Why does SilverBiology exist?

SilverBiology was formed to create a solution for the services and consulting needed to fulfil the gap between Biology, Professors and Technology. We understand that time spent trying to figure out how to make technology work for your task should be easy. We help by filling in the unknown on how things work, what existing services are out on the Internet and what information / tools are available now.

Our goal is to provide services, software tools, and automation procedures to keep your research on track. With our online services as well as custom services there is no need to hire a full time developer when you can find all the services here. We focus on developing biodiversity informatics tools that will become the standards for web software. Please contact us to see how we can help you.

Who runs SilverBiology?

Our experienced team is made up by Software Designers, Software Developers, GIS experts and Botanists. Michael Giddens has been consulting for software projects for over 7 years. His knowledge and team of experts are ready to help you get your project off the ground no matter how large or small.

Here are some skills you can expect from our team:

  • We can contribute on collaborative Web development projects using relevant technologies in your department.
  • Participate in database and user interface design and implementation efforts for BiodIS and related digital initiatives.
  • Assist in building robust Website infrastructure using Web authoring, scripting, mark-up languages, and relational database tools.
  • Support data interchange with natural history collections databases, writing queries using available scripting languages and honing specimen data importation/presentation.
  • Applying principles of usability and accessibility to develop effective site interfaces and navigation structures.
  • Design, develop, and adapt resources and tools for ingesting, storing, managing, and accessing digital content into various digital repositories.
  • We have experience with current trends in Web technology, including LAMP Web development and XML/XSL.
  • We have working experience with Apache on UNIX, and basic application administration.
  • Excellent verbal/written communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a highly collaborative environment.
  • Ability to work remotely or on location if necessary.
  • Experience working with collection databases and strong understanding of information organization and retrieval technologies.
  • Knowledge of information technology trends and their application to issues such as digital storage formats and metadata standards.
  • Knowledge and use of version control systems in software development.
  • Experience working with authentication and authorization tools.

STAFF

Note: e-mail addresses are @silverbiology.com

Michael Giddens
Owner / Software Developer
Phone: 225.937.9657
email: mikegiddens
skype: mikegiddens