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Dallan Porter
1129 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ. 85719
(801) 671-4882 dallan@xmission.com

EDUCATION

  • University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT Bachelors of Science in Computer Science

EMPLOYMENT

University of Arizona Science Center, Tucson, AZ 2008-Present Technology Engineer / Software Engineer

  • Work with Director of Exhibits and Director of Technology to prototype new exhibit concepts for the new UofA Science Center.
  • Develop physical computing exhibit prototypes using the open-source Arduino hardware platform combined with custom software applications using Flash/Flex, C#, VVVV and Processing.
  • Develop creative and interesting visualizations, user interfaces, and hybrid internet applications for exhibit prototypes.
MMT Observatory – University of Arizona , Tucson, AZ 2006-2008 Software Engineer
  • Worked with the MMT software team to maintain existing telescope control software.
  • Developed new web-based applications for use by both engineering support staff and telescope science observers.
  • Deployed Windows 2003 Server with Active Directory to simplify user management and synchronized with existing Linux environment.
  • Created visualizations for large datasets collected by sensors at the telescope for real-time monitoring in both the telescope control room and remotely through the web.

Radius Engineering, Salt Lake City, UT 1997-2006 Network Manager / Website Administrator

  • Maintained a network with multiple Windows servers.
  • Deployed and administered routers, switches, workstations, servers, high-speed Internet connections, CAD and office
  • Implemented and administered web site, Intranet and Extranet. software.
  • Provided user support for 20 -30 users.
Freelance Web Developer, Salt Lake City, UT, Tucson, AZ 2005-present Website Developer
·      Develop, deploy, and host custom websites.
·      Provide network support and technical expertise and advice to small businesses.

SKILLS

Actionscript 3 (Flash & Flex) PERL Windows (all versions)
C# (Visual Studio .NET) HTML & Javascript Linux

C & C++ AJAX MacOS
Java SQL Delphi
PHP 3D graphics (Direct3D, OpenGL and Papervision3D)
Adobe ColdFusion computer and hand illustration

OTHER

  • Co-authored paper for 2008 SPIE conference
  • Attended 2006 ADASS conference
  • Member of Salt Lake City chapter of SIGDA (student independent game developer association)


PORTFOLIO

  • www.dallanporter.com