Bence Fodor

About Me

I'm a 32 year old web & app developer from Hungary. I've been a computer addict since I got my first Commodore 64 when I was 4.

I've started working as a web developer in my early 20s, and as an application developer a couple of years later. I have quite a few years of experience with WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP, Cordova/PhoneGap, JavaScript, Java, MySQL. I also have 5 years of Microsoft Axapta 3 and Dynamics AX 2012 development experience, but that door is closed :).

I quit my 9 to 5 job in August 2015 to become a full time freelancer. Lately I've been contemplating switching back, because I kinda miss working in a team.

Work Experience

Freelance developer (part time since 2008, full time since March 2016)

I create highly customised WordPress sites, web and mobile applications using PHP + MySQL and Phonegap/Cordova for mobile apps.

Mobile application developer - [an IT company based in Spain] (2015 - 2016)

I created a Cordova based hybrid version of an existing Android application with updated UI and added functionality, now available both on Android and iOS platforms, including phone and tablet devices as well. I based the UI on the awesome Framework7 library, and the application included a custom developed native Cordova plugin for Android written in Java (there was no public API available to implement the same functionality for iOS).

Developer & IT coordinator - Marzek Kner Packaging Llc (2010 - 2015)

I used to do ERP development under Microsoft Axapta 3 and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012, web and intranet development with PHP + MySQL, application development with Java J2SE and mobile app development using the PhoneGap framework. I also designed and implemented a Raspberry Pi based digital signage system for the shop floor and handled day to day communication with our Austrian parent company in English.

Sitebuilder and PHP developer - Concept Internet Ltd (3 month internship in 2010)

I did PSD to HTML + CSS sitebuilds and UK customer feedback based modifications on PHP & MySQL based eCommerce sites.

Skills

WordpressExpert

I've been using WordPress for 10 years. Yikes. I have exprience with theme and plugin development too.

HTML & CSSExpert

Whenever it's possible, I use the responsive Bootstrap framework (nowadays Bootstrap 4).

PHP Pro

I prefer to write in a clean procedural style, but I can go OO and think MVP if needed.

SQL DatabasesPro

I have extensive experience with MySQL/MariaDB and a bit of MSSQL too.

JavascriptPro

I have several years of experience with jQuery and Framework7 in particular. I've never really got into Angular, React and the like, but I'm ready to learn it if needed.

Cordova/PhoneGapPro

I've created a few Android/iOS multiplatform apps with this amazing toolkit. It's been an adventurous ride since PhoneGap 2.x.

Java (J2SE)Intermediate

I've written some cross platform GUI and CLI apps and a native Android Cordova plugin in Java.

PhotoshopIntermediate

I'm no designer, but I know my way around Photoshop. Give me a PSD and I won't drive the designers up the wall with constant requests.

For development I usually prefer Windows, but I have 5+ years of experience with macOS and Linux (Debian flavours), I can work comfortably on any of them.

Hungarian		Native
English		Very proficient