Kate M is the woman behind the curtains (and cartoon bird) here at Larking About.
A motivated self-starter, she is always working to have a better understanding of code, design patterns and languages. She spends most of her free time seeking out new projects and opportunities to grow as a developer and expose herself to new concepts and practices.
She credits the start of her development career to her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who helped turn a hobby into an opportunity.
Training
PHP/SQL Programming Certification of Professional DevelopmentUniversity of Illinois - 2009
- Core technical and theoretical skills necessary for a complete understanding of database programming using the open-source LAMP (Linux, Apache, mySQL, PHP) framework and Web 2.0 design patterns.
Client-Side Programming Certification of Professional Development
University of Illinois - 2009
- W3 standards for client-side webdesign including CSS, HTML, Javascript and AJAX. Experience and exposure with Google APIs, and using advanced javascript and AJAX with Perl and XML.
Zend Training
PHP I: Foundations - 2009
PHP II: Higher Structures - 2009
Building Security into PHP Applications - 2009
Core Competencies
- Development and management of relational databases, particularly MySQL
- Development of object oriented LAMP web applications
- Implementation of strict security protocol with a "defense in depth" approach
- Integration of AJAX and elements in the creation of robust and intuitive interfaces
- API integration
- Client-side (front end) development using HTML, CSS, Javascript, AJAX and jQuery with an emphasis on strict W3 standards
Lark the lark
Something of a mascot but more of a personality, Lark is a fawn-speckled songbird.
She flits around the site to offer helpful suggestions, point out key information and add some comic relief. She also plays a mean game of BINGO.
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