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
MMT Observatory – University of Arizona , Tucson, AZ 2006-current Software Engineer
- Work with the MMT software team to maintain existing telescope control software.
- Develop new web-based applications for use by both engineering support staff and telescope science observers.
- Deploy Windows Server with Active Directory to simplify user management and synchronized with existing Linux environment.
- Create 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.
University of Arizona Science Center, Tucson, AZ 2008-Present Technology Engineer / Software Engineer
- Worked with Director of Exhibits and Director of Technology to prototype new exhibit concepts for the new UofA Science Center.
- Developed physical computing exhibit prototypes using the open-source Arduino hardware platform combined with custom software applications using Flash/Flex, C#, VVVV and Processing.
- Developed creative and interesting visualizations, user interfaces, and hybrid internet applications for exhibit prototypes.
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 | |
| Android Development | ||
| iOS Development | ||
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