Philip Birnie

About Philip Birnie

With over fifteen years of experience as a back-end web developer, I have a demonstrated track record of providing well-built, tested, functional web components, sites, and application programming interfaces (APIs).EMPLOYMENT SITUATION: I am the happy co-owner of an independent development studio and am not interested in full-time employment. EXPERTISE: I have substantial experience and expertise in front-end and back-end development — specifically in the following realms:• Front-end (HTML, CSS, JS) and back-end (PHP) development• Application development (e.g, Laravel)• Linux Server Management and web server tuning (e.g, Ubuntu)• Development of robust caching solutions on CDNs such as Cloudflare and Cloudfront. • Auditing PHP applications for performance improvements • E-commerce implementation, extension and maintenance (e.g. WooCommerce, Shopify)• CMS implementation and extension (e.g, WordPress, WordPress plugins) APPROACH:We adhere to a solutions-oriented approach backed by a philosophy of “pragmatic innovation.”: While our studio remains cognizant of new and exciting approaches in the web development ecosystem and loves to employ the latest technologies, addressing client and partners’ problems and developing viable, functional solutions is always our principal concern.CLIENTS AND PARTNERS: We partner with designers, creative agencies, and digital marketing strategists to bring their visions and designs to life using well-crafted, solid code. We also work directly with businesses and organizations who need help with WordPress, Shopify, or Squarespace or have a specific problem that technology can help alleviate.

Experience

1. Partner & Developer

   Escape Hatch

   Jan 2020 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   We build websites— the primary way customers form a first impression of your business. Through focused research, detail-oriented creative, and intelligent web development informed by experience, we have the team and the tools to take your website project from idea to launch. We create one-off digital experiences because, in an increasingly crowded market, creativity is a competitive advantage.

Education

• The Ohio State University

  M.A., Geography

  2005 — 2007

• The Ohio State University

  B.S., Atmospheric Science

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Ldm
• Css
• Magento
• Grunt
• Advertising
• Jade
• Online Marketing
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Social Media Marketing
• Bash
• Gulp
• Jquery
• Web Applications
• Web Development
• SEO
• Wordpress
• Sass
• Html5
• Gempak
• Social Media
• Css3
• Open Source Development
• Php