About our consulting services.
Technical specialities:
- .NET development with C# as the implementation language
- HTML/DHTML/XHTML, JavaScript, CSS
- UI design, JavaScript/AJAX, graphics design
- Strong database background (SQL Server 2000/2005/2008)
- Experience architecting complex and distributed back-end systems
- Extensive experience integrating with external systems
- Solid writing and communication skills
Portfolio
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 is an Open Bracket product to automate the task of deploying websites. Fondario employs a distributed application that runs in the background on any number of machines to handle requests from the website. This product is a prime example of cloud computing.
www.fondario.com
SplashTone
March 2007
SplashTone is an Open Bracket product for online booking of performance artists from around the world. Notable features include: text messages automatically sent to fans days before an event, globalized location data for users, and an extensive payment processing system.
www.splashtone.com
YUI.NET
December 2007
YUI.NET is an open source project 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.
opensource.openbracketllc.com/yuinet
Open Bracket
July 2007
Something Future is partnered with Open Bracket which is dedicated to creating meaningful software.
www.openbracketllc.com
Affiliation with Open Bracket LLC:
Something Future, Inc. is owned by Colin Mathews who is a partner at Open Bracket LLC. All clients working with Something Future, Inc. will receive free use of Open Bracket development tools which include a powerful database framework, integration with several third-party online services, and an extensive web framework with emphasis on a rich and AJAX-powered user interface.
Client Recommendations
"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 - 2008Recommendations from 
"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