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Contact
Bryan Yurasits
- Levittown, PA
- 610.580.4120
- bryan@hexinteractive.net
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Skills & Proficiencies
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- JavaScript
- OOP
- HTML / XHTML
- DOM (DHTML)
- CSS
- XML
- AJAX
- regEx
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- YUI
- UML
- PHP
- SQL
- SVG / VML
- ActionScript
- AIR
- Notepad
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- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Flash
- mySQL
- phpMyAdmin
- WinMerge
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Professional Experience
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Web Developer
Comcast Interactive Media Philadelphia, PA (Jul 2008 - Present)
- Doing web stuff, I will fill in the details later.
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UI Design & Prototype Developer
Merrill Lynch Hopewell, NJ (Feb 2008 - May 2008)
Summary: Employed by subcontractor, Princeton Information in support of the Merrill Lynch site redesign.
- Interpret flat wireframes to produce high-fidelity, cross-browser functional prototypes.
- Create a pixel-perfect presentation layer using well-structured, semantic XHTML styled with flexible CSS-based design.
- Use expert knowledge of the DOM and object-oriented JavaScript to develop efficient and reusable cross-browser code.
- Augment YUI components to create customized interactions to support the desired user experience.
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Front-end Developer
Lockheed Martin MS2 eMedia Moorestown, NJ (Feb 2005 - Feb 2008)
Summary: Employed by subcontractors, Anteon/General Dynamics (Feb 2005 - Oct 2006) and Splintertek (Oct 2006 - Feb 2008), in support of Lockheed Martin Naval contracts.
- Worked in a team environment to develop training applications and interactive courseware.
- Utilized object-oriented javascript and other web-technologies to simulate Navy battleship defense systems and equipment.
- Created icons, user interfaces and interactions that are intuitive and aesthetic with an emphasis on user-centered design.
- Co-wrote a custom JavaScript framework and base classes tailored to device simulation.
- Improved product value and reduced costs by investigating new methods and practices.
- Researched and introduced new technologies, techniques, trends and innovations.
- Researched, designed and developed prototypes and style guides.
- Designed and maintained system architecture of simulated device hardware.
- Served as an intermediary with external subject matter experts for simulation development.
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Freelance Web Developer
PointRoll, Inc. Conshohocken, PA (2005 - Present)
- Developed engaging banner games using ActionScript for clients including Verizon & Scottrade.
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Intern
Night Kitchen Interactive formerly Night Kitchen Media, Philadelphia, PA (Oct 2004 - Dec 2004)
- Preformed quality assurance testing on games, presentations, websites and interactive exhibits.
- Mixed and edited sound effects, music and background noises for self-promotional media.
- Created graphics and web-animations for client sites.
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Achievements
- Department of Defense Clearance: SECRET
- Awarded recognition for outstanding work on Naval interactive courseware ($200k contract)
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Affiliations & Activities
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Interaction Designers Association (IxDA)
- Member of IxDA.org
- Working with a group to revive the Philadelphia chapter.
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The Art Institute of Philadelphia (AIPH)
- Member of the AIPH Professional Advisory Committee.
- Speak to the "Multimedia Foundations" class about what to expect in school and in the multimedia industry.
- Participate in the portfolio reviews, to seek out fresh ideas and network with new professionals in the industry.
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Education
The Art Institute of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (December 2004)
- Bachelor of Science, Multimedia & Web Design
- Graduated with honors.
- Awarded "Best of Quarter" for online portfolio.