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Shipped:• AudioMarket API and Plugin (Content Sales and Delivery Platform)• PlugAPI (DAW and VST User and Content Management Platform)• Slam Pro (Mix Enhancer Plugin)• Valvesque (Stereo Vaccuum Tube Distortion EQ Plugin)• LaunchCraft Plugin (Launchpad device capability enhancer)Projects:• Creative Capital• Stagecraft SoftwareI utilize my wide array of skills to solve problems and implement solutions for clients. My work ranges everything from the front-end to the back-end and everything in between and includes mobile, web and desktop development.For a greater description of my work here, see 'Projects' section.

Nyc, New York , Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Shipped:• Home A Drone (SteamVR, Viveport)Projects:• Vera (Content Development Suite and Asset Template System)• Untitled VR Dog AI Simulator (Digital Pet)• AR Christmas Tree (Live AR Guestbook)• VR Swing Set (One-shot art installation)• The Last Star (VR Therapy App)Designed, Developed, and/or Implemented:• Simple and complex content interaction systems, utility classes, and plugins in several different platforms and languages (Unity, Maya, Cg/HLSL, QT, Python, etc.)• In-house development tools and utilities to accelerate the development and production pipelines (Unity, Maya, QT, JavaScript, SQL, Django)• Interactive and scene assets using rapid prototyping and frequent user testing• Technical art, such as smoke, explosions, shrapnel, shaders, etc.• Contributed to game story, design, UI and UX• Shared Project Management role with Engineering Lead for a team of 6 people to produce fantastic content in a fraction of the time it takes most medium to large studiosAn incredibly multi-faceted role, I have been one of two engineers for a VR content and tools startup of less than 10 employees for almost 3 years. In that time, we have created a plethora of diverse content, tools, and simulations. As much passion and growth as I've had for creating content, I've also found equal joy in creating tools and utilities that enhance not just the engineering part of the production pipeline, but other parts as well, such as Art, Sound and Production. In doing so, I have gained the knowledge, perspective, and experience across the entire content creation process that enables me to be a invaluable member of the team, yet still understand and respect the value of each and every individual role and team member.

Campbell, Ca, Us

Projects:• Saama iMDP (Data Modeling and Analysis Platform)• Resume Processing App (Internal Saama Project)• Roambi Mobile Analytics (Engagement and Sales Analytics Platform)• Saama Bench (Employee Tablet Sign-in and Bench Management System)A pure-play data and analytics solutions and services company, Saama is dedicated to solving challenges and increasing the decision making power for some of the world's top companies, across a diverse spectrum of industry domains.My role has been multifaceted, that has included, but not limited to:• Competitive Analysis• Data Analysis in Life Sciences and High Technology practices• Metric Analysis and Design• Analytic Analysis and Design• Development of Web Services• Design and implementation of Big Data platforms, pipelines, and visualization engines• Applying a wide-range of business intelligence tools and industry-specific knowledge to turn data into usable information for actionable decisionsIn other words, I use the breadth of my skills and knowledge to turn vast amounts of data into insight for numerous companies in many industries.

• Computer hardware and software troubleshooting and maintenance• Virus and malware removal• Training and support of users for software, hardware and personal communication devices• Design, setup and maintenance of computer networks• Design and setup of home theater, PA, and CCTV security systems

Los Angeles, California, Us

Qualified features, improvements and bug fixes during rapid development cycles of internal digital media distribution software. Worked with team members, developers and project managers to discover, identify and fix issues found in the software, as well as make recommendations for development and implementations of new features. Worked with developers to design and implement new software and tools for use internally. Created and documented test scenarios for future use.

Participated in and contributed to group meetings that drove the direction and purpose of the student association. Directly contributed the planning, coordination and execution of ISMA events. Frequently acted as a marketing representative by distributing informational material and recruiting association members during university, Baskin School of Engineering and ISMA expositions. Liaison between various tech industry companies and association members during company tours.

Santa Cruz, Ca, Us

Demonstrated effective time management skills while grading and correcting assignments and tests of various topics and complexity for a classroom of over 150 students. Provided constructive criticism for student's resumes.

San Jose, Ca, Us

Hosted and contributed to meetings with various departments and project management teams working on a multitude of products. Performed research on existing metrics for Cisco Systems software, updated existing documentation, created new documentation detailing the automatic and manual processes used to collect data. Created and populated wiki to consolidate documentation for use as working reference and collaboration tool for all-level Cisco employees. Presented work and findings to Cisco management and UC Santa Cruz academia.

Provided assistance to shop mechanics in maintaining truck fleet. Delivered inventory to customers onsite, repossessed inventory that not been financially accounted for. Maintained shop computers by performing basic maintenance and removing malware.

Established and maintained relationships with venue management, event sponsors, event vendors and attendee base. Maintained public facing website with blog updates and information about events. Fostered and maintained public community while administering and moderating public message board. Conglomerated feedback from event attendees through various communication channels to modify and improve events. Assisted with venue acquisition, design, setup, management and tear-down of each event. Assisted with logistics acquisition. Assured event logistics arrived at event location on time and functional. Served as the ‘Voice of OrCom’ online, at events, and in media.

Provided phone tech support to faculty, as well as onsite tech support to students and faculty on issues ranging from authentication to malware and viruses. Installed and maintained various hardware and software on client PCs.

First point of contact for small software development company. Created and populated a customer issue resolution database for keeping track of a caller’s problem history, as well as a database for registered users of Intelligenesis software. Assembled computers for use as servers. Counted and recorded inventory of return stock from vendors.

Bachelor Of Science, Information Systems Management

Associate Of Science, Computer Information Systems