jwalley@eskimo.com
Objective
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SOFTWARE ENGINEERING position where solid technical knowledge, creative imagination, collaborative skills, and the ability to "work smart" are necessary to produce imaginative, high-quality, on-time products.
Summary
Seventeen years experience in product development on a variety of hardware platforms. Expertise in C, C++, Windows, and DirectX. A proven track record of delivering results on or ahead of schedule. Noted for careful planning, reliability, and attention to detail.
Experience
AMAZE (previously KNOWWONDER) Kirkland, Washington |
2000-2003 |
Senior Software Developer |
2000-2003 |
Developed seven edutainment and game programs for the Windows platform.
SIERRA (previously SYNERGISTIC) Renton, Washington |
1990-1999 |
Senior Programmer |
1993-1999 |
Programmed six original software titles, ranging from simulations to adventure games.
Programmer |
1990-1993 |
Converted nine MS-DOS titles to Macintosh, Amiga, and CDTV platforms.
Director of Product Development |
1993-1994 |
Implemented Synergistic Software’s project development and marketing efforts in company’s contacts with publishers. Prepared brochures, graphic materials, and product proposals. Initiated, scheduled, and participated in meetings with prospective publishers at CES.
BIT PLAYER SOFTWARE Everett, Washington |
1987-1990 |
Owner |
1987-1990 |
Produced six shareware productivity and entertainment titles for MS-DOS and Amiga.
Related Experience
NORTHERN LIGHTS Maple Valley , Washington |
2003-present |
Wrote, produced, and directed Messages, an award-winning feature motion picture.
Education
M.F.A., Film and Video, California Institute of the Arts.
B.A., Literature/Mathematics, St. John’s College.
Other
Sierra Distinguished Service Award, 1995