Familiar Technologies
TitleDescription
Hosting
OSes
  • Fedora
  • Ubuntu
  • OS X
  • OpenWRT
Web Servers
  • Apache
  • Lighttpd
  • Nginx
Databases
  • MySQL
  • SQLite
Domain Services
  • NSD
  • BIND
File Sharing
  • Netatalk/AFP
  • Samba
Development
IDEs
  • Eclipse
  • NetBeans
  • gEdit
Script Languages
  • (X)HTML
  • Canvas
  • CSS
  • SVG
  • FOP
  • XSLT
Programming Languages
  • ECMA/Javascript
  • Go/Golang
  • Java/Groovy
  • Lua
  • PHP
Developed Solutions
Title/TechnologiesDescription
Personal
Free Subliminal TextFree Subliminal Text ExampleMultiplatform programme that flashes subliminal messages on screen. Created when my wife's subliminal software failed, and later turned into a fully releasable product.
  • Java
HeartsHearts started with an interest in SVG and the imminent arrival of Valentine's day. My wife blogged about it, which resulted in requests from SVG proponents to create a configurable version for general use. A Canvas option was later added to support Android and iPhone devices.
  • Canvas
  • PHP
  • SVG
  • ECMAScript
SipCloakFree, no registration, DNS controlled, SIP Redirection service.
I just wanted to be able to advertise my email address as my sip address. Now I can, along with everybody else :-)
  • Go/Golang
TriXOR Lite Free Android puzzle game, similar to Set. Downloadable from Google Android Market.
  • Java/Android
  • XML
XSLT Charts XML to Pie/Bar/Line chart converter.
  • XML/XSLT
  • SVG
Skagerrak Software
MenuMate EnablerCommunications interface between Property Management product and 3rd Party Restaurant Software.
  • Groovy/ScriptMaster
PDF AddonProvides PDF Statement generation for Property Management product.
  • Apache FOP
  • Groovy/ScriptMaster
  • XSLT
PBX ListenerIP PBX Systems interface plugin for Property Management product.
  • Groovy/ScriptMaster
SimpleChartsURI to Pie/Bar/Line chart converter. Used in all major Skagerrak products.
  • HTML
  • Java
  • Javascript
Rocket GridInteractive, infinite auto-scrolling, high speed grid replacement embedded into flagship MotelMate product.
  • AJAX
  • ECMAScript
  • SVG
TrafficMate 4Standalone, Internet access guest control device for preventing abuse and generating revenue. Guests can be provided an account with Tariffs or use prepay owner-defined vouchers. Interfaces with Property Management System.

With the codebase (and developer) of previous versions scrapped, version 4 was an opportunity to get the foundations right and deliver a quality product to our customers.
  • HTML*
  • Lua
  • OpenWRT
* CSS: Stewart Knapman
* Docs: Simon Sheward
WebSyncServer providing a standardised interface to 3rd party Property/hotel booking channels by way of specially designed XML and XSL configuration files.
  • Java
  • MySQL
  • PHP
  • XML/XSD/XSLT
WebVaultAddon offsite backup system for MotelMate product. Zips backup files and posts archive to php script for storage.
  • Groovy/ScriptMaster
  • PHP
Prototec Limited - School Clients
Basic FactsBasic Facts ExampleDeveloped for New Zealand schools to match NZ maths standard tests.
  • HTML/DOM
  • Javascript
Simple School AdminA simple set of specially designed pages to assist operations. Daysheet, bookings, problem logging, edit links and so forth.
  • HTML
  • PHP
  • MySQL
Stars of the WeekStars Control InterfaceRotating stars put to good use.
  • ECMAScript
  • MySQL
  • PHP
  • SVG
WebEditAn online, multilayer, drag and drop, web editor, aimed at school staff.
  • AJAX
  • Javascript
  • HTML/DOM
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • XML