Objective
Exploration, design, and development of innovative interactive and experiential technologies.
Education
Experience
- Web application developer for The Echo Nest, 2007.
- Standards-based implementation of a searchable product system using XSLT, XHTML, PHP, Solr, MySQL, and AJAX.
- Developed interactive web interface for Name That Thing, 2007.
- Contributed to development of Hyperscore by Harmony Line, Inc., 2006–2007.
- Aided in the implementation of an interactive networking model for client-server applications.
- Created graphical elements and user interface components for the software.
- Evaluated and tested development software and contributed to discussions about future implementations.
- Created a proof of concept animation for SSAMM, LLC, 2006.
- Developed a 3D mechanical simulation based on conceptual sketches.
- Created an animation demonstrating the operation of the system.
- Incorporated live-action video to visualize user interaction with the system.
- Freelance web design and maintenance for multiple clients, 2004–2007.
- Sun Travel Network: Standards-based web design allowing for integration of third-party content; developed and managed server-side solutions for maintaining content and user data; configured and maintained server software including Trams ClientBase products.
- Marina Tours & Travel Arizona: Standards-based reimplementation of an existing design; maintenance.
- Arizona ASTA: Standards-based web design; content management.
- Additional web design clients: SSAMM, LLC, TJ's Travel Club for Seniors, Departures Cruz 'n Tours, Travel Masters of Tempe, Welcome Aboard Travel, Cinema Tableau, Mescal Mt. Productions.
- Developer of subtitling software for SoftNI Corporation, 2005.
- Developed tool for importing and rendering subtitles from a proprietary file format in Adobe After Effects.
- Consultant on television studio restoration and upgrade for North Canyon High School, 2005.
- Inspected facility and assessed needs and condition of existing equipment technology.
- Drafted a detailed written proposal outlining restoration and upgrade procedures and equipment recommendations in order to satisfy Arizona Department of Education standards.
- Recabled, calibrated, and restored studio facility to a functional state.
- Developer of a compositing and image-manipulation suite of plug-ins for Adobe After Effects, 2004–2005.
- Efficient plug-in design and algorithm development to address digital video compositing needs.
- C Programming for the After Effects SDK under Microsoft Windows.
- Designer and developer for the interactive web installation Gaming Borges by Dr. Pithamber Polsani, 2003.
- Developed interactive applications as interpretations of the stories of Jorge Louis Borges.
- Selected technologies that would best accomplish design goals.
- Visual Effects Artist for the Roy Wageman film The Scion, 2002–2003.
- Worked with Director and Director of Photography to design and plan visual effects shots.
- Supervised shooting and troubleshooting for effects and chroma key work, including rough compositions, on set.
- Camera tracking and matching for virtual sets.
- Designed and created CG models, textures, and lighting for 3D elements and virtual sets.
- Created 2D matte paintings, effects elements, and composites for effects shots.
- Video Specialist for the Matthew Van Hoesen and Todd Sepp film The Littlest Cowboy, 2002–2003.
- Consulted on video formats and equipment including 24p DV.
- Color corrected and color matched shots.
- Designed and animated main title graphic and production studio logo.
- Media Services Support Specialist for the Learning Technologies Center, 2001–2003.
- Assisted clients in the creation of instructional media.
- Shot, edited, and created motion graphics for numerous production projects at the University of Arizona.
- Worked with others to create digital video productions, interactive media, web applications, and DVDs.
- Contributed to proposed metadata schema for a digital video library searchable catalog and checkout system.
- Web and in-house utility application programming.
- Assistant Editor for the Janice L. Dewey video documentary Nancy Mairs: Waist-High in the World, 2000–2003.
- Worked closely with Director throughout post-production and distribution.
- Edited sequences and contributed to the development of the project's structure.
- Motion graphics and title creation.
- Videography of special features and additional footage.
- DVD authoring.
- Assisted with marketing (print work design) and premiere screening.
- Web programming support for University of Arizona online Searchable Video Library system, 2000–2003.
- Worked with project supervisors and software manufacturer.
- Customized the look and feel of the web interface to match University identity and to facilitate ease of use.
- Provided user support of the application.
- Contributed in library content creation (videography, logging, and metadata management).
- Added functionality to existing application and implemented features in response to user suggestions.
- Created user surveys and managed response database to assess needs and success of the project.
- Proposed methods for integration of the SVL with other University projects.
- Main title motion graphics redesign for the E. Justin Dobbles film Marbles, 2002.
- Worked with director to redesign opening title sequence.
- Modeled and animated new 3D elements using dynamics simulation and ray-tracing tools.
- Composited new elements and titles and synched with original audio track.
- Theatrical Lighting and Motion Graphics consultant for the Cubie King film Our Lives, 2001–2002.
- Consulted with Director and Cinematographer on creating a theatrical lighting look for film.
- Assisted with lighting on set and operated theatre's light board and other equipment.
- Created motion graphics opening and closing titles faithfully representing the Director's concept.
- Designer and Programmer of Art Education course website, 2000–2001.
- Worked with Instructor to design a database-driven online environment to support class instruction.
- Created a look and feel that reflected course structure and inspirations provided by the Instructor.
- Educated Instructor and Teaching Assistants in the use of the website and maintainance of the underlying database.
- Student Technology Preceptor for the Faculty Center for Instructional Innovation, 2000.
- Assisted faculty in the development and creation of instructional media and websites.
- Assembled multimedia and video presentations for class use and Preceptorship Program.
- Created motion graphics as part of larger projects.
- Creator of numerous websites or web related projects, 1998–2000.
- Created informational web sites for individuals and school organizations.
- Implemented web interfaces for school's public access computers.
- Studio Manager and Technical Director for school production services, 1997–1999.
- Restored school television studio to working order.
- Developed solutions expanding the capabilities of the existing equipment setup.
- Initiated and produced live and prepared news, instructional, and informational programming.
- Provided videography and editing services for school programs and activities.
- Instructed students and faculty in the use of equipment and studio procedures.
- Designer of stage and lighting plots for proscenium stage productions, 1997–1999.
- Worked with directors, set designers, and other production staff to develop concepts and color palettes from scripts.
- Lighting design including light cues and color selection.
- Prepared ground plans, line set schedules, light plots, sectionals, presets, instrument schedules, cue sheets, etc.
- Gel cutting, hanging, focusing of instruments, and assisting in rigging and other areas of technical production.
- Programmed show patches and cues in the light board and ran the board during productions.
- Independent studies in Electronics and Video Production, 1995–1998.
- Received HAM radio license.
- Prepared electronics demonstrations and graded student work.
- Constructed electrical devices for class room use and as instructional tools.
- Used analog studio production equipment and facilities to create video projects for the school.
Skills
- Skilled in computer graphics, 3D, and video applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Apple Final Cut Pro, Discreet 3D Studio Max, Discreet Combustion, Side Effects Houdini, and Microsoft Powerpoint.
- Experienced with high-end analog and digital video hardware for live production, editing, compositing, and post-production. Familiarity with formats including analog NTSC, NTSC and PAL DV, and 24p.
- Experience designing and authoring DVDs and DVD menus with Apple DVD Studio Pro, Adobe Encore, and TMPGEnc.
- Experience with Super 8 and 16mm motion film formats as well as digital and 35mm still photography and printing.
- Experience programming in Java, C, Perl, C#.NET, SQL, SML, Icon, Processing, tcsh Shell Script, Prolog, and Emacs Lisp and development environments such as TextPad, Microsoft Visual Studio, Eclipse, and Emacs.
- Extensive experience in standards-based web design and creation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Perl, PHP, XML, and XSLT.
- Extensive experience on Windows (9x, 2000, XP) and UNIX/Linux platforms; experience with Mac OS and OS X.
Hobbies & Interests
- Theatrical Lighting
- Musical Composition
- Web Design
- Photography and Digital Art
- User Interface Design and Theory
- Mathematics and linguistics
- Abstract Strategy Games
- Classic Television
References available upon request.
Last Updated: 06 January 2007.