| The Team |
| Simon Gare, Owner / Director |
| - Project Manager - Planning and Testing - Main contact to client - Web Design, Database Development, Flash    Background: After 2.5 years of IT studies and 2.5 years of Hotel Management studies, I have had a number of interesting roles, which include being the Computer Trainer for Hyatt Regency Perth, and Database Administrator / Computer Telephony Manager at Milinx Marketing (Vancouver, Canada). Between April 1999 - Jan 2000 I worked as a freelance contractor to a number of Perth companies. In that time I discovered just how much work was available in Perth. Not wanting to turn business away, I began taking on staff and Echidna Web Design was born! Now, nearly five years later, we have a rapidly increasing client base and a great team of experienced developers. Qualifications: Diploma of Information Technology. Australian Diploma of Hotel Management. Swiss Diploma of Hotel Management. Currently studying for Microsoft Certified Professional qualification in SQL Server 7.0 System Administration. Numerous self-study courses in ASP, Access 97/2000, Visual Basic, Flash 5, Dreamweaver and Fireworks. |
| Sean Gardiner, Head Web Developer |
| - HTML, ASP, PHP, JavaScript, MySQL, Flash - Planning input  Sean is our ASP (Active Server Pages) guru - allowing the websites we create to talk with databases. Sean has headed various web development teams before joining Echidna. He has worked on many large and complicated sites in his time. His projects have covered a wide range of programming environments including ASP, PHP, JSP, Perl, Flash , HTML and JavaScript languages. Qualifications: BSc (with Honours) in Applied Geochemistry. Masters in Environmental Geology. Self-study courses in ASP, Perl, JavaScript, XML, Flash 5, Photoshop, Dreamweaver 4, MySQL databases and PHP 4. |
| Lisa Mills, Graphic Design & Print |
| - Graphic Design, Image optimisation - Planning input - Corporate Identities and Logo design  Lisa has recently joined our team after returning from the UK, where she had worked for major private and public sector companies including Barclays Global Investors. Before spending time in the UK, she spent 2 years at X-Press Magazine here in Perth. Lisa's seven years of design experience has already been of great benefit to our clients, and her professionalism and pleasant personality is well appreciated here at Echidna. Qualifications: CIW Master Web Designer Accreditation Numerous self-study courses in html | css | dhtml | javascript | xml- Xmetal | homesite | Photoshop | Illustrator | Fireworks | Dreamweaver | Flash | Actionscripting | Content Management systems - Teamsite & inhouse | UI design | Quark Xpress | Microsoft Office |
| Adam Hounsham, Web Developer |
- Web Developer Adam has recently graduated from his studies at TAFE, and has joined Echidna for some practical experience. In a short time he has moved from part-time work experience student to full-time web developer and an integral part of our team. Qualifications: Diploma of Software Development, TAFE |
| Ron Botman, System Analyst / Programmer |
- Visual Basic, C Programmer Ron has 15 years experience in Visual Basic and C programming, and has put these skills to use in the Legal, Electrical Engineering and Office Automation industries. His thorough and practical knowledge of development tools has enabled him to implement reliable and efficient IT solutions for clients. Qualifications: Bachelor of Business (Information Processing), Curtin University. Certified training courses in : Microsoft Visual Basic, Oracle, HP LAN Manager Administration, Unix and C Programming. |
| Mark Davies, Web Developer |
| - Flash Guru - PHP developer  Mark is a welcome addition to our team with his highly impressive Flash skills, and excellent knowledge of PHP programming. He has recently returned from 3 years working in the UK, where he was head of Flash development for some major international client projects. Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Media), Edith Cowan University. |
| David Hookham, Database Developer |
- Access database developer David handles all Access database development. After completing his Bachelor of Information Systems, David has been involved in the database development of a number of high profile projects. He also has experience in networking set up and administration. David's innovative problem solving abilities have proved invaluable to our clients and us. Qualifications: Graduate Diploma in Computer Studies, Murdoch University. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Curtin University. Masters of Engineering Management, Curtin University. |
| Margot Titren, Graphic Design |
| - Graphic Design, Image optimisation - Planning input - Corporate Identities and Logo design  Margot joined our team last year and has already produced some superb graphic design for clients quickly and professionally. She has designed corporate identities, print materials and web sites for some of Perth's leading companies. Before joining Echidna, she was working in the UK where she designed the Telegraph Newspaper web site (view). Qualifications: Diploma of Graphic Design (3 yr course completed in Capetown, South Africa) Certificate of Macromedia Dreamweaver Development (Advanced) Certificate of Web Design and Multimedia Numerous self-study courses in graphic design tools |
| James Stables, Web Designer |
| - Web Development - Graphic Design  After completing his degree at Edith Cowan University, majoring in multimedia, James immediately began work in many facets of web development with a strength in graphic design. James specialises in PHP programming, CDROM creation and complete site developments (when he's not playing in his band!) Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (Multimedia) - 3 yrs Edith Cowan University Certificate of Art and Design - 1 year Perth Technical College Certificate of Business Studies - 1 year Perth Technical College |
| Susan Hughes, Search Engine Optimisation |
| - Search Engine Optimisation Susan is responsible for editing the web site code to allow the site to register highly in all of the major search engines. She has specialized in this area for two years, and can produce proven results amongst the search engines and their constantly changing requirements. Qualifications: BSc in Interactive Multimedia Technologies 2 years self-study of Search Engine logistics |
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