Expertise
James Manke, Creative Director / Project Manager
James has brought much success to YellowDawg and he continues to carry out the longstanding tradition of exceptional customer care to its clients.
James has an Assoc.Dip.Com in e-Commerce Technology with honours from CMIT and is fluent in web-application standards including XML, XHTML, CSS, Flash, MySQL, PHP, and specializes in ColdFusion 8.
James holds several awards including Excellence in Design and Excellence in Programming. His sharp eye for design and creative mind for programming has put YellowDawg far ahead of the majority of its competitors.
James is also involved in many volunteer projects around the world helping to give an online voice to non profit organizations.
Rishi Savera, Lead Designer
Rishi Savera graduated from PDA in Victoria, British Columbia focusing in Corporate Identity and Advertising and later attending Istituto Marangoni Milan, Italy in Fashion Design. Both disciplines complimented eachother in a very positive way noticed by instructors and later, employers. Rishi has since moved back to Victoria after a freelancing in Montréal.
After seven years helping small business and taking on select pro bono jobs for young artists and non-profit organizations Rishi spent the past 7 years between Victoria, Milan, and Montreal with frequent trips abroad working on location.
During this time the 30 year old has been building a solid client base and focusing on the development of Corporate Identity, Logo, and bridging the gap from traditional Print to cutting edge Web Design.
Tara Shannon Organic Web and Flash Designer
Tara is a graduate of Concordia University in Fine Arts. She went on to study Multimedia Design at the Montreal Academy of Design where she learned to assimilate her intrinsic artistic ability in a technical manner. She specializes in organic design but enjoys incorporating her technical background into the mix.
Tara has eight years experience in the web design industry where her passion for creativity is displayed in her work. On her free time, Tara still enjoys painting, but also devotes time to flash animation and video editing.
Demian Curran, Custom Programmer / SEO Specialist
With endless enthusiasm, Demian Curran joins the YellowDawg team. Programming in ColdFusion and PHP, Mr. Curran creates custom database applications that suit your individual site needs.
Working with XML and RSS, Demian has created dynamic syndications available for bookmarking. With 5+ years in the web industry, Demian brings experience, knowledge and a fresh perspective when it comes to conventional design and web structure. When he's not in the office, Mr. Curran carries out his creative talent by volunteering in his local community, designing and maintaining mountain bike trails.
Brendan O'Brien, CSS / ColdFusion Programmer
With over seven years of experience in web design and programming and recognition with honours in e-Commerce from CMIT, Brendan offers a clear understanding of W3C standards compliant xHTML and CSS mark-up. In his spare time Brendan enjoys creating and maintaining online community's and forums, promoting open discussions and co-operation.
