About Me
I am an Interactive Developer specialising in games, websites and applications. I have been employed in roles as a developer, animator and design for around six years, specialising in Flash, both as a prototype devloper and within team environments.
My hobbies include game development, music composition, production and performance.
I aim to build engaging interactive experiences, quality entertainment products.
Some Information
Skills & Strengths
- Highly specialised knowledge of the Flash Platform, Actionscript 3 for websites, applications, games, framework development, server integration and website architecture.
- In-depth knowlege of HTML5 Javascript and Canvas development for games and animation.
- A strong understanding of game design and game development techniques.
- Comprehensive server-side experience in working with PHP, MySQL, AMF Flash-Server Communication, database integration, load management and streaming media.
- Knowlege of Javascript and CSS; including experience with cross-browser compatibility.
- Ability to design, texture, paint and retouch in Photoshop, draw in Illustrator. A passion for design and free-hand illustration.
- Qualified in 3D animation - experience in 3DS Max.
- Comprehensive experience in 2D Flash Animation.
- Comprehensive experience with the Unity 3D engine, using the C# .NET language.
- Well versed in application infrastructure, development and user interface design.
- Heavily multi-faceted, agile worker. Willing and able undertake many roles.
- A strong advocate of clean, well-structured and optimised code.
- Music composition and audio production, orchestral and rock composition with particular focus on game soundtracks.
Employment History
Eyecon
Dec 2010 - Current
Employed as Flash Platform Developer, specialising in Actionscript 3. Responsible for planning and building online casino applications.
Whilst at Eyecon I have researched and developed new video streaming prototypes, game types and have seen major products through to the marketplace.
Krome Studios
Contracted Sept 2010 - Oct 2010
Contracted to work on a game protoype with Krome Studios' social team, delivered a playable, fully prototype in under just four weeks for a publisher pitch.
Cru Digital
Jan 2008 - Sept 2010
Employed as Flash Platform Developer, specialising in Actionscript 3. Responsible for building websites, applications, frameworks, games and server-side communication for nationally and internationally recognised clients. Worked on design and animation for a number of clients. The company received several awards for completed works with my involvement.
During my time at Cru I have been project lead on many Flash websites, games and applications. I have also played a large part in training two QUT interns in AS3 Flash Development. Both interns have progressed to become company employees.
Acura Multimedia
Jan 2006 - Dec 2007
Worked in website design and development: Flash and HTML websites. Built a customised content management system in PHP, XHTML, Javascript and CSS. Designed and built many websites for nationally recognised clients. Championed many projects from concept, through design and build, to delivery, working alone.
Qualification
Diploma of 3D Animation
In 2004, I studied and completed a Diploma of 3D Animation at Thirdspace College of 3D Arts. The course was 32 hours a week for a year. In the course I picked up valuable skills in animation and rigging, texturing, character development and polygon conservative modelling.
My Work
A showcase of my work can be found at dalejwilliams.com.
References
Michael Battle: UI Designer and Interactive Developer, Eyecon
Phone: 0431 636 979
Michael is a fellow interactive developer with a wealth of knowlege and experience. He has championed several projects as Flash lead at BCM. I have worked closely with him at Eyecon.
Tom Hughes: Flash Developer, Hoodlum
Phone: 0488 404 272
Tom is a fellow Flash Developer whom I helped train during his internship at Cru Digital. I also develop game design concepts and demos with Tom in my spare time.
Contact Details
Phone: 0415 957 391
Address: 41 Frederick Street, Alderley, QLD 4051
Email: obviously [at] dalejwilliams [dot] com
