SOFTWARE PRODUCT
DEVELOPER / 2000 to Present
- Created game engine
& interface template for use with puzzle type games in Visual Basic
- Developed custom database program for small business. An easy to use design
interface
- Programmed file transfer via internet & Client/Server based remote
data retrieval program
- Updated current game products, then launched & marketed Playsage Inc.
publishing label
INDEPENDENT SOFTWARE
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS / 1996 to 1999
- Updated and also
created multi-language versions of a game I developed being published
by Activision/Expert. Was sold in retail stores world wide.
Game called Dragons Challenge
- Designed, programmed,
created artwork, and did marketing for a number of entertainment
products 'Minesweeper Mania', 'Dragons', 'Shifter', 'Word Dash'
and 'Reaping the Dungeon'
- Created web site using HTML & Java Script along with CGI scripting
using 'PERL' language
- Developed Internet client server chat program using Visual Basic 4.0 with
'TCP/IP' toolkits
PROGRAMMER / SOFTWARE
DEVELOPER / 1995 to 1996
Contracted
- Ported and updated Benefits Enrollment Program for CIBC bank using
Visual Basic for DOS
- Developed point of sale program including electronic cash register &
inventory using C++
- Conceived original strategy game utilizing advanced graphics tools in VB
for Windows 32b
- Programmed coop housing member & maintenance management program in
Access & SQL
PROGRAMMER / GRAPHICS
/ 1994 to 1995
Imadex Technologies Inc., Burlington, ON
- Restructured and updated electronic imaging software using Lead Tools
and Paradox 5.0
- Enhanced scanned images using various processing tools and verified
corresponding data
- Designed new user interface and oversaw various programming and production
personnel
PROGRAMMER / SOFTWARE
DEVELOPER / 1993 to 1994
Frontline Software, Hamilton, ON
- Developed rental management software including full work order system
in Visual Basic 4
- Conceived and wrote internationally successful adventure game in MS Basic
& Assembler
- Programmed multimedia utility in Visual Basic 4 and C++ producing '3D'
textured graphics
PROGRAMMER / ANALYST
/ 1992 to 1993
Panasoft Inc., Hamilton, ON
- Converted and upgraded two medical programs 'ChiroPuter' and 'MediPuter'
in MS Basic 7
- Interacted with medical program clients in order to optimize products towards
their needs
- Conducted training seminars and produced electronic and paper instruction
material
PROGRAMMER / SOFTWARE
DEVELOPER / 1989 to 1992
Datacompose Inc., Toronto, ON
- Designed and programmed QuickAuthor authoring system in MS Basic and
assembly code
- Developed specialized client upgrades, capture & compression utility,
& full screen editor
- Implemented sales strategy & created magazine advertising for Compute
& PC Magazine
PROMOTIONS /
PROGRAMMER / CONSULTANT / 1983 to 1987
Face to Face Introductions Inc., Toronto, ON & various contracted
work
- Created advertisement & promotional material along with client
criteria matching software
- Provided hardware & software consultation services & software sales
for business clients
- Developed custom Basic and assembler programs using 6502, Z80 and PC based
machines
PROGRAMMER /
1981 to 1983
Private Work and Studies
- Wrote routines in 6502 Assembly code for the Commodore Vic 20 &
Started programming
on the Atari 400, Texas Instruments TI-99-4a and the Timex Sinclair
personal computers
- Created two original computer games in BASIC. Began learning Z80 Assembler
concepts
- Analyzed & enhanced existing computer games written in Basic for the
TRS-80 computer
- Studied & became fluent in BASIC programming through self teaching
on a full time basis
I N T E R E S
T S
Interests include
writing music, soccer, outdoor
activities, reading, and commercial art |