David A. Windham
( 1973 - )
Welcome Good People of the Internet,
I'm glad you found me. I, too, have a computer on a network, so here you are. No man is an island1 even though this is an elevator pitch for one man show. I published this site as a professional overview so I can opine away on my personal site and not look like a weirdo to potential clients.
Right on,
I use this for my profile everywhere. It started off as the backside of a rabbit based on a Japanese Woodblock print.
Who?
I've been a developer for almost 20 years. I'm detail oriented, productive, creative, and try to enjoy my work. I have a BA in Studio Art from The College of Charleston which is where I first got started publishing websites. I've worked in advertising, publishing, education, and for an assortment of business clients. I try to help folks make practical software decisions and good use of the web by crafting custom applications.
What?
I like to say that all I do is search for answers on the internet and read the documentation, but I enjoy solving challenging technical puzzles using my experience, diagnostic, and analytical abilities. I try to keep a limited roster of well served clients, but I'll certainly make an effort to be helpful however I am able. I'm also open to booking my time for brain storming, research, or other endeavors.
This is the icon I use everywhere. It came from a card I designed for my business. The name came from our two dogs Zeke and Woozie. ( Click to see the original )
Strategy
- Advertising
- Communication
- Product
- Research
Front End
- HTML / CSS
- Javascript ES6 / ES5
- Tailwind / Bootstrap
- Vue / React / Ember
Dev-Ops
- Build Automation
- Continuous Integration
- Microservices
- QA / Unit Testing
Design
- Graphic
- Illustration
- Print / Layout
- Prototyping
- UI/UX design
Back End
- Go / Gorilla / Dart / Flutter
- Node / Express / Meteor
- PHP / Laravel / WordPress
- Python / Flask / Django
- Ruby / Rails / Sinatra
Sys-Admin
- Amazon / Google Services
- Ansible / Docker / Kubernetes
- Heroku / Linode / Zeit
- Debian / Ubuntu / CentOS
- Mongo / SQL / Redis
Management
- Domain Registry / Routing / DNS
- Brand Trademark / Identity Monitoring
- Analytics / Campaign Reporting
- Email Accounts / Hosting / Security
- System / Network Security
- Hardware Acquisition / Management
- Backup Automation / Recovery
- Application Monitoring / Support
- Technical Support / Troubleshooting
- I do NOT manage Social Media
Note: According to my better half and parents, I'm particularly good at being critical ( ... perhaps it's from the years at art school ). I'm a good candidate to contact if you want some unbiased third-party feedback on your product, branding, design, website, or software. I'd be my pleasure to write up a detailed critique that'll give your team some actionable feedback.
When & Where?
I try to keep a flexible work schedule so that I can enjoy time away from work. I try to be efficient because productivity does not equal the amount of time I spend at my desk.
Request My Time
I book hourly sessions and I try to overlap projects in an effort to keep my schedule full. I also enjoy volunteering my time to help worthy causes and organizations.
I Work Anywhere
Although video chats are nice, I also enjoy meeting in person. I travel out of the Greenville or Charlotte International Airports.
Remote Support
I can remotely access and manage your computers and devices.
Availability
I'm available to my clients anytime and I'm always open to taking on new clients.
New projects are booked until May 2023.
23/05/01 Meeting RequestWhy?
I used to view business as a competition, but I've learned to look at it as a collaboration. I value the relationships and I'm always looking for a good match with my clients.
"David has been a pleasure to work with. His patient leadership on project made it very easy on us. He has been very flexible in accommodating our requests. David's persistent support throughout development and launch was fast and consistent; This project would have been impossible without him"
"David joined our team remotely to help build and launch a client project and in less than three months we had a product ready for launch. David's persistent support throughout development and launch was fast and consistent. David is a strong asset for any team"
"Good developers can be difficult to find, but David is amazing! He's an expert developer who works quickly and ultimately delivered an app that exceeded my expectations. We will definitely be working with him again."
"David has handled all of my computer needs for the last 10 years. He runs our company email, website, and sets up our computers. He's been very reliable and fair. I can only imagine how much money he has saved my company."
"I remember you taking apart all of the electronics in our house and never putting them back together. I'd imagine that you're very good at what you do. It makes me very happy to see you doing something you enjoy."
Approach
I just "take care of it". I manage, host, and maintain everything I build or install for the lifespan of the project or your business. I offer sensible consulting based on your goals and I succeed using my experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to personal service.
Advantages
I provide a single point of contact for consolidated billing, development, and support. There are no confusing automated reminders, renewals, and upgrade emails coming from your software or upstream providers.
Selected Clients:
- Use All Five Inc.
- The Rivers Agency
- Charleston Home Tour
- AJ Design Co.
- Fuzzco Inc.
- Harbourtowne Real Estate
- Charleston Trident Association of Realtors
- The College of Charleston
- Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative
- Self Regional Healthcare
- Biotherm Solutions
- Pennebaker & Hegedus Films
- Good and Plenty Records
- Jerry Moran
- Holy City Farms
- Harvard Kennedy School
- Clemson University;
- The Chelcum Family Foundation
- Morris Publishing
- The State Newspaper
- GMK Associates
- Nicholson, Meredith, & Anderson
Experience
- 2005 - David A. Windham Consulting
- 2011 - 2014 Clemson University
- 2009 - 2011 Morris Communications
- 2007 - 2009 Fuzzco Inc.
- 2005 -> Radio Announcer, Wine Sales, Wine Steward, Waiter, Slide Library Manager, Woodworker apprentice, Pizza Delivery, Lifeguard.
- 2003 - College of Charleston - B.A. Fine Arts
- 1993 - Savannah College of Art and Design
- 1991 – Chapin High School
& How
Can I Help?
Tailored
I tailor my approach to the unique requirements of each project in an effort create sustainable and practical applications that work for you.
Audit
Audit
Consult
Consult
Manage
Manage
Have a project in mind?
Pricing & CostPricing & Costs
Approach:
I focus on my core competencies and will recommend other providers when the scope of your project falls outside of them. I provide several basic levels of monthly support based on the scale and maintenance needs of your project.
Advantages:
I take care of ALL of it for you so there are no confusing automated reminders, renewals, and upgrade emails coming from your software or upstream providers. I offer sensible consulting based on your goals. I provide a single point of contact for consolidated billing, development, and support.
Rates:
Hourly: $50
- Design
- Development
- Consulting
- Auditing
Monthly: $25 - $75
- Support
- Managed Hosting
- Regular Maintence
- Regular Upgrades
Add-ons:( vendor pricing + 10% )
- Apple Business Manager
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office 365
- SaaS Integration
- API Integration
Vendors:
I use one of these vendors for everything. Anything can be accomplished between them and I will recommend each based solely on your project requirements and existing IT infrastructure. Each vendor offers a marketplace of products which can be integrated into your project.