Professional Profile My BSc (theoretical physics and applied math), MSc (astrophysics) and PhD (mechanical engineering) opened the door to a career that spans several fields and specializations including: Senior software developer and architect Project manager and supervisor Interactive exhibit developer Computer scientist Senior Software Developer and Architect As the Senior Scientist at the Ontario Science Centre, I applied advanced knowledge of the theory and principles of systems design to a wide variety of software development projects many of which involved integration with legacy systems and/or large networks of devices. I used C#, C, C++, Flash, ActionScript 2, ActionScript 3, ASP.NET, ASP, JavaScript, VB Script, Director Lingo, Python, Perl, Visual Basic, Java, HTML, HTML5 and CSS3. Project Manager and Supervisor At the Science Centre, the team I supervised was responsible for the evaluation, recommendation, acquisition, installation, administration and maintenance of the exhibit IT infrastructure. I was responsible for facilities that had to function perfectly 364 days a year, 24 hours a day. The equipment and software included workstation, ADAM serial devices, KVM switches, server, large format displays, networked projects, firewalls and mass storage devices. Interactive Exhibit Developer My work as an interactive exhibit developer largely specializes in the convergence of design, multimedia and technology with application to education, communication, and entertainment. My expertise is in the development of natural user interfaces, interactive exhibits, social networking websites and mobile applications. My particular specialization is the development of multiuser and networked experiences that link physical interactive exhibits with engaging online experiences. A visit to an art gallery, museum or science centre need not end when the visitor leaves the exhibit hall. Computer Scientist My history as a computer scientist stretches back 36 years. In my M.Sc., I developed a computational model of the collapse of a rotating elliptical galaxy onto a massive black hole. For my PhD I developed a numerical model for the prediction of turbulent flow and heat transfer in shallow cooling ponds. After post-doctoral fellowships at Environment Canada and in the Department of Physics at the University of Toronto, in 1991 I moved on to become a professor at the University of Toronto specializing in computational fluid dynamics and massively parallel computation. Since leaving the University of Toronto in 1996, my interests broadened from just scientific computing to include computer graphics, game software, natural user interfaces, virtual reality and web application development.
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