Frederick Borcherdt
Delaware
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Professional Experience
The VideoGrid Network 2012 - present
Founder/Inventor/Product Manger
The VideoGridTM Network is an suite of tools which allows content creators, producers and manufacturers the ability to embed interactive touch points inside of their marketing or instructional videos.
• Invented and patented the idea with USPTO
• Managed engineering team in an Agile approach, producing User Scenarios and project cycle dates and feature releases
• Produced storyboards and marketing campaigns for fundraising
• Developed Wireframes and UX front end experience and administration CMS
• Led brainstorming and innovation meetings with industry leaders and partners ESF Technology Instructor – Experience for Life – 2017 Traveling subject matter expert and instructor
ESF is a 35 year old camp teaching kids advanced technologies such as Robotics, Minecraft, LEGO Mindstorm, how to Fly Drones and how to design video games. As a SME we are creating curriculum and teaching children these advanced concept in a camp atmosphere. Boston Public School – Excellence for All 2016 – 2017 Robotics Instructor – Part Time contractor
This is pilot program in the Boston Public School teaching 4th graders about Robotics and mechanical systems using the LEGO® Mindstorms Kit. We work with 12 different schools in the BPS and teach kids how to design, build and program a fully autonomous robot. myRide.today
Senior Consultant 2017
myRide is creating a Self driving car conversion kit and mobile platform to allow commercial and consumer vehicles to operate autonomously.
• Designed overall Architecture for vehicle hardware and software integration
• Developed integration plan with NVIDIA PX2 AI platform for self-driving
• Sensor fusion architecture and specifications
• Mobile platform specification and product requirements
• Developed User Interface and experience documentation for mobile platform
• Managed partnerships with NVIDIA, On Semiconductor, Renasas, MobileEye, TT TECH, Bosch and several sensor manufacturers NanoTech Entertainment, INC 2015 - 2016
Senior Technologist
UltraFlix is a 4K UltraHD streaming video application which delivers over 1000 titles to 10 different platforms
• Created product requirement documents which included wireframes and UX specifications
• Product design and graphical support using Photoshop and Illustrator
• Managed partnerships which includes: SONY, Samsung, NVIDIA, ROKU, Google, Apple, Android TV
• Created Use case scenarios for Agile Development and QA testing
• Managed the Live 4K HVEC streaming from Levi stadium for the San Francisco 49rs Go2IT 2014 – 2016
Senior IT Technician
• Diagnose computer problems
• Monitor computer processing systems
• Install software and perform tests on computer equipment and programs
• Set up computer equipment
• Schedule maintenance
Everland Media Corporation 2010 - 2011
CTO/Product Designer
Designed and developed a Digital Interactive Story Platform for e-learning using video game technology
• Created production specifications for engineers and designers
• Worked in an Agile approach to build platform features
• Managed 16 member team which ranged from artist to engineers
• Visionary for product development and mini-games which were internal games built around each interactive story
• Produced budget and cash flow statements for investors and internal use Frederick Borcherdt
Delaware
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Newsplay.tv 2009 -2010
Senior Product Manager/Designer
• Developed requirements for interactive news service for iPad
• Managed offshore development thru full product life cycle
• Generated wire frames and UX flow diagrams
• Created premium up sell opportunities to generate revenue
• Led brainstorming and creative meetings
• Generated road map and budgets for funding
MobiTV, Inc 2005 – 2008 (awarded Emmy for innovation in Television and broadcasting) Senior Designer (promotion)
Developed innovative solutions and products to support business development and marketing campaigns
• Managed and developed dynamic Flash and Flash lite prototypes to support biz dev and marketing campaigns
• Designed and developed user interfaces and overall user experience for User Acceptance Testing
• Generated encoded videos for wireless and web streaming delivery using various codecs (FLV, WMV, VC-1, MP4, H264)
• Managed partner relationships with AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, Rogers, Telcel, Microsoft, XM Radio, Motorola, Samsung and Intel
• Responsible for tradeshow and product demonstrations worldwide supporting over 200 tradeshows and presentations Project Manager – CTO’s Office 2004 - 2005
• Managed development for mobile core platform which focused on streaming audio and video for worldwide mobile deployment
• Developer for streaming mobile radio platform which produced $12 million annually for company
• R&D for core platform functionality, which included Streaming Audio and Streaming Video for mobile devices Zipton, LLC 2001 -2004
Design Director/co-founder
Founder and Lead Producer of Children’s educational game which teaches the fundamentals of STEM concepts
• Created interactive worlds for children to explore and learn about science
• Generated mini game concepts within each level of the worlds
• Created and built Website interface and game interface
• Produced storyboards and game flow diagrams
SEGA of America, Inc 1998 -2001
Senior Product Designer
Led product development and deployment for Dreamcast online network division
• Pioneered console gaming online as a member of Dreamcast Online team
• Integrated and developed the 1st online console community which included chat, email and VoIP thru Dreamcall
• Generated Real-time console graphics for SEGA Dreamcast and utilized assets for SEGANET online portal
• Developed over 20 portal websites for SEGA.com online community Autodesk, Inc 1995 - 1998
Technician
Trained AutoCAD and 3D Studio Max incorporating the features, commands, and productivity techniques
• Pioneered online training with collaboration of Autodesk Press publishing and online tutorials
• Generated training curriculum for core competency in AutoCAD and 3D Studio Max
• Performed QA testing and technical writing for product development teams Frederick Borcherdt
Delaware
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Computer Skills:
Creative development:
Microsoft Office
Visio (Wireframes and website layout)
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator) 3D Studio Max (3D Design)
Unity3d (Game Development)
Axure Pro (wireframes and UX)
Adobe Captivate (eLearning software)
Adobe Experience Design (BETA)
Team management:
Microsoft Project
Excel
GitHub
Shotgun Studio (SAAS) project mgmt. tool
Operating Systems:
Both Mac and PC
Education:
NextFab Studios – 2012 – present
Certified on ShopBot, 3D Printers, Laser Printer and woodshop and metal shop production. Udacity.com 2017 – Present
Virtual Reality Nano Degree (currently enrolled)
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1995 – 1998 (Awarded Student Merit Award by Industrial Design Society of America) Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
University of Delaware 1992 – 1994
Major: Computer Science – Transferred Schools
Accomplishments:
• Emmy Award 2005 – Innovation in Technology for Television/Broadcast
• JR First Robotic Lego Coach 2010 – 2016
• NextFab Studio Member 2012 – Certified on Shopbot, wood shop and metal shop
• Co – Author and lead artist of Minecraft based Graphic Novel NOW SHIPPING