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Web Development & Computer Services

Charon Computers has been helping business and residential customers with their computer problems and projects since 1997.

We have handled projects such as the development of large scale database websites, designing and installing office networks, and streamlining the use of computers in business. Residential projects such as training, virus/spyware removal, and computer rebuilds are handled with expert advice and knowledge.

Our experience in the many facets of technology allows us to understand a wide variety of problems and easily communicate solid solutions in plain english. Contact us and we can find a solution that will work for you too.





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Web Services: Computer Services:

   We can design your site from the ground up no matter how big or small. Utilizing the most current software and design techniques mixed in with over 10 years of experience, we can develop the site you want.

Bring your ideas to the table and we can build around them to create the environment necessary to drive customers to your business.

   Graphics for a website describe your companies products, services, and attitude. We develop your ideas of color and style, as well as product images to create an environment that your customers feel comfortable in.

Utilizing products such as Photoshop®, Illustrator®, and Flash® we can develop the images and overall layout of your site.

   Flash is an animation and marketing tool that has a wide range of uses in the development of interactive web sites. It is used for simple banners, forms, and interactive database access, as well as games, movies, and product demonstrations.

We have used flash to build many components to enrich and educate consumers on the products and services offered by companies.

   Web programming is used to connect users to backend systems as well as to provide interactivity to current sites. Some of the languages used by Charon Computers include PHP, ASP, JavaScript, VBScript, and Flash. These languages allow us to collect information, check submissions, connect to databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL), and track visitors.

Utilizing these languages we can provide just about any interactivity and visitor information collection system that your company needs.

   Email services are provided to companies that need assistance in developing organized email systems for the web. We can setup accounts, forwarders, spam filters, and email connectivity. We can also hook your local network into web email servers for collection thru Outlook and/or Exchange.

We can also offer email accounts to companies that utilize our hosting services. Email account numbers are based on the hosting package selected.

   Charon Computers can provide hosting, domain registration, and domain parking to any size business. Each hosting account includes email addresses, web services, page and email forwarding, and web statistics. Some accounts also include database connectivity, form submission, and e-commerce faculties.

We can provide you whatever you might need to make your site a success and provide your customers with the information and services that they need to conduct organized business.

   We can design your computer network from the ground up or we can retrofit any current network with new technology that will increase speed and security. We have successfully used products from Cisco®, LinkSys®, Microsoft®, and Dell®. We can provide cabling, software installation, and hardware installation, as well as configuration, and design.

With new technology comes new opportunities for your company, give us a call and we can show you what you can do to make your business run better.

   Remote connectivity can be used in business and residential instances. It is very useful in business to provide external access to internal systems utilizing such applications as Remote Desktop®, Citrix®, and LogMeIn®. We can setup these applications on office or home systems and train users in the proper use of these applications.

What ever your connectivity needs we can help in the design and implementation of these tools, and train the staff on the safe way to move information.

   We can design and build any system that you might need, from high end web and database servers to custom gaming and graphic workstations. The only limit is your imagination, we have developed multi-monitor workstations for medical applications, up to large volume database sites for the tracking of customer and product information.

Bring your ideas and thoughts to us and we can develop a system that conforms to all of your needs and organizational requirements.

   Firewalls are not only used to keep unwanted visitors out of your network, they are also used to ensure that internal users are not connecting to sites or applications that can hurt your business. Using firewalls from companies like Cisco®, WatchGuard®, SonicWall®, and Symantec® we can provide your business with the security needed to conduct business and protect your information from unauthorized access.

The safety of your business information and your customers privacy is your business.

   Viruses and Spyware are a huge threat on the internet today and they can affect anyone connected to the outside world through email and outside websites. The only correct solution to solve this problem is oversight and software intervention. Having the correct software to combat threats that are introduced to your network is essential.

Utilizing products from AVG®, Norton®, and McAfee® you can make sure that your network and users are protected from the ever increasing spread of malicious software.

   Sometimes computers can become so corrupted or damaged that they do not effectively operate in your environment. We can take these computers and rebuild and repair them so that they can once again be introduced to your network. We will reinstall all needed software and operating systems, as well as making sure that network connectivity is restored.

Often the computers that you currently have in operation can successfully be upgraded and rebuilt so that you can increase productivity and keep outlay costs to a minimum


Owners Resume

David Barrett : char...@hotmail.com

Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented professional committed to pursuing a long term career in the Information Technology and Web Design field. A 12-year track record demonstrating strong analytical and problem solving skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to follow through with projects from inception to completion.

  • Exceptionally well organized; Strong work ethics and willingness to work hard to achieve employer objectives.
  • Fluent in all windows network operating environments.
  • Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies to current environments.
  • Superior leadership qualities and motivational team worker.
  • Managed numerous responsibilities with accuracy and speed.
  • Acknowledges needs of others and communicates solutions effectively.
  • Confirmed record of dependability and outstanding performance.
  • Prompt and creative decision maker.
  • Long time hand coder of web sites and interfaces utilizing many new technologies.

Coding/Interfacing Languages -

XHTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, XML, DHTML, VBScript, CGI, Perl, EMBPerl

Databases -

Microsoft SQL, MySQL, FileMaker, Access

Graphics Applications -

Photoshop, Flash, PhotoImpact

Server Software -

Apache, IIS, Zend, Encryption, Exchange

Hardware -

PC's, Servers, Switches, Hubs, Firewalls, VPN, Cabling (Cat 1-6)

Operating Systems -

Windows, RedHat Linux

Certifications & Education -

A+, I-Net+, Network +, MCP, Project Management, UNIX Administration

Bachelors Degree in Computer Software Engineering
Colorado Technical Institute - June 2007

Flash Application Programming
College of DuPage - 1998 to 1999

Advanced C Programming, Object Oriented Programming
College of DuPage - 1993 to 1994

Bachelors Degree in Medieval History
University of Tennessee - June 1992

Web Portfolio



Charon Computers has been hired to do many web projects from small to large including full website development, frontside programming, and web graphics. Utilizing technological advancements and current software for development we are able to provide comprehensive solutions to all problems.

Included in this portfolio are some of the projects we have completed over our 12 year history. This provides a simple overview of the projects and some of the design elements.

All images, flash, and files can be clicked to view a new window. If you would like more detailed descriptions or samples please contact us.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to contact us

iM Networks : 1999-2001

We were hired by iMNetworks for multiple projects. First we rebuilt their website completely, it consisted of a shopping area to buy products, a web FAQs bulletin board, an HTML email campaign, and a live streaming music area. iMNetworks handled over 500 live radio stations streaming 24/7/365.

Pages produced using EmbPerl, Perl, PHP, HTML, CSS, and DHTML.

Graphics produced in PhotoShop, Flash, and ImageReady.

iM Networks

iM Networks : 1999-2001

One of the projects undertaken by iMNetworks was to develop a small footprint, fully functional HTML frontend for their iMRadio software. We developed several webpage radios that could be deployed on any site within minutes, and they would have live streaming radio, including song/artist information, timers, buy now capabilities, and reviewing components.

Pages produced using JavaScript, VBScript, HTML, CSS, and DHTML. Graphics produced in PhotoShop, Flash, and ImageReady.

Images are of the entire web page radio with added desciptions

iM Networks
iM Networks
iM Networks
iM Networks
iM Networks

ExerciseTracker : 2001

ExerciseTracker was a project undertaken by a San Jose, CA. start-up, whose goals were to track all forms of exercise to help clients lose weight. There was a connection established at the webstie between Doctor, Client, and Physical Therapist/Trainer. The website tracked any exercise done and duration, from this information along with information provided by the client it logged and tracked dozens of statistics like calories, BMI, weight, and exercises. Information was viewable in real-time charts and graphs to clients as well as doctor and trainer to provide on-going performance evaluations. Site included reporting and client management tools all produced in ASP.

Site was produced with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL, and ASP.





ExerciseTracker
ASP Includes File

Marazene: 2005

Marazene is a well known Chicago-area industrial/metal band. They hired us to produce a site that fit there style as well as their marketing needs. This included Flash projects, online streaming music, and banner advertising for distribution.

Site was produced using HTML, CSS, JavaScipt, PHP, and Flash. Images and Banners were produced using Photoshop, and ImageReady.

Marazene

Marazene Banners

Dr. Alan Acierno: 2008

Dr. Acierno, a Chicago-area dentist, hired us to produce 2 websites for them including several flash projects. The site was designed for patient information and office introduction. The flash projects were banners used for site decoration and information.

Sites were produced using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Flash

Dr. Acierno

Dr. Alan Acierno: 2004

Dr. Acierno's first website & new flash banner

Dr. Acierno
Dr. Acierno

CDL Technology Inc.: 2006

Crown-CDL hired us to produce 2 websites and a Flash interactive product demonstration tool. For the websites we had to manage dozens of large scale products and 100s of product images.

The pellitizer demonstration project was built in Flash with ActionScript and actual images of current products. Demonstration was used to strengthen their position on an international scope.

Crown - CDLi

CDL Technology Inc.: 2006

Crown - CDLi



Crown - CDLi

Midwest Travel Medicine: 2006

Midwest Travel Medicine hired us to do several modifications to their current website. We added several new images, the special travel alerts section, and a form and database system. This system included a web based report and management section, which allows for the office staff to search and print patient form data.

Forms and management system were built with HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL. Images created with Photoshop and ImageReady.

Midwest Travel Medicine

Simon Paint & Construction: 2004

Simon Paint hired us to create a very simple website for their advertising. We added several images, and created a simple design using their thoughts.

Site was built with HTML, and CSS. Images created with Photoshop and ImageReady.

Simon Painting

Gift Baskets & More: 2006

Gift Baskets hired us to build them a site that would allow people to see the types of products that they had to offer. They wanted easy updating of pictures and an online order capability. They wanted a simple yet elegant design, that would suit their clientele. It was designed on a 800x600 format.

Site was built with HTML, PHP, and CSS. Images created with Photoshop and ImageReady.

Gift Baskets and More

Advantage Credit: 2007

Advantage credit had a website that was built by someone else that needed some minor updates, we reworked the site so that it could be easily updated with a new shell when they got their marketing team reworked. We converted the site to CSS and gave it a code cleanup to reduce the headaches of working with the code.

Site was built with HTML, PHP, and CSS. Images created with Photoshop and ImageReady.

Advantage Credit

Culinary Classics: 2009

Culinary Classics hired us to build them a full service e-commerce site for their well respected custom chef clothing company. We took their designs and integrated them into an X-Cart system, building their web server and databases, as well as custom designing their cart system to meet their requirements.

Site was built with HTML, PHP, X-Cart, MySQL, and CSS. Images created with Photoshop and ImageReady.

Culinary Classics

TransUnion - TrueCredit: 2010

TransUnion hired us to build them their new front landing page for the TrueCredit division. It featured quick loading and response and was built in a modular format for easy replacement with new colors, images, and text.

Site was built with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Images edited with Photoshop.

TransUnion - TrueCredit

WRS Compass: 2010

WRS Compass hired us to build them interactive web application to allow them to manage projects, employees and how they are scheduled. It connects to their MS SQL database and was built to handle the responsive needs of the company.

Site was built with HTML, PHP, AJAX, JavaScript, MS-SQL, and CSS. Images created with Photoshop and ImageReady.

WRS Compass

X-Cart Reporting Module: 2010

We have built a highly interactive and comprehensive reporting module for the X-Cart Shopping System. It features pre-built reports, import/export features, graphs, charts, quick reports, and the ability to create and build your own charts, graphs, and reports. It's for sale right now in our Store.

Module was built with HTML, PHP, JavaScript, AJAX, MySQL, and CSS. Images created with Photoshop.

X-Cart Reporting Module

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Drupal Site
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