Hello!
I may geek out on building my own object relational mapping system or optimizing HTTP requests, and I may be genuinely addicted to creating software, but I am also someone that understands the world of business. I listen carefully to my customers and then clearly articulate a plan for achieving their goals. Contact me to start chatting about your next project whether it be software aimed for the web, mobile devices, or desktop computers.
Technical specialities:
- .NET development with C# as the implementation language
- HTML/DHTML/XHTML, JavaScript, CSS
- Adobe Air applications
- Front-end design, JavaScript/AJAX, graphic design
- Strong database background (SQL Server 2000/2005/2008)
- Architecting complex and distributed back-end systems
- Extensive experience integrating with external systems
- Superb writing and communication skills
Portfolio
Dialawg
May 2009
Dialawg is a website with military-grade security aimed at protecting files and messages shared between attorneys and their clients. 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. Dialawg has endpoints as a website, on the secure IMAP protocol, and as an Adobe Air application for providing bulk export options to customers.
www.dialawg.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 a 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 a partner at Open Bracket, LLC.
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