Welcome to DevTactics. My name is Dan Montgomery and I'm a front-end web developer with more than a decade of experience in bridging the gap between creative and technical teams. This simple portfolio is intended to supplement my resumé. I am currently working in Canberra and can be reached at devtactics@gmail.com or +61 435 500 988.

HTML/CSS

I've had extensive experience with HTML/CSS in a variety of industries. These range from e-learning, finance, healthcare, marketing, and entertainment.

My experience also includes cross-browser compatability, search engine optimization, content management systems, ad serving, and quality assurance.

There is a finesse to mark-up languages and stylesheets that I find very appealing. I don't rely on WYSIWYG editors or lazy browser hacks for my HTML/CSS projects.

Samples of my HTML/CSS work:

Kaboose

Front-end development for the Kaboose network of family websites, with more than 8 million unique visitors a month. Served as Team Lead, Web Development.

Funschool

A Kaboose property that was redesigned and integrated with the RedDot content management system. Responsible for the initial front-end development and some of the RedDot templating.

Zeeks

Another Kaboose property that was redesigned and relaunched. This ad-driven and image-heavy site required careful optimization and fast turnarounds.

Hydrogenics

Front-end development of the redesigned Hydrogenics.com.

Insymbiosis

Front-end development of biopharmaceutical R&D website.

LEAP ESL

Front-end development of Language Education for Accounting Professionals website.

Zawada Health

Front-end development of a naturopathic medicine clinic's online presence, ZawadaHealth.com.

Wiseguard Security

Front-end development of Wiseguard Security's new site.

Vincent Dong

Front-end development of accountant Vincent Dong's site.

Rufhaus

Front-end development of Rufhaus.ca, providers of designer doggy duds.

Programming

My programming background consists primarily of e-learning and new media projects, with a secondary focus on game development. I've built many templates and tools for CD-ROM and online-based courseware, and gotten down and dirty with a variety of learning management systems.

Programming languages include ActionScript, PHP, ASP, and Lingo.

Clients have included Microsoft, Deloitte & Touche, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and Canada Life.

Samples of my programming work:

Greenville / Village Survival

Turn-based strategy game designed by Phantom Compass. Programmed primarily by myself using ActionScript 3.

eSchool Essentials

Over 350 AICC-compliant courses developed in Director. Sold in retail stores as well as being deployed online. My role was Senior New Media Developer and Team Lead, Research & Development.

The Survivor Pool

Web application built using Director and ASP. Created all graphics and front-end/back-end programming, including tools for automating updates.

Graphic Design

There was a time when being a "multimedia developer" meant being a Jack of all trades, with programming and graphics often being handled by the same person. Roles have become more specialised since then — but it never hurts to have a designer lurking within.

Samples of my graphic design work:

Hudson's Bay Company

Courseware GUI mock-ups for the Hudson Bay Company.

Bingo Sidekick

Character and graphic design for Bingo Sidekick, an online bingo desktop application and accompanying website.

Sports Pick

Created new graphics to fit with the existing design of an online sweepstakes application.