sleepcamel.net : brad weikel

Overview

I'm not currently looking for work, as I complete my Master's thesis, but I welcome all inquiries about future collaboration, particularly involving uses of new media to address issues in social justice, environmental justice, and development.

Work History

Middle East Institute, Washington, DC
Webmaster (Feb 2007 - present)
Redesigned website and themed design in Drupal.
Wrote custom modules for academic course management.
Migrated 4000+ pages from flat text to CMS.

gnovis journal (Georgetown University), Washington, DC
Managing Editor (Jul 2007 – present)
Creative Director (Aug 2006 - Jul 2007)
Managed all aspects of online peer-reviewed academic journal, including its three most successful issues to date.
Initiated ongoing blogging and podcasting projects.
Redesigned website.

Surreal Software, Seattle, WA
Software Design Engineer in Test (Feb 2005 – Jul 2006)
Performed testing and development for a major video game studio.
Designed build and content automation and verification tools.
Improved team code quality through debugging, performance profiling and code optimization.

sleepcamel designs, Seattle, WA
Freelance Web Designer (Dec 2003 – Jul 2005)

A DOT Corporation, Seattle, WA
Software Design Engineer in Test (Feb 2004 – Jul 2004)
Wrote test plans for MSN Direct personal FM subcarrier devices.
Designed and implemented automated and manual BVTs.
Built test tools to aid developers.

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., Bellevue, WA
C++ Game Programmer (Mar 2003 – Feb 2004)
Wrote per-game implementations of AI, logic, rendering and UI.
Performed game engine maintenance and enhancement.
Built in-game editing tools for art team.

Education

MA, Communication, Culture & Technology – Georgetown University – 2009 (expected)
BS, Computer Science with minor in Mathematics – University of Washington, Seattle – 2002

E-Certifications

Skills

Additional Experience

2008, Volunteer Film Producer, Art & Media House, Latin American Youth Center, Washington DC
2007, Teaching Assistant, “Documentary Film Production,” Georgetown University
2004-2006 Volunteer Webmaster, Hands for a Bridge, Seattle Public Schools
2005, Peer Facilitator, “Eye & Mind: Art, Science & Perception” University of Washington
2004, Peer Facilitator, “Intro to Human Nature,” University of Washington
2003-2005, Volunteer Designer, The DIALOGUE Project, University of Washington
2002-2003, Software Tester, Fullplay Media Systems, Bellevue, WA
2002, Volunteer Art Teacher, Isilimela Comprehensive School, Capetown, South Africa
2002, Teaching Assistant & Technical Supervisor, “Computer Animation,” University of Washington
2001, Teaching Assistant, “Computer Animation & Animation Production,” University of Washington
2000, Teaching Assistant, “Intro to Computer Graphics,” University of Washington