Keith YoungEdmonton, Alberta, Canadae-mail: abpm36@r.postjobfree.com

JOB TARGET:An advanced-level computer programming

position in the field of computer graphics or geographic

information systems.

EDUCATION:Graduated from a 4-year program in 1989

with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer

Engineering, University

of Alberta. Transcripts

available upon request.

CAPABILITIES:11 years experience as Senior Software

Engineer at Axion Spatial Imaging ltd. Expert-level C programmer on both PC and Unix

platforms.Extensive experience in all aspects of

graphics programming, including file formats, image

processing and compression, speed

optimization methods, and rendering techniques on both

Windows and Unix. Experienced in systems design and analysis

using recognized software engineering and project

management techniques.11 years experience in geographic systems

programming in several operating systems and environments.

Includes Avenue programming under Arcview and MDL under MicroStation, data

compression algorithms, file format conversion,

visualization, cartographic map projections, user

interface design, digital terrain modeling, and satellite

image processing.Extensive experience in GPS satellite

navigation receiver programming and interfacing to PC

& UNIX display programs and command & control

systems. Have experience with Magnavox, Magellan, Trimble,

MCC, and other receivers. Related experience includes

interfacing PCs to GPS s for receiving and sending

telemetry data via UHF/HF links, radio modems, data

radios, and land networks; and interfacing PCs to

Inmarsat-C mobile satellite communications terminals.Experienced in many aspects of multimedia

programming, including low-level ASPI & SCSI CD-ROM

drive programming, audio file formats, sound card

programming, CD-Audio programming, signal processing and

encoding.Was responsible for all aspects of system

administration on UNIX workstations, including day-to-day

maintenance, hardware setup and troubleshooting, and

software package installation.Experienced in software localization

issues for translating programs from English into other

languages.Several years experience in scientific

visualization programming. Includes experience in

programming simulation and military mission-planning systems, dealing with issues such as rendering, scene

generation, and optimization techniques.Have written user documentation and

technical specifications for many software systems.

Samples available upon request.Experience in conducting technical

evaluations for job interviews11 years experience assembling, trouble-shooting,

and repairing PCs.Have done computer-aided design and layout,

and component assembly of multi-layer printed circuit

boards for embedded systems.

ACHIEVEMENTS:Designed and programmed Axion 3D

World Atlas , an educational CDROM atlas program.

The program was awarded the Canadian Information

Processing Society s award for Best

Canadian Software System in May 1998 in Ottawa. It

is available in -language

versions for Windows 95/98/NT, has currently sold a total

of more than 40,000 copies in 5 countries, and is being

translated into other languages such as Turkish and

Portuguese.Designed and programmed data compression and

visualization components for battleWEB, a military

tactical situation display and communications program,

for Computing Devices Canada, a subsidiary of General

Dynamics.Was part of a programming team that

provided scientific display graphics on Silicon Graphics

workstations for the Michael Crichton movie Congo

released in summer 1995. Provided on-site technical

services at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles during

filming in December 1994 to January 1995. Copies of

articles and local news broadcasts (ITV, CBC, and CTV)

available on request.Member of organizing committee, in charge

of computer operations and electronic scoring systems for

1999 World Taekwondo Championships in Edmonton, Alberta during June 2-6, 1999.

Provided computer support, acquisition & setup of

software and hardware systems, and recruitment, training

& management of 30 computer operators for tournament

that included over 650 competitors from 74 different

countries. Did same for Canadian Open Taekwondo

Tournament in August 1998 in Edmonton (18 countries, 720

competitors), and provided hardware/software support for

Canadian Junior Nationals in Chatham, Ontario (June 1999).

Senior designer and programmer of TuneBuilder ,

a large-scale, multi-platform audio editing program.

Exhibited at most major shows including COMDEX,

ImageWorld, and NAB in 1994 and 1995. Selected from over

15,000 products to win "Top 20 Product" award

at NAB in Las Vegas, April 1995. Was one of top 2

products selected by Digital Media Associates DMA Matrix

Magazine at COMDEX in Las Vegas in November 1995.

Reviewed in numerous magazines and publications,

including: Desktop Video World, Digital Video, Multimedia

World, Amiga World, AV Video, Media West, The Computer

Paper, Edmonton Sun, Edmonton Journal, and others. (Copies

of reviews and articles are available upon request.)Senior software engineer of a system used

for visualization and simulation of golf putts, developed

under contract for a U.S. computer graphics firm. System

used and shown during broadcasts of Greater Vancouver

Open tournament on TSN (August 1996) and World Cup Golf

Tournament in Cape Town, South Africa on FOX network (November

1996).Designed and programmed base station

command & control GIS software used for GPS satellite

tracking of factory fishing vessels off Vancouver Island.

System used for 3 years by Canadian Coast Guard Station at Ucluelet, B.C. This system was also

demonstrated during the Canadian Trade Mission to

Santiago, Chile in February 1995. Earlier versions were

shown at the Paris Air Show in 1991 and the Abbotsford

Air Show in 1991. Reviewed in industry publications such

as GIS World, Defense Electronics and Computing,

International Defense Review, Toronto Globe & Mail,

and others. (Copies of articles available upon request).Was member of programming team that

developed GIS and visualization software used by Silicon

Graphics Corporation in their

sales offices to demonstrate the graphics capabilities of

their workstations to potential clients.Designed and programmed multi-user

networked relational database system on Novell NetWare

for tracking insurance claims for Corporate Security

Division, City of Edmonton, 1990.Was member of programming team that wrote

a database and visualization system on Silicon Graphics

workstations for aircraft performance data, map

information, and air navigation hazards for planning and

simulating takeoff/landing emergency procedures, for a

European defense contractor in 1992.

WORK HISTORY:July 1989-present: Senior Software

Engineer, Axion Spatial Imaging Ltd., Edmonton, Alberta.January-April 1990: Contract Programmer,

PPM 2000 Inc. (In addition to the above)June-September 1988: Electronics

Technician, Bartronics (1972) Ltd., Edmonton.June-September 1987: Technician's

assistant, Greenland Equipment, Mayerthorpe, Alberta. June-September 1986: Technician's

assistant, Greenland Equipment, Mayerthorpe, Alberta.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:Member, Institute of Electrical and

Electronics Engineers (IEEE),

since 1987.Past member of following IEEE associations:

Computer Society, Oceanic Engineering Society, Geoscience

and Remote Sensing society, Communications Society,

Signal Processing Society.

VOLUNTEER WORK:1997-present: Whitemud

Equine Center Leading

horses for riding programs for preschoolers and disabled

children1997-present: Multiple Sclerosis Society

Assisting during fundraising events such as bike

tours, casinos, and golf tournaments.1992-1996: Catholic Social Services

Organizing and teaching computer courses to recent

immigrants and refugee claimants. Recipient of CFRN TV/Volunteer

Association of Edmonton Outstanding Community Service

award in 1994.1991-1993: Edmonton SPCA

Telemarketing during fundraising campaigns, distribution

and pick-up of coin collection banks, assisting during

special events at animal shelter.

OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS:

Martial arts (taekwondo and kickboxing), photography, and flying (currently hold valid private

pilot s license, #420148).

REFERENCES:Available upon request.

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