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Michael J. Kolta |
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Objective |
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To create innovative multimedia. |
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Experience |
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2001: |
Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Adjunct Instructor teaching two Physics classes and a Computer Information Systems class. Responsibilities include preparing syllabus, lecturing, answering student's questions, preparing labs, and grading all assignments and tests. This position normally requires a Master's degree. |
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2001: |
Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Adjunct Instructor teaching two Web Programming classes, one traditional and one online. Responsibilities include preparing syllabus, lecturing, answering student's questions, preparing labs, preparing online material, and grading all assignments and tests. This position normally requires a Master's degree. |
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2000: |
CNN International, Atlanta, GA. Computer Animator/Multimedia Engineer for CNN International Design Team. Implement TAG (Template Automated Graphics) system for automatic creation of 3D animated fullscreens. Create
3D graphics for broadcast on television using frost* from
Discreet Logic , Adobe Photoshop, Unix, and Visual Basic Script. Compress video for internet streaming using
Media Cleaner Pro.
Create tutorial websites using Adobe Go-Live and HTML.
Edit music clips for news animations using Media-100.
Compose music and create sound effects for use on CNN International promotional CD-ROM using home studio equipment including a Korg Trinity music workstation and Cakewalk recording software. |
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1998: |
Autodesk Inc., Henniker, NH. Software Test Development Engineer for CAD Overlay. Developed scripts and test plans for quality assurance purposes. Employed various methods
including the creation and implementation of automated tests using SilkTest. |
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Education |
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute |
Cum Laude. GPA: 3.67/4.0 |
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Engineering Internships (summer) |
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1997: |
PeopleSoft Inc., Pleasanton, CA. Diagnosed PeopleTools version 7 enterprise software prior to release as a
member of the Quality Assurance team. Employed various methods including SQA and hands on testing. Programmed in visual basic to improve automated testing process. Gained experience with
SQLBase and DB2. QA team awarded for outstanding service. |
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1996: |
Finserv Healthcare Systems, Albany, NY. Programmed in Unix Korn shell and Rexx. Assisted in upgrade process from
COBOL based mainframe to Unix system. Automated primary elements of upgrade process. |
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1995: |
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, Kingston, NY. Organized stock
room of gas meter parts and took inventory. Data entry. Assisted crewmen in field and shop. |
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Computer Skills |
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Languages: |
Visual Basic Script, JavaScript, HTML, C++, Java, Perl, SQL, Unix Shell, Rexx, LISP |
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Applications: |
Frost*, Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Cakewalk, Cool-Edit, CAD Overlay, AutoCAD, Pro-Engineer, SilkTest, SQA Robot, Maple, SAS, Lindo, Matlab, Arena |
Activities/Memberships |
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Membership: |
Tau Beta Pi, Alpha Pi Mu, Institute of Industrial Engineers. |
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Leadership: |
Large Group Coordinator of Rensselaer Christian Association. Bible
study. |
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Hobbies/Interests |
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Athletics: |
Weight lifting, Mountain biking, Soccer. |
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Music: |
Keyboard/piano for 13 years, singing for 5 years, drums for 14 years. Rock Band. Marching Band. Pep Band. Jazz Band. Won several awards and played many benefits with each
of them including first place at the Dutchess County Fair talent show, first place at RPI's Battle of the Bands, Special Olympics radio-a-thon, and local school and church benefits. Enjoy
writing original material and improvising. Compose and record music with the use of sequencers. Created soundtrack for animation being used at
Campus Crusade for Christ's Mission-U conference. Released album entitled 'Let Me Go'
under artist name 'F.L.E.X'. Currently selling and distributing music via own label ReFLEXion Records. |
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