About Jeffrey

If you don’t already know me, I’m a graphic designer and self taught web application developer best known for my ability to merge the visual world of graphics with the mental realm of code. With a Bachelor of Technology degree in Graphic Communications Management and a minor in Multimedia, I traditionally trained for the good old paper and ink industry (yes, I know what CMYK means), but I soon realized the digital world of pixels and code was were my real ideas would prosper.

In late 1999, I co-founded We-Create Inc., an internet software company based in Waterloo, Ontario, which began many long nights of challenging and creative innovation. Currently, as Director of Research and Development for We-Create, I am responsible for investigating new and emerging internet technologies and integrating them using web standards compliant methods.

You can probably guess that I don’t have that much spare time but somehow I’ve managed to write some books such as, most recently, AdvandED Dom Scripting with Friends of ED. My previous works include co-authorship such as Beginning Google Maps Application Development and various technical reviews.

In late 2005 I became a PHP4 Zend Certified Engineer and updated that certification to PHP5 in September 2006 being one of the first PHP5 Certified Engineers! When possible I keep that fresh by participating in various Zend Framework projects.

If you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to contact me anytime!