Strategic, creative and multi-talented Developer, offering progressive background and skills in developing complex web based applications using programming languages and source code to create software to meet client requirements. Commendable for successfully completing multiple projects.
Extensive experience in developing, testing, debugging and troubleshotting programs and scripts for various functions, and efficiently modified existing code to add new features. Well-versed in object-oriented coding, dynamic content loading, web services/ XML, HTML, and JavaScript. Hands-on knowledge of ActionScript, Flash, Flex, jQuery, CSS and HTML.
Consistently recognized by colleagues for exceptional talents in analysis and problem resolution in fast-paced environments. Superb communication, interpersonal, leadership and management skills; excels in challenging environments.
Senior Front-End Engineer @ I have been brought aboard to help with their videos application to start. From January 2015 to Present (1 year) Owner @ Provide multimedia solutions to clients with varying web and software needs. Efficiently educated clients on services and products to avoid costly content management solutions. Clients include:
Curtain UP Events, http://curtainupevents.com Repurpose a well design HTML site with dynamic content
Harry’s Offsite Catering, http://www.markhamenterprises.com/portfolio/harry/ (sample) Flash intensive website with a basic XML backend
Midtown Sound, http://www.midtownsound.com Dynamic flash website. Cutting-edge animation and graphics. Includes a dynamic MP3 Player
Diversified Media Group Created a multimedia tool to manage and play video, animation and sound files of various formats. (Software samples can be provided)
Environment: Flash / Actionscript 1, 2, 3 / Director / HTML / Javascript / PHP / CSS From January 2007 to Present (9 years) Flash Developer @ Created and managed robust interactive video ads using Flash / Actionscript 3 / Charles / Fiddler / Google Maps / JSON / XML / CSS / PHP
Created and update interactive features in video ad templates
Assist and support junior developers with issues in simpler templates From June 2013 to January 2015 (1 year 8 months) Senior Application Consultant @ Designed and developed an on-line and mobile Google maps application using Flash / Actionscript 3 / HTML5 / Javascript/ jQuery / Android / iOs / Google Maps / JSON / XML / CSS From March 2013 to June 2013 (4 months) Flash Consultant @ Developed and executed an on-line and desktop specialized calculators applications for industrial management using Flash / Actionscript 3 From January 2013 to March 2013 (3 months) Senior Flex Flash Consultant @ 6 Month+ Consulting Job at Bed Bath and Beyond. I have been hired to fix one of their on line tools that needs to reintegrate an old Flash engine with the current technology. I learned Flex on the fly here and dusted off some of my Action Script 2 skills. From June 2012 to December 2012 (7 months) Senior Game Developer @ • Designed and developed front-end game for flagship software
• Created new interactive features and minigames for the “A Better World” game title
• Re-coded problems errors of the existing code base
• Environment: Flash / Actionscript 3 / HTML / Javascript From August 2011 to May 2012 (10 months) Web Producer @ Develop front-end web editorials and promotions on aggressive schedule to ensure Saks high end market places extends to a web audience. Plan and implement Object Oriented Solutions for future implementation.
• Pitch, develop and program superior object oriented solutions for modern Flash web applications.
• Flash / Actionscript 2, 3 / CSS / Photoshop / Video Streaming / Video Editing / JSP / HTML / Javascript From June 2010 to June 2011 (1 year 1 month) Flash Game Developer @ Develop end-to-end solutions to acquire new audiences to the casual game market place. Development is rapid but executed with an eye toward reusability.
• Pitch, develop and program superior object oriented solutions for modern Flash web games.
• Project manage game development - scoping requirements and managing media assets for easy updates.
• Developed Slingo Mah Jong, which has been a consistent top 5 web game played on slingo.com
• Flash / Actionscript 1, 2, 3 / PHP / HTML / Javascript From May 2007 to May 2010 (3 years 1 month) Flash Developer @ • Developed quick solution architectures in Flash.
o Created and Integrated Streaming Video players
o Dynamic banner ads
o Flash support on client websites
• Flash / Actionscript 1, 2 / HTML / Javascript From 2007 to 2007 (less than a year) Flash Developer @ Developed object-oriented solutions designed for reusability. Advertising campaign development varied from one week to several months, but was always rapid. Responsible for web and media development for all projects. Projects included: animations, media presentations, video streaming, advertising campaigns, Flash games and full websites.
• Flash / Actionscript 1, 2 / XML / ASP / SQL Server / Access / Director / HTML / JavaScript From 2006 to 2007 (1 year) Lead Software Developer @ Formulated and developed an in-house modular solution for the company’s educational application, after the previous (externally developed) two-year software plan failed.
• Developed design and architecture for multimedia software.
• Supervised team of developers converting / creating a product line containing 13 software titles.
• Director / Flash / Actionscript 1, 2 / XML / HTML / Illustrator / Photoshop From 2002 to 2005 (3 years) Technical Support Manager @ From 1996 to 1999 (3 years)
Master's degree (incomplete), English Language and Literature/Letters @ Rutgers University From 1996 to 1998 2 BAs, Fine Art and English Lit. @ University of Maryland College Park From 1986 to 1992 John Markham is skilled in: Flash, ActionScript, Flex, Game Design, Game Development, MySQL, Video Games, Social Games, User Interface Design, Photoshop, Web Development, CSS, HTML 5, Flash Animation, After Effects
Websites:
http://www.markhamenterprises.com