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PROGRAMMING
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Director Lingo Flash Actionscript Javascript VBScript ASP PHP SQL Visual Basic UNIX OOP Structures/Design DEVELOPMENT
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Adobe Director Adobe Flash Roxio CD Creator/Toast Magic Modules - Mediamacros Inc. - GlobalSCAPE Inc, - Bare Bones Software - Apple Computer, Inc. - Adobe Acrobat Mscape Iconographer Microangelo Icon Utilities NET
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Developer of interactive learning programs and presentations since 1986. Working as a self employed sub-contractor since 1992 assisting clients with technical abilities ranging from novice to expert.
I am a programmer with a good eye for detail and an extensive knowledge of graphic applications. If needed, I can supply art from a number of artists with whom I collaborate.
Telecommuting from Hawaii has been seamless since moving here in ’93.
Projects incorporating animation, sound, video, and/or databases may use any combination of the following features:
▪ Compatibility with one or all versions of Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems ▪ Single or multi-user ▪ English, foreign, or multi-lingual ▪ Internet or Intranet ▪ DVD or CD-ROM ▪ Dedicated computer (such as a museum kiosk)
Socialtext Wiki Skins May 2007 - present
CSS Customization Direct Contract
▪ Socialtext sells “wikis” (user modifiable websites) to corporate clients. Their application generates server generated web-pages that uses CSS stylesheets to define their appearance. ▪ Stylesheets have 2000 to 3000+ lines of code. I adapt the CSS stylesheet so that the appearance of the wiki matches thelr client’s existing web presence. ▪ The final product must run in IE6, IE7, Firefox 2 (on Windows or Mac) and Safari 2. ▪ Linux command-line access thru an SSH shell, and file transfer via PSCP allows me to develop skins and apply changes in a live application environment. Strange Frame Website July 2007
Web Programming - Flash, PHP & mySQL Direct Contract
▪ Promotes a Sci-fi animation movie ▪ Breaks client’s artwork into 54 layers of separate graphics which get assembled as they are downloaded ▪ Animates in foreground while next needed graphics are downloading ▪ PHP administration feature site allows client to update/edit 3 blogs, a picture gallery and digital movie presentations ▪ Content managed with a mySql database ▪ Object oriented programming structure ▪ View at: www.strangeframe.com Gemini Observatory Virtual Tour Apr. 2001 – present Programming/Technical Design/CD Mastering Direct Contract ▪ Multi-lingual - runs in English or Spanish (currently adding French). ▪ Runs on a dedicated computer as a kiosk or on a CD-ROM to be given out. ▪ Compatible with Windows 95 thru XP, Mac Classic and OSX operating systems. ▪ News section updates itself via the Internet. ▪ Simulated observation section allows users to adjust colors and print out or save their findings. ▪ Kiosk tracks the frequency of section usage. ▪ CD-ROM contains a screensaver builder and a self- install/uninstall function. ▪ Windows/Mac translation application keeps track of version changes in the multi-lingual environment. As new features are added, only new text needing translation is sent to each translator. Translations are returned in a format that can automatically update the tour. Avi Kiriaty Web Site Nov 2002 – present Website Programming - ASP, Flash & mySQL Direct Contract ▪ Site programmed according to Avi Kiriaty’s family’s design to reflect this great artist's style. ▪ Inventory of artist’s works can be easily updated by client. ▪ MySql database tracks size, editions, and price of artwork. ▪ Thumbnail and detail views of artwork. ▪ Flash introduction (designed by Jazz Kiriaty) optimized for web offered upon entry to site. ▪ View at: www.avikiriaty.com ‘Imiloa - Astronomy Center of Hawaii
Feb. 2005 – Feb. 2006 Programming/Exhibit Installation Contract via In Visible Media, Inc. ▪ Touch-screen exhibits explaining topics such as the speed of light, the history of an atom, early Hawaiian navigational methods, and the jobs of people working at an observatory. ▪ Multi-lingual – exhibits run in Hawaiian or English. ▪ Extensive use of digitized video. ▪ One exhibit responds to visitor's answers to suggest possible career opportunities. ▪ Represented Canada based In Visible Media, Inc. on-site for hardware installation and troubleshooting. Sound Reading Solutions Mar.
2001 – present Programming/Product Development/Support Direct
Contract ▪ Originally a CD-ROM based product to teach elementary grade students to read using phoneme (sound based) approach. ▪ Designed to expand to full-screen for any size monitor. ▪ Code based registration allows the same CD for any number of students. ▪ Student scores recorded, student to continue each session from where they left off. ▪ Incorporates encryption for student records. ▪ Prints reports for individual and group progress. ▪ Expanded to target kindergarden, teen, and ESL markets. ▪ Expanded to a network server based version for larger installations. ▪ Network version supports multi-level administration passwords giving teachers adminstrative control of their own students. ▪ Network version includes a fully illustrated 41-page instruction administrator's manual in Adobe Acrobat format. ▪ Ongoing telephone technical support representing Sound Reading Solutions. Muskoka Lakes Museum Feb.
2006 – Apr. 2006 Programming/Technical Design Contract via In Visible Media, Inc. ▪ Six touch screen kiosks of different theames, optimized to run on low-cost “mini-mac” Apple computers. ▪ One kiosk uses a digital camera to take three pictures of the museum visitor. The visitor chooses one and an antique postcard background to create a personalized digital postcard that they can add a message to and email to friends and family. ▪ Digitized video used to exhibit interviews of historical personage. ▪ Designed to allow In Visible Media, Inc. to update with simple file replacement. NSF – Self Updating Presentation Dec.
2002 – Feb. 2003 Programming/Technical Support Contract via Gemini Observatory ▪ Presentation of photographs and captions located in the lobbys of the National Science Foundation (Washington, DC) and Gemini Observatory (Hilo, HI). ▪ Checks nightly to see if an update is available via the Internet. When needed, automatically downloads the update and installs it. ▪ Multi-lingual, currently in Spanish and English. Design allows for any number of languages. Hawaiian Language Reading Program Feb.
2000 – Jul. 2001 Programming/Development/CD Mastering Direct Contract ▪ CD-ROM developed for ‘Aha Punana Leo (Hawaiian language emersion preschool.) ▪ Contains 12 exercises to introduce students to the syllable based approach of learning to read that is traditional to the Hawaiian culture. ▪ Each exercise silently adjusts its difficulty based on how well a student
performs. When a student gets enough correct answers in a row, it advances to a more difficult version of the lesson, then on the next lesson.
▪ CD allows the teacher to choose which lessons will run on any given session. ▪ Lessons include: matching pictures to the sounds they start with; combining sounds to make words; a typing game; and books that highlight as they read aloud. ▪ The entire CD is narrated in the Hawaiian language. ▪ Cross platform – compatible with all Windows95 thru XP and Mac Classic (project preceded OSX.)
Other Projects Include: ▪ Hawaiian Language pre-school program to teach colors, shapes, etc. ▪ CD-ROM Retail T-Shirt Catalog – Self Updating via Internet ▪ Conversion of Repair Manuals From Paper to CD-ROM Format For Radius Inc. ▪ Four Kiosks to Teach Water Conservation for The State Of California ▪ Computer-Based Training of Object Oriented Programming for Apple University ▪ Sales Presentations for: Novell; Lockheed, Aerojet and Rust; Winterland ▪ Legal Animations for Court Exhibits Related Employment ▪ Network, hardware and software technical support for UC Med Center (San Francisco, CA) ▪ Computer consulting for Pacific Gas and Electric (San Francisco, CA) ▪ Started and managed repairs division for Abacus, Inc. (San Francisco, CA) ▪ Developed procedures and systems for delivery and installation of new computers sold by Abacus, Inc. ▪ Star salesperson for Abacus Inc., Dec. 1992 Education Studies have been music, language and math related at: Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY: Connecticut University in Stoors, CT: Luzern Jazzschule in Lucerne, Switzerland: Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA: and University of Hawaii in Hilo, HI. Some of my other interests are: ▪ Playing and teaching music, choral arrangements and performing at old age care homes ▪ Exercise through surfing, swimming, mountain-biking, and hiking ▪ Languages (fluent Swiss-German, passable German & French, beginning Hawaiian.) ▪ Salsa Dancing ▪ Dream analysis SAMPLES OF WORK AND CLIENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |