About
Shift8 is my (Tom Maiaroto) registered business name. It's just me for now. Yes, I work for myself, so please be kind =) My goals are quality craftsmanship, professional design, client education, advancement of knowledge (my own, colleagues, and clients), and happy relationships. I believe this makes for the best value that you can find anywhere. I may not always be able to work with you, the client or fellow developer, but I always can leave you with a little bit of knowledge. One doesn't even need to be working with me to get a little help. That's why I have a blog on this site that's free for anyone to read and take away some valuable knowledge (I hope).
I have plenty of experience when it comes to the design (print and online) and web development industry. I hold a BFA in Graphic Design from the School of VISUAL ARTS in New York City. Some of the positions I've held include a position as an art director for a local Philadelphia area magazine and a senior web developer for a creative agency in NYC. I currently work for ExpandTheRoom where I not only do coding and design, but lead development on several projects, trained employees, and was heavily involved in project estimation using Agile practices. My full resume is available upon request, but you can also check out (don't be afraid to request to be linked) my LinkedIn profile.
Of course the best way to get a feel for my skillset and knowledge is to explore this site. Take a look at the Work section and read some entries in my Blog. Don't forget to interact and share by leaving comments and feedback! The work on this site reflects the work done by myself, Tom Maiaroto, while working for various companies and for myself. All content is copyrighted by their proper owners and are only represented here as a personal portfolio.
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