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 Travel

- Angela & Friends

- Sky MailSwitcher

- Maharishi & MHI Store

- Sky Arts

- Morgan Lockyer

- receeve.it

- Nike+PHP

- Dan Tobin Smith

- ROOTS by Be Unequaled

- SignPoster.com

- Net Dev Plus

- Walker Bushe Associates

- NG Kids

- Boost

- Blue International Properties

- Cut Cake Cinema

- Colasanti

- SIGGRAPH - SPACE

Sky Travel
I worked on integrating the front end of the Sky Travel web site into a new CMS whilse also converting the JavaScript from the Prototype library to jQuery. (2009)
travel.sky.comAngela & 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)
angela.sky.comSky MailSwitcher
Responsible for the build and mainetnance of the MailSwitcher application that helps users move from their existing email provider to Sky. (2009)
etools.sky.com/mailswitcherMaharishi & MHI Store
I worked on the previous incarnation of both the maharishistore.com and mhistore.com web sites, providing UI support. They could previously be found at emaharishi.com and dpmhi.com respectively. (2006-07)
www.maharishistore.comSky Arts
Built a web site for the Sky Arts channel using a template driven CMS while providing on-going support and development. The web site is powered by PHP & MySQL. (2008-Present)
www.skyarts.co.ukMorgan 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.comreceeve.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. The web site is powered by PHP & MySQL. (2009-Present)
receeve.itNike+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.orgDan 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)
www.dantobinsmith.comROOTS by Be Unequaled
As a part of the forthcoming Be Unequaled network, ROOTS was released as both a collection of interesting and informative articles and an early registration area for the network. (2010)
roots.beunequaled.comSignPoster.com
While at XM London, I was involved with the front end build of the SignPoster.com web site. (2008)
www.signposter.comNet Dev Plus
Built a customer facing web site 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)
www.netdevplus.netWalker Bushe Associates
A Flash based web site showcasing the talents of a London based architecture firm. (2006)
www.walkerbushe.co.ukNG 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.ukBoost
Created a small, static, web site for a sporting charitable trust that provides help for the disabled and disadvantaged. (2008)
www.boostct.orgBlue International Properties
Built a web site for an international property company. This web site was designed by Soda. (2008)
www.blueint.co.ukCut Cake Cinema
Delivered a flash based web site for a wedding photography service, showcasing their unique filming and editing style. (2008)
www.cutcakecinema.comColasanti
I built the front and back end of an e-commerce system from scratch for the wine store, Colasanti, using PHP & MySQL. (2008)
www.colasanti.co.ukSIGGRAPH - 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
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
- Studioslave
- Monkeehouse
- Studio Output
- Leader of the House of Commons
- Staggerin
- Malaria Hotspots (GSK)
- Evian
- Harvey Nichols
- Soda
- 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
- CodeIgniter
- HTML5
- XHTML
- HTML
- XML
- CSS3
- CSS2
- JavaScript
- Ajax
- jQuery
- Prototype JS
- CakePHP
- ASP.NET
- XSLT
- JSON
key: all web computers personal
My skills
- Web developer
- Web applications
- Web CMS
- E-commerce
- Standards compliant
- PHP frameworks
- JavaScript frameworks
- Wordpress & Expression Engine
- PHPBB
- Google APIs
- 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.


