I'm available for hire for contract web programming — you can email me at greg@gregbrown.co.nz or call me on +64276310883 to discuss.
You can view some examples of my work on Github; and I also have a profile on Django people.
My specialty is fast, usable web applications and database-driven websites. I have 5+ years experience building everything from a pallet tracking system for produce exporters, to a high-traffic corporate events guide website, to a large-scale enterprise content management system currently in use on over 100 sites.
I started out working with PHP, MySQL on the server side, along with Javascript, HTML, CSS, DOM and AJAX, but in 2008 I moved to Django/Python for my server-side code and it's now my platform of choice. I maintain my own Openhost VPS running Ubuntu Linux, with Apache 2.2, Python 2.5, Django 1.0, PHP 5 and MySQL 5 — I can host sites on there or with your hosting company of choice, so long as they provide the relevant technologies. If you're of a technical bent, check out some of the code I've released into the wild.
I'm also a keen student in the fields of web standards and usability. I don't do graphic design, but I can work with your graphic designer, or recommend one to suit your project.
The following is a sample of my past work.
Gallery/portfolio site for a Christchurch-based photographer and filmmaker.
greyareaproductions.com
Durhamhealth.co.nz is an informational site built for a new medical practice in Rangiora, North Canterbury. Content is maintained by the client via a custom CMS system.
durhamhealth.co.nz
Another informational site, with custom CMS, built for a lodge and conference centre in North Canterbury.
glentui.co.nz
Hand-crafted manuka outdoor furniture made in Canterbury - site was built for a local handyman, in exchange for the construction of a raised floor in our office.
nakedmanuka.co.nz
A local kitchen design and manufacture firm.
kiwikitchens.co.nz
Built because I was sick of missing out on cheap flights, this site emails daily flight deals based on your preferences. Goals were a simple interface, reliability and Doing One Thing Well. I haven't put any particular effort into promoting it but it's growing steadily.
cheapflightnotifier.gregbrown.co.nz