About | The Anthill Social

ABOUT
Working as The Anthill Social Tom Keene (cv) is an artist whose work explores the intersection of technology, network cultures and participation. Since 1998 he has worked as a freelance programmer and designer for web, networks and physical computing platforms. With his multi-diciplinary work ranging from collaborative website design and development, hi-tech sensor driven environments, reactive video and robotic installations to participatory arts projects in community settings.

SKILLS & SERVICES

Website Design & Development
Exceptionally skilled in designing user interface and interaction workflows. Combined with deep understanding of information and visual design informed by clear analysis of an organisations specific needs.

Drupal
An expert Drupal developer and themer. I use Drupal to create anything from blogs to forums or business websites. I create custom modules and designs to fulfil the needs of any specific project.

Custom Programming
Since 1998 I have written custom Content Management systems, modules and online applications using combinations of: PHP, MySQL, Jquery, Java (processing), C++(OpenFrameworks) and MVC framworks such as Limonade, yii.

Web Services Integration
I have in-depth experience of integrating web services provided by organisations such as flickr, twitter, blip.tv, the UK's Charity Commission into Drupal and custom websites.

Workshops & Training
Regularly delivers mixed media workshops utilising; social media, web technologies, video, audio and electronics in community, business and educational settings.

Creative Programming and installation
I create reactive video installations and sensor driven electronics utilising JAVA (processing), C++ (openframeworks) and Arduino.

Physical Computing
Arduino, electronic/mechanical prototyping (metal/wood). Integration of Bluetooth, RFID, Wireless & Networked technologies.

Production
Project director & coordinator with extensive experience of leading teams in the production complex projects within IT and the arts.