Dug S: PHP and Web developer

I currently manage a number of sites that use PHP and MySQL databases, and I have many years experience working with CSS, HTML and Javascript. I currently work for a number eCommerce sites, including [Link Removed] - which I 'inherited' from a previous developer, and [Link Removed] which was developed in-house.

I've been working with Laptopshop for at least 6 years, even between changes of company ownership and management. The site is almost entirely custom code including rewriterules and redirects to ensure the URLs have not been broken for nearly 10 years. The entire site was rewritten last year, solely by myself with help from a graphic designer and an advertising agency; the new site was put together in less than two months.

I also wrote the payment and order systems, which currently uses Sagepay for processing. These were put together in two weeks, including coding for the backend system, a complex delivery charging system, and automatic stock level adjustments using the cheapest distributor.

I'm happy working with PHP directly, or with other Frameworks, from the Zend Framework to applications such as ZenCart and OSCommerce. I'm also comfortable working with JQuery, AJAX and pride myself on valid HTML5 and CSS.

I have always been able to work to tight deadlines; and happy to work on a scheduled or urgent basis. I am available at almost all hours of the day that suit you best. I'm also available to start immediately.

My expertise is in HTML, PHP and MySQL primarily, but since I have worked online since 1994, my experience is vast and varied. It includes Linux (Gentoo, Ubuntu, Arch, Mint and others) with various MTAs including Courier, Postfix, Sendmail, etc. Experienced in Apache, PHP (including uploading and image manipulation), Perl, Pecl, FFMpeg, including optimisation.

Visual Basic programming, Experienced in Windows 95 all the way to XP problem solving, and am experienced in programming, debugging software and hardware.

I’ve worked with Microsoft Windows, from version [Link Removed], through NT3.5 and 4, and Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP and Server 2003, as both a home operating system and in a network using Active Directory. I have been working with Windows 2000+ networks with Microsoft Exchange, SQL, IIS and ISA server with Active Directory, including integrating with Apple Macintosh and Linux for the last 8 years.

I am also very experienced with Linux, and currently run my own server hosting websites on Gentoo Linux with Apache, MySQL, PHP and my own Nameservers running on Bind 9. I've compiled my own custom kernels where necessary, and manage other servers - some shared, and some dedicated; often CentOS.

I'm extremely flexible and a very quick worker. I also enjoy writing instructions and guides, and enjoy finding a simple explanation for complex tasks. I take pride in my work and am passionate about good code. I would be happy to demonstrate my abilities if this would be helpful.