The Man, The Myth, The Legend

I know the title is a bit much but I was trying to spice up an otherwise dull page.

I’m Chris Monnat, a professional web worker based in Rochester, NY. My specialty is web application development although I have an appreciation for the design side as well. You’ll typically find me slaving over lines of PHP code… but I have also been known to slice the odd design or two in Photoshop and build them out in XHTML and CSS. I’ve developed 2 web based applications with a third on the way (find out more on my projects page).

I graduated from Morrisville State College in 2006 with a BA in IT concentrating on web development. I’m an entrepreneur, an Eagle scout and a Zend Certified Engineer (ZCE) for PHP 5. Contrary to what my blogs tag line says, there is rarely anything extraordinary about my programming. I just needed to put something in that text box on the settings page; it was bugging me empty.

Employment

During the day I am desk bound at a web design and development company focusing on the medical industry. At night I roam the streets of Rochester saving citizens from evil doers… just kidding. When I’m not working at my full time job I’m working for Left of Center Communications (LOCC) which is a web development company I started as part of my college internship. LOCC focuses on developing web applications for under served markets to help them get more out of the Internet.

I am always interested in discussing business/employment opportunities. My resume is available online and you can get in touch with me via e-mail by sending a message to chris [at] monnat.org.

Favorite Quotes

“Programming is like sex, one mistake and you have to support it for the rest of your life.” – Michael Sinz

“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the hell she is.” – Ellen DeGeneres

“Procrastination isn’t the problem, it’s the solution. So procrastinate now, don’t put it off.” – Ellen DeGeneres

“The only really good place to buy lumber is at a store where the lumber has already been cut and attached together in the form of furniture, finished, and put inside boxes.” – Dave Barry

“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” – Edgar Allan Poe

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” – Robert Frost

“A friend is someone who will help you move. A real friend is someone who will help you move a body.” – Unknown

“Walking isn’t a lost art: one must, by some means, get to the garage.” – Evan Esar