$150 / hour, friendly consulting
There are no surprises when you’re working with me.
I’m upfront about pricing, you’ll always be in the loop, and above all, I know how to get things done.
When it comes to software, it’s true that you get what you pay for.
Contact me for high quality, do-it-right-the-first-time code from a professional and prompt expert.
Technical specialities:
- YUI (Yahoo! Interface Libraries) expert (I was a technical book reviewer)
- JavaScript master
- C# .NET development
- Expert in RightSignature and
Twilio integrations
- Strong database background (SQL Server 2000/2005/2008)
- Architecture of complex and distributed back-end systems
- Extensive experience integrating with external systems and building APIs, OAuth security, etc.
- Superb writing and communication skills
Portfolio
Flingit.me
June 2011
Flingit.me allows businesses to offer coupons to customers. Customers simply tweet the offer to their followers and instantly receive the coupon. This product required integrations with Twitter, high-performance with ideal caching opportunities, and a simple and clear design.
flingit.me
Dialawg
May 2009
Dialawg is poised to revolutionize the way digital conversations are had. With real-time chat, AJAX-powered file uploads, integrated conference calls, and a highly secure infrastructure to meet the demanding security needs of attorneys, Dialawg is a powerful web platform. With an extensive API and IMAP endpoints, Dialawg is accessible from anywhere. I am a co-founder of Dialawg, LLC and handle all technical aspects of the business including system architecture, graphic and front-end design, server management, database administration, and more.
www.dialawg.com
MakePayback.com
August 2011
"Payback doesn’t have to be a bitch." MakePayback.com allows anyone to easily track group expenses and see who owes whom money. This was a personal project of mine that I had a lot of fun with. This project was written mostly in JavaScript and was written start-to-finish in under a week.
makepayback.com
Plugger Publishing
August 2011
Plugger Publishing is the publishing company of author Garret Mathews. His first soon-to-be published book is in final editing. This is a simple, well-designed website showcasing his books. When materials are finished, I will be producing the book (including book layout and cover design).
www.pluggerpublishing.com
NewspaperWriter.com
July 2009
Newspaperwriter.com is the home to author Garret Mathews. In addition to building and designing the website, I performed all production tasks (including book layout and graphic design) for creating his latest work entitled "Favorites."
www.newspaperwriter.com
Orkestra Projekt
October 2008
Orkestra Projekt is a non-profit arts organization in Indianapolis that performs unconventional classical music with a youthful twist. Implementation details: web design, content mangagement system, payment processing, and more.
www.orkestraprojekt.com
Fondario
October 2008
Fondario was an Open Bracket product to automate the task of deploying websites. Fondario employed a distributed application that ran processing-intensive tasks in the background on a scaled number of machines to handle requests from the website.
SplashTone
March 2007
SplashTone was an Open Bracket product for online booking of performance artists from around the world. Notable features included: text messages automatically sent to fans days before an event, globalized location data for users, and an extensive payment processing system.
YUI.NET
December 2007
YUI.NET is an open source project I started to wrap YAHOO's user interface libraries for easier use by .NET developers. Controls include: modal dialogs, complex data grids, sliders, calendars, and more.
Open Bracket
July 2007
Colin Mathews was one of the co-founders of Open Bracket, LLC for 3 years.
Recommendations
“Colin is incredible. He speaks well, he has elegant ideas on how to solve simple and complex problems, and he can back up the talk by producing very quality work. I would recommend Colin for any contract, project, or team. I am a better software craftsman, speaker, and all around person for having the pleasure and opportunity to work with him.”
Andrew Robinson III - 2011 “I count myself lucky to have been able to work with Colin. He took my requirements and turned them into a reality without complication or drama. He has consistently delivered in a timely manner and is easy to communicate with. He has taken the initiative, making very useful suggestions but not overstepping his remit. Definitely a 'top' Developer.”
Dave Amphlett - 2008 “Colin is a creative dynamo. His optimistic and ambitious attitude permeate his work, and his easygoing personality makes him a fantastic team member. Colin deals with problems head-on, and is always willing to make the hard decisions that make software better. Colin is full of energy, passion, and wit, and his customer focus is second to none.”
Bob Cowherd - partner at Open Bracket, LLC “Colin is one of the most talented developers I've ever worked with. His ideas and implementation of UI design are creative and innovative. Working with him has changed my own approach to UI design. He is very thorough and always makes sure his work is robust.”
Erik Aho - software engineer at Performance Assessment Network “Colin is one of the more talented programmers I have met in my 12 years of industry experience. His is the rare double threat of creativity and core technical knowledge. He is responsive, accurate, and very driven to provide the right solution to a given problem. Colin is also very passionate about his craft, and truly cares about the end result. I highly recommend him as a solutions expert.”
Jared Owens - product manager at Performance Assessment Network “Colin is a top-tier developer and is able to craft creative solutions to business problems. A broad skill set allows Colin considerable tools to address technical issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a .NET development asset.”
Charles Wysong - database administrator at Performance Assessment Network “Colin is a definite asset to any team. His positive attitude towards projects and upbeat nature demonstrates that difficult tasks with tight deadlines seem trivial when approached correctly. This along with his creative and intuitive approach towards user interface design and his strong technical abilities makes him an ideal teammate that can easily adapt to changing situations and can supplement any deficient area.”
Kevin Miller - software engineer at Performance Assessment Network