a boy and his mac: web design and development by jan szpila

a boy and his mac: web design and development by jan szpila

aboutabout

Hi! I'm Jan ("Yahn"), a web designer and developer in Chicago. My passions are usability, minimalism, information design, and making the web a better place.

I specialize in Flash and HTML/CSS production, but I'm pretty handy with databases and server-side languages, too. I'm available for freelance work - if you're looking for something, check out my services page and see what I can do for you. If you like what you see, use the contact form below to get a hold of me.

portfolio

skillsskills

technology
  • actionscript
  • asp.net
  • c#
  • css
  • html
  • javascript
  • php
  • sql
  • xml
software
  • dreamweaver
  • flash
  • flex
  • illustrator
  • photoshop
  • visual studio
  • version control

experience & educationexperience

WMS Gaming
associate online engineer
09/08 - current
  • worked with other engineers creating an xml-based client/server architecture for flash games using flex, actionscript, and c++.
  • worked with other engineers and artists in creating a game engine and framework.
  • ported original casino game themes and play mechanics to flash.
Hubbard One
web production designer
10/07 – 9/08
  • produced and maintained site templates based on design partner mock-ups using html, css, flash, and javascript.
  • implemented and maintained designs for a range of Hubbard One business solutions, including web sites, mini-sites, express, intranet/sharepoint, and html e-mail offerings.
  • implemented new and maintained existing custom flash and flash video solutions.
Hubbard One
associate web developer
09/06 - 10/07
  • maintained websites for various client law firms using Hubbard One's proprietary framework in conjunction with c#, html, sql, css, and javascript.
  • implemented efficiency profile features to assist in development of Hubbard One's business solutions.
  • worked with other developers, teams, project managers and architects to provide deliverables that met customers' needs and expectations.
Guaranteed Rate
web developer
08/05 - 09/06
  • maintained intranet portal and internet site using vb.net, sql, html, css, and javascript.
  • designed and implemented custom, database-driven intranet applications with vb.net, sql, html, and css.
  • optimized existing applications for more efficient performance.
  • worked with other developers and departments to roll out new corporate website.
Columbia College, Chicago interactive multimedia
06/00 - 06/05
  • 3.75 gpa
  • concentration: programming

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contact

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