DANIEL J LETARTE
2739 W Girard Ave | Philadelphia, PA 19130 | dan@danletarte.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, 2005-2009
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Cumulative GPA: 3.71
HONORS AND AWARDS
Work published and presented at URAI 2008 in Seoul, Korea
Accepted into Drexel's Digital Media Accelerated Graduate Program
1st Place, Web Design Category, 2005 PA State Computer Fair
SKILLS
Proficient with SideFX Houdini, Autodesk Maya, MEL, Python, The Foundry Nuke, and ActionScript
Familiar with HScript and RSL
Strong communication skills
Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Autodesk Mudbox, Joe Alter's Shave
EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor - May 2009-present
Drexel University, Digital Media Dept., Philadelphia, PA
Developing courses in scripting (node-based and textual) for gaming and animation production.
Maya Plug-in Developer - June 2008-present
Drexel University, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Philadelphia, PA
Selected by Digital Media faculty to develop a plug-in for Autodesk Maya to allow for animation translation to and from physical humanoid robotics.
ActionScript Developer, Flash Designer – March 2008-September 2008
Cubist Media Group, Philadelphia, PA
Created Adobe Flash tools to increase efficiency in future web development. Handled various DVD authoring responsibilities (menu creation, quality control, video encoding)
IST Independent Contractor - April 2005-July 2005; April 2006-August 2006
Blue Mountain School District, Orwigsburg, PA
Maintained Blue Mountain School District's computer network and systems. Provided technical support for the employees.
Adobe Suite Course Instructor - July 2006
Blue Mountain School District, Orwigsburg, PA
Proposed and instructed a course on Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop to a class of Blue Mountain School District educators.
2739 W Girard Ave | Philadelphia, PA 19130 | dan@danletarte.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media, 2005-2009
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Cumulative GPA: 3.71
HONORS AND AWARDS
Work published and presented at URAI 2008 in Seoul, Korea
Accepted into Drexel's Digital Media Accelerated Graduate Program
1st Place, Web Design Category, 2005 PA State Computer Fair
SKILLS
Proficient with SideFX Houdini, Autodesk Maya, MEL, Python, The Foundry Nuke, and ActionScript
Familiar with HScript and RSL
Strong communication skills
Experienced with Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, Autodesk Mudbox, Joe Alter's Shave
EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor - May 2009-present
Drexel University, Digital Media Dept., Philadelphia, PA
Developing courses in scripting (node-based and textual) for gaming and animation production.
Maya Plug-in Developer - June 2008-present
Drexel University, Mechanical Engineering Dept., Philadelphia, PA
Selected by Digital Media faculty to develop a plug-in for Autodesk Maya to allow for animation translation to and from physical humanoid robotics.
ActionScript Developer, Flash Designer – March 2008-September 2008
Cubist Media Group, Philadelphia, PA
Created Adobe Flash tools to increase efficiency in future web development. Handled various DVD authoring responsibilities (menu creation, quality control, video encoding)
IST Independent Contractor - April 2005-July 2005; April 2006-August 2006
Blue Mountain School District, Orwigsburg, PA
Maintained Blue Mountain School District's computer network and systems. Provided technical support for the employees.
Adobe Suite Course Instructor - July 2006
Blue Mountain School District, Orwigsburg, PA
Proposed and instructed a course on Adobe Flash, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop to a class of Blue Mountain School District educators.