James Finley has been working in HTML since 2001, and CSS & Javascript since not long after that. Working in PHP/mySQL, James builds custom solution CMSs, web apps, and other projects. Recently this has been done with the help of the Code Igniter PHP framework and jQuery Javascript library. Experienced in DOM scripting, even outside of jQuery, James pushes the bounds of Javascript, progressively enhancing the browsing experience.
Developing higi’s web portal, bring responsive web technology to their site, and working witht the team to conceive and build new features.
Skills used: Responsive Web Design, PHP5, mySQL, HTML, SASS/CSS, jQuery, SVN, and design
September 2012 - presentComing on board right as the whole Responsive Web Design movement kicked off, built many sites from start to launch, working with the design team to implement strong, mobile-friendly design. Also much was done to improve the organizational workflow, utilizing Github for deployment and version control.
Skills used: Responsive Web Design, PHP5, mySQL, HTML, SASS/CSS, jQuery, Git, and design
Sites launched:
With each of the sites above, development in SASS, HTML5, PHP5/CodeIgniter and more were done by James. With Downtown Naperville, James designed and implemented many page interfaces throughout, building and constructing powerful filters and social interaction with Facebook Connect.
July 2011 - August 2012Managing multiple projects and working with the team to better organize projects and communication.
Skills used: PHP5, mySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery, and design
January 2011 - June 2011Built a completely awesome new website that brings a brand new view of social interactivity to church websites and also brings a full online church system for running both live and prerecorded services. Honing his skills in AJAX, Flash, PHP and relational databases, this was one of his biggest projects yet.
Skills used: PHP5, Code Igniter, mySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery, ActionScript 3.0, design and layout
December 2009 - January 2011Built an application for managing the office paperwork that covered everything from the sale of an ad to a client to the production and airing of the ad on the radio. Not only this, but was also largely in charge of the websites for two radio stations in Chicago.
Skills used: PHP5, Code Igniter, mySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery, ActionScript 3.0, design and layout
September 2008 - May 2009Was brought in to build out this project from PSD to a working site within a CMS, along with constructing an audio player in Flash and a Podcast system.
Skills used: PHP5, HTML, CSS, ActionScript 2.0
Worked with another developer to design, strategise and build this site, delivering a Podcast, news feeds, and much more.
Skills used: PHP5, mySQL, HTML, CSS, ActionScript 2.0, jQuery, design and layout
Built the website from PSD on a custom CMS and customized Big Cartel CSS.
Skills used: PHP5, mySQL, HTML, CSS
Built many small pieces to the puzzle, including custom content management tools to meet the needs of Talent Drive.
Skills used: PHP5, mySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery