Mher "Mick" Hakobyan

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a challenging position of C++/C# (.NET) developer, working on games or 3D applications such as Maya and Lightwave.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

I have more than 9 years of technical experience, most of which is in Web Development. I am mostly experienced in using Microsoft Technologies (Visual Studio, C#, ASP.NET, , MS SQL Server). Also experienced in using PHP, cgi-bin, Apache etc. Know Macromedia Flash inside-out. Advanced Adobe Photoshop user.

My experience also includes application development using C/C++ both for Windows and UNIX. Solid understanding of OOP programming. Experienced C# (.NET) developer.

During my career I had a chance to work not only as developer but as network administrator, graphics designer and tutor.

Also possess strong math skills and fluency in three languages (English, Russian and Armenian).

TECHNICAL STRENGTHS:

Deep knowledge of and 5-7 years hands-on experience with web technologies, such as: HTML/DHTML, ASP, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, PL/SQL. 3+ years of experience with: C/C++, Microsoft Visual C++, Win32, ASSEMBLER, MFC, COM, VBScript, Microsoft Visual Basic, UNIX shell scripting, Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Flash Actionscripting. Experienced .NET developer using C# and ASP.NET.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Web Development Engineer

Microsoft. Apr 2005 – present

Redmond, WA

Tools used: C#, ASP.NET, C++, COM/ActiveX, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, IIS

• Working in WGA team on http://www.microsoft.com/genuine site.

Software Engineer (SDE3)

Microsoft. Jun 2004 – Apr 2005

Redmond, WA

Tools used: C#, ASP.NET, C++, COM/ActiveX, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, IIS, Passport.NET

• Developer web based setup for Windows OneCare Live.
• Working with both native and managed code.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft internal development, bug tracking and source control tools.

Sr. Web Developer

Capitol Media. Sep 2002 – Aug 2003 (part time), Sep 2003 - Jun 2004 (full time)

Seattle, WA

Tools used: ASP, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Photoshop.

• Recently released SubText v2.0 template driven, automated content management system developed using C#, ASP.NET and MS SQL Server. More about SubText v2.0 available at http://www.capitolmedia.com/subtext.html. SubText v2.0 is not only a flexible content management solution, it also futures Mailing List management, Message Boards and basic E-Commerce functionality.
• Developed Macromedia Flash based, content driven company website engine. Based on SubText v2.0
• Developed ASP 3.0/SQL based content management tool. It has simple but powerful interface, which allows administrators to manage security on page-by-page basis, upload and store files, create/manage mailing lists and more.

Sr. Web Developer

Microsoft. Mar 2003 – Jun 2003

Redmond, WA

Tools used: ASP, ASP.NET, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, Photoshop, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Content Management Server, IIS

• Developed internal http://extranetweb web site, which is based on customized Microsoft Content Management Server. It incorporates custom functionality such as event calendar, news management, dynamic news flasher etc. Developed several custom templates for Content Management Server such as “page with chapters”, FAQ, document rating etc. Such custom templates allow users to managing content in very fast and efficient way.
• Created a wizard like application for users who want to make their web site available to public (from within Microsoft). This tool helps plan the server migration, manage the security exceptions in routers. Also created several “sub-tools” for managing those security exceptions.
• Developed a C# based tool for scanning the servers for latest hot-fixes with ability to manually check the specific DLL versions, registry entries etc. The data on “how to check if server is secure” is stored in end user friendly database, which makes it easy to customize the checks. Based on those checks - "how secure the network is" meters are generated which are displayed on the front page. Clicking on meter gives detailed server vulnerability reports.

Instructor (Web Technologies), evening classes.

Neu Learning. Nov 2002 - Feb 2003

Kirkland, WA

• Teaching students to use web technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, ASP, SQL Server etc.

Software Engineer

Riverdeep Interactive Jul 2002 – Aug 2002

Redmond, WA

Tools used: Macromedia Flash Actionscript, OO programming, ASP, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, Photoshop, Filemaker Pro.

• Developed from scratch a 3D engine for Macromedia Flash, which was incorporated with the framework and will be used in some future products. Engine is able to render a 3D objects in real time. 3D objects are loaded from an XML file. Since Flash includes no 3D functionality this was quite a challenge.
• Participated in design of future product, Destination Reading course 3.

Sr. Web Developer

Cobweb Inc. Oct 1999 – May 2002

Bellevue, WA

Tools used: ASP, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML/DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, C/C++, Unix Shell Scripting, Photoshop.

• Developed the core E-Storefront platform. E-Storefront is used as a template to create online stores such as www.cartoys.com, www.vitaminlife.com, www.trophies2go.com. E-Storefront is based on HTML/ASP/SQL. It uses COM middleware objects to communicate with SQL Server to retrieve data and commit e-commerce related transactions.
• Built number of online stores, using E-Storefront technology. Some of the sites required number of customizations to meet customer requirements, such as surveys, referral tracking, integrating the e-storefront with the corporate sites of the customers.
• Implemented network traffic monitoring tool, which monitors the data in network via sniffing network packets (FreeBSD/C++), stores the traffic analysis in SQL server, and uses Macromedia Flash/HTML to dynamically generate graphs for total incoming/outgoing traffic, top users, top accessed sites etc.

C++ Developer

ARMINCO Ltd. Aug 1997 – Dec 1999

Yerevan, Armenia

Skills used: C/C++, DirectX, Unix Shell Scripting, HTML, CGI-BIN, some ASP and SQL.

• Developed billing software to analyze logs in CISCO routers and proxy servers to determine traffic utilization by customers. The acquired data is used later to generate and send bills to clients.
• Created a 3D presentation software to inform prospects and customers about ARMINCO services (C++/DirectX).
• Designed and implemented numerous tools for internal usage related to network analysis, customer account management, etc. utilizing both windows GUI and web interfaces (CGI-BIN).

Graphics designer

ARMINCO Ltd. Aug 1995 – Aug 1997

Yerevan Armenia

Tools used: 3D Studio, Newtek Lightwave, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator.

• Created TV commercials using 3D software packages.
• Developed a whole set of CG images used for branding, newspaper advertising etc.

Jr. Network Administrator, Lab Assistant. (Intern)

American University of Armenia May 1993 – Jun 1995

Yerevan, Armenia

• Administered and maintained Local Area Network. Made sure that computers in labs were in working condition.
• Helped students without any computer experience use the lab facilities.

EDUCATION:

Game Developer Certification - University of Washington Extensions Nov 2003 – Dec 2004

Bellevue, WA

Certified after one year intensive study focusing on most aspects of game development – including general game engine architecure, 3D mathematics, state machines, path finding, advanced graphics programming, low-level shader programming, network sockets programming.

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics - Yerevan State University 1995 – 1999

Yerevan Armenia

Skills acquired: Strong mathematical background, C/C++, ASSEMBLER.

Phys-Math College at Yerevan State University 1993 – 1995

Yerevan Armenia

Jr. Programmers school at Yerevan Cybernetics Research lab. 1993 – 1994

Yerevan Armenia

Skills acquired: C/C++, PASCAL, ASSEMBLER, Low Level programming (DOS interrupts etc).