David Starr

Skills and Objective

I'm looking to grow my career in the software tech industry and better utilize my leadership, design ideas and computer skills.

Passionate about effective design, technology and production.
Experienced in developing, deploying and maintaining full stack web applications.
Ability to lead teams and communicate ideas effectively with clients.
Up to date with current information technology trends.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Over 25 years of experience using computers and the internet.

Programmed and operated fiber laser cutting machine to produce sheet and plate metal parts.
Created and modified flat patterns for laser cutting, including custom signs, fixtures and tools.
Setup and operated both CNC and manual brake presses to bend and form parts.
Analyzed blueprint drawings for possible manufacturing challenges and provided solutions.
Used forklifts to load and unload delivery vehicles as well as access and maintain material rack storage.

Began in estimating role using AutoCAD, spreadsheets and nesting software to price customer laser cutting and metal fabrication jobs.
Later developed a web-based database application for tracking work orders, materials, processes and customers.
Application back-end built using Python, Django, PostgreSQL, nginx and Debian Linux on a vitrual machine hypervisor.
Application front-end built using Bootstrap, Less.js, jQuery, WOFF and node.js.
Further developed the application for purchase orders, shipment and employee time tracking, including a fully mobile, responsive user interface.
Empowered the company to grow from 10 to over 50 employees.
Created SVG vector graphics and 3D SolidWorks models for print and manufacture.
Maintained documentation and source code in self-hosted GitLab environment.
Supported fellow staff and facilities with IT needs like ethernet, WiFi, printers, scanners and Windows software troubleshooting.
Re-designed, re-wrote and maintained company website at demtool.com to use assemble.io static site generator, Gulp.js plugins, responsive CSS, and 100% Chrome Lighthouse tests passed.
Attended Bystronic training in Chigago, SolidWorks courses in Kitchener, and PyCon conference in Toronto.

Technical Director for small studio producing episodes of a 2D animated, children's cartoon show, The Razzberry Jazzberry Jam on CBC Kids.
Implemented source file control and issue style reporting between remote director and animator teams using customized Trac and Subversion server.
Developed JSFL scripts, WordPress and Drupal themes, and wrote extensive wiki documentation.
Responsible for setting up and maintaining the team's XServe, Final Cut (RAID) and OS X desktop computers.
Additionally composited crowd effect shots for musical performance sequences in the show using Apple Motion.

Worked with small development team to create a web based video advertising and scheduling application, using PHP and Smarty templates.
Responsible for front end user interface designs using Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as implementations in HTML, CSS and AJAX.
Additionally created several 3D high-definition animated sequences for display on company's advertising screen network using Maya and After Effects.

Centennial Collge: Digital Animation Certificate (2003)
Conestoga College: Java Programming Certificates (2000)
Cameron Heights Colligiate Institute: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (1998)

References and recommendation letter available on request.

Location:
Kitchener, Ontario
Canada