About Me

My name is Michael Merrell and I have a passion for web programming and new technology. I have been working in the professional field of web development since 2007 and love what I do. I am one of those people who enjoys what they do for a profession so much that they spend a good chunk of their free time doing the exact same thing they do for work. In fact I have been working on websites and on the web since 1997, although i’m a lot better now than I was then. Primarily I develop in C# .NET using Visual Studio 2008 but also have experience in PHP, ActionScript and a number of other languages.

Generally I am good at looking at something and finding ways to improve it or add onto it in order to make it more appealing. I have a very nefarious mind at times which helps me see issues before they become problems. I also have a thirst for new knowledge and believe that knowledge is power. I love learning about new technology and innovative ways of doing things.

I am a firm believer in cloud computing and that web applications will slowly be overtaking your standard desktop applications. My opinion on that is not just because I am heavily invested in the field but the fact that the web has a lot to offer and is continually advancing in standards and practices. With that I also believe that standards are important to the industry and that the KISS principle is important when programming. I feel that sharing knowledge is key to new innovations and that ideas and opinions should be shared freely.

I do a lot of website work in my spare time for fun, it is truly what I enjoy and what makes me happy. I almost always have a new idea for a website i’d like to work on or have some other website that i’m making or helping someone else with. If you have an idea for or need help with a website please don’t hesitate to contact me a I am more than willing to offer my advice or assistance in anyway that I can.