Skills

More than 25 years as a professional developer. Full-stack web development. Instruction and training. Writing and  graphic design. Game design and production. Performing, teaching, and directing theater.

Experience

Galvanize, Inc. 

Lead Instructor, Full-Stack Web Development Immersive                            Feb  2016 - Dec 2018

• Led several cohorts, training students in HTML, CSS, javascript, node, express, PostgreSQL, Angular, React, test-driven development, CS fundamentals, and other technologies
• Collaborated on development of curriculum for incoming and continuing students
• Managed team of web development instructors on Austin campus

Eureka Software

Senior Developer                                                                                                                                 2015

• Created wireframes and implemented new interfaces for medical insurance clients
• Worked on e-learning products and training courses using Backbone and Handlebars
• Assessed projects for accessibility compliance issues and implemented fixes

Sapling Learning

Senior Front-End Developer                                                                                                              2014

• Converted authoring tool for educational content from Flash to Javascript/HTML5
• Implemented application for web and mobile using AngularJS and MEAN stack
• Worked with remote and local developers in a test-driven agile environment

Portalarium

Senior Game Developer                                                                                                                     2012

• Architected and built isometric Flash clients for social games using AS3 and Flex
• Coordinated with artistic and design teams to produce high quality cross-platform games
• Assisted other developers with user interface development and game design issues
• Mentored junior developers, helping them integrate and transition into the dev team

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Visa

Flash Developer                                                                                                                      2009 - 2010

• Prototyped and developed Rightcliq/Wishspace global shopping interface
• Architected and coded event-driven model-view-controller application in AS3
• Worked with remote teams to successfully complete projects on tight schedules and budget
• Collaborated with external design teams to convert mockups into working products

ON Networks

Flash Developer                                                                                                                      2007 - 2008

• Built Flash custom video player with open-source technologies: eclipse, swfmill, mtasc, etc.
• Re-architected, ported, and updated old Flash applications to use ActionScript 3
• Worked with clients to design and build embedded video "microsites" for their brands

Enspire Learning

Technology Developer                                                                                                                      2006

• Developed interactive course material for Flash learning management systems
• Clients include Harvard Business Publishing and Red Hat Software
• Built an event-driven interactivity architecture with object-oriented ActionScript for rapid development of material by a team of developers

frog design

Senior Digital Media Technician                                                                                         2005 - 2006

• Worked with design teams to rapidly develop, execute, and iterate on interactive Flash prototypes for web and consumer device user interfaces
• Built demo applications and custom UI controls for desktop applications using the Qt toolkit
• Collaborated with overseas developers to produce BREW/uiOne demos for Qualcomm

Austin Community College

Instructor, Game Development Program                                                                         2005 - 2006

• Developed and instructed Intro to Game Programming for Game Development  students
• Used Python and pygame to demonstrate and teach basic concepts in game programming

Organic, Inc.

Senior Content Engineer                                                                                                        1998 - 2001

• Worked with a team to develop several large corporate e-commerce websites, including Wamumortgage.com, Playstation.com, Macys.com, Blockbuster.com, and Rx.com
• Integrated web UI with java application servers, including ATG Dynamo and BEA Weblogic
• Worked cooperatively with creative departments to translate visual designs, information architecture, user experience flows, and written content into functional interfaces
• Developed data-driven rendering and publishing tools and processes to simplify the production of large, complex websites

Liaise Systems, Inc.

Senior / Lead Developer                                                                                                       1997 - 1998

• Designed and developed web applications for the insurance and banking industry
• Developed bug tracking database for use by development team.
• Created multimedia presentations on CD-ROM for marketing purposes.

WhoWhere?

System Administrator                                                                                                             1996 - 1997

• Performed administration duties for UNIX/Solaris network and database services
• Wrote Perl scripts for web scraping and internal information processing and management
• Provided general technical management and support for company staff

Sim Diego Internet Services

Director of Technical Operations                                                                                                     1996

• Designed and implemented a dial-up internet service with email, web service, and FTP
• Set up internal/external network, backup systems, and remote administration facilities
• Created dynamic client web sites using HTML and Perl/CGI

Warwick Baker and Fiore

Computer Services / Technical Support                                                                           1994 - 1995

• Supported all departments in the use of Macintosh computers, PCs, and network usage
• Taught classes and instructed users in the use of applications
• Created and maintained client databases, print control software, and dynamic web pages
• Configured communications and security for internal network, modem dialups, and T1 line

ASCIT - SUNY at Buffalo

Academic Consultant / Graphics Lab Consultant / Site Manager                              1991 - 1993

• Facilitated use of University computing services by the user community
• Aided users of all skill levels with UNIX, VMS, workstation and microcomputer use
• Taught workshops and produced documentation on computer usage
• Assisted users with image scanning and manipulation, mathematical/statistical packages

Marc Majcher Consulting

President / Consultant                                                                                                     2001 - Present

• Professional online planning, design, and programming services for clients including:

Education

SUNY at Buffalo, NY - Computer Science, BA program