Stephen Ward

Work History

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  Software Engineer

  Wētā FX

  July 2018 - May 2019

  Wellington
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  Imaging Software Engineer

  Apple Inc.

  April 2015 - June 2018

  Cupertino, CA

  Creating the most "insanely great" photo application experience in the world.
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  Software Engineer

  DreamWorks Animation

  August 2012 - April 2015

  Developing and modernizing software tools for digital fur generation and lighting.

  

  
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  Instructor

  University Of Utah

  May 2012 - August 2012

  Teaching fundamental computer science topics such as Big-O, data structures algorithms to a class of about 80 students. Developing assignments and lectures, overseeing grading, and managing TAs.
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  Graduate Student

  University Of Utah

  August 2010 - May 2012

  Researching point-based simulation of soft bodies.
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  R&D Intern

  DreamWorks Animation

  May 2011 - August 2011

  Writing new and maintaining old geometric 3D mesh code.

• Software Developer

  Sebo Marketing, Inc.

  October 2007 - October 2010

  Developing a REST API for online shopping carts.

• Senior Software Engineer

  WhiteCanyon, Inc.

  October 2002 - September 2007

  Managing and participating in development of data security software for Windows and Linux.

• Instructor

  Provo College

  August 2002 - April 2003

  Taught courses in basic programming and MS SQL.
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  Programmer

  The Waterford Institute

  January 2001 - August 2002

  Designing, scripting, and implementing educational software for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students.