Worked in the information technology field in the USA since 1993. Has done web development since 1996, working with PHP since 2000. Performed a large spectrum of IT job types ranging from development, page design, logo design, project management, systems analysis, database administration, network engineering, systems operations, sales, and worked as a fly-around consultant in a few cities across the USA. He has tackled some serious programmer projects, such as building a socket system between two systems that had no API connection, and moved millions of dollars in financial transactions. After leaving the cubicle world, Mike McKee formed Volo, LLC of South Carolina in 2007 and has steady freelance work ever since. Volo, LLC of South Carolina is his third startup company over a course of 15 years.
Since the early days of PHP4 a few years ago, has worked with PHP. Moved up several years through the ranks with Microsoft ASP and then eventually C# before switching to Linux and PHP.
Since the days of RedHat 8, worked with Redhat, followed by Debian/Ubuntu, and Suse, or derivative forms of the Linux operating system. Uses Ubuntu by default but can work with any form of Linux. Performed tasks with Suse and RedHat tasks ranging from custom Apache compiles to Linux failover, Bash scripts, iptables firewalls, and so on.
Has broad experience with database programming, including Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite. Also understands the importance of designing databases to suit the needs of the task at hand, whether it means more normalization or some denormalization.
Has a good eye for design and can do similar things to what you see on webcreme.com. Highly skilled in WordPress custom theming and custom plugin development. One of the fastest "choppers" in the business, converting PSD to valid XHTML/CSS. Has a small set of outsource partners for Flash. The only caveat is that he may outsource designs where someone is seeking a true artist -- is still learning design.
A seasoned expert in jQuery since John Resig, the creator of it, reached out to him in a forum about it back in 2008. Uses jQuery and AJAX in practically very project now, along with popular plugins like NevoSlider, prettyPhoto, Sortables, Malsup Forms, Malsup Cycle, etc.
Whether it comes to PayPal BuyNow, Protx VPS Form, or shopping cart integration, using secure forms to integrate with your own desktop credit card processor unit, or using shopping cart and product catalog packages, he has eCommerce experience since 1999.
Remaining strictly whitehat, provides Search Engine Optimization techniques through article marketing, blogging, SEO-friendly URLs, optimized pages, and effective backlink building.
Has extensive Object-Oriented Programming experience from his days of working with Java, JSP, and C#.NET, and which now carry over into PHP. Whether it is public, protected, and private methods and variables in classes, subclassing, overloading, polymorphism, or just plain code readability he is a suitable contractor for you. All his projects use some degree of OOP, though he tries not to make projects into an academic exercise. Is also familiar with MVC (Model View Controller) frameworks and can build code that can easily be extended by other developers. Prefers the Kohana MVC platform.
Is well-versed in the techniques of affiliate and performance marketing by his various clients, although he focuses on coding for income, rather than marketing.
Recently has been improving mobile development skills with Webkit-based HTML5/CSS3 for Android and iPhone, and porting this as an app via the PhoneGap platform. Also can use a close partner for doing SMS marketing campaigns.
Has experience with the following packages beyond PHP and databases:
