Hi, my name is Dave Lowndes.
I build websites.
Portfolio
The Datsunsabout the project ↓visit website →next ↓
Brief
NZ rock superheroes The Datsuns needed someone to implement a website design they had ready and called on me. The project was completed entirely via email based on a design spec.
Features
- Content Management System
- Custom Audio Player
- Video Player
- Gallery and Slideshow
- CoolIris integration
- Forums
Feedback
“After the frustration of 8 months working with another developer I came across Dave Lowndes who whipped together our site in just a couple of weeks. The quality is rock-solid, the site now gets thousands of hits and the back end is ridiculously simple to update.”
- Tom Dalton, Manager
Uliveto Bed & Breakfastabout the project ↓visit website →previous ↑
Brief
Uliveto needed a website design that captured the tranquillity of the Waikato and the restfulness of the homestay. Heavy emphasis was therefore placed on photos that captured these emotions and a clean fresh colour scheme.
Features
- Content Management System
- Gallery and Slideshow
- Live data feed of events via eventfinder.co.nz
- Google Maps integration
Feedback
“We are most impressed with our new website and have received extemely positive comments. Dave has great innovative ideas and is extremely professional and helpful.”
- Daphne Searle, Owner
Services
Website Development
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Website Hosting
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Geek Speak
Most of my websites are developed on the most common web application stack, namely Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP. This enables the leveraging of a wide range of open source software so you are only paying for the actual layout, content and business logic of your application and not the underlying engine. Most sites are built using a world-class Content Management System so you have control over content updates for your website without paying for every little change.
Other common standards incorporated include HTML, XHTML, CSS and JavaScript. All my websites are checked for valid XHMTL and tested across all popular modern browsers.
continue ↓About Me
After completing my IT degree in 1998 I started work for an established web development shop based in Auckland. My first 3 months were spent on loan to Telecom as interim Webmaster for http://telecom.co.nz. Talk about being thrown in the deep end! After completion of this project I moved to Auckland where I worked on website projects for the Ministry of Education, Vodafone, the TAB and others.
In 2001 I took up a job offer in Tokyo for an Internet start-up company in the online advertising and web marketing space. Over 6 years I progressed into a senior development management role managing over 50 developers, testers and project managers across Tokyo and Moscow. I have a broad range of Internet software development experience including programming, project management, system analysis, business analysis and senior management.
In 2007 I moved back to Hamilton to enjoy the good life and kiwi culture.
I have a strong interest in web development, especially typography, usability and information architecture.
continue ↓Contact Me
Feel free to contact me to discuss any website project you may have.
| Phone. | 64.7.8496516 |
| Mobile. | 027.726.2484 |
| Email. | dave@davelowndes.com |
| Skype. | davelowndes |
| Location. | Hamilton, New Zealand |