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Arthur Dick

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Education
June 2006
Calgary, Alberta
Bachelor of Science
  • University of Calgary
  • Major: Computer Science
Skills
  • Object-oriented programming style: Understand object-oriented programming concepts, can learn new object-oriented languages easily
  • Logical problem solving skills: Enjoy brainteasers and logic games
  • Efficient worker: Often complete assigned duties ahead of schedule
  • Adaptable: Work well both individually and as part of a team
Technical Skills
Programming: ActionScript, AS2, AS3, PHP, MySQL, Java, Python
Web: HTML, JavaScript, CSS
Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
Work Experience
2009–Present
Calgary, Alberta
Founder
Riff Play (Self Employed)
  • Solo developer for a large web application
  • Increased self motivation working without a superior
  • Improved organizational skills managing the many aspects of starting a business
2006–2009
Calgary, Alberta
Computer Programmer
New Media
  • Developed and maintained ActionScript applications, gaining experience in the software development industry
  • Migrated existing procedural codebase to object-oriented format, experienced working with other developers' code
  • Wrote and performed various test cases
2005–2006
Calgary, Alberta
Computer Programmer
Rent A Coder
  • Gained experience gathering user requirements, familiar with regularly changing user requirements
  • Implementation of a real world system using the rapid prototyping software development cycle
  • Developed the back end for a database driven online contest
Volunteer Experience
2007–2009
Canadian Ski Patrol System
  • Volunteered as a ski patroller at Mount Norquay
  • Gained experience working as a team
  • Learned to manage high stress situations

1992–2002
Calgary Boys' Choir
  • Committed member of the choir for 10 years
  • Performed in two international tours, and five national tours
  • Experience in a leadership role, responsible for looking after the younger boys
Interests
  • Camping, enjoy being outdoors in the mountains hiking, and enjoying nature
  • Skiing, been a skier since the age of four
  • Avid juggler, can juggle five balls at once
  • Programming, began programming with Logo in elementary school
References
Available upon request.