Web Site & Web Application Development in PHP & MySQL

PHP, MySQL, XHTML, HTML5, CSS2 & 3, JavaScript and more

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 PHP and MySQL powered web sites and applications in XHTML/HTML5, CSS2 & CSS3 and JavaScript. I've worked with existing APIs, frameworks and applications while also building my own from scratch.

I now have over 5 years of professional experience in building web applications and web sites in all shapes and sizes for individuals, personal projects, small, medium and large businesses. Please see my portfolio and client list.

Portfolio

Sky Arts

Built a web site for the Sky Arts channel using a template driven CMS and am currently providing on-going support and development. The web site is powered by PHP & MySQL. (2008-Present)
www.skyarts.co.uk
receeve.it

receeve.it is a personal project that allows you to bookmark items you want from any online store. You are then able to share your list in various ways, like posting links to them via twitter or facebook. The service is in a constant state of beta and in continuous development. The web site is powered by PHP & MySQL. (2009-Present)
receeve.it
Nike+PHP

A web site for the PHP class I wrote that interacts with the Nike+ web site. The project can also be found at Google Code. The project, and supporting web site are both built using PHP. (2009-Present)
nikeplusphp.org
Angela & Friends

Involved in the build of the web site 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. The site is powered by PHP & MySQL. (2009-present)
angela.sky.com
Sky MailSwitcher

I was initially responsible for the build of a web application loosely based on a flash solution. The MailSwitcher application helps users move from their existing email provider to Sky by copying contacts. As of mid-2010, I worked on version 3 of MailSwitcher which succeeded the v2 I had previously developed. (2009)
etools.sky.com/mailswitcher
gCount

Web application that provides the download count for open source projects that are hosted on Google Code. The resulting JavaScript can be added onto any page, making it easy for developers to show off their achievements. (2009-Present)
gcount.charanj.it
Morgan Lockyer

Created a rich Flash based web site showcasing various photographers for the agency, Morgan Lockyer. This web site was designed by Studio Output. The web site is powered by Flash, PHP & MySQL. (2007)
www.morganlockyer.com
Dan Tobin Smith

Built an Ajax and Flash based web site and custom CMS for the photographer, Dan Tobin Smith. This web site was designed by Studio Output. The web site was the first of it's kind for Monkeehouse and makes use of PHP & MySQL. (2006-2009)
www.dantobinsmith.com
Walker Bushe Associates

A Flash based web site showcasing the talents of a London based architecture firm. (2006)
www.walkerbushe.co.uk
NG Kids

Helped to create and maintain the UK version of the National Geographic Kids web site. We used PHP & MySQL to create a custom CMS and effective front end solution. (2008)
www.ngkids.co.uk
Boost

Created a small, static, web site for a sporting charitable trust that provides help for the disabled and disadvantaged. (2008)
www.boostct.org
Cut Cake Cinema

Delivered a flash based web site for a wedding photography service, showcasing their unique filming and editing style. (2008)
www.cutcakecinema.com
Distant Solutions Ltd.

Designed, built and delivered a website for an outsourcing company based in West London. (2010)
www.distantsolutions.co.uk
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, created using Cinema 4D and Photoshop. I received a honourable mention for the my entry and my work was exhibited at an exhibition in Los Angeles, in a SIGGRAPH brochure and on their web site. (2004)
education.siggraph.org/students/competitions/gallery?year=2004

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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:

HSBC
uSwitch
Elsevier
Go Ahead
The City UK
IFSL
SaBRE
Maharishi & DPMhi
Sky Travel
Sky Money
Sky Dating
Sky Careers
Studioslave
Monkeehouse
Studio Output
Leader of the House of Commons
SignPoster.com
Net Dev Plus
Staggerin
Colasanti
Malaria Hotspots (GSK)
Evian
Harvey Nichols
Soda
Blue International Properties
Studio C02
Optima Consulting Partners
Mediaedge:cia
XM London
Linnett Webb Jenkins
GadgetStylist.com
Accountability
Platinum Guild International
Eddie Judd Photography
Square. Magazine
Unpackaged
Sports Alliance Ltd.
Barracudas
Thumbnail Guides
St Peters Garden Centre
Heston Community School
West Drayton Explorers FC
Newsquest Media Group
Telecoms Consortium

Programming languages & frameworks

After working for a number of agencies, companies and clients, I've built up a good knowledge of front and back end technologies. Below is a list of the languages I am comfortable working with.

PHP
MySQL
HTML5
XHTML
HTML
XML
CSS3
CSS2
JavaScript
Ajax
JSON
ASP.NET
XSLT

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My skills

Web developer
Web applications
Web CMS
E-commerce
Object-orientated programming
Standards compliant
PHP frameworks
Code Igniter
Wordpress & Expression Engine
PHPBB
JavaScript frameworks
jQuery
Prototype JS
Google APIs
SEO
Google Analytics
AdWords & AdSense
Hosting
Domains
Text/code editors
Mac OS X
LAMP environment
Windows XP
Unix/Linux Administration
Apache 1 & 2
Adobe suite
MS Office
Subversion
Team player
Good communicator
Good leader
Agile experience
Forward thinking
Good planner
5+ years experience

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

Tools

I have been lucky enough to work in both a LAMP and a Microsoft environment. Personally, I prefer the Linux approach, working with a Mac and using open-source software.

Contact me

Freelance work undertaken, please feel free to fill in the form bellow, or to contact me at hello[at]charanj.it. I am available for web development, web design, consultancy and analysis.

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