What I Can Do

With over 20 years of experience in a variety of fields and positions, I have acquired a wide range of skills and competencies. Some of these have come through work, mostly contracted, while others I have learned purely out of interest or the necessities of a personal project.

Development

Programming langugages

I have full experience developing applications using the following languages, and I would consider myself fully competent for any sort of development role.

• JavaScript: Over 9 years client-side, 5 years server-side.

• Typescript: A total of 2 years experience.

• Python: Over 15 years total experience, 5 years experience with Python 3.

• PHP: Over 8 years total experience.

• C++: Over 10 years total experience, 3 years experience with Modern C++ (2011 onwards).

• Java: Over 9 years total experience, all client-side, including 3 years experience with Android mobile development.

• HTML/CSS: Over 12 years total experience; these are not programming languages, but are included here for completeness.

I am acquainted with the following languages in a hobbyist capacity, and I continue to evaluate them on an ongoing basis for future projects. I would consider myself at entry level in any of them, and willing to add to the list if necessary.

• Assembly language (x86 and AVR)

• C

• C#

• F#

• Kotlin

Libraries & frameworks

I have used, or am presently using, the following major applications, libraries and frameworks in professional-grade products.

• Node.js

• Vue.js

• WordPress

• FastAPI (web framework)

• Flask (web framework)

• Bootstrap (CSS framework)

• Vuetify (UI framework)

• Quasar (UI framework)

• Godot Engine (game engine)

I have evaluated the following for potential use, or have learned them to a hobbyist level, and would be willing to work to become more competent with them in a professional setting.

• React & React Native

• Ionic Framework

• Django (web framework)

Development platforms

• Windows

• Linux

• Android

• Web platforms

• Arduino

Other

• SQLite

• MySQL

• PostgreSQL

• AWS cloud services

• DevOps

• System architecture design

• Documentation

Information Technology & Support

My first paid contracts were for technical support, and I continue to offer this as a primary area of expertise, but I have expanded my skills in my 15 years of local work in this sector to cover a wider range.

• Technical support (including installation, upgrades, malware removal, etc.)

• Office tasks using Microsoft Office or compatible software

• Home and small business networking

• On-site training and instruction

• General system administration

Writing

I have experience with both creative and technical writing, and my skills include:

• Proofreading

• Editing

• Formatting

• Research & fact-checking

• Application documentation

• API documentation

• Documentation organization

Certifications

I have also obtained the following certifications:

• Essential Technologies for Business: edX and IBM

• Data Science Foundations: edX and IBM