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HTML5. jQuery. PHP. MySQL. SEO. Wordpress. These are just a few of the technologies I work with to help the Web run smoothly. How can I help you improve your Web presence? Ask me»

Things I'm Good At

I'm a guy that writes the code that makes websites function. I'm a full stack web developer, so I have plenty of experience on both the front and back ends, and I've even dabbled in applications programming. Learn more»

More About Me

Based in Boston (but willing to move), I've got a BS in computer science and a certificate in web development. But when I'm not coding, I like to be in the great outdoors. More»

Code Samples and Projects

You can see my portfolio and projects right on this site, but hop on over to Github for a few code samples.

A Few Samples (more»)

Examples of my work
Mocospace

A mobile-first HTML5 gaming social network.

Examples of my work
Claire & David

A wedding site including a custom-built gift registry.

Examples of my work
Well Grounded

A highly-customized Wordpress site for a fictional coffee shop.

Examples of my work
Grocery Power

A web application that uses PHP and MySQL for the heavy lifting.

Examples of my work
Infix To Postfix

A web service implemented in object-oriented PHP.

Examples of my work
Brian Dettmer

A website showcasing the work of an artist, including a gallery and form.

Examples of my work
Black Ice Dogsledding

An online catalog for a small dogsledding supply business.

About Me

I love code. I love problem solving. And I love the Web.

That's why I love being a web developer. I've been working with computers and the Web for over a decade, and I have a bachelor's degree in computer science and a professional certificate in web development.

I have years of experience developing websites using cutting-edge technology, working both in teams and alone for a client.

And I have a number of skills (read about my web development expertise). Aside from my ninja status in the web development arena, I can also play the violin and hang a bear bag in the backcountry (but, sorry, I can't stand on my head).

I love getting out and experiencing new things. After college, I joined the Peace Corps, eventually being placed as an Information Communication Technology Volunteer in rural Kenya. In 2011, I backpacked the spine of the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine. Between semesters in college and high school, I worked on dude ranches and a summer camp in the mountains of Colorado and Georgia, getting to know the people and the area.

And did I mention that I love coding?

Education

Boston University Center for Digital Imaging Arts more information
Professional Certificate in Web Development
January 2012 - September 2012
Waltham, Massachusetts
Birmingham-Southern College more information
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
August 2004 - May 2008
Birmingham, Alabama

Professional Experience

Detailed descriptions of responsiblities can be found on my print resume or LinkedIn.

JNJ Mobile more information
Web Developer
September 2012 - May 2015
Boston, Massachusetts
ForwardJump Marketing more information
Contract Web Developer
May 2012 - September 2012
Boston, Massachusetts
Peace Corps more information
Information Communication Technology Specialist
November 2008 - December 2010
Kithimani, Kenya
AIG Baker more information
Contract Web Developer
January 2008 - March 2008
Birmingham, Alabama

Other Experience

Yeilding Chapel at Birmingham-Southern College more information
Chapel Intern
September 2006 - May 2008
Birmingham, Alabama
Drowsy Water Ranch more information
Cook/Dishwasher
Summer 2005, 2006, and 2007
Granby, Colorado
Alabama Environmental Council more information
Recycling Assistant
October 2005 - May 2006
Birmingham, Alabama
Smith Fork Ranch more information
Housekeeper
Summer 2005
Crawford, Colorado
Woodruff Scout Reservation more information
Assistant Nature Director/Nature Instructor
Summer 2003 and 2004
Blairsville, Georgia
My Resume
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Skills and Passions

Web Development

I am skilled in a number of languages, libraries, and frameworks, including:

  • Java
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • Wordpress
  • Less
  • JSP
Others
  • Violin
  • Cooking
  • Kayaking
  • Cycling
  • Backpacking
  • Gardening

Awards and Accomplishments

Long-Distance Thru Hike more information
Appalachian Trail
March 2011 - August 2011
Outstanding Senior Award in Computer Science more information
Birmingham-Southern College
April 2008
President's Service Award more information
Birmingham-Southern College
May 2006
Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma Initiation more information more information
Birmingham-Southern College
May 2005
Eagle Scout Rank more information
Boy Scouts of America
June 2004

What I Do

web development

As a web developer, I write code that helps websites run. I work closely with web designers and clients to make sure a website works visually, functionally, and semantically.

On the back end (that is, the server that processes pages and sends them across the Internet), I have a number of tools in my belt:

  • Java and JSP
  • PHP
  • SQL
  • Wordpress

I'm equally talented with front end technologies. (The front end is the web browser on somebody's computer.) Here are some things I can do:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • jQuery
  • Less

In a past life, I worked with application-oriented languages, including:

  • Python
  • Ruby

Intrigued? You can check out my resume or send me an email for more information.

My Work

This portfolio contains just a few samples of my work. Feel free to check them out; interrogate them if you must. And keep in mind that while I have designed most of these sites, my real talent (and love) is coding.

Mocospace

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Claire & David

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Well Grounded

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Grocery Power

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Infix To Postfix Web Service

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What's In This Site?

  • jQuery
  • gracefully falls back to PHP page handling for browsers without Javascript
  • Apache mod_rewrite rules
  • custom HTML and CSS
  • designed with Fireworks

Black Ice Dogsledding

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Brian Dettmer

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Projects

I love the open source community. (After all, I use Ubuntu and a plethora of other open-source products.) Sometimes I write some useful code, and I want others to be able to use what I've written.

jQuery Scrollbars Plugin

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jQuery Excerpt Plugin

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Contact Me

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