Career History

Lighting Estimator & Programmer [remote] Lumen Resources

2023-current

Responsibilities: 
  • Create final lighting designs documentation based on supplied building plans and client specifications
  • Verify supplied lighting designs are compatible with DALI/Zencontrol systems and adjust as needed
  • Design and implement Android interfaces for lighting control apps
  • Create, maintain, and test custom lighting control software using the Zencontrol TPI

Smart Lighting Assembler [partially remote] Lumen Resources

2023

Responsibilities: 
  • Assemble, label, and commission Zencontrol lighting gear according to lighting plan
  • Troubleshoot and fix issues with wiring, hardware, and software configuration
  • Prepare and package configured product for delivery according to installer deadlines
  • Generate basic installation documentation for electricians

Manager, Projectionist, Social Media Manager [partially remote] Gala Cinema

2023-current

Responsibilities: 
  • Manage a small team in a fast-paced environment
  • Act as primary point of contact for most communication channels
  • Create marketing content for in-house and online advertising
  • Prepare food following safe food handling rules and regulations

Project Manager [remote] Your Next Agency

2021-2022

Responsibilities: 
  • Managed multiple concurrent time sensitive projects
  • Translated customer requirements into achievable software specifications
  • Acted as primary communication channel between customers and developers
  • Tested and verified implemented features met specified requirements
  • Created reports, invoices, and documentation for both end users and technical staff
  • Investigated, triaged, and reported bugs

Reddit Community Moderator [remote, volunteer] Brave Software

2021-current

Responsibilities: 
  • Coordinate volunteer moderators for two official company communities
  • Integrate with official support team to define community standards
  • Assist users with a range of issues and redirect to further support channels when needed

Social Media Manager [remote] Gala Cinema

2019-2023

Responsibilities: 
  • Generate advertising strategies to increase public awareness of the business
  • Manage social media channel advertising and business collaborations
  • Communicate with potential and existing clients
  • Create post content and graphics to engage customers

Developer & System Consultant [remote] Tridonic Austria

2017-2019

Responsibilities: 
  • Redesigned system infrastructure for improved performance and scalability
  • Developed custom tools for testing and verifying potential system performance
  • Coordinated development of the redesigned server-side components
  • Acted as primary point of contact for existing system knowledge
  • Worked as part of a distributed Agile team across six timezones

Forum Moderator & Developer [remote, volunteer] PortableApps

2015-current

Responsibilities: 
  • Assist forum users and developers with support issues and portable specification questions
  • Moderate forums to ensure community members adhere to posting guidelines

Manager, Projectionist, Social Media Manager [partially remote] Gala Cinema

2015-2019

Responsibilities: 
  • Managed a small team in a fast-paced environment
  • Acted as primary point of contact for most communication channels
  • Maintained and repaired digital projectors, audio equipment, automation controllers, computers & networking infrastructure, and food preparation equipment
  • Developed internal software, procedures, and documentation to streamline workflows
  • Created marketing content for in-house and online advertising
  • Prepared food following safe food handling rules and regulations

Lead Cloud Developer [partially remote] Tridonic Australia

2014-2017

Responsibilities: 
  • Created a cloud-based control & monitoring system for communication with DALI control gear
  • Developed interactive 3D applications with web-based technologies
  • Advised on the design of non-web components and system communication protocols
  • Facilitated the modernisation of team standard practices and adoption of automated testing
  • Developed continuous integration and delivery solutions to streamline team processes
  • Led a team of developers integrating with remote development and testing teams across multiple timezones

Developer [remote, volunteer] PortableApps

2012-2015

Responsibilities: 
  • Repackaged existing software into a structured portable format
  • Communicated with original software developers for permission to repackage their software
  • Assisted users and developers with bugs, packaging help, and other issues

Web & Software Developer Neocom/DALI Lighting

2010-2014

Responsibilities: 
  • Developed software for web, desktop, mobile, and embedded systems
  • Created accessible interfaces and layouts in a range of languages & programs
  • Liaised remotely and face-to-face to define client expectations
  • Managed public-facing websites, marketing content, and communication channels

Usher, Projectionist, Cashier, Manager Hoyts/Gala Cinemas

2002-2008

Responsibilities: 
  • Served as primary point of contact for customers
  • Prepared food following safe food handling rules and regulations
  • Cleaned and maintained cinemas, public areas, and food preparation stations & equipment
  • Serviced and repaired film projectors, slide presenters, audio equipment, and other electrical and mechanical fittings & equipment
  • Managed the day-to-day running and servicing of films within a fast-paced and time sensitive environment
  • Designed, edited, and published weekly advertising media
  • Assisted in planning and rostering of staff