About Me

Hi, I'm Bobby Brown, and I'm a web developer and designer from Williamsport, PA. I graduated summa cum laude from Lycoming College with dual degrees: B.S. Physics and B.A. Astronomy. I have experience in many different facets of both front-end and back-end web development, including responsive web design. Some of my various hobbies include tennis, playing music (drums, guitar, ukulele), and sky watching. I also enjoy Sci-Fi TV shows such as Fringe and Warehouse 13, among others. I also spend a lot of time reading.

Web-related books I have read recently:

  • Implementing Responsive Design by Tim Kadlec
  • The Designer's Web Handbook by Patrick McNeil
  • Pinfluence: The Complete Guide to Marketing Your Business with Pinterest by Beth Hayden
  • JavaScript & jQuery: The Missing Manual by David Sawyer McFarland
  • Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug
  • Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook (And Other Social Networks) by Dave Kerpen
  • jQuery: Novice to Ninja by Earle Castledine & Craig Sharkie
  • JavaScript: The Good Parts by Douglas Crockford
  • Building iPhone Apps with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Making App Store Apps Without Objective-C or Cocoa by Jonathan Stark
  • Bulletproof Web Design: Improving flexibility and protecting against worst-case scenarios with HTML5 and CSS3 (3rd Edition) by Dan Cederholm
  • High Performance Web Sites: Essential Knowledge for Front-End Engineers by Steve Souders
  • SEO Warrior by John I. Jerkovic
  • Above the Fold: Understanding the Principles of Successful Web Site Design by Brian Miller
  • View All Recent Books

Technology

I have experience with a variety of web-related software applications, including:

  • Adobe Dreamweaver
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Contribute
  • Microsoft Visual Studio
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • EMS Professional
  • EMS Master Calendar
  • Virtual EMS
  • Google Analytics
  • IIS

Languages I have used for web development:

  • XHTML/HTML5
  • CSS/CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • jQuery Mobile
  • ASP.NET
  • C#
  • SQL
  • PHP
  • Drupal 6 and 7

Professional Experience

Sage Age Strategies

sageagestrategies.com — Montoursville, PA

Assistant Website Programmer (May 2012-present)

Assist with:

Lycoming Animal Protection Society (LAPS)

lapsshelter.org — South Williamsport, PA

Webmaster and Social Media Coordinator (June 2012-present)

Support and maintain LAPS website and social media accounts. Also responsible for supporting LAPS email accounts.

Freelance Web Designer

Independently manage projects, from initial client consultation and strategy development through complete website design, functionality and activation. View Sample Work.

“…did a great job on my first website …didn't know what to expect … success of site has been beyond my expectations …you should definitely consider Bobby if you are planning on building a website…”

Anne Landon
Distinctive Résumé Designs,
Williamsport, PA

Lycoming College

lycoming.edu — Williamsport, PA

Student Web Developer (2008–2011)

“I've watched Bobby expand and refine his web-related skill sets for more than two years. His understanding of jQuery puts him at a ninja-like level! Bobby produces excellent results in times faster than expected.”

Spyke Krepshaw
Executive Director of Web Development,
Lycoming College

Society of Physics Students - Webmaster (2009 - 2011)

Commuter Student Organization - Webmaster (2009 - 2011)

Astronomy/Physics Department Teaching Assistant (2008–2011)

Volunteer Assistant Tennis Coach (2012)

Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone

Web Design Internship/Consultation (2009)

Education

Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA

Honors and Achievements