Sep 2022 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

• Served as technical lead for a 10-person team, responsible for the design and development of marketing pages using React.JS and Next.JS to support high-profile video game launches (e.g., callistoprotocol.com). Provided technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a consistent development environment through the establishment of coding standards and best practices. Applied responsive design techniques and implemented accessibility standards to ensure seamless and engaging user experiences across a range of devices.

Feb 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Redwood City, California, United States

• Played a critical role in maintaining the stability and performance of the legacy imvu.com platform, implementing significant improvements to UX and performance. Led the engineering implementation of a large-scale migration from Backbone.js to ReactJS.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2022 · 6 yrs 11 mos

• Developed and taught curriculum for web development to students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Supported technical thesis projects involving single-page apps, mobile apps, websites, and VR and AR experiences. Created and maintained frontend and backend websites for department Created numerous libraries and snippets of code to support student projects.

Feb 2014 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Full time faculty teacher in the Web New Media department. Classes taught include 601,608,617, and some 499s and an 820. This is beginning to sound like a Ludacris song. Although teaching mostly web development, also does talks on 3d Printing, VR, and UX.

Aug 2011 – Feb 2014 · 2 yrs 6 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Delivered engaging and effective frontend instruction on industry-standard tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and HTML/CSS. Developed and adapted curriculum to meet diverse learning styles and project requirements. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting technical issues and providing hands-on support to students.

Feb 2010 – Apr 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

• Led and mentored teams of artists in China, overseeing the production of UI assets and visual elements for high-profile games on Facebook (LOLapps, Zynga, Mobscience). Contributed to the design and implementation of user interfaces, ensuring visual consistency and adherence to brand guidelines. Managed the creative workflow for diverse projects, including character creation, animation, and asset production, emphasizing a collaborative approach to development. Art directed and Lettered the English adaptation of the comicbook Daomu for release by Image Comics.

Mar 2009 – Feb 2010 · 11 mos

• I made signs at the Calico Woodcarver shop in Knott's Berry Farm, located in Buena Park, California. I also oversaw the training of new sign carvers.

Aug 2008 – Feb 2010 · 1 yr 6 mos

• In charge of caricature artists at Knott's Berry Farm in Los Angeles. Handled day to day maintenance of 3 stands. Upheld the standards and conduct of a team of artists. Also worked in a neighbouring wood carving stand.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2008 · 0 mo

• I drew unique sketchcards which were inserted into card packs as super rare prizes.

Jun 2006 – Jul 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Worked in the kitchen managing a small team of cooks. Handled inventory intake and distribution. Participated in the hiring and firing of employees. Handled the day to day operations of the Kitchen.

Jan 1998 – Jan 1998 · 0 mo

• Worked as a caricature artist in the theme park Worlds of Fun, in a competitive, commission based atmosphere.