Calum Ryan | Multimedia Architect

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My focus of discipline is in front-end development with an enthusiasm and commitment to good design in both visual and functional aspects of applications.

I'm best described as a multimedia architect as I work primarily on the design and concepts of digital media including websites and mobile applications. I understand the medium in which I work and its limitations: I've the fluency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript to give a realistic perspective on my designs.

My background has to date included a mixture of design and technical development related roles including a 1 year placement with Film Education. I have worked for clients including Cancer Research UK, Warner Brothers, Pathé International and Paramount Pictures. I have a First Class BSc (hons) degree in Multimedia Technology & Design from Brunel University, London.

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HTML5

My experience continues to grow in this area as I look at both desktop and mobile implementations for multimedia content using the language instead of fault and bandwidth throttling plug-ins.

XHTML & CSS

I’ve been developing in these languages since my childhood: from the days of Geocities right through to Web 2.0 or is that Web 3.0?

PHP & MySQL

I’ve a steady understanding of these languages having developed numerous projects both prior to and during University; developing dynamic pages, CMS plug-ins and date planners.

JavaScript & Jquery

I’m relatively new to developing full-scale projects using Js however; I build on many more years of knowledge and experience in having worked with object oriented languages, ActionScript and modifying existing implementations of Js.

Java

I’ve some experience in this language having learnt the basics of it for building a native Android application when studying for my degree.

Android SDK

For my final year project I focused on developing a mobile application for Android so spent many hours, days and months developing with the Android SDK to run, test and build it.

Flash

My enthusiasm for Flash has slowly dwindled over recent years but I do have some experience in producing ActionScript 2 based content.

Illustrator

I started using Illustrator in 2007 and since then have used it for various purposes in many different projects both on a personal and commercial level. I’ve worked with it as a creative and as a developer extensively.

Photoshop

Few days pass that I don’t use Photoshop. It’s essential in my work as much as a retouching tool for personal photography and other imagery. I’ve worked with it as a creative and as a developer extensively.

InDesign

I’ve over a year’s commercial experience using InDesign as well as publishing many a University assignment with it.

WordPress

My experience with WordPress is strong having continually developed my personal blog with it over the past 5 years. In recent years I’ve reworked my own templates for WordPress for small commercial projects.

Design

Websites, Accessibility, HCI, Graphics

Analyse

Design Trends, New Technology, SEO

Develop

Desktop & Mobile Websites

Review

Documentation, Testing, Improvement

Social Networking

Twitter, Google+, Meetups, Expos

Excercise

Mountain Biking, Swimming, Walking

Inspiration & Capture

Travel, Museums, Art Galleries, Photos, Conferences

UK & Ireland

I've explored the length and breadth of my homeland in all four nations

Europe

Many a holiday, one gap year trip and a German exchange

USA

So far I've only touched on East Coast: New York, Boston, Washington DC

Canada

I've visited both coasts: Quebec City, Toronto and Vancouver

Hoping to venture to

Far East and Australia

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