Web Development Projects
Below are a few career milestone projects I have completed in the past 3 years while working in a full time professional web development role. My approach is to first acquire a solid understanding of the systems needs and liase closely with the intended users to create the best solution available. I work in an agile fashion and love using Codeigniter (a popular PHP framework) , adhering to web standards, Git version control system and optimising websites to run super fast.
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SEO business management system
An all-in-one web app created using the CodeIgniter framework to allow both a franchisor and its franchisees to easily manage all aspect of a search engine optimisation business. The system manages scheduling tasks, processing client orders, producing monthly earning reports and any other associated administrative tasks required in the day to day running of the business.
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Simple website creation software
This was an intense re-development of an existing content management system. Under pressure I chose to re-develop from scratch while also implementing a whole bunch of requested new features. It is being used by hundreds of Activ web design license holders all over the world to create affordable websites for small to medium sized enterprises and I am continuing to add to the software.
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Personal tailoring business management system
Another all-in-one web app developed in the CodeIgniter PHP framework to allow for easy management of a tailored goods business opportunity. Contained in this app are 3 sub systems for distributors, suppliers and tailoring consultans to assist with order management, stock control and accounting.
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Community cinema in rural locations
Design and development of a php content management driven website to list mobile cinema screenings throughout the midlands. The Big Country Rural Cinema website also serves as a gateway tool for head office to manage bookings and other administrive tasks between themsleves, local venues and promoters.
Postgraduate Research Projects
Below are various projects I completed between 2007 - 2008 at De Montfort University, Leicester while studying for my MSc Creative Technologies.
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Social Network Identity Research Project
On Facebook our virtual profile identity is often a miss-representation of our true offline identity. Documented in this report is a detailed analysis of identity consumption within Facebook followed by a critique of the Facebook Application Platform as a tool for Social Network Research. It formed the basis of my MSc thesis. Read more »
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Fedaks Facebook Research Project
As part of a preliminary research project a data mining tool was developed and deployed as an application within the popular social networking site facebook. Between March and April 2008 data was extracted from 58 facebook profiles and after analysis, relationships between individual data fields were identified. Read more »
Other Media & Technology Projects
Below are a few old coursework projects I completed while studying BSc Music, Technology and Innovation between 2004 and 2007. A bit cringeworthy when I look back now.
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Adobe Flash - MP3 Player Widget For Myspace (pt.2)
A Flash audio application developed to make use of the data grid flash component. Improved features inlclude right click funtionality with links to artist's homepages, mp3 track downloads and shuffle playlist mode. Listen here »
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Adobe Flash - Oasis sliding tile puzzle
A simple Flash puzzle featuring Manchester rock band Oasis. Consists of 4 x 4 grid of jumbled up tiles which need re-arranging to complete the oasis band photo. However you can only one tile at a time. Play here »
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Audio Recording - Louie Louie in the style of Joy Division
This is a cover version of Louie Louie in the style of Manchester post punk band Joy Division. The track was written by Richard Berry but later made famous by The Kingsmen. The track features myself on vocals, keyboards and guitar and Wibisono Sjarif on drums and percussion. Listen here »
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Adobe Flash - Return of the Soldier (Short Film)
This short film was shot very early one morning in late January 2007 and tells the story of an Indonesian student battling serious depression and homesickness. It was shot early one saturday morning around DMU campus on a handheld DV cam. Watch here »
