- Setup and upgrade computer systems in a networked environment with minimum end user interruption
- Implementation and maintenance of drivers & patches on workstations
- Research and recommend hardware and software solutions as needed
- Administer mail systems, system installation and configuration, printing systems, installation of third-party software
- Manage fundamentals of IT security protocol (account administration, etc.)
- In association with Software Engineers, install and configure software as well as troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning software in the PC environment
- Integrate and support devices such as printers, networks, scanners, and digitizing tablets with Microsoft Windows systems & Linux systems
- Troubleshoot and repair or arrange for repair of defective computer equipment
- Put in service calls and track service on machines (RMA #s, etc.)
- Communicate status of issues in progress to those parties concerned on a timely basis
- Carry a Blackberry during work and non-work hours and be available on-call when needed
- Document and communicate system support issues with end users, IT staff, and management.
- Plan, develop, and maintain project schedules
Contract Graphics Artist
2Q Creations Corp.
July 2011 - October 2011
Vancouver, Canada Area
- Created short 2D animation videos with CrazyTalk Animator PRO for commercial use
- Convert 2D characters into 3D with some simple animation
- Graphics design for website and magazine
Technician/ Branch manager
EXPC Technology Inc
March 2010 - April 2011
Vancouver, Canada Area
- Co-managed EXPC’s Broadway, Vancouver Branch
- Took part in day-to-day and medium-term marketing and sales strategies
- Designed and produced in-store graphics for web and physical banners for use in BC and Taiwan
- Built desktop systems based on customer specifications
- Made front-line repairs/ troubleshooting for desktops and notebooks
- Maintained stock levels of branch PC components and initiated reorder requests
- Provided assistance in processing and shipping web-based orders
- Purchasing / marketing of new products and analysis of the competition
Technical Design / I.T
Atomic Robot Games Ltd
2007 - 2010
Vancouver, Canada Area
- Managed and setup up company network infrastructure, internal / external website, and security
- Built and maintained employee workstations and company servers for both internal and external
- Managed file and revision control (SVN) depots and setup rsync-based automatic backup system
- Ensured network resources were consistent and easily accessed by the development and coding team
- Support for any technical problems relating to Sony PS3 Dev/Test kits, Nintendo Wii Dev kits,
3D Max, Photoshop
- Models, textures and design for game project and demo
- Helped create and maintain company website
- Contributed to the overall game-play experience and functionality
- Created game levels/worlds with in-house tools and 3D Max
- Created worlds and objects with Unity for iPhone game demo
- Assisted with TDD and GDD documents
Network Administrator / Designer
Eyerisk Studios Inc. (now A.C.R.O.N.Y.M. Games)
2006 - 2006
Vancouver, Canada Area
- Managed and setup email, file, and FTP server on a Windows 2000 server
- Software and Hardware Support for Desktop PCs and Laptops