Career Experience
2007-2009 — BlueBear, LLC
UI Design & Systems DeveloperMy primary focus at BlueBear was the development of the Kodiak virtualization management platform, specifically UI design, and 3D data visualization programming. I created the pseudo-3D network/relational map renderer with 3D device icons which involved writing geometry exporters for Blender as well as model loaders and an optimized renderer in ActionScript. Other duties included website design and maintenance, promotional material design (brochures, business cards, etc.)
Technologies employed include: Flex, AIR, Actionscript, Python, Lua, SQLite. Applications & platforms employed include: Flex Builder, Adobe Flash, Blender 3D, Apache Ant, Illustrator, Photoshop, Apache Server, Django, Memcached.
2006-2008 — PlanDone, LLC
Sole Developer & Systems MaintainerAdopted an established codebase and implemented a variety of additional features. Developed utilities to assist in site deployment. Responsibilities included the development of technical requirements, and the subsequent implementation of said requirements to satisfy the intended goals of the application.
Technologies employed include: Python, Prototype.js, PHP, MySQL. Applications & platforms employed include: Apache, MoinMoin, Linux.
2005-2007 — Thinformation, LLC
Senior Designer & Technical DirectorDeveloped systems of delivery for high-clarity, information-rich digital signage. Instructed fellow designers in the use of 3D modeling and animation software, designed logo and emblem for the company, maintained the office's local network, and created a multi-user content delivery system. Aided in the development of a Linux-based turn-key network appliance incorporating a custom network failure resiliant caching proxy system written in Twisted Python.
Technologies employed include: Ruby on Rails, PHP, Python, DHTML/Ajax. Applications & platforms employed include: Adobe Flash, Photoshop, Inkscape, Illustrator, Blender 3D.
2004-2005 — Embedded Research Solutions
Freelance Graphic DesignDesign of production-ready "mascot" to aid in company recognition. Created large sets of graphic assets (icons, templates) for use in a software demonstration application. Assisted in the translation of a print-artist's graphic mockup of a new website design into a useable HTML/CSS version. Designed print ready images for company holiday party invitation as well as holiday greetings card.
2000-2005 — Independent News Network
Production CrewLive television news production (teleprompter, graphics, studio camera). Minor system maintenance and repair, as well as website design for inn-news.net
Community Contributions
fuse_pxebootfs
FUSE filesystem to aid in simplifying PXE booting, handy for 3D rendering clustersThis tiny project was the result of my personal need for easily setting up DrQueue distributed rendering servers. It allows a DHCP server such as dnsmasq to dynamically generate AUFS/UnionFS branches from a single chroot environment.
The project and source code is available at http://github.com/Klowner/fuse_pxebootfs
Bugzilla, Mozilla Foundation
Animated Mozilla chomping on bugsI created a short animated GIF for display while Bugzilla performs lengthy searches. It was created with Blender 3D and can be seen at http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/skins/custom/images/mozchomp.gif
Hobbies
Klowner.com
http://klowner.comI've maintained my desktop wallpaper website for over 8 years, it serves as a relaxed creative outlet where I can share my art with people from all around the world.
Education
2003 — Scott Community College, Davenport, Iowa
Associates in Microcomputer Information Technology (focusing on Software Development), 4.0 GPA- Magna Cum Laude
- President's List
Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society
Member2001-Present — Quad City Linux User's Group
Member1990-1999 — Quad Cities Amiga Club
1998-1999 — Served as club librarian
References
Available upon request
