Ben Orona, Web, App and
Multimedia Developer
New Port Richey, FL 34653 – ben@benorona.com |
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Programming Languages |
JavaScript, PHP, HTML5, CSS3, ActionScript, .NET (VB / C#), SQL, XML, JSX, UnityScript API’s and Libraries: REST, AJAX, JSON, jQuery, Google Data/Authentication API, YouTube Data API, Flickr API, React JS, Starling, and SCORM |
Web/App and Multimedia Design Skillset |
Web/App: Full stack development with emphasis on front-end programming. End to end awareness, able to design and implement complex databases and RESTful apps. Multimedia: Video and sound editing, composition, and compression. Flash animation, scripting, interactivity. Gamification. General: Able to bring ideas to life (from wireframe to deployment), while working within design standards and branding guidelines. I have created web sites, web-based training frameworks (WBT), Windows production tools and plugins, learning activities and educational games. Strong Photoshop and NLE (video compositing and compression). Background in photography and music production. Learn independently and work fast. |
Applications |
Git, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, FlashDevelop, Photoshop, 3ds Max, Flash, Sony Vegas, Adobe After Effects, Sound Forge, Unity Game Engine, Blender, MS Publisher |
Experience |
Freelance Contractor Immersive Publishing, New Port Richey, FL
Responsible for design, development of custom web sites and applications. Examples include: Student database and check-in system for Community Fun and Fitness Center (PHP/SQL), YouTube Push/Pull tool for bulk editing of video titles and descriptions (PHP/YouTube Data API), searchable client database and website design for Aquatic Risk Management (Wordpress/PHP/SQL), and searchable video database and website for Best Shot Stock Footage (Wordpress/PHP/YouTube Data API), comic reader app for iOS (Flash/AIR), 3D Video Promo for Red Bull (Sony Vegas). Currently developing an educational word game for iOS/Apple Store (AIR/Starling). Demos available on request. |
JavaScript/Multimedia Developer iMedia AVM, Inc., Chelmsford, MA
Responsible for design and development of company’s flagship product, WebTrainOR (Web-based training framework), a JavaScript framework which synchronizes multimedia assets, such as slides, video, audio, closed captioning, searchable transcript (multi-lingual), learning games, achievement system, and learning assessments in a SCORM compliant cross-browser environment. Primary client was Hewlett Packard, for employee onboarding and training. Deployed to hundreds of thousands of employees world-wide in 7 languages. Demos available on request. Responsible for delivery of over 150 SCORM compliant WBT’s on HP’s SABA based Learning Content Management System (LCMS). |
Teacher THINK Homeschool Cooperative, Tampa, FL 2009 – Present Responsible for teaching science, programming, 3d modeling, VR and graphic design to home schooled children of all ages. Creation of curriculum and games to support learning materials. |
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Multimedia Developer PDR, Acton, MA
Responsible for development of over 50 CD-ROM based trainings including on-site videography, editing and sound recording, JavaScript programming, UI, label design, music production, and InstallShield installer creation. |
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Systems Administrator NewsEdge Corp, Waltham, MA
Responsible for monitoring, maintaining,
upgrading and backups of 50 real-time news servers owned by Merrill Lynch.
Also responsible for adding users, providing phone-based technical support,
and remote administration of offsite secondary datacenter. |
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Technical Support Analyst Desktop Data, Burlington, MA
Responsible for providing phone based customer support for NewsEdge software, entering call tickets and solutions into Lotus Notes database. |
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Education |
HS Graduate, Westford Academy, Westford, MA, 1995 |
Demos |
“Angry Birds 3D” is a game for teaching kids how to use the Unity game engine. My goal was to create a game with the same game mechanics as the original Angry Birds, but in 3D. Students make their own levels in Unity using the components I provide. Sounds effects, and some of the art come from the original game, Angry Birds © Rovio. This is for educational purposes only. Use touch screen or mouse. Desktop only. Requires FireFox, Safari, Internet Explorer or Opera (Sorry, doesn’t work in Chrome or Edge yet but a WebGL version is available on request for these browsers). Other demo’s available on request. |
References |
Paul Ortolano President, iMedia AVM, Inc. Contact information available on request. Patty Morin Learning Program Manager for ES Strategic Programs L&D Global Learning Solutions Development Hewlett Packard Contact information available on request. Ginger Alemaghides Marketing Director, Community Fun and Fitness Center Contact information available on request. |