I have always been captivated by the web as early as I can remember the internet. Web development started as a hobby, but as I learned more and more skills throughout the years it has steadily developed into my passion.
Currently I am looking for employment that will challenge and expand my existing skills, preferably in the areas of front-end design and development.
“My school is the iSchool.”
Currently a senior at the University of Washington persuing a bachelor’s degree in Informatics, I am expecting to graduate March 2009.
The Information School (”iSchool”) and informatics helped me to gain a myriad of other skills in areas broader than web development such as User Centered Design and Human Computer Interaction. The diverse skillset I’ve aquired allows me to be flexible in my roles and let me effectively communicate and work with different areas of expertise.
In addition to further honing my web development skills, my chosen areas of concentration are Usability and Interaction Design.
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Diverse Background
My background in a wide area of subjects gives me partial understanding of different areas of expertise and allows me to effective work and communicate between these groups.
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Team Experience
Lots of experience working in groups and handling common obstacles such as division of labor, group dynamics, and accountability.
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Agile Programming / Project
I am comfortable working in an environment where specifications often change requiring constant revisions of a project.
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Independant Learner
Majority of programming languages and applications are self-taught. Also independantly research various non-programming skills such as color theory and usability.
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Conversational Mandarin
Programming
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ActionScript 3.0
This is the primary language I have been using the last 2 years. Used to create flash-based rich internet applications and high-fidelity prototypes.
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HTML / CSS
I am up-to-date on proper HTML and understand common CSS compatibility issues across browsers. Can create table-less layouts and know how to utilize various CSS techniques.
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JavaScript
I understand writing proper DOM structured JavaScript code and is familiar working with jQuery and MooTools JavaScript frameworks.
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PHP
My primary language used to create large, dynamic websites. Understanding of elementary security best-practices to prevent malicious attacks such as SQL-injections.
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mySQL
Primary database used for websites and web applications. Can design, create, utilize, and maintain database from scratch.
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Java
Understanding of Object Oriented Programming best-practices, Model-View-Controller application design, and use of SVN subversioning.
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UnrealScript
Basic understanding of UnrealScript syntax as well as server and client interactions. Can create simple “mutators” in UnrealScript.
Application
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Adobe Flash
I have elementary knowledge of animation techniques as well as structuring and organizing assets in Flash.
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Adobe Photoshop
I have familiarity of various design techniques and practices and am able to create mockup and splices to be used in webpages and applications.
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Adobe Illustrator
Can create basic wireframes and have elementary comprehension of vectoring techniques.
I’ve always been a fan of PC games such as
Starsiege:Tribes.
Occationally I like to get involved in modding projects; that was that case
for Tribes:Vengeance.
Currently I am looking to create mods for Legions or take up XNA for XBox Live.
Currently I play Team Fortress 2 and
Fallen Empire:Legions.
Cycling
When I’m not inside, I like to go biking and enjoy the many beautiful places of Seattle, preferably when it’s dry. Currently my bicycle is a simple mountain bike so I hope to upgrade to road bike once I run out of new places to visit and start to bike further away.
Guitar
I recently came into possession of a guitar from a friend. Currently I am still learning chords but I can feel that I’m on the cusp of uncovering dormant musical talent that will propel me onto the fast track to superstardom.