Joshua Nelson
VR@abc123xyz.com

Joshua Nelson Cover Letter & Resume:

Over my 25 years working in the gaming, simulation, web and broadcast industries I have gained experience with many of the development pipelines, and have applied these skills in emerging markets 'first-ever' situations, and adoption of bleeding edge technology.

I have worked with firms such as Lucas Arts, Storm Front Studios, Star Trek/Paramount Pictures, Rocket Science Games and others. Outside of the game industry I have worked for significant firms like Hewlett Packard, Northrup Grumman, Intel, and Integrated Device Technologies. My work has won industry recognized awards, I have written major magazines articles & product views, and I have lectured at major conferences and I have been directly sponsored by companies such as Autodesk and Stereo Graphics.

I have also worked as an independent contractor, managing projects large and small that included unusual and unique requirements far outside the normal scope of typical productions. I have created simulations that have been both visually and technically accurate, ranging from medical devices and procedures to real-world rocket technologies.

During my time as a technical artist I have had to thoroughly comprehend many types of system, technologies, principals and forces to bring realistic visuals to the screen, website, diagram or simulation. I have also worked extensively with software engineers to bring these experiences to interactive demonstrations, which have included dedicated hardware, stereoscopic displays, and multiple simultaneous viewers.

With all the varied experience, and having filled many of the positions involved in a wide variety of disciplines which I feel allow me great flexibility and a superior skillset since I am able to thoroughly understand the bigger picture in just about any VR, 3D visual or simulation project and development. I have the general skillsets and experience to be able to manage and maintain a team, and I am able to be hands-on at every level having personal experience with every position, which allows me to thoroughly understand what is involved with each step of planning, design, and production.

Over the years I have become skilled dealing with internal and external contractor relations and communications, tracking of these relationships, assets and varied skills, and organizing these into the bigger framework of the overall project. My unique set of skills qualifies me to be an efficient leader, while being able to work closely with management to achieve the target goals.

Truly,
Joshua Nelson.

Technical 2D/3D Visual Artist and Software Developer

QUALIFICATIONS

• 22 years in visual technologies, real time 3D animation, simulations, technically accurate visualizations.
• Team leader producing projects that won awards and recognized within several industry publications.
• Lectured at conferences, written for publications, have been sponsored by industry leading corporations.
• Applied visual effects to an extensively wide range of industries, often first to market.
• Solid track record of significant and progressive projects and clients & new and innovative technologies.
• Recently refreshed my knowledge and skills in programming, software development and web technologies.

SKILLS

Base Creative Software Packages:
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premiere
- Autodesk 3D Studio Max
- Unity Technologies, Unity 3D

Languages:
- C++, Java
- JavaScript
- HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3
- SQL, MS Access

Technical Software Packages:
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Microsoft Windows Server

Technologies:
- WebGL/OpenGL/DirectX
- Stereoscopic Images/Animations
- Various 3D game engines for desktops and consoles
- TCP/IP, network security and topologies
- AWS (Amazon Web Services, cloud based server instancing)

Awards:

-Autodesk 3D Studio Competition, First Prize, 1992

-New Media Magazine, Gold Invision Award, 1998

-Compuserver Magazine, Runner Up, 1993

Marin Web Tech: Producer/Developer/Artist, 2009 to 2016

-Great Wave Tech

Senior producer for Brain Voyagers a 3D virtual reality title for Google Cardboard on Android and iOS.

-VicoVR and 3DiVi (Russia)

Created 3D virtual reality title Raceway 2150 supporting VivoVR body tracking hardware for Android and iOS.

-Earthlink Networks for Fred Cohen, Creative Presentations:

Video promotion for business services, compatible playback on iOS, Android, Flash, HTML5.

-MaryanneLive.com for Maryanne Comaroto:

Extensive graphic design, Joomla and PHP development, extensive website management.

Recorded, edited and processed for web many videos and audio clips with custom Flash controls.

Maintained network, office systems, mobile devices, and security for those systems.

Hired and managed several off site contractors, managed all off site services for streaming of content.

-Certificate of Responsible Relationships, CORRcert.com:

Designed website graphic style, implemented shopping cart, videos, and customer input database.

-California Academy of Family Physicians:

Created 45sec. animated advertisement with VO, physical doll model, and Flash functionality for web.

-WholeIQ.com for Michele McHall:

Shot several videos for talking head type interviews and on-location, edited for web delivery.

Designed website, managed newsletters, helped plan marketing strategies.

-In house functions:

Maintained client relations, including billing, technical support and technical consolations.

Maintained workstations & networks, data management and backups, some office clerical.

Northrop Grumman: Senior Animator, 2008 (contract)

-Launch Systems Division, Sunnyvale, CA:

Created accurate animations of mechanical and pyrotechnical systems for launching munitions.

Supported other designers with art elements and collaborative insight.

Provided workstation configurations and worked with IT to implement systems.

Acquired DOD security clearance.

World Perspectives: Animator/Technical Consultant, 2007 (freelance)

-Luminous Universe:

3D animations to understand cosmic scales of size, time, location and distance.

Continued consulting on programming and technical issues, guiding development.

Created all presentation graphics for investors and for conference displays.

-TheHomeGalaxy.com website:

Directed PHP programming team.

Managed, cataloged a number of very high resolution NASA images.

Color corrected, detailed photo retouching and managed delivery to specialized printing facility.

Radica Innovations: Senior Animator, 2005 to 2007

-Tiger Woods Golf & Real Bass Fishing for PlayTV:

Created 8bit sprite system for golf field generation, created very technically constrained sprites.

Worked extensively with proprietary 8bit console game production tools.

Worked with industrial designers to build toy prototypes in 3D for inner company approval.

3DFX: Designer/Animator/Consultant, 2001 to 2004 (freelance)

-Creative Labs and E-Mu Systems:

Contracted to create over eight minutes of animation to ship with Sound Blaster Live sound cards.

Included design, creation, and implementation of all aspects of production.

Consulted during several large scale technology acquisitions.

-The Hive Network:

Created many scenes and animations to demonstrate concept of a "3D internet" concept.

Included producing several small productions which included blue screening actors and 3D animations.

Created several fully functioning 3D real-time worlds using proprietary software tools.

Illuminated Media: Producer/Senior Animator, 1998 to 2000 (freelance)

-Lantropolis for Intel:

Create several scenes and visual effects under very tight deadlines.

Managed outside contractors for art assets and completed scene.

Managed 3D Studio Max render farm.

Product won Gold Invision Award, New Media Magazine.

Rocket Science Games: Senior Animator, 1996 to 1997

-Ganymede for Playstation:

Trained art team in real-time modeling, texturing, and importation into Playstation.

Worked with design team to set realistic specifications for designs.

Worked with engineers to set art specifications and debug art implement into the code.

Establish remote access for off-site contractors, hired and managed outside contractors.

Established network and managed 3D Studio Max render farm.

Stormfront Studios: Senior Animator, 1996

-Star Trek: Deep Space Nine video game:

Produced interactive and transitional animations, generated all special effects for the game's movies.

Pre-planned hardware and software activities for 3D character animations.

Technical liaison for 3D character scans, geometry and mapping data. Viewpoint Studios in Hollywood.

Trained employees in modeling and animating techniques, assets management.

Purchased, configured, and maintained network for render farm machines.

-John Madden Football for Electronic Arts:

Provided 3D technical expertise on first 3D engine design, worked closely with programmers.

Assisted with debugging of 2D and 3D asset creation process.

Production City: Assistant Producer/Director/Senior Animator, 1992 to 1997

-Rebel Assault for Lucas Arts Entertainment:

On set facilitator for blue screen shoot with actors with complex costumes.

Technical guide for real-time composites (analog & digital) with 3D matching digital sets.

-Top Gun for Spectrum Holobyte:

On set facilitator for blue screen shoot with actors.

Digital set creation and in studio composites (analog & digital).

-Animatek:

Created space based real-time models and visual effects for intro game sequence.

Managed other 3D modelers, hired and managed off site character modelers.

-Simulations Interactive:

Created medically accurate animation to demonstration of anti-heart attack device.

Included character animations of dog and super hero models for end client presentation.

-Hewlett-Packard:

Created several high-end animations to support live presentation given by CEO to investors.

-Bio-Medical Enterprises:

Created several "lifelike" and medically accurate radiosity rendering of medical devices.

Directed shoots with actors blue screened into photo realistic scenes.

-3DTV, Michael Starks:

Created several device samples to demonstrate 3D stereo hardware.

Worked closely with creator of shutter glasses technology to implement way to convert 2D to 3D.

SulcaBrush: Producer/Animator, 1994 (freelance)

Created several animations to demonstrate a unique toothbrush, for use on television and trade shows.

Created several similar animations and graphics for website, print publications and on-product use.

Ziff-Davis Press: Producer/Animator, 1993 (freelance)

-How Computers Work, the book:

Contracted to lead pilot project to create video accompaniment to the book How Computers Work.

Developed graphic style and interpreted book's concepts as 3D animated graphics.

Gaia Records: Designer/Animator, 1993 (freelance)

-The musical band The Ring:

Created promotional artwork for the rock group, including all CD art.

Created HD animations of CD package assembling itself.

Live event animation presentations during performances.