Joe Frizzell Email & Phone Number

Orlando, FL, US

• Design, develop, and test software projects from start to finish.
• Work closely with the Product and Quality Assurance teams to assure we are building the right solutions for the right problems.
• Work closely with third-party integration partners to ensure seamless integration for the best possible user experience.
• Work on problems of diverse scope requiring analysis of sometimes complex contributing factors to quickly diagnose root causes and solve them.
• Design, build and manage information systems and big data infrastructure.
• Evaluate, compare and improve different approaches including design patterns innovation, data lifecycle design, data governance and data quality.

• Analyze and optimize production processes, automating where necessary using various scripting languages.
• Cross-train coworkers in various productions processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
• Develop new systems and processes to replace outdated/no longer supported workflows.
• Manage contractors and vendors to ensure deliverables are accurate and delivered on schedule.

• Prepared and published content for digital mediums
• Performed quality control and production updates during automated production file generation process
• Collaborated with vendor and internal teams to understand technical limitations and challenges, proposed alternatives, and evaluated tradeoffs.
• Applied analytical and critical thinking to anticipate risks and resolve problems
• Ensured that all projects assigned were delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, or performed risk management to minimize project or capacity risks
• Wrote proprietary scripts in various languages to help improve productivity for various departments

• Used Adobe InDesign to proof and correct multiple versions of digital page proofs, ensuring that changes were accomplished as noted
• Reviewed technical art vs. provided specifications for accuracy and design fidelity
• Provided image retouching, clipping paths, and additional image manipulation
• Made various formats of supplied artwork production-ready and resolved any artwork issues that arise during production
• Packaged and QA'd files for release to printers or partners, as needed
• Applied analytical and critical thinking to anticipate risks and resolve problems

• Design, develop, and test personal video game projects using various programs including Unity, Blender, and Visual Studio.
• Create concept art, character art, placeholder art, and 2D animations, using Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and GIMP for video games and commissioned personal art.
• Develop custom desktop applications using XCode, Python, AppleScript, and JavaScript to increase personal productivity.
• Design custom websites using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and Node.js for various projects.
• Convert EPUB files from InDesign, Microsoft Word, Pages, XML,.rtf/.txt, and PDF to help authors make their books accessible to the world.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Expanded scope of departmental systems, scripts, desktop applications, databases, and documentation to meet changing business needs across six separate production teams responsible for the production and upkeep of over.
• Supervised an agile team of developers to ensure the team met deadlines and goals set by the product owner.
• Worked remotely with end users, team leads, and other developers to streamline processes and automation to fit the needs of the users as well as the requirements of the business with the goal of improving productivity.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Designed, implemented, and maintained production automation scripts and desktop applications using Applescript and Python to meet changing business needs for two production team responsible for the production and.
• Worked with the production teams to design and maintain production tracking databases using FileMaker Pro and MySQL.
• Created and maintained end user and developer documentation in Google Docs that described how to use and maintain the systems, processes, and automation.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Supervised a production team of associates and oversaw production, distribution, and maintenance of files and metadata for over 40K digital products including ebooks, apps, and downloadable audio.
• Discovered, designed, and implemented new processes, systems, scripts, and workflows to improve productivity, reducing the need for third party conversion by 96% within a year and increasing the time available for.
• Translated production and distribution tracking databases from MS SQL to MySQL and FileMaker Pro databases and helped integrate the back-end systems during the Penguin/Random House merger.

New York City Metropolitan Area

• Developed a pilot process to bring ebook production in house using InDesign to help reduce the dependance on third party conversion vendors.
• Wrote scripts in Javascript, Applescript, and shell script to streamline and automate all aspects of ebook production, allowing the production associates to be able to produce more digital products with less time and.
• Translated production, distribution, and sales databases from MS Access to MS SQL server to facilitate the communication between internal departments as well as outside vendors.

• Developed, analyzed, and maintained internal digital asset management system using MS Access databases to reduce delays and improve quality of in market product data.
• Created and maintained heavily designed fixed page and reflowable ebook files from InDesign and MS Word files to a standard that surpassed the ability and scope of conversion vendors.
• Trained and guided digital production associates to expand team capacity in order to meet increased corporate benchmarks for in-market product volume.

• Organized files for conversion, data creation, and production tracking to route with third party conversion vendor.
• Performed in-house QA and archiving with distribution vendor to ensure on-time delivery to retail and library market partners.

• Made sure covers for all of the front list books were uploaded to the proper web sites.
• Scanned older book covers and inside pages for display on the Penguin web site.
• Worked directly with the art department to ensure deadlines were met.
• Tracked covers and other metadata using Excel spreadsheets.

• Restocked and sorted store inventory.
• Promoted company sales initiatives.
• Set up displays and maintained them.
• Greeted customers and assisted in purchase choices.

• Helped prepare for pitches and corporate events.
• Delivered and picked up packages.
• Basic administrative work.
• Worked on site for local events.