JAMES DAVID WALLEY

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