James George
1221 E Olive St
#202
Seattle, WA 98122
jimg (at) cs.washington.edu
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career where I can apply my programming expertise and knowledge of computer science to enhance experiences and improve lives.
SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Awarded University of Washington College of Arts and Sciences research grant for development of an interactive real time video manipulation application using Apple&squot;s Core Video library.
- Developed newTunes, a Mac OS X Dashboard Widget used to find new and upcoming album releases by only musicians that are of interest to the user. newTunes received the following recognitions:
- Over 50,000 downloads and more than 500 daily users
- Chosen by Apple.com staff as featured Widget and Staff Favorite
- Remained on Top 50 most downloaded for more than three weeks, rising to third.
- In depth knowledge of web development technologies such as JavaScript, PHP, HTML, CSS, SQL, XML/XSLT. Experience with AJAX web application architecture.
- Mastery of object oriented programming techniques using Java, PHP and JavaScript. Experience with C, C++, and Objective-C
- Strength in scripting environments such as bash, PERL, Ruby and Python.
- Adept user of digital imaging and video applications including: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier and Apple’s Final Cut Pro, Motion, and DVD Studio Pro.
EXPERIENCE
| Rubicon West Inc: Web Application Developer | March 2007 - Present |
- Lead Usability/User Interface developer for Atlas Curriculum Management; a web based solution for educators to design, manage, and share curriculum. Atlas is implemented in over 1600 schools world wide and serves more than 200,000 teachers.
- Develop systems in PHP, SQL, and JavaScript to enable massively scaled, flexible, and agile web applications.
- Built large scale analytical tools allowing teachers and administrators to report on how educational standards are being assessed throughout their schools.
- Responsible for integration and support of 3rd party JavaScript library integration into customizable back end systems.
| Varolii Corporation (formerly Par3 Communications): Services Engineer/Core Solutions Developer | June 2006 - March 2007 |
- Java Swing User Interface developer for Systems Tools team. Contributed to the creation of an application used by in house specials to configure the Par3 Product for customers.
- Work on the systems integration team dedicated to the client Dell Financial Services.
- Architect components to integrate existing Dell Financial Services systems with Par3&squot;s automated calling products.
- Combine technologies such as Oracle, Java, and Unix to effectively process large amounts of mission-critical account data on a daily basis.
- Refactored the core integration code base for maintainability, readability, and scalability. Designed test frameworks both on the unit level and on the integration level where previously none existed.
- Documented system-wide implementation details in a Wiki for training new team members, support staff, and Quality Assurance teams.
| Introduction to Computer Programming at University of Washington Teaching Assistant | December 2005 - June 2006 |
- Work directly with professors to make decisions about curriculum, teaching strategies, academic integrity enforcement.
- Prepare materials and teach a section of 25 students once a week.
- Grade student assignments and tests.
| Nelson & Roseme, Inc: Software Developer | 2003 - 2006 |
- Worked remotely and was required to be self-motivated and able to solve difficult problems with minimal guidance.
- Developed and managed systems to model engineering data and plant schematics using Microsoft Visio and Visual Basic for Applications.
- Constructed the application’s primary toolbar interface, implementing a system for intuitive navigation through multi-document refinery plant schematics.
- Implemented an extensive customizable trending report to analyze plant-wide resource allocation
| Freelance Web Design and Video Production | 2002 - 2006 |
- Designed layout art for the band Cataldo’s debut album. Produced 1000 copies of the album.
- Experience as a contract videographer. Producer of wedding, graduation, and concert videos.
- Co-producer of three full length skateboarding videos, all of which I am featured in as a skateboarder.
EDUCATION
| University of Washington, Seattle, Washington Department of Computer Science |
2004 - Present |
- Working towards a BS in Computer Science and BFA in Digital Arts and Experimental Media. Expected graduation date: 2010.
- Achieved Annual Dean’s List for the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 academic year with 3.68/4.00 overall cumulative GPA.
| Moscow High School, Moscow, Idaho | 2000 - 2004 |
- Graduated with Honors.
- Winner of ‘Mr. Moscow High School’ talent contest.
- Founded the Yearbook Video production team, worked as lead video editor.
- Elected Prom King and ‘Outstanding Senior’ by the student body in 2004.
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