Our Mission → Create amazing web applications and web sites via transparent processes with our clients.
We believe personal service and human interaction will always win over cookie cutter service and being treated like just another number.
We are firm believers in the "Thank You Economy"
Websites
By now it's clear that this Internet thing isn't just a fad. In this increasingly social world that we live in, having an online home is a necessity for promoting yourself or your brand. Why settle for pre-fab construction when you can have a site custom built to suit your every need?
Web Applications
Do you have some critical business problems without technology solutions, or maybe an existing business process tied up in difficult to use, disconnected systems? We can help by working hand-in-hand with you to craft a web-based internet or intranet application designed to take your business to the next level.
Rescue Projects
Tried using another firm to build your stuff? Didn't deliver what you needed? We can help repair most web applications and sites. Rescue projects are high priority affairs. We know you've already wasted your time and money and don't want to waste more. We can help you.
Who is Protected Method?
Research has shown that people are motivated best by three things: autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
- Autonomy - The urge to direct our own lives.
- Mastery - The desire to get better at something that matters.
- Purpose - The yearning to do something in the service of something larger than ourselves.
Matt Darby, MS, Partner
Matt holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio along with 13+ years experience in web development and IT management. He is a frequent open source contributor, a Rails Core Contributor, and heads up the Columbus Ruby Brigade.
Matt loves developing comprehensive solutions that address anything from building servers to developing and maintaining complex web applications. Ruby, Ruby on Rails, and Backbone.js are his current tools of choice.
Just to prove he's not a robot — he is happily married and has various pets under his feet at most times. He's also a life long metal head (\m/) and proud homebrewer.
- Email → matt@protectedmethod.com
- Skype → matt-darby
- Twitter → @mattdarby
- Site → matt-darby.com
Scott Walker, Partner
Scott has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science from Virginia Tech along with 11+ years of experience in software development, specializing primarily in web development.
He has worked for clients in law enforcement, banking, and manufacturing, and with technologies as diverse as the obscure DIBOL language, C++, .NET, and now Ruby.
Scott loves teaching and giving back to the community and has spoken at several regional conferences and events, and was featured on the DeepFriedBytes podcast. He is an open source contributor to the JSpec JavaScript testing framework.
His recent work includes assisting with the transition to agile development techniques and Extreme Programming practices. Scott's current focus is on Ruby development, and seeing how far we can push the limits of JavaScript.
He's also a life-long fitness devotee, and the father of two wonderful children.
- Email → scott@protectedmethod.com
- Skype → swalke16
- Twitter → @pragma_tech
- Site → pragma-tech.blogspot.com
Recent Projects
We utilize agile software development techniques to deliver project value early and incrementally build upon that value in short iterations. This puts the control back into the customers hands to decide when the project is done.
We want you to be entirely satisfied with the work that we deliver. We only take on projects we are sure we can deliver, and when we can't we'll do our best to put you in touch with someone who can.
Every solution we deliver is accompanied by a comprehensive suite of tests that verify the system works as expected now and in the future as new enhancements are added.
We value the Open Source Community
Giving back as much value as possible for every bit we take is a cornerstone of building a strong community.
We prefer to use proven Open Source technologies when creating our solutions. This allows us to deliver projects faster and at a much lower cost than if we rely on proprietary technology. The world wide Open Source community actively maintains core components of your product for free.
"Open Source" is software that can be used, redistributed or rewritten free of charge. It's usually created by volunteers for the simple love of the art of software development.
Open Source Contributions
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