Design Philosophy

We all have lots of data, but it's often a struggle to be productive with it.

A database or website with a clean, user-friendly interface can streamline your workflow and increase productivity, whether you're currently managing your data in a database, in various applications and files, or with pen and paper.

I specialize in creating user-friendly solutions that, while powerful and complex behind the scenes, can be easily navigated regardless of your level of experience with databases.

My goal is to make your job easier. Nobody wants to read manuals or go through (or provide) training just to do their job. I provide visual cues and guided walk-throughs whenever they can be helpful -- more of them if you don't have much database experience, fewer of them if you do. (please see examples on the Projects page)

FileMaker & Web Experience

• FileMaker Certified Developer (9 & 10)
• Member of the FileMaker Business Alliance
• Over 17 years of developing in FileMaker
• Consulting exclusively in FileMaker and related technologies since 1999
• Developing PHP websites with FileMaker data since Spring 2005
• Organizer of annual CWP User Group at the FileMaker Developer Conference
• Regular participant in FileMaker and PHP forums
• Co-founder of the San Francisco / Berkeley FileMaker Developers Group
• Web-publishing of databases using the FileMaker API for PHP & FX.php
• Web design using PHP, JavaScript, AJAX ("Web 2.0") & CSS

What I offer

• Friendly, professional, individualized service
• FileMaker expertise
• Strong design skills and strong analytical skills
• Up-to-date knowledge on the latest FileMaker ideas & information
• Dedication to getting your project as perfect for you as it can be
• Ability to thoroughly grasp the needs of your project, and foresee many potential conflicts before they happen
• Reasonable rates
• Clear, friendly communication style for working with non-technical users
  (please see client comments on the Testimonials page)