Native New Yorker interested in creating applications for iPhone, Android and Palm WebOS. Tech minded developer/manager with extensive experience using Flash, and multimedia.

Goals include developing products that leverage technology and content in new ways. Seamlessly integrating social networking and web trends into applications and games that will be used and loved by millions.

Client Side Programming:

Flash/ActionScript, JavaScript, CSS, iPhone SDK (Interface Builder and Objective-C)

Data/Messaging:

XML/XSLT, JSON, mRSS

Mobile Platforms and Browsers:

iPhone, Android, Palm WebOS, J2ME/Brew devices, WebKit and Blackberry browsers

- Responsible for mobile product development from concept to delivery
- Define functional specifications, content requirements, information architecture and interaction design, through wireframes and detailed design docs
- Spec out XML feeds or content and data APIs for iPhone apps
- Flash and ActionScript development for websites, on-air and mobile prototypes
- Work with multiple brands, technology teams and vendors (MTV, VH1, Comedy Central...)

- UI Design for J2ME phones, BlackBerry, and Windows Mobile
- Translate business logic and functional requirements into elegant and usable interface designs
- Create database schemas and xml messaging specs for wireless devices and adapters
- Implement GPS mapping and tracking using JSR-179 Location API
- Optimize and implement barcode scanning and mobile printing using JSR-82 Java APIs for Bluetooth and peripheral connection protocols
- Code client-side portion of wireless applications in J2ME, C++, XML, XPATH and Java-based scripting language
- Software unit-testing and bug-fixing

- CD-ROM and Web development with Lingo and ActionScript
- Develop interactive presentation engine with Director and Flash
- Create application architecture, documentation and prototypes
- Leverage Flash technology in Director and on mobile devices
- Evaluate software and techniques for increasing productivity
- Direct multimedia production and game development
- Foster teamwork, research and education

- Lead Programmer for Computer Based Training (CBT) CD-ROMs for Berlitz and Canon
- Programmer, Media Doctor and Support Specialist for Berlitz Online English Placement Test and Pepsi Cola CBT CD-ROM
- Certified Instructor of Macromedia's Authorized Curriculum for:
  - Macromedia Director 6-7
  - Flash 3-4
  - Dreamweaver 3
  - Fireworks 3
- Instructor and Course Developer for Strata Studio Pro 3D workshop
- Teaching environment ranges from 3-12 student classrooms to custom tailored one-on-one training

- Imaging Lingo, Flash Objects and Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

- Develop holiday themed action game for marketing promotion

- Create new functionality and optimize existing code for interactive presentations
- Key resource for several Sales and Marketing CD-ROM projects
- Streamline integration of code on large scale projects
- Help meet tight deadlines

- Develop prototype system for viewing interactive 3D maps
- Incorporate existing data, graphic, and 3D assets
- Optimize 3D geometry and textures for best performance and quality
- Program UI, Camera Control and all other elements of the application
- Plan development around a tight schedule and deliver on time

- Build and update presentation slides and animation for broadcast
- Operate graphics station for ABC's Live Event
- Manage production flow with operators, designers and directors

- Troubleshoot loading of dynamic content
- Consult on the best method and execution for loading movies in a large Flash based web site tribecafilmfestival.org

- Design and program Interactive Shockwave3D Demo for the pedestrianweb.org web site
- Write code to control the creation and automation of multiple biped figures in a 3D scene
- Develop environment, and coordinate bipeds in the scene by creating an efficient collision detection and obstacle avoidance system

- Create prototype upon which all GEN lectures are built
- Design and program Shockwave "Lecture Player" and system
- Synchronize Flash, QuickTime, RealVideo, Shockwave3D and subtitle text into a single dynamic multimedia application
- Technical Support and Direction for producers, designers, and asset creators for optimizing playback, bandwidth and synchronizing animations with video soundtrack
- Integrate user interface with XML database and media resources
- Develop 3D animations for Shockwave with 3DStudio Max and Lingo
- Automate process event and error tracking within player
- Create subtitle tool to aid production in performing the repetitive task of integrating transcript text documents

- Check technical accuracy of chapters as they are written and revised
- Test functionality of example files and code with author's description
- Give general feedback on the content of each chapter

- Author Expert Tutorial 'Using .SWF files in Macromedia Director'
- Introduce the concepts or Flash cartoon characters as avatars in a Director movie
- Provide instruction and sample code that shows from Director, how to navigate a sequence of animated frames marked with labels in Flash

- Create Director presentation for Sony Music marketing piece, based on story boards and supplied media
- Optimize graphics, sound and video for optimal performance
- Find creative solutions for technically difficult sequences

- Update Director 6 CD-ROM project to Director 8.0
- Fix bugs pertaining to document printing, CD installation and specific areas of navigation

- Program The Puff Daddy Sucka Punch Fiesta online game
  (note: this game contains some adult language and violence)
- Synchronize in game voice, sound and character animation
- Animate promotional video piece with existing assets for ChillTown TV pitch

Major Fall 1994:Illustration Cartooning
Major Spring 1995 to Fall 1996:Computer Art
Continuing Education Spring 2000: Stop-Motion Animation

LINKS

Personal Website http://www.robwalch.com

LANGUAGES

- First Language: English
- Second Language: French (fluent conversational)

REFERENCES

Professional References will be provided Upon Request