Hi, I'm Benjamin Nowack, a web developer based in Düsseldorf, Germany. I create data-driven web sites, applications, and developer tools.

When I'm not coding or exploring web specs, I'm learning Hip Hop Funk Style Dances. Or try to, rather ;-)
Selected work:
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    • The site integrates data from several social media sources.
    • Page layouts and dynamic modules can be arranged and configured through a web browser.
    • Simple software agents keep track of social media activities.
    • A contextual data editor is available for describing projects and associated information.
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    06/2011

    Benjamin Nowack

    Personal portfolio site that aggregates and analyzes activity data from various places on the Web. Uses SemWeb tech and software bots behind the scenes.
    Features: personal stream aggregation and analysis, in-page CMS, background processes
    • Automatic design detection, depending on the current domain (German theme)
    • Automatic design detection, depending on the current domain (English theme)
    • Seamless CMS integration without the need for separate administration screens
    • In-page modules provide contextual file uploads and easy configuration.
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    04/2011

    Konzeption & Protokoll

    I created a lightweight CMS for a bilingual website with domain-based theme and language detection. Contract work for Näscher & Näscher, who also did the design and project management.
    Features: in-page CMS, bi-lingual, mobile-friendly
    • pcos-selbsthilfe.org (relaunch 2011)
    • Structured data editor for the glossary
    • In-page editor and viewer for regional self-help groups (uses Google's Geo API and a custom map script).
    • Interactive in-page customization options for leaders of regional groups
    • The help section uses an HTML5-based video player and clip selector.
    • The user registration form uses data from an Excel spreadsheet together with an email confirmation handshake to verify members.
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    03/2011

    PCOS Selbsthilfe Deutschland e.V.

    Website (relaunch) for the German PCOS Selbsthilfe e.V. The site provides a wide set of features for the executive board as well as community members. Logo design by Typo LEHMANN.
    Features: easy-to-use, widget-based CMS, access-controlled areas, geo functions
    • The site provides different browsers for assets such as artwork or news items.
    • A basic in-page viewer is available for zooming into pictures.
    • In-browser editors allow the creation of structured data items.
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    11/2010

    Iva Pevalek

    A bilingual (en & hr) website with several structured data editors for artist Iva Pevalek (Croatia). Design and project management by TeamThing.
    Features: bilingual editors and pages, dynamic page items
    • Welcome screen of semsol.com. I designed the logo, the infographic, and the website.
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    05/2010

    semsol

    semsol is the brand I used from 2007-2011 to present and market my semantic web products and services.
    Features: Widget-based website with dynamic structured items for work and products.
    • The Website is made with Paggr CMS.
    • Layout view with a structured editor for events
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    04/2010

    StepByStep Hannover

    A dance school website with event teasers and other dynamic widgets. Slowly evolving side project.
    Features: Widget-based CMS, events, PDF upload, calendar
    • Multi-column layout with separate editing options
    • The news editor
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    07/2007

    Praxis für Endokrinologie

    Implementation of a simple CMS and a news system for medical practice Hahn, Heckmann, Mengel in Wuppertal, Germany. Logo design by panroyal, web/screen design by INPROMA.
    Features: Simple CMS, blog engine
    • Blog post list and filtering options.
    • The blog post editor, using a simple markup language I invented.
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    12/2006

    BNode

    BNode is my personal blog. "Bnode" (or blank node) is a semantic web term for non-web-addressable resources, so with bnode.org, I created an exception to the rule ;-)
    Features: Blog engine, Atom & RSS 1 feeds, comments & trackbacks, visitor stats
    • Demo version with a set of interactive page items.
    • News, sub-domains, stats
    • System architecture
    • RDF editor
    • SKOS Taxonomy editor
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    12/2004

    Semantic Web Community Portal

    A portal for the Semantic Web community. Contract work for the Digital Enterprise Research Institute (DERI) in Ireland. My first attempt at using RDF for website development.
    Features: OWL editor & server, RDF processing and storage, Resource browsers & editors
    • pcos-selbsthilfe.org (2004)
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    08/2004

    PCOS Selbsthilfenetzwerk

    Website for Germany-wide PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) self-help community. A project led by the Essen University Hospital, supported by the BKK Germany. Logo design by Typografischer Betrieb LEHMANN.
    Features: CMS, News system, Calendaring apps, Forum
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