ANDREW ARCHAMBEAU

Archambeau40@gmail.com


creative / technical / traditional media research and development

O B J E C T I V E

To use my 35+ years of computer and graphics experience for the development of innovative solutions to challenges in the programming, design, and internet related areas.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Programming
Skills

Lingo/Director, ActionScript/Flash, C++ Builder, Object Pascal/Delphi, Visual Basic, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, MaxScript/3D StudioMax, Many Others.

Creation
Software

Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Director, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Bryce, Creative Labs Poser, AutoDesk AutoCAD, Discrete 3D Studio Max, Sony Vegas, Many Others.

Graphic
Design

Creative development and digital rendering of graphics, logos, photographs and illustrations for corporate identity, print media, web sites, technical diagrams and multimedia presentations.

Website
Architecture

Balancing elements of design, editorial and revenue generation, HTML tags and extensions, imagemaps, tables, forms, basic CGI/Perl scripting, browser/bandwidth capabilities and constraints.

Production
& Prepress

Page layout, preflighting, print buying and press checks for a wide variety of media including ad film, direct mail packages, datasheets, posters, t-shirts, tradeshow signage and brochures.

E D U C A T I O N

Associates Degree in Computer Aided Design. Additional courses in Advanced Mathematics and Computer Programming.

E X P E R I E N C E

Data Analyst

TWN Communications

2022-2025

Remotely maintained and serviced fiber-optic and wireless (WISP) based internet service networks. Analysed equipment service records and helped design and optimize network layout. Progammed database access and equipment monitoring tools in Javascript, HTML, and ColdFusion Markup Language (CFML).

Multimedia Developer

Specialized Solutions

2002-2020

Multimedia educational CD development. Video capture, editing and compression. Integrated Flash interface design, training simulations and test engines. I have almost 20 years experience in instructional design and production and was responsible for every aspect of the production of online training courses including scripting, capturing, editing, processing and integrating the final product with a custom LMS.

Research & Development/Special Projects

MediaLab, Inc.

1998-2002

Responsible for the development of new techniques and procedures in multimedia creation. New software product research and design. Some early examples are listed below:

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Animated Logo Design using Macromedia Flash.

ML Logo (6KB)

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Interactive Construction Site Plan using Macromedia Flash.

Siteplan (38KB)

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Kitchen Virtual Design Center using Macromedia Flash.

Kitchen (188KB)

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Home Design Electronic Brochure using Macromedia Flash.

Changer (160KB)

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3D Home Interior Panorama using Macromedia Flash (BETA).

Panorama (85KB)

Software Developer

Ellipsis, LLC.

1996-98

Project design leader for the interface design and development of a kiosk based home-sales program that included interactive project planning, real-time video conferencing, and innovative selection based product ordering.

Computer Assisted Graphic Artist

Graphik Concepts

1984-96

Graphic artist. Worked primarily in the sign/display industry in automotive graphics and promotional materials. Auto Show graphics design and display creation. Clients included: Ford Motor Company, Lincoln/Mercury, Toyota, Jeep/Eagle and Chrysler/Plymouth.