Skilled Media Practitioner
Objective:
I seek a position creating exciting interactive media in multiple
contexts. I bring a cross-section of design skills in both
software and physical settings that allow a unique perspective on
the creation of an engaging experience.
Creative Design:
Branding and Identity, Typography, Digital Photography and Manipulation
User Interfaces:
UI design, Usability and User Flow Design, Storyboarding, Style and Prototyping
2d Graphics:
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Fireworks, Flash, CSS and table-less layout, GIMP
Video and 3d:
Final Cut Pro, Vegas, VVVV, Quartz Composer, Blender, 3dsMAX, Lightwave, Maya
Scripting and Backend:
ActionScript, PHP, Perl, Processing, MySQL, HTML, DHTML, XML
Content Management Systems:
Joomla, Wordpress, Drupal, handrolled in PHP/Perl
Lighting:
Designing and rigging Intelligent Lighting and video systems, operations using LightJockey and other DMX control systems
Networking:
All layers, from physical to application, including network security and administration
Administration:
Administration of Linux, BSD, Windows, and Mac systems and network
Relevant Work Experience:
User Interface Design
2/2008 - Present - Etherware Software
- Creating consistent and engaging user interface design for a suite of multimedia applications for iPhone and iPod touch.
- Responsibilities include integration of functionality within a very specific aesthetic defined by the client.
Web Design and Applications
8/2002 - Present - Orphic Workshop
- Created graphics and web design for a broad array of clients, including both front end design and layout and back end data manipulation, generally using PHP or Perl.
- Did majority of backend development for Atamer project, essentially attempting to recreate eBay, creating custom ecommerce and content management systems from scratch using PHP and SQL.
- Currently working extensively with Joomla as a content management system.
Programmatic Video Creator
9/2006 - Present - Freelance
- Currently creating live video for club environments using custom written software, combining realtime 3d rendering and manipulation of various live sources into audio and light reactive pieces.
- Software used includes Processing, Quartz Composer, VVVV, GLSL, Flash (with ActionScript), and various video production software, including Final Cut and Vegas Video
Production and Lighting Expert
9/2005 - Present - I-systems
- Creation and maintaining infrastructure for nightclubs and bars, including sound, video, networking, and intelligent lighting systems.
- Duties include full network installation, including repair and integration of existing networks. Operate with CAT-V, phone, DMX, RG-6, RG-59, Video Over CAT-V, IP-based security cameras, and many other protocols and physical-level structures. Also troubleshoot and resolve networking issues.
Tech Support Associate
3/2000 - 9/2001 - ClientLogic
- Provided phone-based technical support for a very wide variety of computer and networking issues to customers of EarthLink, a large ISP.
Tech Support and Systems Administration
1/1997 - 2/1999 - SouthWest Cyberport
- Provided technical support, over phone, email, and in person, to customers of the largest ISP in the state.
- Responsibilities included several network administration duties, including upkeep of Linux, Windows, and BSD-based servers.