Some useful links about me:

• Richard Knop Resume
• Richard Knop LinkedIn Profile

I have mostly worked with PHP based backend technologies such as object-oriented, corporate friendly licensed, and a rigorously tested Zend Framework codebase. I am also learning iOS, Objective C, Python and Django in my spare time.

Of course, a backend programming language and a framework is not enough to develop a robust web application. I have advanced knowledge of SQL (plus I know my way around PL/SQL), relational databases and data model patterns used in database architectures (one-to-many, many-to-many).

In addition, I have a solid understanding of markup and presentational languages such as HTML, XHTML, CSS, XML and I am able to cooperate with designers to produce a user friendly, accessible and secure web application. I have a good knowledge of JavaScript, AJAX and jQuery framework. I am skilled with version control systems such as SVN and Git, too.

Finally, I am large-minded and have had at least a basic exposure to most mainstream technologies.

Specialties: PHP, Zend Framework, MVC, PHPUnit, MySQL, Web Services, REST, APIs, Git, HTML, CSS, jQuery, iOS, Objective C, Python, Django