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Lindsay Evans
Development & IS
A recognised speaker on UI Development and design; unparalleled skills in delivering accessible sites compliant to latest best practice.
Lindsay brings to Boomworks a dedication to the investigation, presentation and implementation of ideas, technologies, standards and trends that exist at the forefront of the interactive space.
Over the past 10 years, he has utilised his extensive skills in interface development languages along with a broad skill-set in application and rich media development, producing a range of websites for major Australian and international clients including Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, YHA Australia and oneworld Alliance.
As a vocal and well-respected member of the Web Standards community, Lindsay contributes to the ongoing evolution of best practice and accessibility in international website development.
Who is Lindsay anyway?
What exactly do you do at Boomworks?
Write HTML, CSS & JavaScript; plus the odd bit of PHP
How can you improve someones online experience?
By making fast, usable, accessible web sites
What has been your favourite Boomworks project so far?
BigPond Games, for all the research I had to do
Haughton Design, for getting to play with cool new stuff like HTML5
What is the greatest professional challenge you have faced in your career?
Writing this profile
If you could change something about the web what would it be?
Make HTTP stateful
Whats your favourite website ever and why?
DocOzone, circa. 1997. Beautiful, got me into JavaScript & Photoshop. Bevelled edges FTW.
What do you think has been the best invention in the last five years and why?
Bacon Salt, for adding delicious bacon flavour to my chips, and being vegetarian friendly
Whats your favourite sandwich combo?
Ham, cheese, tomato, onion, alfalfa sprouts, beetroot, mayo. On a sesame seed roll. Heaven on a bun.
Or bacon, cheese & banana for toasted sandwiches.
Who is your favourite super hero?
Super Grover
What invention are you working on at the moment?
A content distribution network for JavaScript libraries. Also my Lego robot army.
Where would you like to travel to next?
Africa
What is your favourite country in the world?
Australia
Tell us something super interesting about yourself?
I am ambidextrous with cutlery & nail clippers
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