From 4d5fc941205c3c3836dfcdf14b58d2bc0e2834ad Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: cooperbrislain Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 10:06:12 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] resume --- resume.md | 147 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 147 insertions(+) create mode 100644 resume.md diff --git a/resume.md b/resume.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..6e3a485 --- /dev/null +++ b/resume.md @@ -0,0 +1,147 @@ +# COOPER BRISLAIN +### Software Engineer • Creative Coder + + Reno, NV + cbrislain@gmail.com + 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. \ No newline at end of file