I am Koa Metter
A pixel-pushing web designer & developer from Earth.
* est. 1985 *
Once I unintentionally reformatted my parent’s computer… for the sixth time. Then I turned five. Twenty years later‚ I’ve managed to learn the ins–and–outs of the web by building polished user experiences via design and code. (I also suck my thumb less.)
I’m currently creating mobile phone applications under MokaSocial in Seattle‚ WA. For more information on my previous employment‚ download my resumé or check out my LinkedIn profile.
Download my resume (PDF)
A list of skills:
Languages:
- Valid XHTML: including CSS 3
- Java (Android SDK)
- JavaScript (jQuery‚ Prototype‚ AJAX‚ DOM)
- PHP 4/5 (CakePHP [MVC]‚ OOP‚ Smarty Templates‚ LAMP)
- API’s: Flickr‚ Facebook‚ Last.fm
- MySQL
Tools:
- Website development using TextMate / Eclipse
- Graphic design using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS4
- Operating Systems: Linux Ubuntu; Windows 7; Mac OSX
- Version control with Subversion (SVN) & Trac
- Comfortable using Terminal: SSH‚ FTP‚ SVN‚ etc
- Blogging: Wordpress & Movable Type
Recent works:
Flicka - Flickr for Android
A website showcasing Flicka; an application created for Android mobile devices.
- PHP‚ MySQL‚ XHTML/CSS‚ jQuery
- Custom Wordpress integration & theme
- Designed via Photoshop CS4
- Mobile-friendly
Tiffany Giardina
Showcasing the young and talented singer and performer‚ Tiffany Giardina.
- PHP‚ MySQL‚ XHTML/CSS‚ jQuery
- Custom Wordpress integration
- Custom‚ feature-rich CMS via CakePHP
- Caching via PHP
Mohawk - Austin, TX
Mohawk Austin is a place for stout drinks, live music, and original events.
- PHP (CakePHP)‚ XHTML/CSS‚ XML
- Custom‚ feature-rich CMS via CakePHP
- Custom‚ content-rich RSS feeds
- Dynamic‚ downloadable iCal events
Suretone Records
A record label covering artists such as Shwayze and more!
- PHP‚ XHTML/CSS‚ JS‚ XML‚ Flash
- Custom‚ feature-rich CMS
- Dynamic RSS feeds & iCal events
- Custom artist profiles via CMS
Iamkoa Labs
My blog dedicated to all things web development, mobile, and computer related.
- PHP‚ XHTML/CSS‚ jQuery
- Custom Wordpress design
- Custom fonts using Cufon
- API: Wordpress
Iamkoa Photography
A hobby website showcasing my photography via the photo community‚ Flickr.
- PHP‚ XHTML/CSS‚ jQuery
- Designed via Photoshop CS4
- Caching via PHP
- API: Flickr
Code Samples:
Javascript (JS)
A few Javascript classes I wrote using jQuery:
- Ajax Handler (JS) : A uniform method for making/handling AJAX calls.
- Class Object (JS) : A JS class object using the above Ajax Handler.
- Messages Plugin (JS) : A jQuery plugin used to dynamically create/display inline page messages.
PHP & API's (source code)
The following PHP classes were written by me for various web projects:
- Sanitising Time (PHP): A quick & easy way to sanitise dates.
- Last.fm API (PHP, API): Make calls and recieve results from the Last.fm API. Uses magic methods for ease.
Let's get in touch:
Drop me a line at
[javascript protected email address]
or get in touch with me via LinkedIn.
Either way, please give me a day or so to respond.
