Kyle McArdle

Philadelphia, PA
609.784.3957
work@kylemcardle.com



Relevant Technical Knowledge:

Skills: (X)HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Actionscript 3, MXML, XML, WordPress, PHP, MySQL, Java, C++, SVN/Git, Visual Basic, SCORM.


Programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Eclipse, FDT, Android SDK, AIR, Adobe Captivate, Away3D, Alternativa3D, WiiFlash, TweenLite, AIR (for Android,) SoundForge, Final Cut, Maya, Nuke, MS Office Suite.


Achievements and Honors:

Adobe Design Achievement Awards Pre-Selection Panelist :: 2011
Responsible for screening and voting on entries from students across the globe to the semi-finals of the 2011 Adobe Design Achievement Awards. Winning projects announced in Taipei, Taiwan in October, 2011.


Winner of the 2009 Adobe Design Achievement Awards :: 2009
Senior design project (The Fourmation) selected as the winner from over 3,000 entries in the prestigious worldwide Adobe competition. Fourmation's win in the non-browser based category was announced at the Icograda World Design Congress in Beijing, China on October 26, 2009.



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Expierence:

Lockheed Martin (via TAD PGS) :: Simulation Developer :: 2009 - 2011
Team Leader of Flash/Actionscript development for multiple projects in the iSim/e-Media department of Lockheed Martin supporting the US Navy in various training programs. Departmental lead responsible for managing a small group of developers in creating and maintaining several web and standalone Flash and JavaScript based apps for use in much larger multi-department projects. Responsible for creating and maintaining project plans and delegating resources over several projects to ensure deadlines are met on time with the utmost quality. Built standards compliant webpages as well as Flash based versions of several complex tools such as an Analog Frequency Meter using 3D Flash APIs including Away3D and Alternativa3D, as well as a working Oscilloscope that uses complex linear algebra equations to perform precise measurements.


Freelance :: Web and Mobile Design/Development :: 2011
Working for various clients on mobile app creation as well as web design and development. Currently building an Android app for Philadelphia based radio station 91.7fm WKDU that will allow for real time streaming as well as functioning as the mobile hub for all things WKDU related.


Drexel University Senior Project :: The Fourmation :: 2008 - 2009
A group project that uses Wii technology as well as Flash, Papervision3D, and back-end servers to create a virtual reality, multiplayer Flash game that is available for download on the home computer via Adobe AIR. Responsible for designing and implementing all code needed for interaction between Nintendo Wiimotes and Actionscript 3 for use in controlling Papervision3D objects in real time using infrared head tracking goggles as well as Nintendo Wii sensor bars through Bluetooth.


Marketing / Video Editing :: KoreanNovation :: 2008
Contracted by MZI Global to produce twenty "viral" YouTube videos showcasing 50 new products over a 72-hr time frame for viewing at the 2008 KoreanNovation trade show in NYC. Shot, edited, and casted talent for all videos and voiceovers. Videos were picked up and featured on Gizmodo as well as VH1's Best Week Ever.


Video Shooting / Editing :: Drexel University :: 2008
Responsible for filming and editing various orientation videos for incoming freshman. Filmed incoming students throughout their two-day orientation program with a 12-hr turnaround from raw footage to finished compilation of their experiences that was aired before they left orientation weekend. Produced 11 separate summer orientation sessions.


Education:

Drexel University :: Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media :: 2009