Allen’s Resumé
Vancouver, British Columbia – Cell 604.614.8992
Skills Summary
- Experience developing thick-client Javascript and CSS applications
- Proficiency with the LAMP1 stack
- Some experience with Cocoa and Objective-C development
- Exposure to Python, Ruby, C, C++, and more2
- Ability to manage projects, including estimation and requirements
- Soft skills including design and presenting
Work History
Apple
2008-presentSoftware Engineer
- Helped launch iWork.com with Javascript and CSS
- Writes desktop and iPad Objective-C code occasionally
- Develops web applications for Mobile Safari
- Pushes browsers’ limits with SproutCore, HTML5, and CSS3
- Participated in various releases, updates, and prototypes
- Wrote and maintained various scripts in Ruby
Discovery Software
2003-2008Software Developer
- Designed, wrote, and managed CRM system in PHP and SQL
- Assigned tasks and oversaw other developers occasionally
- Gathered requirements and drove development iteratively
- Developed a web-based game primarily in Javascript
- Assisted with testing, logos, hiring, and marketing
- Managed a series of small programming contracts
- Developed and managed public web presence
- Presented sessions at conferences occasionally
Self Employed
2003Web Development
- Estimated and completed four freelance web contracts in PHP
Uniserve Online
2001-2003CS Rep and intranet developer
- Initiated, designed, and developed intranet in PHP/MySQL
- Solved billing and technical problems
- Wrote training and knowledge base articles and guides
Radical Entertainment
2001Work experience student
- Enhanced a 3D viewing utility using Visual C++
For Fun
AlwaysCommunity member and hobbyist
- Founded VanJS (Vancouver Javascript Developers)
- Wrote Unladen Follow in Ruby and Javascript
- Served at times as Secretary and VP Operations of SFU CS Society
- Assisted with tech conference and OLPC at SFU
- Wrote two web-based strategy games with 100+ players
- Maintained and administered a community site in PHP
- Wrote many games when young
Education
Simon Fraser University
2003-2008Computing Science Major
- Received B.Sc. in Computing Science
- 3rd-year studies incl. operating systems, AI, networking, and HCI
- 4th-year studies incl. graphics, databases, and distributed systems
- Won scholarship to the Apple WWDC in 2006
- Won first prize in AI competition
UCFV
2002-2003Computer Information Systems Major
- Took one year of CIS program and found it lacking