About Michael Petrov
Michael Petrov is a software consultant based in Ontario, Canada. Michael specializes in iPhone application development, C/C++ development, PHP web development, and FileMaker database web integration.
Within the past few years Michael has been very active in the niche FileMaker database community. In the FileMaker community, he developed tools and educational materials to promote database based web publishing and iPhone integration. During the past two years he developed a number of iPhone applications, extending his 10 years of C programming experience to the iPhone Objective-C world of programming.
ServicesCurrently Michael welcomes select consulting projects, typically centered around iPhone programming or advanced database web integration. Contact Michael today to discuss your potential project.
Award Winning iPhone DeveloperMichael is the lead developer of FMTouch, an iPhone application that won the Solution of the Year FileMaker Excellence award. This award is presented by FileMaker Inc. annually, recognizing the biggest contributions to the FileMaker database community.
The Lighter Side...
When Michael is not immersed in the latest technology, he likes to relax by expanding his knowledge of economics and world markets. He is also an avid Linux user and an open source supporter. His other interests are finding the perfect cafe in which to enjoy a relaxing cup of coffee, and when he wants to get physical, Michael enjoys the adrenaline rush of snowboarding.
Portfolio Highlights
FMTouch - iPhone App
FMTouch is an award-winning database engine for the iPhone. It allows a user to run FileMaker databases on their iPhone and iPod touch devices. The app includes desktop syncing over WiFi and 3G networks.
PHP Web Publishing Book
I have co-written a book about PHP Web Publishing with FileMaker databases. It is published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers and is available worldwide. A Japanese translation of this book has also been released.
NavalBattle2Go - iPhone Game
A Battleship game for the iPhone. Allows playing against the computer, or against your friends on the WiFi network.
FMStudio - Devlopment Software
FMStudio is a Dreamweaver extension that allows effortless PHP web publishing with FileMaker databases. It is a set of visual drag and drop tools that allow anyone to publish their database data online without writing a single line of code.