HTML5. jQuery. PHP. MySQL. SEO. Wordpress. These are just a few of the technologies I work with to help the Web run smoothly. How can I help you improve your Web presence? Ask me»
Things I'm Good At
I'm a guy that writes the code that makes websites function. I'm a full stack web developer, so I have plenty of experience on both the front and back ends, and I've even dabbled in applications programming. Learn more»
More About Me
Based in Boston (but willing to move), I've got a BS in computer science and a certificate in web development. But when I'm not coding, I like to be in the great outdoors. More»
A Few Samples (more»)
Mocospace
A mobile-first HTML5 gaming social network.
Claire & David
A wedding site including a custom-built gift registry.
Well Grounded
A highly-customized Wordpress site for a fictional coffee shop.
Grocery Power
A web application that uses PHP and MySQL for the heavy lifting.
Infix To Postfix
A web service implemented in object-oriented PHP.
Brian Dettmer
A website showcasing the work of an artist, including a gallery and form.
Black Ice Dogsledding
An online catalog for a small dogsledding supply business.
About Me
I love code. I love problem solving. And I love the Web.
That's why I love being a web developer. I've been working with computers and the Web for over a decade, and I have a bachelor's degree in computer science and a professional certificate in web development.
I have years of experience developing websites using cutting-edge technology, working both in teams and alone for a client.
And I have a number of skills (read about my web development expertise). Aside from my ninja status in the web development arena, I can also play the violin and hang a bear bag in the backcountry (but, sorry, I can't stand on my head).
I love getting out and experiencing new things. After college, I joined the Peace Corps, eventually being placed as an Information Communication Technology Volunteer in rural Kenya. In 2011, I backpacked the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine. Between semesters in college and high school, I worked on dude ranches and a summer camp in the mountains of Colorado and Georgia, getting to know the people and the area.
And did I mention that I love coding?
Education
Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts 
Birmingham-Southern College
Professional Experience
Detailed descriptions of responsiblities can be found on my print resume or LinkedIn.
JNJ Mobile
ForwardJump Marketing
Peace Corps
AIG Baker
Other Experience
Yeilding Chapel at Birmingham-Southern College
Drowsy Water Ranch
Alabama Environmental Council
Smith Fork Ranch
Woodruff Scout Reservation
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Skills and Passions
Web Development
I am skilled in a number of languages, libraries, and frameworks, including:
- Java
- PHP
- SQL
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Wordpress
- Less
- JSP
Others
- Violin
- Cooking
- Kayaking
- Cycling
- Backpacking
- Gardening
Awards and Accomplishments
Long-Distance Thru Hike
Outstanding Senior Award in Computer Science
President's Service Award
Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Initiation
Eagle Scout Rank
What I Do
As a web developer, I write code that helps websites run. I work closely with web designers and clients to make sure a website works visually, functionally, and semantically.
On the back end (that is, the server that processes pages and sends them across the Internet), I have a number of tools in my belt:
- Java and JSP
- PHP
- SQL
- Wordpress
I'm equally talented with front end technologies. (The front end is the web browser on somebody's computer.) Here are some things I can do:
- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- jQuery
- Less
In a past life, I worked with application-oriented languages, including:
- Python
- Ruby
Intrigued? You can check out my resume or send me an email for more information.
My Work
This portfolio contains just a few samples of my work. Feel free to check them out; interrogate them if you must. And keep in mind that while I have designed most of these sites, my real talent (and love) is coding.
Mocospace
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Claire & David
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Well Grounded
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Grocery Power
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Infix To Postfix Web Service
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What's In This Site?
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jQuery
- sophisticated link handling and page animations
- AJAX
- my own Scrollbars plugin
- gracefully falls back to PHP page handling for browsers without Javascript
- Apache mod_rewrite rules
- custom HTML and CSS
- designed with Fireworks
Black Ice Dogsledding
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Brian Dettmer
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Projects
I love the open source community. (After all, I use Ubuntu and a plethora of other open-source products.) Sometimes I write some useful code, and I want others to be able to use what I've written.
jQuery Scrollbars Plugin
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jQuery Excerpt Plugin
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Contact Me
I'd love to hear from you! Use the form below to send me questions. And don't worry; I'll never share your personal information without your permission.
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