Ralph Valdes
Thanks for visiting my site, ralphbuilds.com! I build user-friendly web experience solutions to complex challenges.
I started out building websites 8 years ago with HTML. Then came ColdFusion and MSSQL. Then came Javascript. Then came Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP. Nowadays, I split my time between business analysis / requirement gathering and developing sites in a LAMP (that’s Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP/PERL) environment. I’ve done everything from build small microsites selling a couple products online to developing full web management applications that run complex business models.
I’m not a graphic designer, although I have worked with some amazing designers, firms and ad agencies in the past. I let them stick to what they do best – make your site beautiful – while I stick to what I do best – make your site more than just eye-candy. If you’re a designer or agency, I’d love to work with you. If you need graphic design along with your development, I’ll partner with a designer who is a perfect fit for your budget and expectations. If you know you need a site and you’re not sure what you need, feel free to contact me and I’ll help you sort it out.
When I’m not developing or learning new technologies, I spend my time in the Florida Keys diving, fishing and enjoying the “Keys life”.
What I know
Coding & General Software Development
- PHP
- MySQL
- XHTML
- XML
- Javascript
- AJAX
- JSON
- SVN
- CSS
- Linux
- IIS
- ColdFusion
- RSS
- MSSQL
Methodologies
- Agile & scrum project management
- Use case writing
- UML modeling
- Wireframe prototyping
- User experience design
- Acceptance criteria
- Object-oriented programming
- MVC frameworks
- Test-driven development
- Regressive testing
Applications & Platforms
- Apache
- CentOS
- Red Hat Linux
- Ubuntu
- Wordpress
- PHP Unit
- Drupal
- osCommerce
- zenCart
- Joomla
- Zend
- Magento
- Bad Boy
- Basecamp
- Highrise
- Harvest
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