While I am new to Freelancer, I have been a ColdFusion programmer for over ten years for the US Government.
1. Download all code and be able reverse engineer relevant areas of the existing site quickly, to gain a general understanding of the code at work;
2. Review all open tickets in our ticketing system, as opened by the client. Tickets have all history of contact with the client, which should make coming-up-to-speed for each request easier;
-- I should no issue with placing the code into my development environment and getting up to speed quickly. --
3. Communicate DAILY with the client via the ticketing system, review ticket priorities as each is completed to ensure that work is being completed in the client's desired order, set deadlines for each ticket, and meet those deadlines with consistency;
-- Frequent communication is the key to successful outcomes. --
4. Write clean, intelligent ColdFusion and SQL, directly related to the requested task in the ticket; without over-complicating the task or making sweeping changes to the codebase at large;
-- I pride myself in writing clean code that others can quickly understand.
5. Speak clear and intelligible US English, and treat the client with respect and dignity at all times, with a strong understanding of US/Canadian culture and expectations;
-- Born and raised in San Diego. Federal Employee for over 25 years.--
6. Ask questions of me directly and freely, to discuss ideas and engineering decisions of any importance.
-- Again, communication is the key to success. --
I am available as soon as needed. I am available via email and mobile as needed. I am in California - my normal work day is 5:30am - ?