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+# COOPER BRISLAIN
+### Software Engineer • Creative Coder
+
+    Reno, NV
+    [email protected]
+    cooperbrislain.github.io
+
+Interdisciplinary Software Engineer and Visual Artist seeking role on a team developing innovative software around Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, IoT, and other emerging fields.
+
+## SKILLS
+
+    Excellent written communication skills
+    Lifelong learner
+    Critical thinker
+    Ability to conceptualize complex systems
+    Adaptable and creative problem solving skills
+    Able to foresee potential future complications and constraints, designing for extensibility and scalability.
+
+- Unity
+    - C#
+- Full-Stack Development
+    - LAMP
+    - Linux
+    - Apache
+    - PHP
+    - MySQL
+    - HTML5
+    - SCSS
+    - RegEx
+- Node.js
+- Front-End Development
+    - Javascript
+    - JQuery
+    - Flash
+- Real-Time Graphics for Live Events
+    - GLSL Shaders
+    - Quartz Composer
+    - Projection Mapping
+- Video Editing
+- Agile Development
+    - Git
+    - Trello
+- Creative Coding
+- Hardware Development
+    - Arduino
+- Object Oriented Programming
+    - MVC
+- Relational Databases
+    - MySQL
+- Content Management Systems
+    - Joomla
+    - Wordpress
+- Photoshop
+- Illustrator
+- Photography
+- Video Production
+- Generative Art
+
+## EDUCATION
+
+    UC Santa Cruz – Film & Digital Media • 2007
+    Napa Valley College; Napa, CA – Computer Science • 2002
+
+## COURSEWORK
+
+    Abstract Data Structures
+    Algorithms
+    X86 Assembly
+    Differential Equations
+    Discrete Math
+    Linear Algebra
+    Logic
+    Digital Media Production
+    Film Studio Production
+    Documentary Production
+    Film Theory
+    Digital Media Theory
+    Social Documentation
+    Java Programming
+    C Programming
+    AP Computer Science
+    Cisco Networking
+
+## ASSOCIATIONS
+
+    Visual Artist, Opulent Chill • 2017
+    Visual Artist, Wormhole; Oakland • 2015–Present
+    Visual Artist, Camp Question Mark • 2009–)?( 
+    Tech Director, SCTV; UCSC • 2005
+    Student Trustee, Napa Valley College • 2002
+
+## EXPERIENCE
+
+### Synesthetic Visioneer, Vektor Selektor • 2010–Present
+    Create audio-reactive, realtime visual content for live music events. 
+    Employ novel human interface devices including Lemur, LEAP Motion, WiiMote, Kinect, TouchOSC, Arduino for live visual performance.
+    Design projection and LED mapping for stages.
+    Solve complex technical challenges in fast-paced environment with limited resources. 
+    Performed live visuals for shows and festivals for world-class performing artists with up to 20,000 in attendance. 
+
+### Full-Stack Engineer, BetterHelp; Sunnyvale, CA • 2016
+    Reduced landing page load time by 40%.
+    Automated financial aid application process.
+    Implemented Braintree API.
+
+### Programmer, Visions in Education; Carmichael, CA • 2015
+    Modernized student information portal.
+    Standardized course catalog and event listings.
+
+### Development Lead; Contractor, Taylor Online Marketing; Aptos, CA • 2010–2017
+    Developed and managed front/back-end solutions including database engine, APIs, data validation, and data-routing deployed across 500+ websites and affiliates.
+
+### Flash/Motion Graphics Engineer, Design Reactor; Campbell, CA • 2008
+    Developed interactive Flash website for Disney Parks 2008 campaign.
+    Assisted with localization for HP campaign
+    Produced various PayPal promotional materials.
+    Created Flash-based agency portfolio front-end driven by Expression Engine back-end. 
+
+### Programmer - L2, Jupiter Hosting; Santa Clara, CA • 2007
+    Developed custom modules and features for in-house content management system. (Based on Joomla and Drupal)
+    Optimized MySQL queries for highly-trafficked websites.
+
+### Classroom Media Support, UCSC Media Services; Santa Cruz, CA • 2006-2007
+    Provided technical support to faculty and students using university media equipment including projectors, video cameras, audio systems, and computers. 
+    Maintained readiness of pool of media equipment for rental and checkout, ensuring good working order, cleanliness, and presence of all included components.
+    Operated service vans on campus while observing high safety standards and awareness in accordance with an active campus with high pedestrian traffic. 
+    Set up and struck A/V and other media equipment for on-campus events. 
+
+### Event Staff, Plan-It Interactive; Concord, CA • 2000
+    Set up and struck large interactive play systems for special events.
+    Regularly loaded and unloaded heavy equipment. 
+    Operated rock-climbing wall, ensuring the correct use of safety equipment and procedures by participants. 
+    Performed on-site troubleshooting and repair of R/C cars. 
+    Drove box trucks with trailers on highway to and from events. 
+
+### Technical Support - Mac, InterX Technologies; Napa, CA • 1997-1998
+    Provided support to users of MacOS System 7/8 as well as Windows 95 experiencing dial-up internet connectivity issues. 
+    Assisted web designer with updates to company and customer websites. 
+    Taught introductory class for new Internet users. 
+
+### Mentor - CoreMUD • 1996-2000
+    Created areas and experiences for text-based sci-fi online roleplaying game.
+    Mentored new coders in observance of good coding practices, story and game-world guidelines, balance, and quality.
+    Created Auction system for trading rare in-game items.
+    Monitored logs to detect the exploitation of bugs and unintended game imbalances by players seeking to gain an unfair advantage, and issued fixes.
+    Assisted with major transition and branch of code base.
+    Played with Legos.