My name is Timothy Hitchens and I am known to most as HiTCHO.

I am a Freelance Web Application Analyst and Developer who has been active on the web since 1994. In that time I've designed web sites, developed web applications, ISP access and accounting systems, and even planned and developed an Internet Satellite delivery system for rural Australia.

With more than 22 years Information Technology experience I bring a well rounded approach to the world of Web Applications, along with a vast knowledge of business processes and development. And to that you can add an energy and passion for web development that few can rival.

I've partnered with many industries in development projects over the last thirteen years, including:

• Internet Service Providers
• Recruitment
• Hosting Providers
• Video Rental
• Hospitality
• Liquor
• Local Councils
• Stock Brokers
• Insurance
• Charities
• Retail
• Small Business
• Banks

Over the last 22 years I have been exposed to the following technologies (please note not a complete list):

• Linux
• FreeBSD
• SCO / Solaris
• Windows NT/2000/XP
• C/C++
• PHP/Perl/Python/Bash
• XML
• Internet Raw Protocols: HTTP/POP3/SMTP/IMAP/FTP
• MySQL / PostgreSQL / DB2 / Oracle / Sybase / FileMaker
• HTML / JavaScript
• Macromedia: Flash / Fireworks / Dreamweaver
• CVS / WebDAV

My areas of specialty and focus are:

• PHP
• MySQL / PostgreSQL
• FreeBSD / Linux
• Macromedia Flash (Client / Server)

Along with my professional work I am also a significant contributor to the open source community. I am always willing to assist other developers with answers, direction and opinion. You can also find me on many of the e-mail list for software such as PHP, Apache, FreeBSD, and Linux.

Thanks for visiting HiTCHO.