COLLIN CUSCE
collin.cusce@gmail.com
A skilled web application developer with a wide knowledge base and array of skills. Proficient in Object-Oriented programming paradigms, Model-View-Controller (MVC) architectures, and Event-Driven Architectures. Motivated by a love of technology, always exploring, always learning, always teaching.
SKILLS PROFILE:
Expertise in ActionScript (AS2 and AS3), Flex, SQL, JavaScript/AJAX, HTML, CSS, XML, PHP and Perl.
Experienced in MXML, Ruby, Python, C++ and Java/JSP.
Trained in utilizing Photoshop images for web site design.
Active participant in AS3 (Actionscript 3.0) community with a primary focus in 3D engines. Knowledge of Papervision3d and away3d. Develops for Sandy 3.0 open source 3D AS3 engine.
Has developed for MySQL and Ingres and is experienced in maintaining PostgreSQL databases.
Well versed in various file server structures and remote server networking.
Experienced in developing Web 2.0/AJAX applications with a focus on the Prototype API.
EXPERIENCE:
PRIVATE CONTRACTOR / AS3 and PV3D Instructor, Fairfax, Va Ongoing
Created tutorial material for a freelance designer.
Developer on Sandy3 3D Flash Engine in AS3.
Created Cel Shading materials for the Sandy Engine.
Familiar with Papervision3D and Away3D Flash API’s.
Experience using Flex IDE for Actionscript.
WIRELESS MEDIA CONSULTING, Fairfax, Va May 2008 to Present
Senior Web Developer - PHP / MySQL DBA
Engineering custom CMS used in wireless advertising auditing.
Maintain and design MySQL Database using normalization techniques.
Linux and Apache Server maintenance and customization.
SAP, Washington, D.C. July 2007 to Dec. 2008
Student Intern - Quality Assurance Tester/Programmer
Ensured quality of bug report tickets from developers has been solved.
Provide quality feedback analysis reports on complex, production level documentation system.
ABAP and SAP product development using Web Dynpro.
AOL, Reston, VA June 2006 to Aug. 2006
Student Intern - Web Developer/AJAX Programmer
Created reporting tools on large systems of hosts using AJAX, Perl, and PHP.
Adapted pre-existing command line tools to web interfaces.
Reorganized department Drupal Portal to be more user friendly by implementing Web 2.0 techniques.
MENTICS INC., Warrenton, VA Sept. 2005 to May 2006
Contract Programmer - Web Developer
Utilized advanced AJAX programming techniques to aid in the creation an event-driven Javascript windowing interface within a web browser.
Created Flash applications with PHP/MySQL backend.
Improved documentation standards by implementing an API documentation tool.
Utilized Flash 8 to create data-driven applications using Flash remoting.
JEFFERSON LABORATORIES, Newport News, VA May 1999 to Oct. 2002
Student Intern - Web Developer
Produced web-based applications that improved productivity in the lab.
Produced training and testing material using Flash 5.
Created a plan of production refactoring that improved customer service, increased code modularity, supported product customization, and decreased development times.
Composed proposals for various projects to improve office development times, including a web-based customer support and project queuing system.
Provided phone support and customer service.
Managed meetings and discussions of division status with management.
Maintained good documentation standards.
EDUCATION:
Seeking B.S. in Computer Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Present
A.S. in Computer Science, Thomas Nelson Community College, Newport News, VA, 2000-2003
