Richard D.

Recent projects of interest include: a template-based charting tool; Writing & presenting 3-day PHP MySQL training course; mechanical design of a pressure switching assembly for a downhole tool; response analysis tool for a UK standards body; web-based planning tool for NZ-based University; project system for large multi-national oil services company; business process redesign and documentation for an oil company; magazine layout tool for car magazines. As former technical journalist, with experience in education and training, my particular interest is in the clear presentation of information, through software, the written word, or the design of info-graphics. I'm familiar with a wide range of development tools and cross-platform environments: from shell scripting, through compiler-based, and off-the-shelf applications, LAMP stacks (MySQL, PHP, Javascript, Applescript), db products (FileMaker, Access), I am a quick-study, and enjoy the challenge of a new language/environment.