Technical Skills
- Social Media: Google Analytics, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Digg, StumbleUpon etc.
- E-Commerce: Authorize.Net, FirstData, PayPal, Amazon, Joomla VirtueMart
- Distribution: Cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility including iOS and Android
- Design: Adobe Suite, DreamWeaver, Flash and Final Cut Pro (for Video)
- Languages: PHP5, ASP.NET, MySQL, MSSQL, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript
- Technologies: Apache, IIS, Flash, JQuery, CakePHP, phpNuke
- CMSes: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal 7, Blog.Net
- Languages: C++, C#, VB.Net, Java, LUA, Python, HLSL
- Technologies: Win32, WPF, DirectX, XAudio2, OpenAL, XInput, Bullet Physics, SFML
- Platforms Cross-platform development on PC, XBox360 and PS3
Relevant Experiences
Director of IT and Online Marketing
WisdomOfLearning Inc., Tucson AZ
- Overseeing all technical aspects and development of an ASP.Net 3.5 / MS SQL 2008 Website
- Managing Online Marketing Strategies and Social Media (Facebook/Twitter/YouTube/Blogging etc.)
- Monitoring website traffic and Search Engine Optimization
- Supervising other team members, delegating tasks and interviewing prospective employees
- Creating promotional videos
Web Marketing Strategist, PHP Developer and Administrator
Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc., Tarzana, CA
- Developing paid online subscription service to access newest Tarzan comic strips and bonus materials
- Managing and developing WordPress-based Corporate website
- Porting Joomla-based website to WordPress
- Managing Online Store powered by Joomla, VirtuaMart and PayPal
- Implementing custom page and product page designs using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript
YouTube Marketing Strategist, Web Developer
SpicePrincess.com, Saraswati Films Inc.
- Managing and updating the Spice-Princess YouTube channel and other Social Media
- Providing advice on Web Marketing strategies
- Developing and managing the official website
Lead ASP.Net Developer
SummerSmith Inc., Tucson AZ
- Created a ASP.Net 3.5 / MS SQL 2008 Web Application with user management and interactive forms
- Implemented eCommerce payments via Authorize.Net and blogging with Blog.Net
- Ensured cross-platform compatibility for PC/Mac/Linux/iPhone/iPad/Android
- Integrated Social Media such as Facebook, Twitter, Blogging, etc.
Game Programmer (Star Trek: DAC and MicroBot)
Paramount, EA, Naked Sky Entertainment, Los Angeles, CA
- Worked on an in-house cross-platform engine (PC / X360 / PS3 ) using C++/DirectX/XAudio2/PhysX
- Collaborated closely with designers and artists on Gameplay Prototyping and Particle Systems
- Developed a robust AI system with auto-generated NavMeshes and a visual node-based state machine editor
- Integrated a Flash-based GUI into the game
IT Multimedia Assistant
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Edited various events and guest speakers with Adobe Premiere, AfterEffects and Audition/Soundbooth
- Set up and tested equipment for video recording and teleconferencing
- Implemented and managed a Windows Media Server for internal video streaming
Freelance PHP and ASP Web Developer
D For Design Inc., Kerhin Photography, Phat Vu, Kacper Skowron, RickRob Design, and others
- Created numerous business / portfolio sites in ASP / PHP / MySQL using WordPress, Drupal and CakePHP
- Wrote custom plug-in and themes to extend both of the CMSes
- Integrated numerous 3rd Party technology as needed (JQuery, JWPlayer, QuickTime, Flash, etc. )
Website Administrator (Soka University Student Union)
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA
- Implemented a WordPress-powered website providing students with News, Events, Cafeteria Menu etc.
- Collaborated with various Student Union Department heads to streamline updates and information flow
- Managed a team of 3 coders and designers to maintain and constantly update the site
Education
MA in Comparative Ethnic Conflict, Queens University Belfast, North Ireland, 2011
BA in Liberal Arts, Soka University of America, California, US 2010
Awards
Full Ride Masters Program Scholarship (2010-2011)
Queens University Belfast, Belfast, North Ireland
Global and Academic Merit Scholarship (2006-2010)
Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, CA
Outstanding Academic Excellence (2005)
President's Education Awards Program
Arizona state top 10% in High School Mathematics (2004)
Arizona Association of Teachers of Mathematics