About me:
My name is Tom Bigelajzen, I’m 29 Years old and live in Ramat-Gan, Israel.
I was born into a family of artist in Jerusalem and art and design have always been a big part of my life.
From an early age I was fascinated by computers and technology and ever since I got my first computer it has become pretty much the center of my life.
As I grew up I had to find out what is it that I want to do with my life. I have been going back and forward between graphic design and computers – as a network manager and as a developer, and eventually, I found the balance I was looking for in Client Side and UI development and design for the Web.
I design, I improve other people designs, I develop, create and design interfaces, and learn and improve constantly.
Besides that I am true believer in the principals behind Free Software, Open Source, Creative Commons and other open and public standards and licenses.
I try to contribute what I can where I can to Open Source projects.
Some Contact information:
You are more than invited to send me some feedback using the Contact form
Or you can mail me directly to me [at] tombigel [dot] com
And this is my Facebook page:
Resume:
Education
I studied graphics and print at “Hadassah” College in Jerusalem, had some courses in computer sciences and mathematics at the Hebrew University.
I also have an aging Microsoft MCSE certification for NT4, SQL 7 and TCP/IP.
Professional Qualifications
Specializing in hand coded and cross-browser client-side web development, with extensive knowledge in adaptations for right-to-left languages, CMS theming, web design and visual implementation.
I’m an expert in XHTML, HTML, Javascript and CSS with a focus on standards and compliance with all types of browsers and operating systems. I have in depth knowledge in advanced CSS solutions for all browser types, I’m also considered an expert in adaptation of website to RTL direction (Hebrew, Arabic) .
I have tons of experience in page construction of all types, from dynamic pages through templates for content management systems to mass distribution newsletters. Drupal is my CMS of choice.
I have knowledge of server-side language development – PHP, ASP.NET, ASP and Ruby on Rails as well as working with databases and content management systems.
Over the years I worked on various operating systems – Windows, Linux and Mac OS X and with numerous development environments and code management systems.
I’m also a highly qualified designer and know my way through various graphic design programs – PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand, CorelDraw, Inkscape, Gimp and others.
Experience
Jan 2008 – Today, Self Employed Web Developer and Designer
Employed by several companies as a Web development Client Side developer and Consultant.
A local “authority” in CSS and HTML compliance for bi-directional websites.
2006 – Dec 2007, Hinbit Development
Chief developer and consultant for Client Side and UE for the company’s various web projects.
2007 – Oct 2007 (in parallel to the above), Yeda Systems
Company Website Manager and Maintainer
2006, DSNR
Part of a 15 person development team, Responsible for Web Client Side.
2004 – 2006, EMTV
Interactive application developer for YES (Israel’s satellite television) STBs (MHDKCore environment) and graphic designer.