Web beanie, mobile application meddler, amateur illustrator, has fondness for beer...

.. oh and I like sushi

About

  • Aussie expat with CompSci background.
  • Normally codes in 'the 3 Ps' (Python, Perl, PHP), but ready to pick up new languages.
  • Works under a basic Linux/Unix environment (Vim) for most coding though I use Eclipse for Android dev. Backups with CVS, SVN (preferred), Git (liking this, though newest to me.)
  • Some httpd maintenance, and (on this server) NginX. Yes, that means "LAMP" in the stretched sense.
  • Prefers to use standards
  • Likes sites accessible without Javascript, though it has it's place. Uses mainly Script.aculo.us and JQuery.
  • On Java: experimented with J2ME in the past, now Android.
  • Illustrates with GIMP and Inkscape - note, they are Open Source (and free, for that matter).

Notice: As of the 19th of August 2011, now known as 'The Great Harddrive Fire of 2011', I've lost a bunch of work which will take time to restore in old backups. Thanks for your patience while the cleanup is in progress.

Work

Some of the things I've done outside an office (web|Android)

Web
darkgoddess.org/bento
preview: ColourBox
ColourBox - Bento
A blog for my bento (boxed-lunch).
preview: ColourBox - BentoA graphic heavy WordPress theme created from scratch.
preview: nightingalehitchin.co.ukUsing 'feature image' heavily
Uses WordPress on a custom theme
..Go to website
camranorthherts.org.uk
preview: camranorthherts.org.uk
CAMRA North Hertfordshire Branch
Beer sure seems to be on my mind a lot.
preview: camranorthherts.org.ukEvents highlighted on the front page.
preview: camranorthherts.org.ukNo 'empty page' placeholders, and a less complex menu
Created custom Wordpress theme and tweaked plugins; I volunteer to maintain this too.
..Go to website
nightingalehitchin.co.uk
preview: nightingalehitchin.co.uk
The Nightingale Public House
Working on something beer related doesn't seem so work-like.
preview: nightingalehitchin.co.ukFinding this pub on the internet is much easier.
preview: nightingalehitchin.co.ukA live beer list plus news/blog posts
Uses Django, Script.aculo.us
..Go to website
Mobile
AlertMe for Android
preview: AlertMe for Android App
AlertMe Interface for Android phones
A simple interface to interact with AlertMe systems.
preview: AlertMe for Android Home PageMain section summarizes the state of the system. At a glance you can see if sensors are missing or the number of keyfobs detected.
preview: AlertMe for Android ScreenshotsMonitor the sensors of the system, and even remotely control the Smart Plug to be on or off
Created with Eclipse with the official Android plugin, using version 2.0 of the AlertMe API
..Go to application downloads

Experiments

Some of the things I've played with (web|graphics)

Web
darkgoddess.org
preview: darkgoddess.org
My personal website. Reluctantly using WordPress and Gallery3; features a custom theme that is consistent throughout the website. There is a bunch of random pages demonstrating a range of things including CSS2-3/HTML5, JQuery and SVG integration. (Go to darkgoddess.org)
four seasons (working title)
preview: Four Seasons
A basic game written in GameQuery/JQuery - perhaps I'll turn it into an Android app? Has been tested on the basic Android web browser - requires Flash for sound. (Go to the web game)
bookherds beta (currently offline)
preview: beta.bookherds.net
Search for books on the Amazon database and discuss books with fellow bibliophiles. It was designed for reading groups in mind, with a feature to show your progress. Uses Django and customized Sphene Community Tools.
Graphic
BrewDog #ShirtHot
preview: Brewdog #Shirthot
I was planning on doing a series of Brewdog beer graphics, and but then came along the incentive to. So far only the 'penguin, 'blonde and the 'star are complete (enough.)
Letchworth Beer Festival Logo
preview: Letchworth Beer Festival Logo
My attempt at the Letchworth CAMRA beer festival logo. Still a work in progress, as it needs to be a black squirrel (which Letchworth is famous for).
Tactical Nuclear Penguin
preview: Tactical Nuclear Penguin
Fan art for one of our favourite beers, Tactical Nuclear Penguin
Off to London
preview: Off to London
Artwork for wedding placecards. Modelled by the lovely couple themselves.
Chauie Love Cakes
preview: Chauie Love Cakes
Quick artwork for a small but delicious home-run business.
Sushi Wallpaper
preview: Sushi
Created from photos of sushi that I have cooked up. The images were then manipulated with GIMP.

Find me

Lurking in Hertfordshire, UK - somewhere between London and Cambridge. Moving to the flat flood plains of Cambridgeshire, slightly northish of Cambridge.

I've shied from the interwebs..

  • darkgoddess.org - personal site, where I rant and sometimes post the contents of my lunch box
  • Google+ - rarely updated "at-least-it-isn't-Facebook" page
  • Twitter - just kidding, I'm trying to stay strong and not give into peer-pressure. So, not a 'tweep' sorry!

Can be found either behind the bar or enjoying a pint at local CAMRA festivals.