Web XP
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1988
Born in London, Ontario, Canada
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2004
Was given a copy of Linux and told about the power of the Python programming language, in a chance encounter with a blind programmer.
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2006
Took classes on Visual Basic, Photoshop, and business applications at Clarke Road High School.
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2007
Started building websites as a hobby, using programs like Front-Page Express and iWeb. Later progressed to using content management systems and learning to code by templates.
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2009
Enrolled in the Multi-Media Design & Production(now Interactive Media) program at Fanshawe College. A two year program which combines courses in design and visual imaging, coding/scripting technologies, marketing and media management.
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2009
Created the branding for PhilipK.ca in an Image and Perception class taught by John Bennett.
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2011
Was selected to participate in the 2011 Summer Company Program. Particiated in the creation of a business plan and marketing strategy for a web development company. Was offered a summer position helping launch a new website at Fanshawe College and left the program early in order to accept the position.
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2011
During the summer of 2011, was hired to help with the launching of a new website for Fanshawe College. Participated in the creation of content, fixing errors, and providing technical support.
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2011
While working at Fanshawe College was recommended by a collegue to a group looking to start a web start up. Was the primary developer, designer, and consultant for the group in the creation of a social media site called Open Calendars. The website is still running and is now rebranding as LiddleFoot.
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2011
In September and October of 2011 worked with CScreative in the creation of several projects. Including an iPad-web-app intended for 3M employees selling tools to automotive manufactures, and a PDF generator built to easily create product order forms by selecting from a list products.