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Bring robustness, ergonomics, and efficiency to fields of web development, applications, usability design, client/server-side programming, search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), affiliate marketing, and related areas in Information Technology (IT).

Experience:

» February 2004 - present: Self-employed freelancer, consultant and programmer focusing on: information-driven web sites; web design and programming; web site usability engineering; search-engine optimization techniques; affiliate marketing; and other related Information Technology (IT) fields. Past and current projects and/or clients include the following (note--only current, active projects are hyperlinked):

  1. 1officesupply.us -- Office Supply Warehouse: Over 20,000 office-supply and office furniture items!


  2. 1-organized-home.com [06/07/2014] Blinds, lighting, area rugs and other Home Accessories — offers the very best in area rugs, blinds, curtains bedding and other related products. >>> 2013-11-18 Incorporates: crhowto.org >>> [DIRECT-SERVER. hoststock]


  3. AOR — Advanced Orthomolecular Research


  4. apr17.com [03/03/2014] - "Superb Values in Home Decor, Bedding and Furniture" >>> [DIRECT-SERVER. hoststock]


  5. bicycle7.com -- Parts and Accessories for Bicycles >>> [was: DIRECT-SERVER. hoststock] Pioneer CLD-D704


  6. crbasic.com Sewing Mach. - orig. host: 1and1


  7. crbasics.org African-American and Urban Clothing and Fashion Products. >>>> [DIRECT HOSTING-SERVER ADDR. httpme.com]


  8. crfolks.org Arts and Crafts supplies — discount art supply store offering a wide selection of arts, crafts, books, and much more. Database includes products for both the professional and amateur artist. CANCEL April 27, 2014 >>> a1cr.net/crfolks_org


  9. Assistware — Lane Departure, SafeTRAC, Drowsy and Distracted Driver Warning System


  10. crmimetic.com [April 19, 2014] Home Organization, and Closet Organizers, Storage Solutions and Lighting Products


  11. crmimetics.org [April 19, 2014] Bags, Luggage and Travel Supplies — from backpacks and carry-ons to computer cases and handbags, this web site combines the best selection of products with unrivaled service and extremely competitive prices. [DIRECT SERVER ADDR. httpme]


  12. Basic Consolidated Rail -- An Introduction to North American Freight Train and Rail


  13. Bathroom, Bedroom and Kitchen — Remodeling Essentials


  14. scientific-singularity.com Batteries, Chargers and AC Adapters: Best-Engineered and Environmentally Friendly >>>>[1and1.com exp. 06/04/2014]


  15. Better-Price.com — Baby Bedding, Children's Furniture, Cribs, Baby Gear [1and1 expire 2014-04-18] [DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com]


  16. Bicycling: Commuting, Touring, Camping, and Safety [orig.: khurramweb.com -- 1and1 expired 2013-12-13; now on this site]


  17. crsociety.info [1and1 expired 2013-11-09] Big and Tall Menswear and Plus Size Women's Clothing


  18. crhowto.info Binoculars, Rifle scopes, Spotting scopes and other Optical Instruments and Accessories — A web site offering quality optical gear. Buying guides to help you make informed purchases and How-To tips to help you use these instruments.[1and1.com expr.11/09/2013]


  19. controlstatic.net -- 03/19/2014 ! ------ >>>> industrial-electronics.com/controlstatic-net/index.html


  20. compactdynamics.com -- Building and Architecture Guide -- Resource for: Redesigning / Renovating Apartments and Houses; Home Construction; How to Design and Build Your Own House; more. [1and1 expired 2014-03-28] >>> engineering-industrial.com / compactdynamics / index.html [07/13/2014] >> [DIRECT SERVER hoststock] [2014-05-18]


  21. Industrial Manufacturing Resources: Careers, Jobs, Products [engineering-industrial.com]


  22. crintro.com Car and Automotive Restoration and Customization — Unique Automotive Tools and Supplies [1and1 expired 2013-11-10] >>> uniquize.com 04/26/2014 >>>> [DIRECT SERVER hoststock]


  23. crsupport.net Car Resources and Support — Auto parts, accessories and car-care products. Helpful articles and How-To tips. Book recommendations for automotive technical skill-building. >>> uniquize.com 04/26/2014 >>>> a1cr.net/crsupport_net


  24. crsupport.org Cavalry-to-the-Rescue support organization — Gear and equipment for hunting, military surplus, police and survival. Featuring an extensive collection of knives (including pocket/folding knives), chef's knives, hunting knives, diving knives, combat & military knives, daggers, sharpening stones and more. (MOVED to hoststock 2013-11-18: california101.us) [1and1 expired 2013-11-30] >>> a1cr.net (2014-04-07) >>> [DIRECT SERVER hoststock]


  25. clothes-for-less.com: Durable, Comfortable Clothing, Belts, Wallets, Money belts, Suspenders, and more ...at Affordable Prices


  26. Collectibles and Gift Ideas — limited edition and exclusive collectibles including collector plates, dolls, figurines, cartoon characters and more. [was mycrdiet.com] >>> uniquize.com/mycrdiet_com/index.html >>> ?????


  27. crbasics.info --- Costume Resource Basics — Infant Costumes, Children's Costumes, Adult Costumes (All Sizes: XSmall -- XXXXL), Medieval costumes, Renaissance Costumes, Wigs, Masks, Makeup and Props. MOVED TO: uniquize.com/crbasics_info


  28. CRON-WEB.org — Calorie Restriction with Optimum Nutrition. Resources for low-calorie diets. [CANCEL December 14, 2013 CONFIRMED; re-located to a1cr.net/cron-web without forum ]


  29. crbasics.com Customer Resource Basics — Featuring a diverse range of products, including industrial and professional supplies. [ Career Guide for Technicians relocated here: ~engineer/crbasics_com/ ] [Convenient At-Home Shopping relocated here: ~housepr/crbasics_com/index_orig.html ] [ host: 1and1.com - expired 2013-11-10]


  30. crhowto.com [November 9, 2013] Carpentry Resources and How-To Tips >>> uniquize.com/crhowto_com >>> a1cr.net/crhowto_com [2014-05-04] >>> 12345w.xyz [2022-02-12]


  31. data-acquisition.us Data Acquisition, Signal Conditioning, Industrial Preventive Maintenance, and Maintenance Management Software [expire 2014-02-25; relocated to industrial-electronics.com/DAQ ] >>> [DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com for forum only]


  32. Deutsche-Produkte.net - Qualitätseinkaufen für Deutschland: Exklusive Mode für Damen, Herren und Kinder sowie außergewöhnliche Wohnaccessoires können einfach und bequem online bestellt werden.


  33. dust-control.us -- Dust Control, Air Purification & Filtration: Information & Resources for Improving Indoor Air >>> [ 03/19/2014] ----->>>> maintenance-industrial.com/dust-control_us [2014-07-13] >>> >>> [DIRECT-SERVER hoststock.com]


  34. hardware9.com [2014/03/11] hardware9.com - DIY and Building Supplies -- fasteners, electrical, hand tools, plumbing supplies, more.>>>> [DIRECT-SERVER hoststock.com]


  35. KhurramHashmi.org (hosted on HTTPME begin: 2013-12-15; DNS: 1and1.com)


  36. diy-resources.com -- Do-It-Yourself Resources: Supplies and Tips for Flooring, Carpeting and Rugs [05/06/2014] [DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com]


  37. faryal.net -- Earth-friendly products for home and office -- Offering Sustainable Living & Environmentally-Conscious Products and Information [May 14, 2014] [DIRECT-SERVER hoststock.com]


    38. crsociety.us Equipment for Military, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security, Hunting and more [was: crsociety.us] >>> a1cr.net (2014-04-07)

  38. crmimetics.net [April 19, 2014] Fahrräder und Fahrradteile für Deutschland: Der Spezialist für Fahrrad & Fitness — Auf dieser Web site finden Sie Deutschlands größtes on-line-Versorgungsmaterial Fahrräder, Fahrradteile und in Verbindung stehende Zusatzgeräte.


  39. Fish-School.com — Train your pet fish to do amazing tricks. Employs two techniques long used to train animals: positive reinforcement and shaping.


  40. Fitness and Exercise Equipment for Home or Gym [a1cr.net; orig home page]


  41. crmimetics.info [April 19, 2014] Jewelry and Gemstones — A comprehensive selection of gems and jewelry for gift-giving, engagements and other special occasions.


  42. february-11-com -- Flooring Products, Home Bedding and Linens [Jan 07, 2014] >>> diy-resources.com/february-11-com >>> DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com


  43. walfordians.org [April 27, 2014] Walfordians Hobby Shop -- Hobbies, Toys and other Unique items for Kids and Adults that are Kids at Heart.


  44. household-appliances.com -- [2014-05-26] Household Appliances — High-Quality, High-Reliability Appliances for Your Home >>> DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com


  45. United States Construction Resources and Support [crsupport.us] — Specializing in indoor and outdoor home lighting, light fixtures, ceiling fans, lamps, and electrical lighting accessories. [moved to crfolks.com 2013-08-22] >>> [2014-05-04]


  46. elexcr.com -- Home Furniture, Accents and Decoration essentials — This site offers a selection of high-quality bedding, bath, and home décor; closet organizers, cedar chests, hangers, garment racks, plastic boxes, and shoe racks; shower curtains and more. [Moved to 1-organized-home.com on Hoststock]


  47. home-projects.us -- Home Inspection, Improvement, Renovation and Remodeling [home-projects.us; 1and1.com; May 2, 2014] >>> DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com


  48. house-projects.us -- Yard, Lawn and Garden supplies -- basic care, container gardening, seasonal tip and extensive how-to guides. [house-projects.us; 1and1.com; May 3, 2014] >>> [DIRECT SERVER hoststock.com]


  49. crfolks.com [April 27, 2014] "The Construction Resources Folks" -- Home Repair, Improvement and Hardware: Products and Tips for Do-it-Yourself Projects. crfolks.com [April 27, 2014]. After 2013-08-22, incorporates: crsupport.us, crdiet.org (pet supplies) >>> DIRECT-SERVER


  50. Info-Source.us: IT information resource [DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com]


  51. Industrial Electronics — Electrical Resources for Manufacturing and Government Applications: including Cable & Wire Managers and Cord Covers.


  52. Industrial-Electricity — Information + Resources for Students and Industry


  53. Internet-Resources.us — Everything from audio books, bags, shoes, knife kits, to pet-care supplies and shower curtains. [DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com]


  54. Loan-Equity.com — Equity Line of Credit, Student Loan Consolidation and other Financial Advice


  55. Maintenance Industrial --Innovative Solutions for Manufacturing and Industry.


  56. Managing-Debt.net — Tips in paying off credit cards with a home equity loan, debt consolidation, lender fees, moorages and more.


  57. crbasic.info -- Basic Consolidated Rail: 21st Century Solutions for Railway Transportation. [tmpr. relocated to THIS site]


  58. walfordsociety.com -- Men's Apparel — Highest-Quality, Affordable Prices


  59. Measurement Testing — A Web site Dedicated to Environmental Testing, EMC Testing, Vibration Testing and related areas


  60. crbasic.org [November 9, 2013] Basic Composer Resoirces -- Musical Instruments and Recording Equipment including Guitars, Drums, Microphones and more [DIRECT-SERVER hoststock]


  61. Mythopolis — Creating unique High Definition (HD) Time-Lapse footage of Los Angeles, California and other landmark places from around the world. Original-composition cinematic music.


  62. crsociety.net Information and Supplies for Outdoorsmen and Sportsmen — Camping, Fishing, Boating, Archery, and more. (MOVED to hoststock 2013-11-18: california101.us) >>> a1cr.net (2014-04-07) >>> (2022-02-12; 12345w.xyz)


  63. crsupport.info Personal Care and Wellness products and Medical, Health & Exercise supplies — Products for diabetics, ostomy, incontinence, non-prescription pharmacy items and various other home-health-care and family-planning products. CANCEL November 9, 2013 >>> a1cr.net/crsupport_info


  64. Pet supplies, pet medication, vaccines, nutrition and diet products for animals. [formerly crdiet.org.] >>> crfolks.com [2013-08-22] >>> l [2014-05-04] DIRECT-SERVER hoststock


  65. Restaurant and Kitchen Supplies: Tools and Equipment for Professional Chefs and Home Cooks — offering products such as dinnerware, flatware, serveware, bakeware, knives, bar and wine accessories, catering supplies, and janitorial supplies. [formerly crdiet.us. moved to 13oct1967.com 2013-08-23] [13oct1967.com cancel March 10, 2014] DIRECT-SERVER hoststock


  66. crhowto.org -- Sewing Machines, Embroidery Machines, Sergers, How-To Maintenance Tips and FAQ. Relocated to: 1-organized-home.com (2013-11-18; hoststock) >>> [DIRECT-SERVER. hoststock]


  67. Greek letter Γ γ followed by Electronics ... DIY Electronics and Computer stuff -- whole systems, components and parts for modern electronics hardware [alt. link]


  68. Tools and Equipment for Commercial, Industrial and Residential Use [crmimetics.com] [April 19, 2014 ] DIRECT-SERVER hoststock


  69. crintro.info --- UK and Europe DIY Do it Yourself: Home Improvement, Repair, Lawn and Gardening: Products and Information. DIRECT-SERVER hoststock [Now on: 12345w.xyz]


  70. UK Clothing & Outdoor Gear l[was: internet-resources.info] [DIRECT-SERVER httpme.com]


  71. UK Shopping Mall — from furniture to electricals, toys to sports and leisure items, Womenswear, Menswear, Kidswear & Nursery, Sportswear & Equipment, Home & Garden, Appliances, Electronics, Leisure & Hobbies, Toys & Gifts, and more.


  72. uniquize.com [04/26/2014] Uniquize.com -- One-of-a-kind information [DIRECT SERVER hoststock.com]


  73. california101.us United States Travel, Vacation and Holiday Resources [1and1.com exp. 03/13/2014] >>> a1cr.net (2014-04-07)


  74. walfordians.com --- Equipment and Products for Medical, Health, Fitness, and Exercise — Consumer and professional medical supplies, health, fitness and exercise products. 1and1 [cancel 27 Apr. 2014], HTTPME. >>> DIRECT-SERVER httpme


  75. 1-wood-craft.com -- 06/06/2014 Woodworking Supplies, Hardware, Tools, Plans, Finishing (was: 67.222.107.163/~wood) — this site also features an extensive library of carpentry and wood-crafts books


  76. 13oct1967 -- "Your Online Pharmacy: Specializing in Diabetes, Incontinence & Ostomy supplies" [13oct1967.com; 1and1 cancel March 10, 2014] >>> a1cr.net/13oct1967 >>> [DIRECT SERVER hoststock.com]


  77. wet-basement.net -- Wet basement and waterproofing, foundations (incl. crack repair), floors, floods and water emergencies. Solutions, DIY, tips and suggestions for selecting professional contractors. [DIRECT SERVER]

» June 1996 - February 2004: ConAgra Foods — Aseptic Operations. Rossford, Ohio. Electrical-Mechanical Engineering Tech. Duties: Troubleshooting and programming industrial automation equipment, including: food processing, packaging, coding equipment; PID controls; data acquisition; utilities. Daily assignments require electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and PLC programming aptitude.

Other Experience:

Education:

Computer, Internet, and other Technical Skills:

Software tools: Macromedia Dreamweaver; Cisco networks; Microsoft Access, Project, Word, Excel, FrontPage, and PWS; Adobe Acrobat; FTP client/server software; various Content Management System (CMS) including Drupal, PHP-Nuke and XML-based Dataweb (HotRad); Fourth World WebMerge.

Electronic Bulletin Board (eBBs) and Forums, Blogs and Content Management System (CMS) — Creation, Programming and Administration.

Examples include these phpBB-based forums...

...these Blogs...

... and these CMS-based sites:

Site Design Philosophy and Web Writing: Based on usability paradigms and common-sense techniques of Jakob Nielsen, Steve Krug and Usability.gov

Search Engine Optimization: Techniques include:

Google Adsense, Google Adwords and Yahoo Search Marketing, Chitika, eBay Partner Network, Amazon Associates ads, and other Affiliate Marketing integration: Most web sites in Experience section above feature myriad "ad" technologies. Examples: Google Adsense integration into phpBB Forum, Mamba CMS and Etomite CMS.

Wiki: Wikipedia contributions: Salton Sea; Los Angeles county Beach Bike Trail Ballona Creek; Beach bike trail in Playa Del Rey, California; Looking North from Jumbo Rocks, Joshua Tree NP; etc.

Misc. Information Technology skills: W3C Markup validation including HTML, CSS and XHTML; Google-based Search Engine Optimization (SEO); DMOZ submission; W3 validation; Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird open-source code hacking.

Database Systems, Data Warehousing and Data Mining: phpMyAdmin, MySQL, Microsoft Access. My web site dedicated to database, warehousing and data mining.

Project Management: My web site dedicated to project management. Extensive experience with Microsoft Project.

Languages and Operating Systems: ASP, HTML, Java, JSP, JavaScript, PHP, XML, Perl; SQL, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA); OSes: Linux and UNIX, MS Win 9x - XP Pro.

Industrial programming languages: Allen-Bradley PLC 2, 5, SLC-500, Siemens SIMATIC S-5.

Industrial / Engineering — Drawings and Schematics: Reading (and troubleshooting via); conceptualization, creation and editing using AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio. Experienced in flow charts, network diagramming, and information-graphics creation.

Media-creation software experience and skills: Ulead MediaStudio Pro; Advanced Batch Converter; Irfan; Breeze Systems software for Canon digital cameras; Adobe Photoshop; Jasc PaintShop Pro. Experienced in image tweaking and motion-controlled, time-lapse motion picture creation.

Audio/Video conversion, format conversion, compression: HandBrake (video ripping/conversion); Foobar2000 (FLAC, mp3, etc.); EAC (Exact Audio Copy for CD ripping); Vinyl LP ripping.

Videography, post-production, editing and media-creation skills: formats include DV, miniDV, DVD-Video, Video-CD and VHS. Projects available in 4x3 and 16x9 aspect ratios. Software-based audio/video transcoding, editing and DVD authoring, using suites and programs from: Canopus, Ulead, VirtualDub, TMPG, Tsunami and others.

Audio engineering and media-creation skills, including: studio and recording-chamber acoustics; microphone techniques; analog and digital capture (including 24-bit/96-khz); software-based mixing and editing; media-format creation (CD, DVD-V, DVD-A).

Audiophile Hi-Fi Systems, Home Theater and Home Theater PC (HTPC) -- consultation, construction and setup: See this link for a home-component-based system I created. See this link for an HTPC I built.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Schematic CAD design, PCB layout and artwork (via CadSoft Eagle or sPlan); Soldering (including Surface-Mount Devices (SMD)); circuit tracing; circuit and micro-electronics photography; misc. tweaking and modification of electronic devices (example 1, example 2, example 3). Contributions and discussions on: diyhifi.org; diyaudio.com; hydrogenaudio.org; head-fi.org.

Other Hardware Skills: DVD/CD writer/burner testing, configuration and optimization using firmware solutions and best-media matching. See this CDFreaks.com thread for examples.

Samples of some other Web projects I have created or have been involved in:

calorierestriction.org, a web site to promote the Calorie Restriction dietary lifestyle.

Miscellaneous:

bitStream jaVa: (orig URL) http://vle1.capella.edu/vlkhashmi: A demo-only cyber cafe with an ASP shopping cart.

Capella University (orig. 2000-2001 "Learningcommunity" home page) [archive.org]

Capella University (orig. 2000-2001 "Learningcommunity" home page) [local]

Media References:

Personal pages / Hobbies and Interests:

California stuff: Panoramic Digital Photographs, video clips, time-lapse photography, and astrophotography from Southern and Northern California.

References

Available upon request.

Contact

"kh1 AT khurramhashmi DOT org"

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