David Nash

Web Development

I'm a web developer. I do contract work for web companies and small to medium businesses. I write W3C standards compliant XHTML and CSS. I write PHP scripts and create MySQL databases for web-based applications. I also design user interfaces.

Experience and Qualifications

• 7 years of web design and development.
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) degree from The University of Sydney
• Designed and created website and E-learning tutorial system for LaneWorkSafe Pty Ltd.
• Client area, messaging system, budgeting application and secure document storage for a Sydney finance company.
• Developed client area Content Management System for Emerald City.
• Website design and development for Maria George Sydney.
• Over 1 year providing consultancy services on XHTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL for a range of local Internet companies and small- to medium- businesses.

About This Website

I completely designed this site, wrote all the markup and CSS from scratch, and created all the title, background, and screenshot images myself.

The Contact page uses a PHP script to check for errors and then sends an email to my address. I invite you to test it out to see how it works, even if you do not need to contact me. I have worked hard to make it as user-friendly as possible. Your feedback is always welcome!

About the Way I Work

I do all my development on a Linux PC. I hand-write all mark-up and styles for maximum flexibility and speed. I build each page using a text editor (VIM) and Mozilla Firefox, making sure that the pages validate against W3C standards. Then I test each page in Internet Explorer 6 and 7, then create any fixes that are needed. The advantage with standards-compliant code is that the number of IE fixes needed is generally very low. This means I can support a wider range of browsers faster and more cost-effectively.

Latest News

I'm proud to announce I have formed a partnership with DNA Digital. DNA Digital provide a full range of web services, including web hosting, domain hosting, design, photography, and search engine optimisation.