I can't recommend Daniel highly enough. Extremely personable, extraordinarily competent. Always has a solution to the problem and implements it with skill and integrity.
Collin Houseal (Owner at Houseal Creative)
remember when you did that thing with the stuff that one time a while ago
Who: Chimp Technology Inc.
When: 2008-Present
What: Senior developer and technical architect for Chimp, a revolutionary giving platform in the charitable space.
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL etc.
Who: EasyCal
When: 2008-Present
What: Co-founder of EasyCal, the best online scheduling software for solo hair stylists, massage therapists or anyone who would like to take bookings online.
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (jQuery), MySQL etc.
Who: The 6th Republic
When: 2008-2009
What: Subcontracted by the 6th Republic to assist on multiple projects. I was responsible for the entire server-side and database development of Lolligift. I assisted with various feature development and bug fixes on StyleScout. I also built a custom CMS, and assisted with setup, deployment and server configuration for Northwest Folklife.
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, Vlad, Git, Phusion Passenger, Apache, MySQL, etc.
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Who: MotorcycleGear.com
When: 2006-2008
What: Contracted to assist in a massive rewrite of the New Enough web store and back office. Included payment gateway integration, generation of PDF documents, real-time shipping quotes from multiple providers including Fedex, UPS and a third-party for USPS. Extensive JavaScript development (Prototype).
Tools and Tech: Ruby on Rails, JavaScript (Prototype), Subversion, Mongrel, MySQL etc.
Who: [Top Secret]
When: 2007
What: Built a functioning prototype of a flight booking, reservation and scheduling system that was designed to replace the client's current system. Full-scale Oracle migration to JRuby on Rails from a standalone client-server app. Sadly the project was cancelled after nearly 7 months of development due to internal politics.
Tools and Tech: JRuby on Rails, Java, Maven, JavaScript (Prototype), Subversion, Mongrel, Oracle, etc.
Other Stuff - From Way Back In The Day
- 3R Systems [Java, Oracle]
- Awesome Audio Books [Java, MySQL]
- Backstop Media [Tutorials, Articles, Java, Ruby]
- Ballard Power Systems [Consulting]
- BenchKeeper Software [Java, Oracle]
- Big Idea Communications [PHP]
- British Columbia Institute of Technology [Education, Java]
- Canadian Association of Singapore [Ruby on Rails]
- Canadian International School of Singapore [Networking]
- Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia [Java, Oracle]
- Discovery Software [Java, Oracle]
- Eloquent Systems Ltd. [Java]
- Freeway Communications [Server Configuration, Software Installs]
- Haymaker Communications [PHP, CSS, JavaScript]
- Helium Syndicate [Ruby on Rails, MySQL]
- Houseal Creative [Ruby on Rails, MySQL]
- IBM [Tutorials, Articles, Java, Ruby]
- Intellinger Software [Java, Swing, Team Lead]
- Jesse Skinner [Project Manager, PHP, MySQL]
- Kitchening with Carly [Consulting]
- Open Learning Agency of British Columbia [Java, Oracle]
- OrangePath LLC [Ruby on Rails]
- Outward Branch Consulting
- Philanthropic Impulse [Ruby on Rails, MySQL, JavaScript (jQuery)]
- Radial Software (now Robson Inc.) [Java]
- Relic Entertainment [Consulting]
- Riptown Media [Java, IBM DB2, JBoss]
- Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia [Cold Fusion. YUCK!]
- Stemar Consulting [Ruby on Rails]
- Sungold Entertainment [Java, Oracle]
- Super Natural Vacations International Ltd. [Java, Oracle]
- T-Swat Consulting Ltd. [Java, Oracle, Ruby on Rails, Team Lead]
- Tantalus Communications Inc. [Java, Oracle]