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Graphics Engineer - Data Center Global Services
Amazon Web Services
Herndon, VA
Feb 2013 - Present (13 years 5 months)
* Responsible for designing and implementing a new global Graphic User Interface for all Amazon data center BMS and EPMS controls platforms across 12+ global regions. Designed a new interface for simplicity, aesthetics, and end-user functionality while considering limitations of multiple different legacy systems. Ensured graphical and functional consistency across 10+ desktop software platforms and touchscreen HMIs.
* Created and implemented graphics workflows, documentation, and processes to support Controls deployment at new data centers. Provided quality control, directly onboarding and managing vendors towards adherence of standards during construction phases or trouble ticket service break/fix. Maintained and updated quarterly updates for Controls Specifications standardization documents.
* Created virtual reality interactive identification module of SCADA rack as proof of concept to support data center training. Used Sketchup 3D modeling software to create, texture, and stage models before import into AWS Sumerian cloud VR/AR service. Used Sumerian to create interactive behaviors to achieve required functionality in conjunction with other AWS services (DynamoDB, Amplify) to complete a fully integrated and cloud hosted VR/3D scene.
* Used Adobe Captivate to create learning module for Controls Design customers. Used Captivate and Audition to create and narrate slides including imported 3D rendered 360 degree scenes with interactive hotspots. * Over tenure, managed hundreds of graphics projects, tickets, and requests-many simultaneously-budgeting time according to scope and on-time completion needs of internal customers. Responsible for prioritizing, managing, reporting, and providing graphics standards and support to data center customers globally.
* Interviewed, trained, and mentored a peer to support existing global graphics standards workload, while transitioni...
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Graphic Specialist/Consultant
RW Consulting, LLC
Arlington, VA
Oct 2009 - Present (16 years 9 months)
* Consulted as graphic artist, conceptualizing and executing original company logos and branding material. Assisted in marketing and advertising in multiple industries, including local political campaigns, luxury real estate, and co-founding and branding MakeOffices, a national co-working space company.
* Used Sketchup and V-Ray to create 3D models and renderings to use as visualization materials for completion of multi-million dollar estate and landscape for Saudi Royal Family. Demonstrated to customer in person.
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Graphics Engineer
Ultra Electronics-3eTI, Inc
Rockville, MD
Nov 2010 - Feb 2013 (2 years 3 months)
* Conducted onsite surveys of US Naval base facilities to determine existence and manufacturer of HVAC BAS, site of panel installation, and proposed method of integration.
* Worked closely with Building Automation and Network engineers to create installation drawings using Microsoft Visio.
* Collected graphics from existing BAS front ends and recreated the Graphic User Interface in Niagara Workplace AX platform.
* Validated new graphics screens by visually scrutinizing points, graphics, and navigation to ensure new Niagara GUI was accurate and on par with client's standards of user experience and functionality.
* Traveled on-site to discuss project standards with clients, reporting new issues to upper management and often making changes on the fly to fulfill customer needs.
* Job role required clearance access granted for Secret information and CAC card to perform work onsite.
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Graphic Designer/ Production Artist
Falcon Print and Copy
Tysons, VA
2009 - 2009
* Responsible for creating, preparing, and trouble-shooting digital art files for print across Mac and PC platforms.
* Used Adobe Creative Suite to create new logos, business cards and other stationary while keeping continuity within a single branding package.
* Communicated directly with clients to discuss designs, review proofs, make changes, and check files before final production audited the final product.
* Retouched client imagery and recreated raster artwork to vector to make print ready for digital or spot color process printing.