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Welcome to wiz-bang.com
A Change In Direction...
-- Added: October 22, 2009 --

I am no longer doing any Web Design, Database Design, Spreadsheet Design, PHP programming or performing any other related services that I offered on this site in the past as wiz-bang.com.

Currently I am using this site as a platform or location for an ad hoc Resume.

In the sections entitled Services and Skills I have added new informational items that were not part of my traditional set of Services and Skills that I performed while doing business as wiz-bang.com. I have added skill sets from previous corporate management and other job related experiences such as Teaching, Call Center Support and Telemarketing.

I have also turned off the info at wiz-bang.com email account. The "Contact Us" Form will still try to send the message but it will not be recieved.

Scope
Web Pages for Individuals

These services are for individuals who would like to have a presence on the web but may be intimidated by the complexity. Large hosting sites usually have a Web Page Authoring Program that allows their customers a small selection of standardized web page themes. I can create sites that have a distinctive look and feel, from simple home pages to picture galleries. The web pages can either be exclusively HTML or Flash Animation or an integrated page that combines both.

Web Sites for Organizations and Business

For any organizations and businesses that do not have a large budget for a presence on the World Wide Web, I offer services that are extremely affordable. Depending upon the application I can also include the use of Databases.

Applications for Business or Individuals

My philosophy is that no job is too small. I can create custom Database Applications, Spreadsheet Applications, PowerPoint Presentations, Flash Animation Presentations, Streaming Video, Stand Alone Applications and coming soon streaming Internet Commercials. Regardless if the request is a simple Spreadsheet or a Database and Integrated Spreadsheet Application, I am committed to providing an affordable solution for each client.

E-commerce Solutions

I can help you set up, customize and put product entries into your store. It can be as simple as a PayPal button or a full blown shopping cart.

General Information

I have many tools that I can use to provide my services. I can design web pages from the ground up, use templates, themes or a combination of both. I have tools to create an unlimited number of background textures, sophisticated Graphics Processing tools that can alter and enhance any image. I can incorporate music to your site. The only limitations are the creative process itself which is limitless.

Consulting

I offer a wide variety of consulting services. I have worn many "hats" in my career and I have experience with many aspects of business operations.

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Services
  • Web Site Makeovers Click here for more details.
  • Web Design
  • PHP Programming
  • MySQL Database Design
  • Microsoft Spreadsheet Design
  • Microsoft Access Database Design / VBA Programming
  • Application Development Services
  • Flash Animation
  • Video File Conversion
  • Audio File Conversion
  • Convert your personal video to Streaming Video on the Web
  • Custom Graphics
  • 3D Graphics
  • Consultation for Software Purchases
  • Hardware and Software Support
  • I can build Custom Machines
  • MS Office Support
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  • Consulting Services
  • Management Services
  • Call Center Operations
  • Quality Control
  • Administrative Services
  • Technical Support
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Skills
Custom Templates

I are currently in the process of expanding my own custom templates that will give those individuals and business on a tight budget to have a web presence at a reduced cost.

HTML

From singe page sites to multiple page sites with navigation. All of my sites utilize the concept of CSS which separates the content from the Design. You can find excellent examples of this at the zen garden website.

PHP Programming

Need some dynamic content? PHP programming allows for creating very complex web sites that contain all sorts of dynamic content. Intelligent Forms processing where forms can detect errors in the content entered and automatically format certain input fields like phone numbers. Session management for User Logins to restricted content.

MySQL

Need a database created? MySQL provides an excellent platform for storing information. Using PHP, and MySQL very complex Database driven Websites can be created.

FLASH Animation

I can design whole sites completely based upon Flash Animation. Sites can also be in any configuration PHP / HTML / Flash.

MS ACCESS Database Design and Excel Spreadsheet Design.

I have decades of experience in designing Database and Spreadsheet Applications. In most cases I can have a relatively simple database designed and implemented fairly quickly at a very affordable rate.

HYBRID APPLICATIONS:

Here is where I pull out all the stops. You can have an MS Access Database that is local to your machine that is storing information that you have entered. This information can be automatically transferred to a MySQL Database on your website that can be viewed by online visitors. The process includes creating an XML document that is transferred to the website and then a PHP server parses through the XML document placing the information into the MySQL database that is online.

Other options include having a MySQL on line database that online visitors enter information into and a local MS Access Database where a different set of information is stored. The information in both databases can then be synchronized together.

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What follows are additional skill sets that I believe any company would find useful.

Teaching

I taught Computer Science Evening Classes for nine semesters, in the late 1980's at what was then Rogers State College. It is currently Rogers State University, Claremore, OK. Classes taught: Introduction to CS, Pascal, Basic, Fortran, C, Word Processing, Spreadsheet Design and Database Design. If a person can teach a somewhat technical field like Computer Science, then teaching anything else is easy.

Management

I have had many management experiences in my career. The last position of any relevance was when I worked at WilTel's Advanced Technology Group (ATG) in the early 1990's. Since 1994, I have been self employeed.

WilTel started out as Williams Telecommunications Group (WTG), later became WilTel. ATG, the corporate entity I worked for was sold to Bernie Ebbers of LDDS which later became part of Worldcom. And we all know what happened there.

While I was at ATG, I was a Senior Software Engineer, Project Specialist, Manager of System Administration and Manager of Systems Integration. I reported directly to the Vice President at the time. Between the two groups I had more than 25 people under my supervision.

Besides doing budgets for my departments I also instituted many innovative trends. I had all of my critical functionality, in the Systems Admin group covered with employee cross training. There were three main divisions, each with a lead person. Every other lead person had a working knowledge of minimal emergency procedures. For example: The main file server has just gone down, for no apparent reason. The lead person in this position is away at a conference and can not be reached, the next person in line is called, they respond and bring the unit back online.

I also implemented cost cutting ideas. Once I am in a position where I can analyze what is going on I usually find ways to stream line and cut costs. I actually won an award for my contributions for saving money. One example of this was in the area of Software Engineering. We were working on a very compute intensive program and the compile times (how long it took the computer to convert source code written in a program language to machine language that the machine could execute) were outrageously long, more than 45 minutes to an hour. When this is going on you have engineers sitting around twiddling their thumbs that are making more than $70.00 per hour. It does not take a brain surgeon to figure out that a $50,000.00 compute server that can compile the programs in several minutes will pay for itself in a few months. I purchased seven compute servers which streamlined the whole ATG development environment.

Management also implies working within company guidelines to create an environment where employees can reach their full potential. My job was to pave the way, get rid of red tape, move obstacles out of the way so people could spend time getting their jobs done rather than worry about how to get a necessary physical resource.

Computer Technical Call Center Support

In another company, Medical Data Processing, a small entrepreneurial company, I was a Senior Programmer Analyst that performed System Installations, Conversions, Program Design, Troubleshooting and Support. As more systems were installed, I was tasked with creating a small but effective Computer Support Center. Eighty percent of the issues could be handled by telephone. The remaining twenty percent resulted in support personnel going on site to perform the necessary task.

Telemarketing

I have worked, on several occasions as a telemarketer.

Office Automation

I have experience in creating Custom Software that streamlines day to day activities in a variety of Office Environments. This service I would perform at a very reduced rate, more than likely for free, if project was not too involved.

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Capabilities

Core Specialties:
Specialists in Web Design Services and Software Development

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Project Management
  • Website Design
  • Database Engineering
  • Spreadsheet Design
  • Application Development
Industry Strengths

  • Telecommunications
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Medical Offices
Methodology:

I work with each client to make sure that the specific requirements for each project are clearly understood and documented, so that there are no surprises at the end. And I use formal project management techniques (as appropriate for the size of the project) and formal software testing methodology to ensure that my products are as close to having zero defects as humanly possible.

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Web Makeovers

What I have discovered

Individuals and organizations have been creating websites since 1991. There are as many different websites as there are the creators that created them. Websites can range from wonderful works of art to the truly tasteless. To use a worn out expression, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Many web pages, which are supposed to be promoting an organization's products or services, the organization's "billboard" on the nformation Superhighway, are stale and out of date.

Websites are either:



  • Up-to-date and modern (in appearance and content)
  • Out-of-date in content
  • Out-of-date in appearance

I have developed 2 different services to address the needs of the typical organization that feels its website is lacking:

  • The Face Lift / Tune Up
  • The Complete Overhaul
For every Site:

I analyze the site and if necessary convert the site use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) This separates 'Content' from 'Style. Once this is done,it becomes much easier to change the site at a later time. If the site already has quite a bit of embedded formatting or uses a lot of tables for formatting that is in the HTML, this process will take a little longer, but the benefits far outweigh the little bit of extra work.

The most common upgrade is the Face Lift / Tune Up



  • The content is “okay” but a little dated
  • The format is outdated
  • The features and functions of the site are limited

For this scenario, I will repackage the content in a more modern format (a "theme" consistent with the organization's image) and add some features and functions to round-out the site (such as a search engine link, a banner or two, photographs, and graphics/logos). Content will also be refreshed to make sure that it is as current as possible.

Depending upon the size of the site this service costs from $200.00, a little extra if CSS conversion is necessary and should be re-done at least once a year, preferably twice a year. Changes can be implemented in 3-5 days.
The Complete Website Overhaul

The website Overhaul is more involved. This is almost the same as creating a brand new site. If there is an existing site in place it can often make this process a little easier. Occasionally, an existing site has reusable content and thematic style. Performing this service will be more complex than the Face-Lift or Tune Up. It will typically require a complete analysis of what the organization is trying to accomplish with its marketing plan and overall company vision is. Wiz-bang.com will work together with you to re-develop the site.

Due to the complexity of this process it is impossible to estimate a dollar figure in general terms. If you are interested in this option, I will be glad, after I have done some preliminary analysis, to provide an estimate.

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Contact Us
If you wish to have more infomration...

Please do not hesitate to contact us. Please use the form below or you can use your regular email Email: info@wiz-bang.com to drop us a line.

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Partial Portfolio

This is the version I created for Schmook Appraisal Company that was in use for several years. I stopped doing web hosting and when I did that, Schmook Appraisal also changed their web design company. This is their "new" current version. Schmook Appraisal Company

This site, unfortunately, never got off the ground. The product that these folks have is nothing short of miraculous and I dearly wanted to see this move forward with as much gusto as possible with SEO, advertisement. Sometimes things just don't work as planned. Dr. Hatfield was simply too busy and to overwhelmed to devote the time necessary to give me the information necessary for the content.

Demo Site: Little Joe's Boots is a site that never quite got of the ground. The owner lost control of the domain and decided not to pursue it anymore.
This is a Flash animation site with HTML catalog pages. This site has quite a bit of graphics processing and picture processing.
The "Filson" category illustrates CSS large image popups.

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