue International Properties

    Blue International Properties

    Built a website for an international property company. This website designed by Soda. (2008)
    Visit www.blueint.co.uk

  • Accountability

    Accountability

    A very simple website that uses an Ajax interface. (2008)
    Visit www.accountabilityeu.com

  • Cut Cake Cinema

    Cut Cake Cinema

    Delivered a flash based website for a wedding photography service, showcasing their unique editing style. (2008)
    Visit www.cutcakecinema.com

  • Colasanti

    Colasanti

    I built the front and back end of an e-commerce system from scratch for the wine store, Colisanti. (2008)
    Visit www.colasanti.com

  • SIGGRAPH - SPACE

    SIGGRAPH - SPACE

    As part of my University degree, we were asked to create a submission for SIGGRAPH's annual SPACE comeptition, the theme being unity. I submitted the above item to the competition and received a honourable mention for the compeition. My work was exhibited at an exhibition in Los Angeles, in a SIGGRAPH brochure and on their website. (2004)
    Visit education.siggraph.org/students/competitions/gallery?year=2004

Clients

Since graduating from Kingston University in 2005, I have completed projects for a number of companies. Here is a selection of the ones I have worked for/with:

 

key: code web computers personal

My skills

  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • XHTML
  • HTML5
  • CSS2 & 3
  • JavaScript
  • XML
  • Ajax
  • SEO
  • Web developer
  • Web applications
  • Web CMS
  • E-commerce
  • Standards compliant
  • PHP frameworks
  • JavaScript frameworks
  • Text/code editors
  • Mac/Windows literate
  • Unix and Apache experience
  • Adobe suite
  • MS Office
  • Team player
  • Good communicator
  • Good leader
  • Agile
  • Designer friendly
  • Forward thinking
  • 4+ years experience

A full CV, with details of my education, skills and achievements can be supplied on request.

Freelance work undertaken, please feel free to contact me: hello[at]charanj.it

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