Robert Main

Web Developer and University Student

About Me

Personal Statement

I am an undergrad student in my final year of BSc Computing at The University Of The Highlands and Islands, Scotland's newest university. I am a web developer specialising in the PHP language to create web applications and websites for small to medium organisations(please see my portfolio for more information), I am passionate about "Getting it right" down to the very last detail.

Skills

  • HTML/HTML5
  • PHP
  • JavaScript/jQuery
  • CSS2/CSS3
  • CodeIgniter
  • Substantial knowledge of linux
  • Computer Networking (using open source software of course)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Programming
    I enjoy all kinds of programming, but I particularly enjoy web application development using the PHP language and the CodeIgniter framework

  • Social Networking
    I enjoy both online and offline social networking. I would consider myself a "people person" and I enjoy meeting new people and collaborating with others on projects of all shapes and sizes.

  • Photography
    As a keen amateur photographer I regularly visit scenic locations whenever i get the chance.

  • Music
    I enjoy participating in a band and have done so on many occasions as a drummer and enjoy doing so at every opportunity.

  • Open Technology
    I am a big believer in open technology and open source software and i favour open solutions where possible. I am a big user of the Debian operating system and an open source evangelist