Mark Napier

 

Digital  Artist / Software Architect

 

 

Summary:

 

o        Experienced software architect with a talent for envisioning systems that exceed client expectations.

o        Pioneer of digital art, shown in major museums internationally.

o        Java, C/C++, Javascript/DHTML, SQL (Oracle, Sybase, SQL Server), Perl, JBuilder 7, OpenGL, 3DS Max, Photoshop, PC, Unix/Linux.

 

Experience:

 

As VP of Software Development at LPC/Reuters:

 

·    Software Architect: designed, prototyped and planned development of news/data websites for financial clients.

·    Planned software development projects, estimated resources, scheduled teams of 6 programmers, coordinated with DBA, graphic designers.  Reported to CTO.

·    Advised CEO, CTO, CFO on software related strategic planning and long-term goals.

 

As Senior Progammer at LPC/Reuters:

 

·    Designed secure web-based workgroup software: document sharing, secure private email with guaranteed delivery of documents.

·    Project Manager: managed development of subscription website for financial news and data delivery.

·    Designed interfaces, product look and feel, flow of control, page wireframes.

 

As a Digital Artist:

 

·    Created an internationally recognized and critically acclaimed website “Potatoland.com”.

·    Create acclaimed digital artwork for the Internet: net.flag, Feed, The Waiting Room, Shredder, shown in major museums in the US, Germany and France.

·    Recognized as a pioneer of interactive, digital and networked art.

·    Presented artwork at universities, museums, technology and media conferences. Performed interviews with cultural publications and television programs.

·    Created engaging and innovative artwork using 3D renderers, physics simulation, multi-user online environments, image processing.

·    Java, C, OpenGL, OpenAL, Javascript, Perl, HTML, Photoshop, JBuilder, 3DS Max.

 

Education:

 

     BFA 1984   Syracuse University

 

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