Hi, my name is Eric. I like to build stuff.
I like web dev for the same reason that I like LEGOs. I like to build stuff. Probably would have been happy as architect or carpenter too.
~ @andyknight
Well said, Andy! As a matter of fact, Andy's analogy so accurately summarizes my personality that I considered having his quote BE my about page. However, for those who might be interested in knowing more, read on...
A bit more about me
I live nearby Sacramento, CA with my wonderful wife Shannon and our two boys, Cooper and Caden. I am currently employed at First American CoreLogic as a Senior Software Engineer where I work on building complex Java web applications. In my spare time, I'm usually exploring my interest in photography, supporting one of my projects, or brainstorming new ideas.
Consulting
I also run a consulting business, Martin Consulting, aimed at helping individuals and small business with their technology needs. I offer services ranging from web development to usability testing, and just about everything in-between. I have a wide range of programming language experience, including Java, PHP, JavaScript, Perl and C# and I am also well-versed in CSS, HTML and with finding solutions for annoying fascinating browser quirks.
This site
This site was built using WordPress and jQuery with a custom WordPress theme designed and hand-coded by myself. While I typically prefer using a text editor for web development, lately I've been using Eclipse. The following is a list of other items used for building this site:
- Background: a modified version of one of my wood textures
- Logo and selective title font: Delicious
- SimpleModal logo by Brandon Muth
- Flickr API Library: phpFlickr
- Twitter & RSS icons: Handycons
- jQuery plugins:
- ScrollTo & LocalScroll by Ariel Flesler
- fontAvailable by Howard Rauscher
