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Neil Scudder email: me@neilscudder.com

Summary

Expert knowledge of Linux for client/server and workstation applications, with specialties in audio and graphics subsystems. Advanced knowledge of XHTML and CSS for web design - PHP and MySQL for web application development. Extensive experience with Linux server administration, network design and security, 3d animation, a/v transcoding, print/web layout, user interface design. Writing and layout for business, documentation and marketing. Interests in high-end audio, digital imaging and the perfect espresso.

Work Experience

Music Direction (2007-present) Lead Developer

• Created Linux-based music player with touchscreen interface
• Client/Server distribution network between iTunes and remote players
• Digital audio processesing in embedded computing appliances
• Business planning, project management and scalability logistics

Montgomery Asset Management (2006) Internet Marketing

• Direct e-mail marketing to millions of recipients daily
• Developed web site template for use in multiple campaigns [link]
• Custom-built executive workstations, multi-head WQXGA
• Print material for direct mail, advertising, framing, stationery

N2 Marketing Inc. (2003-2004) Owner / Operator

• Open source e-commerce web development
• Daily management of pay-per-click and affiliate marketing
• Brand identity, graphics, language, packaging and advertising
• U.S.A. border regulations, FDA, international shipping

Aspinalls Online Plc (2001-2002) Art Director

• Themed variations for client-server casino software
• Coldfusion web design and development
• Brand identity and advertising
• Recruiting and project management

Cryptologic Inc. (1998-2000) Art Director

• User-interface design for themed multiplayer client-server casino software
• Department head, human resources, project management
• Social events organization (incl. white water rafting)
• HTML web site design/development

beauty is edible. (1996-1998) Co-founder

• Small business administration (partnership)
• Macromedia shockwave (Director) for hybrid CD-ROM and WWW
• Audio recording and production
• HTML web design/development

Skills Summary

XHTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PHP, MySQL, web/e-mail server administration, Windows/Linux installations, 3d animation, a/v transcoding, x86-64 platforms, user-centered design (UCD), CVS, Visual SourceSafe, Tortoise SVN, Drupal, OSCommerce, Paypal, Bittorrent, siFr, php template systems. Some experience with Ruby On Rails, Flash, Python.

Mini-ITX computing platform, 7" touchscreen displays with Linux, assembly line design for production. Design and assembly of servers, workstations, networks, sound systems and control interfaces. Workspace design and optimization. Product sourcing, bulk purchasing and international importing/exporting.

SpamAssassin, Apache, Debian Linux, MySQL, OpenOffice.org, Gimp, VLC, Ubuntu, XGL.

Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Encore, Premiere, Director, Shockwave, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Audition, 3d Studio Max, Maya.