Resume
Peter Witham
Career Summary
Many years of experience as professional Web designer, solutions provider and developer, digital artist, PC and technical support specialist, and photo lab technician. With the rise in mobile platforms I have also taken an active interest in iOS and Android ( Flex based ) development along with WordPress theme development.
Job Skills
Adobe certified. Proficient in ActionScript 3 & 2, Flash, Flex, Flash Builder, HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Premiere, Fireworks and Director Shockwave Studio. Familiar with iLog Elixir, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, JavaScript, Visual C#, ASP, ASP.NET, QuickTime, PHP, MySQL, Maya, Visual Studio, SQL server, ColdFusion. Knowledgeable in Web Services, Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and various other office applications, Infragistics NetAdvantage. Manage content as well as develop and maintain online databases, search engines, domains, live Web feeds, and chat rooms
Client List
The Boeing Company (Developer)
Psyphon Games (Developer and Consultant)
Bluefin Solutions LTD. (Consultants)
National Childminding Association (Government Organization)
Electronic Presentation Services (Technical training and consultancy)
Connect4Free (Internet service provider)
DNSWorld (Technology consultants)
UKHosts (Internet hosting)
Linkcity.co.uk (Internet search engine)
MailTV (Technology hardware company)
World CallNet (International Internet Services company)
Note: As some of these sites have recently been purchased (or are currently maintained) by other individuals or companies.
Achievements
Helped develop some of the first digital image manipulation systems used in England.
Winner of numerous web awards.
Employment History
Developer, Designer and 3D modeling for The Boeing Company (Contractor/Employee)
Richardson , Texas March 2004 – Present
Develop solutions including rich client applications, dashboards, 3d rendering and situational awareness solutions utilizing many web technologies including web services, Flex, Flash, HTML, .NET applications, ColdFusion, demonstration and proof of concept applications, kiosk applications, intelligent interactive map applications, and GUI design. Work in a team to design and build a next generation EIS (Executive Information System) built on the Microsoft .NET platform and a real time security and alert surveillance system for clients including the US government.
Freelance/Contract Internet and Multimedia Developer
Hurst , Texas January 1997 – February 2004
Devise and build solutions for Internet and CD-ROM based delivery systems. Create Web sites for various domestic and international clients including Internet service providers, training and testing groups, new media companies, product promoters, and public service organizations. Develop and maintain online databases, search engines, and chat rooms. Serve as technical consultant to other Web development agencies. Ensure compatibility of my products and services with different systems. Monitor and improve web site usability including web server log analysis and reporting, interface redesign and web site streamlining.
Digital Systems Manager
Creative Dimensions
Chelmsford , England March 1994 – December 1996
Designed and built solutions for digital image work stations. Designed and programmed multimedia presentations and interactive solutions for a professional international audience. Developed and explored advanced photo manipulation systems using fiber optics and high-resolution film recorders. Operated 40-inch Kodak Inkjet printing systems. Served commercial clients as well as walk-in customers.
Professional Photographic Technician
Chelmsford Color Laboratories
Chelmsford , England February 1989 – March 1994
Managed photographic projects and trained employees in a professional photo lab. Tasks included machine and manual processing and printing of black/white and color film and photos up to 40″ x 60″ as well as production of 35 mm slides, overhead transparencies, and lithographic prints. Developed and operated Dicho-Optic (fiber optic image manipulation system) and other digital management systems using Adobe Photoshop and AT&T Rio and VistaTips software. Performed local and field photography as required.
Studio Photographer
Springett’s Photography
Maldon , England March 1988 – January 1989
Worked as photographer to produce studio portraits as well as photos for professional business functions. Tasks included darkroom work and staff training.
Press Photographer
Essex Chronicle Newspaper Group
Chelmsford , England April 1986 – December 1988
Undertook various freelance photographic assignments to provide photos for newspapers and other publications. Served as darkroom technician. Processed and printed color and black and white film.
Related Skills and Accomplishments
Certified Macromedia Flash Designer.
Some of my Web sites have attracted as many as 6 million hits per day.
Web sites are compatible with major browsers.
Produce electronic music to enhance applications and Web sites.
Write and play original selections for electric guitar.
Taught one-on-one classes in Photoshop, Flash and Flex.
Education
Chelmsford College of Further Education ( Chelmsford , England ). Courses focused on business administration.
Graduated Plume School ( Maldon , England )
Completed Maldon County Primary School ( Maldon , England )
Notable information
Member: National Association of Photoshop Professionals
Member: International Association of Web Masters and Designers
Permanent resident of the United States since January 2001
Texas resident since January 2001
US Citizen since March 2008