MS in Computer Science, SUNY at Albany 1997
BA in Filmmaking and Dramatic Literature, Vassar College 1989
Supplemental Coursework in Computer Science, January 1991 - May 1993, Syracuse University, Onondaga Community College and SUNY at Albany
Languages: Javascript, Python, C, C++, Actionscript, Scheme, ML, Prolog
Excellent working knowledge of: TCP/IP, HTTP, RTMP, REST, SVN, XML, XSLT, HTML, CSS and ORM techniques.
Frameworks: Currently working with Backbone, Knockout, JQuery, Bootstrap, Raphael, and Greensock, previous experience with Flex, Laszlo, Spring Actionscript, Parsley, Swiz, Mate, Starling and others
Troy Web Consulting : Feb 2013 - Present
Senior Client Side Architect- Curently designing and programming client side interfaces for web and mobile devices
Independent Contractor : May 2012 - Feb 2013
Mobile Designer and Game Programmer- Designed and developed mobile interfaces and games using a variety of tools and technologies
Aurora Studios : March-April 2012
Freelance Actionscript Programmer- Programmed a mobile application for IOS and Android devices as an independent contractor using the flex 4 mobile framework and actionscript 3. The application is a study tool to teach medical terminology to college students and is freely downloadable on both Itunes and the Amazon App store as "Med Term Mastery"
Troy Web Consulting : January 2006- March 2012
Senior Technologist- Designed and developed Flash, Flex and Laszlo user interfaces for numerous clients including Kineticast, Barclays, Surewest, Prentice Hall, Own America, Idea Champions, Laszlo Systems, NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, NYS Attorney Generals office and others. Specialized in component development, data visualization, dynamic skinning and theming, interactive video and utilizing flash media server.
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute: July 2004 - January 2006
Research Programmer- Designed and programed math teaching tools for k-12 curriculum with Flash and actionscript. Also debugged existing tools and converted existing Java Applets to actionscript.
Independent Contractor: January 2002 - June 2004
Actionscript Programmer - Performed contract work for Macromedia, Laszlo Systems and other companies utilizing Flash, Laszlo, JRun, Macromedia Comm Server, and Macromedia Central. Helped as a technical editor for Sam Wan and Brandon Hall's OOP with Actionscript book by New Riders. For Macromedia; functioned as the actionscript middleman between a server developer and a graphic artist on an internal project utilizing Comm Server video, webloging, Flash Remoting, email and instant messaging. Later developed components and worked on sample applications for Macromedia Central, the first version of what is now the Adobe Air runtime. For other companies, contracts include programming with Actionscript, JRun and illustration work. For laszlo systems, created a rich text editor component that was used in Laszlo Mail.
General Dynamics Defense Systems - Techsite: March 2000 - November 2001
Senior Software Design Engineer - Helped develop a complex DHTML test application for k-12, math, science and literature content. This tool read data which was published dynamically from a database of over 500 tests and tracked and reported students progress and scores by communicating with Java Servlets. Created a DTD and XSLT publishing tool to generate a tutorial which was embedded around the core engine and could conditionally disable and enable any interaction. Designed and developed interactive components in Flash4 for embedding in the DHTML engine. Upon the release of Flash5, led in the effort to convert the DHTML test engine into a Flash only test engine. Trained a group of other developers in the use of Flash5 and led in the development of a number of additional components. The components included a calculator, graphing calculator, line, protractor, ruler, compass, periodic table and writing tools. Helped create a publishing system to validate and transform XML data from the database into data files for dynamic loading into Flash. The publishing system utilized a combination of XSLT, Java Servlets, Javascript and Windows Scripting Host to perform the transformation. Created a tool to manage data transfer between Flash and the Java Servlet. Created an intelligent audio pre-loader and additional animation as needed.
SUNY Research Foundation: January 1995 - March 2000
Sr. Programmer/Analyst - Led in all aspects of the design, development, deployment and support of high-end multimedia training CD programs. Tasks included; graphic design, user interface design, modularization of design, storyboards, programming in Openscript, Visual C++ and Actionscript, programming of MPEG video functionality via Microsoft’s MCI API, usability testing, content creation, content editing, graphic, audio and video media creation, media editing, CD packaging and setup. Helped develop statewide standards for usability and distribution. Developed online training resources for a state agency intranet.
National Center on Literature Teaching and Learning: January 1994 - January 1995
Educational Software Developer - Designed and implemented windows software for teaching English as a second language to adults in C++, Prolog and Toolbook. Designed software for teaching literature understanding to children in Toolbook. Implemented a windows paint program for children in C++. Designed, implemented and distributed a database of teacher's reviews of commercial software in Toolbook. Designed and implemented a multimedia CD based on Robert Frost’s poetry in Toolbook. Designed tools for online collaboration in Toolbook.
Jewel Advertising: June 1990 - November 1990
Production Coordinator / Illustrator - Supervised the writing and production of newspaper advertorials. Organized the printing and shipping of advertising campaigns to a nationwide sales force. Produced illustrations for advertisements and helped with production as necessary.
Maryann Winters, CPA: April 1990 - June 1990
Computer Support -Helped set up and support a new company to do personal and corporate income taxes.
DC Comics / Bart Sears: June 1989 - November 1989
Comic Book Artist -Was a free lance artist sub-contracted to pencil backgrounds for five issues of DC Comic's Justice League Europe, the fifth best selling comic book in the country at that time.
References, Portfolio of Artwork, Code and Design Work Available Upon Request