Hi, I’m Scott Zagar

I’m an American web developer and artist living in San Diego, California.

I’ve been building web applications for over twelve years with my specialities being in content management, graphic design, and software development. I work independently and in collaboration with agencies, start-ups, and independent designers. I recently returned from 5 years of living in Europe and currently work with projects based in 3 continents. My breadth of professional experience as a team player and as a solo provider communicating with clients spread out around the world spans spectrum of roles. I’m comfortable with wearing multiple hats and going the extra mile to meet the requirements of discerning clientele.

Right Brain, Meet Left Brain

I’m equally strong in the design and execution of front-end interfaces (HTML5, CSS, JQuery, Ajax) and back-end applications (Object-Oriented PHP, Python, RESTful API design and SQL database design). One thing that sets me apart from most developers is that, while many developers usually depend upon one framework or another (EG: CodeIgnitor or Kohana, both of which I am well-versed in), or one CMS or another (WordPress, Drupal, etc.) I’ve built and implemented my own PHP framework and home-grown CMS solutions. Another thing that separates me from many programmers is that I am skilled in graphic design. I’ve studied graphic design and possess a degree in Fine Art. I’ve worked with clients to design and program entire sites myself, and I’ve worked in collaboration with respected concept artists, who often bring innovative, if occasionally unorthodox ideas to the table. I always strive to remain flexible and open-minded in my approach.

Estimated availability for new projects: May 2012.

I possess an Aufenthaltserlaubnis (live/work visa) for freelance employment in Germany as IT Specialist, Web Designer and Graphic Artist.