Soon Van
Australian born and now based in the United States I'm working as a freelance web developer from Somerset, Kentucky open to small projects and site builds.
Read through my CV here, on LinkedIn or scan the highlights below.
- Freelance web developer since 2005 and constantly learning better, tighter ways to code.
- Connecting and working remotely with clients since 2007.
- Programmer with skills in the languages of PHP, Kohana framework, JavaScript and the jQuery library. Builds websites to deliver clean and informative experiences.
- Creates custom management systems and bespoke websites in PHP and MySQL tailored specifically to client needs and functions.
- Specialises in developing modules and enhancements to shopping cart software, especially osCommerce and CRE Loaded.
- Proofreader and copywriter gearing articles and website structures for better, more natural SEO best practices.
Work history
- PHP programmer - Xenex Media, Create Studios, Think Unthinkable
- Web developer, copywriter - the Comic Shop
- Freelance writer - LAST magazine, JET Magazine, The Brag
- Documentation specialist/Proofreader/Technical writer - KPMG Australia
Skills at a glance
- PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, RSS, XML, Kohana MVC framework
- Technical writing, copy editing, proofreading, RWD Info Pak
- Web design, cross-browser development, Photoshop
- Git - Version control system of choice. Mainly because it's quick, easy to set up and great when comments are terse and to the point.