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M. Lee BrownGeneralist Developer, Project Manager11377 Diablo [email protected] http://mleebrown.wordpress.com/
Flexible, adaptable generalist with over 15 years in development for web and digital learning. Multiple skill competencies across several core components of production including art, design, code, project and team management, and planning. Experienced at analyzing project goals, predicting necessities and allocating resources appropriately, and producing designs that are on-target and on-budget.
Smartsheet project management software, Java, C#, HTML, XML, MySQL, PHP, CSS, jQuery, Javascript, Adobe Suite (with proficiencies in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Flash), Autodesk Maya, Microsoft Office, UX design principles, Unity and Unreal.
2015 - present | Team Lead and Project Manager, Istation
Currently managing a team of 19 through the implementation of a math curriculum for grades 2-5 that encompasses over 120 learning modules. Developed project timelines in Smartsheet, analyzed module needs and goals and developed specifications for each, allocated resources appropriately and parsed project timelines to accurately reflect implementation requirements. Built centralized repository linking plan with documentation to facilitate cross-department communication and reduce errors. Developed elements for several modules.
2011 - 2015 | Educational Games Designer and Developer, Istation
Built over 50 modules across multiple learning disciplines, including reading and math. Designed and implemented modules that were reproducible with only minor modifications, resulting in a 200% reduction in development time. Planned and developed UX/UI for reading program that spans entire early reading curriculum and requires minimal work to update. Flexibly shifted development duties depending on need, working in Photoshop, Illustrator, code and timeline animation with equal efficiency.
2009 - 2011 | Lead Animator, Educational Games Initiative at The University of Texas at Dallas
Responsible for multiple character and background animations across entire shipped game. Helped develop game designs and implemented visual elements of learning games for teaching complicated mathematical subjects such as calculus.
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2007 - 2009 | Programmer, culture simulator for UTD and The U.S. Department of Defense
Scripted character behaviors for use in high-fidelity cultural training simulator. Implemented believable human behaviors using scripting language in A.I. system for use in military training exercises. Rigged character models for use in Unreal engine.
2006 - 2007 | Editor-in-Chief, The UTD Mercury
Responsible for editorial direction of paper. Implemented a web-centric approach to reporting to fill out a biweekly publishing schedule. Led a team of ten while writing multiple in-depth reports on college funding at the state level. Worked in InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop. Award-winning editorial cartoonist.
2004 - 2006 | Independent Developer While maintaining a full-time student course load, developed and maintained independent business’ web sites as a freelance developer. Designed, implemented and deployed custom box office display software using Adobe Flash for The Angelika Film Center in Plano, TX., negating the need for expensive licensed software.
2002 - 2004 | IT and Web Developer for Capital Reserve Corporation
Maintained IT infrastructure for office of 30 employees. Designed and implemented streamlined online application and paperwork systems, cutting processing times and saving the company unnecessary transcription expenditures.
1999 - 2002 | Fluent Systems - Web Developer
Responsible for planning, designing, building and maintaining company’s boutique list of client web sites. Worked in Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver.
1996 - 1999 | Intur.net - Web Developer
Built and maintained web sites for small, independent internet service provider using Dreamweaver, Photoshop and vi.
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TXMaster of Fine Arts in Arts and Technology, 2010Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies, 2005Project Lead/Producer, Games Lab, 2009
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