REPLEX (web)

[ACTIVE]

Replex is a plastic research facility located in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Replex contracted me to updated the dated website. The website sports a unique main navigation custom-rolled for Replex. My responsibilities included:

• Create a database to back their news updates (MySQL)
• Develop data management scripts (PHP)
• Implement site content (HTML via PHP, CSS)
• Develop custom image gallery (jQuery)
• Design and implement custom main navigation (jQuery)

To view Replex, please visit http://replex.com.

EMERSON (web)

[ACTIVE]

This website was developed for Emerson Network Power, United States. The site serves as a portal for all Emerson Power employees and affiliates to obtain marketing materials. It is a mostly internal tool, not to be used by the public. I was responsible for:

• Design a concept, a revision to an older existing site
• Implement the concept (HTML, CSS)
• Integrate front-end with COMET/XAP backend
• Employ AJAX methods to enhance usability (jQuery)

To view Emerson, please visit http://emerson.zakdziczkowski.com.

GLACIR (web)

[INACTIVE]

Glacir was a social networking site I started with two other colleagues in 2008. Glacir was based on the principle of six degrees on separation. It allowed anyone to connect several popular services to their Glacir account and Glacir would show the user how they were connected to everyone else (and through whom).

I was responsible for:

• Developing graph algorithms to be executed in a real-time
• Implement the algorithms to manage massive amounts of data (PHP)
• Converting the concepts to a working user interface
• Writing CRON jobs to continually update the ever-changing graph data

Due to loss of funding, Glacir is no longer active. Watch a video about Glacir.

DEFCON (HTML5 game)

[IN PROGRESS]

DEFCON is an end of days game implemented entirely using HTML5, jQuery, PHP and MySQL. I am tired of the notion that interesting web-based games can only be developed using Flash. This game is still in development. My responsibilities include:

• Designed user interface
• Implement user interface (CSS3, jQuery)
• Add gameplay sound (jQuery)
• Create gameplay map (SVG graphics using RaphaelJS)

To view DEFCON, please visit http://defcon.zakdziczkowski.com/.

CITWEBDEV (web)

[ACTIVE]

citWebDev is a website meant to supplement my teaching activities as Columbus State (http://cscc.edu). It is based upon the Wordpress framework. I remodeled nearly every class in the web and mobile curriculum. I use this site to provide podcasts, videos and well-formatted code snippets to the students to extend the traditional reach of teaching beyond the classroom walls. The site currently supports around five classes and is projected to support more in the future. To create this site, I:

• Spent countless hours creating screencasts and podcasts
• Spent days researching the latest trends in development and design
• Installed and configured Wordpress (including several code plugins)
• Modified CSS for chosen theme

To view citWebDev, please visit http://citwebdev.cscc.edu.

JESS BOONSTRA (web)

[ACTIVE]

Jess Boonstra is a freelance graphic designer living in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jess is an accomplished designer and currently works for F+J Media. Jess wanted a simple, clean site to showcase her work. We worked together to create a unique presentation for her designs. This single-page site (SpS) is backed by a MySQL database. When either the project thumbnails or left navigation links are clicked, the project loads dynamically in the same page. My responsibilities for this project were:

• Design and create databases to back the site (MySQL)
• Create an interface through which she could update her projects (PHP)
• Develop a dynamic way for users to browse her work (CSS and jQuery)
• Convert her concept to layout (HTML5 and CSS)

To view Jess Boonstra's portfolio, please visit http://jessboonstra.zakdziczkowski.com.

KTRDESIGNS (web)

[ACTIVE]

KTRDesigns is the online portfolio of Katy Rankin, a talented artist and graphic designer living in Columbus, Ohio. Katy contacted me to help her showcase her art in a creative way. I helped Katy create a unique jQuery-based gallery slideshow for each of her categories. For Katy's site, I:

• Updated her layout to be more flexible (HTML, CSS)
• Rolled a custom solution for presentation of projects (jQuery, CSS)

To view KTRDesigns, please visit http://ktrdesigns.com.

CUEYOU (web)

[INACTIVE]

CueYou is a Flash-based social networking concept developed in conjunction with the Digital Hub in Dublin, Ireland. The idea was to lay out each page on a large canvas and use the canvas as navigation. When the user clicks a certain section, the viewport zooms to view the homepage of that section. My responsibilities for the development of this concept was to:

• Write all of the Actionscript code to control the entire Flash movie, plus navigation.
• Implement the layout using CSS and HTML.

To view CueYou, please visit http://cueyou.zakdziczkowski.com.

SHAKESAVERS (web)

[ACTIVE]

ShakeSavers is a website developed for JFS Limited based out of Warrensville Heights. ShakeSavers specializes in shaker roof installation and repair. I was responsible for:

• Design a concept and implement it (HTML, CSS)
• Edit all image assets (Photoshop)
• Write Javascript to control image galleries

To view ShakeSavers, please visit http://shakesavers.com.

SAVEIT (web)

[ACTIVE]

SAVEit is a lightweight utility which allows users to save online content for a later time. SAVEit simply sends the user an email containing a link to the page they were visiting. There is no account, no logging in, no hassle, no cost. Just simple and useful. Go to http://saveit.zakdziczkowski.com to to make your bookmarklet and start using today!

To view SAVEit, please visit http://saveit.zakdziczkowski.com.

MOBILESIM (web)

[ACTIVE]

Mobile simulator is a web-based mobile simulator I created for use in an HTML course I teach at Columbus State. With it, you can test your mobile-ready web pages on several popular devices. The tool is based on Twitter Bootstrap framework. While it does not yet modify the HTTP headers to make servers think it is an actual mobile device, it is useful for light testing

To use MobileSim, please visit http://mobilesim.zakdziczkowski.com.

PROXITMOBILE (SaaS)

[INACTIVE]

Proxitmobile is a simple and affordable mobile marketing development platform used to capture the attention of a company's customers. Once registered, a company can quickly create a mobile presence that can be viewed on a customer's smartphone. Proxitmobile was designed to help a business break into mobile marketing softly. The use a QR code links their current methods of marketing with this new one. I was the lead developer on the project. I was responsible for:

• Developing all databases (MySQL)
• Developing server-side controllers (PHP, CRON)
• Integrating PayPal IPN
• Creating an extensible UI (HTML, CSS, jQuery)

To view Proxitmobile, please visit http://proxitmobile.com.

NEVER FORGET (SaaS)

[IN PROGRESS]

NeverForget is a simple service which allows you to log your memories, preserving them forever. NeverForget then periodically emails you a randomly chosen memory, triggering a flashback! This service is free of charge and is very easy to use. All you need is a Google account. I am the only one working on this project, so I am responsible for:

• Conceived the entire concept
• Implemented interface (HTML, CSS)
• Integrated Google/AOL/Yahoo account login (no new accts!)
• Created CRONs to email random memory to users
• Designed and coded the databases and management scripts (MySQL and PHP)

To view Never Forget, please visit http://neverforget.zakdziczkowski.com.

LJOBX (SaaS)

[INACTIVE]

LJOBX (Legal Jobs Exchange) was an idea conceived to solve the issues of matching legal service providers with companies with legal service needs. This space had no solution to promote competition, creating a buyer's market. LJOBX aim was to allow service consumers post job requests on which service providers would bid. The consumer would then choose the winning proposal. My responsibilities for this project were to:

• Design and implement database, views, stored procedures and required queries (MySQL)
• Create a custom user-authentication framework (PHP, PEAR)
• Create bidding framework to manage user input (PHP)
• Design user interface with designer and implement (HTML, CSS)
• Integrate PayPal IPN subscriptions (PHP)

LJOBX never took off due to heavy competition in the space, but we still worked through all of the planning, issues and execution to make something that worked. Another fantastic experience.

PROXIMITY (iOS and Android)

[INACTIVE]

Proximity is an Android and iOS app which is the predecessor of Proxitmobile. Proximity was a combination hardware/software solution. A venue would purchase the ProxBox and install it at their place of business. Customers of that venue would download the application for their smartphone for free. When users visit the business, they would receive instant rewards for visiting and had the ability to converse with other users at that same location. My responsibilities for this venture were:

• Design the image assets for the app
• Develop the iOS and Android app
• Publish the apps to Market and AppStore
• Design the case for physical components
• Design, manufacture and program the embedded system

To view the Proximity app, please visit the Android Market or Apple AppStore.

CBUS TRAFFIC CODES (Android and iOS)

[ACTIVE]

The Columbus Traffic Codes app on the Android Market and iTunes App Store was developed to serve a quick reference for law enforcement, law professionals and curious individuals. The app provides a searchable interface for the over 200 traffic codes in the Columbus Revised Code. My responsibilities for this project were to:

• Create the app framework, including a deployable database (SQLite)

To view Columbus Traffic Codes, please visit the Android Market or iTunes App Store.

OHIO TRAFFIC CODES (Android and iOS)

[ACTIVE]

The Ohio Traffic Codes app on the Android Market and iTunes App Store was developed to serve a quick reference for law enforcement, law professionals and curious individuals. The app provides a searchable interface for the over 200 traffic codes in the Ohio Revised Code. My responsibilities for this project were to:

• Create the app framework, including a deployable database (SQLite)

To view Ohio Traffic Codes, please visit the Android Market and the iTunes App Store.

JUSTWRITE (Android)

[ACTIVE]

JustWrite was created to simplify the writing experience. Alternative apps such as Springpad (tm) and Evernote (tm) are far too complicated and sometimes even require authentication. JustWrite is a simple, beautiful, intuitive application for writing. No images, no formatting (except for line breaks), no other distractions. It is purposefully simple.

This app is available in Google Play now!

ALOTTAZS LABS, LLC (start-up)

[ACTIVE]

I founded Alottazs Labs, LLC in October of 2012 to pursue a small, highly-specialized set of ideas/technologies. This has been a long time coming. Alottazs' main pursuit currently is GarageIO, a simple technology overhaul for your garage.

Check out the Alottazs' website: http://alottazs.com. You can also follow Alottazs on Twitter at @alottazs.

GLACIR, INC. (start-up)

[INACTIVE]

Glacir, Inc. was founded in 2008 to act as the legal entity for the Glacir SaaS product. Glacir actively operated for over two years before loosing its financial backing. At its peak, it had four employees.

Glacir was an exciting journey, but sadly the funding fell out the bottom and is therefore no longer in operation. Check out the CrunchBase company profile.

FRONT ST. DEV, LLC. (start-up)

[INACTIVE]

Front St. Development is based out of Columbus, Ohio. It specializes in cost-effective software and hardware solutions. There are currently three employees. It is the legal entity behind several products:

• Proxitmobile (SaaS)
• Proximity (app)
• Columbus Traffic Codes (app)

To learn more about Front St. Dev., visit the company's website or check out the CrunchBase company profile.