Currently, I have been implementing web portals and applications utilizing PHP and MySQL. One of the key elements to this development is the separation of presentation and content. What this means is that the presentation and layout of a site is independent from the information itself. This allows the "look" of a site to be completely changed without effecting the actual content at all. And I still adhere to making sites that are viewable in any browser and I avoid the use of any proprietary formatting that will lock any future development into expensive software- I strictly adhere to Open Source development. What all this means to you, the client, is a site that you can update yourself (or have multiple users/administrators that can login from anywhere with any browser and update specific sections) and is never going to require expensive software to upgrade or maintain. It also means a site that is viewable in any browser, including having your information available to web ready cell phones and PDA's. Open standards/open source means cross compatibility and accessibility. It also means I can offer everything from automated bulletin boards and calenders to online stores and community portals. So, drop me a line (wayne@webmadman.net) and lets start developing your online presence!

Some sites I've been developing lately are:

Artspace has been a part of my life for over the last 6 years, and over the last while I've been developing the website http://www.artspace-arc.org to be easier for the staff to upkeep and to add more functionality. 

I've also been developing http://www.pauart.com - they have graphic designer they use for their publications and printed material, so I worked with their designer to develop the look of this site.

Also in development is http://www.theatretrent.ca - this one is in it's very early stages, to begin with they just needed a way of getting their application online for theatre groups to submit for funding, it's working well for them for now, but they're very excited about expanding on it once they get content together...

I work with my clients to discover which tools to put together to get them to run their site as autonomously as possible, keeping their cost down and allowing me to focus on keeping their information tool tuned and functional.

One of my longest running clients is Wildewood Guest House which is run by some dear friends it is a wonderful gay-positive Bed and Breakfast just outside of Maynooth. For this website, I started from scratch, first using pictures that I shot, then integrating more pictures as they became available.

I'm very adept at using these digital machines to develop a wide variety of multimedia (have a look around this site for examples :-) ), if you have a project in mind, drop me aline and lets see what we can come up with...

I am a Linux/Open Source enthusiast and have become quite proficient at setting up very user friendly Linux Desktop environments. I have a number of "live" boot Cd's that can demonstrate Linux on any machine without modifying the existing operating system in any way.

If you've got a problem with your computer, drop me an email and tell me what it is, and we'll see if I might be able to help you out.