Nathan Matthews

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Web Developer for Hire.

I've been working with computers since the age of 13. But I still like going outside. I'm a nerd with a suntan.

I've come to specialize in developing easily managed, content-based websites.

I strive to create a better user experience through simplicity, efficiency and accessibility.

I pride myself in producing clear, concise and reusable code. I also feel it is important to target the greatest common denominator - never sacrificing content in lieu of cutting edge technology. I have much experience working with search engine visibility and analytics, and am able to create complex, dynamic sites that are still palatable to search engines.

I prefer to use a combination of technologies - primarily PHP, MySQL & Javascript.

Most of my business comes from word of mouth, or you can find me here.

My Web Development Portfolio

Paper Free Billing HomeRunPlay.com Cypress Retail Group Special Forces Gear Oasis Cosmetic Laser Center Claremont BioSolutions Brown Studio Signs Products in Focus

Solo Developer, OwnerPaper Free Billing

Started a small company to send and manage your invoices online. System allows a user to create an invoice, send it via email, record payments and then search and manage past invoice history. Host to thousands of users. Project was taken from conception to launch in a matter of a 6 months.

Architecture involves PHP, MySQL & JavaScript client-side form validation and time and currency calculations.

I developed this program myself from the ground up, including the graphic design, user-interface, help system, security mechanics, and payment processing. Also built an interface exclusive to the iPhone and was featured on Apple's iPhone Apps homepage for a week.

https://www.paperfreebilling.com/

Solo Developer, OwnerHomeRunPlay.com

Baseball league / team management system to allow coordinating a multi-tier baseball league. Everything from online registrations, scheduling games, meetings, fundraisers and producing custom printed team merchandise. Nearing public release.

Built from the ground up as a solo project. Technology features PHP & MySQL, JavaScript to manage form validation and client side calculations. Custom printed merchandise section utilizes scripted imageMagick routines to process and create dynamically created logos based on user's team name. User may change text, color of shirt and logo colors based on team colors or personal preference. Custom built shopping cart.

Utilizes Google Maps API to provide in-site maps and directions.

Administrative back-end utilizes a permissions matrix that allows for flexible control of users and their ability to interact with the site - (add / modify / delete) games, users, teams, content...

http://www.homerunplay.com/
http://demo.homerunplay.com/merchandise.php

Solo Developer, PHP & MySQL Dev, Graphic DesignCypress Retail Group

Custom built application to manage commercial real estate properties. Client needed a way to manage and showcase their real estate portfolio.

Website was built using PHP & MySQL with a lot of JavaScript form validation. Many of their visitors would be older in age, and it was important for them to provide a experience that would not be limited by new technology. i.e. text / image slideshow on homepage was built strictly in JavaScript instead of flash. Also, it becomes easier to add new content.

http://www.cypress.net/

Online Product Management, T-shirt IllustrationSpecial Forces Gear

Responsible for managing the thousands of items offered from several vendors. Many items have complex sets of options / colors / sizes.

T-shirt illustration involves producing print-ready images for military units.

Monthly newsletter production - formatting and sanitizing input from several sources. Current reader base is 14,000 subscribers.

http://www.specialforces.com/

Solo Developer, PHP & MySQL, Graphic DesignOasis Cosmetic Laser Center

A simple, customer based website / brochure. Content management system allows client to manage content and upload new Before / After photos.

Site utilizes a modReWrite system that allows for descriptive filenames that are redirected server-side to one main PHP file.

This makes /index.php?page=medical_aesthetics -> /medical_aesthetics.php

http://www.oasiscosmeticlasercenter.com/

Solo Developer, PHP & MySQL Dev, Graphic DesignClaremont BioSolutions

Content management system allows client to manage content. Contact form to reduce amount of Spam intake.

http://www.claremontbiosolutions.com/

PHP & MySQL Dev, Graphic DesignBrown Studio Signs

A simple, customer based website / brochure. Content management system allows client to manage content and upload new gallery photos. Site utilizes a modReWrite system to provide search engine friendly links.

http://www.brownstudiosigns.com/

PHP & MySQL Dev, Co-OwnerProducts in Focus

A joint venture to provide product based photography.

http://www.productsinfocus.com/

Programming Chops

PHP 4+
MySQL
JavaScript
AJAX
Prototype JavaScript Framework
script.aculo.us
Real-time ImageMagick Processing
A Regular Expressions Wizard
modReWrite Buff

Things I enjoy in the "Real World"

I Program for Fun. Seriously.
Snowboarding
Mountain Biking
Amatuer(!) Surfing
Hiking and Rock Climbing
Painting with Acrylics
I've had My Art in a Fancy Pants Gallery
Paper Mache
Digital Illustration
HDR Photography
Camping
Long Roadtrips
Guitar Hero Extraordinaire

Percentage Change Calculator

Here's a small utility I wrote to calculate the change in percentage between two numbers.

Flickr Photos

Check out my Flickr Photos

Digital Photo Retouching

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Illustration

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I'm always interested in new projects. My rates are reasonable and I work quickly.

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