Looking for a Senior or Lead Programmer position at a company that provides growth opportunity in a challenging environment.

Languages: Expert knowledge of C++ and Windows. Comfortable with x86 Assembly, C# (C Sharp), UnrealScript, XHTML. Working knowledge of several scripting languages (Python, Perl, VBscript).
Systems: Windows, Xbox, Linux, DOS.
Technologies: DirectX, OpenGL, Object Oriented Design, .NET (Dot Net), COM, TCP/IP (including Xbox secure sockets), cryptography, strong math skills.

Game Programmer, June 2001 - Present
Human Head Studios, Madison, WI

• Currently on an unannounced Doom 3 engine project focusing on the renderer.
• Primary Xbox programmer for Dead Man's Hand game. Brought the game from the initial port to a full Xbox Live title. Handled many of the system-level tasks, such as startup, rebooting, level loading optimization, debug monitoring, and audio streaming. Also wrote the movie player, and was responsible for much of the HUD and menu system. Implemented Xbox Live functionality (voice chat, friend notification, content download, auto-update, etc.). Handled DVD emulation and DVD mastering. Solely responsible for the demo disc.
• Implemented our custom build system in Python, including automating SourceSafe and Visual Studio through COM, and writing tools for GUI automation.
• Work directly with the publishers to schedule timelines and features sets.
• Handle many of the company's IT needs (PC setup, network troubleshooting) and recommend hardware/software purchases.
• Responsible for interviewing programmer candidates.

Software Design Engineer, January 2000 - June 2001
Sonic Foundry (now Sony Pictures Digital), Madison, WI

• Designed and wrote the Sonic Foundry Video Capture tool for Vegas Video 2.0 and 3.0 as well as Video Factory 1.0 and 2.0. Wrote the project file IO and parts of the user interface. Responsible for designing and implementing parts of the core engine, including the disk management subsystem, DV stream parsing, and custom DirectShow filters. Detected scene changes and separated clips into different media files.
• Implemented a RIFF file viewer as a debugging aid for project and media files.

Unix Administrator, May - December 1999
University of Wisconsin - OIT, Platteville, WI

• Administered a network of a dozen Alpha machines running Digital Unix.
• Corrected security and reliability problems. Maintained sendmail configurations and closed open relays.
• Wrote custom C and Bourne shell scripts for system automation.

Network Specialist Intern, May - August 1998
U.S. Filter, Lowell, MA

• Provided Y2K solutions for servers and PCs.
• Assisted in conversion of a local network of 200 systems from NetWare to Windows NT.
• Traveled to Washington, D.C., Broadview, IL, and Cleveland, OH to upgrade networks from switched to routing technologies.
• Developed HP3000 printing solutions using PCL.

Assistant Manager, 1996 - 1997
Blockbuster Video, Rockford, IL

• Managed customer service representatives.
• Improved store operations by reducing operational costs and by increasing revenue through cross promotions, creation of power isles, and sidewalk sales.

Microcomputer Specialist Intern, May - August 1996
U.S. Filter, Rockford, IL

• Maintained PC and OpenVMS systems.
• Assisted in transfer of computer operations in Lincolnshire, IL to Rockford with no down time.

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science, September 1995 - December 1999
University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Platteville, WI

• Emphasis in Software Engineering.
• Minor in Mathematics.

• Currently a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) for .NET using C# with a target of MCSD.
• Technical blog located at http://ace.roqs.net.
• "Zobrist Hash using the Mersenne Twister," Game Programming Gems 4, Charles River Media, 2004.
• "Managed DirectX 9: Graphics: Improving On A Good Thing," available online at http://www.genkisoft.com/manageddx.shtml, 2003.
• Started Genkisoft (2002) to create and sell software and services. Designed and wrote Genkisoft TurboHex, a lightweight and extremely easy to use hex editor.
• "DirectX 8 Graphics and Video: A Fresh Start," available online at http://www.gamedev.net/reference/articles/article1247.asp, 2000.
• Additional articles available at http://www.flipcode.com/tfiles/toby.shtml.
• Eagle Scout (1995).

Available on request.