SIMON DOWDLES NEW MEDIA HOLDINGS

Having a very good grasp on web technologies such as PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3 & Javascript see's me developing full stack online solutions for many of my clients. Ranging from e-commerce web site's to rich WordPress powered CMS web sites, there is no job too big or small.

With the release of platforms such as Joomla! 2.5.x, coupled with content construction kit's such as SEBLOD 2.x, I see myself developing engaging online experiences built on top of the popular Joomla! framework.

Of late I have a profound interest in WordPress theme development and am focusing a considerable amount of time on theme authoring for various online market places.

I have had a lot of experience with the CakePHP 2.x web application framework, which I chose as my choice platform for developing detailed web applications where management and delivery of content is supported by the stability and speed of the framework.

Of particular interest to me at the moment is mobile application development: Developing applications for Apples iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models, as well as the ever growing Android OS. I have a keen interest in the PhoneGap framework, and am wetting my appetite with the Swift programming language, a new kid on the block and created by Apple.

At this point in time I cannot refute the fact that being at the forefront of the HTML5 hype is a necessity. From HTML5 based web apps and mobile Javascript frameworks to pioneering asynchronous Javascript platforms like Node.js, the web is an exciting place to be at the moment and never has there been a better time to make it your own.

Specialties: PHP, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, CakePHP, Joomla CMS, WordPress CMS, SEBLOD CCK

Disclaimer:

Please note that some of the work shown below is developed in conjunction with or for the following companies:
Design Infestation, Friends of Design - Academy of Digital Arts, Webfactory South Africa, Digital Diamonds