David Kucera
82 Willesden Rd
North York, Ontario
M2H 1V7
(416) 816-1252

Email:david@dontar.ca
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Computer Programmer

Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented professional committed to
pursuing a long-term career in the computer programming industry.
Offer a proven track record demonstrating strong analytical and
problem-solving skills, computer proficiency, and ability to follow through
with projects from inception to completion. Experience managing teams
and excel in team collaboration and solution brainstorming.

Qualifications Summary

• Certified as computer programmer analyst through an intensive program with CDI Collage.

• In-depth experience in HTML programming and design principles to produce innovative and user friendly Web sites

• Advanced training and experience in hardware and software problem solving

• Fluent in the MS windows 95/98/2000/2003/XP/NT operating environments

• Proven ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies

• Intrinsic creative talent and lifelong interest in computer software development

• Extremely committed to creativity; strong work ethics and willingness to work hard to achieve project objectives

Education & Training

Video Game Design & Development, IADT, Dec, 2008

Programmer/Analyst Diploma, CDI Collage , March 24, 2000

Certificate in Netscreen Programming & Maintenance, July 2002

Certificate in Fortinet Firewall Programming & Maintenance, Aug 2003

Technical Skills

Ogre 3D Engine Programming

SDL Programming

Game AI Programming

Java, Flash Programming

3ds Max, Photoshop, AfterEfects.

Object Oriented Programming
Programmed in C++ to develop an understanding of OOP languages. Through this language, acquired the skills needed to program in any OOP programming language.

Event Driven Programming
Developed programs in Visual Basic Version 5 & 6 to acquire an understanding of Event Driven Programming. With these skills, developed the ability to program in any Event Driven Language.

Structure Programming
Used C and Assembler languages to produce structure programs. From these languages, developed an understanding to program in any structure language.

Employment

Consultant/Self-Employed, Toronto, Ont., March 2005-

Consultant and contact work for various companies involving programming new modules and modifying existing code.

Interware Systems Inc., Toronto, Ont., 2000 – March 2005

Install, set up and maintain on-going support for full turnkey corporate network solution. Design and implement all networking requirements. Combined with ISP expertise and experience have significant capability in LANs, WANs, and security for networks. Implement software including Windows 2000, Windows 2003 networks, database support, Citrix Systems.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada, Tor, Ont, 1986-2000

Management Skills
Developed an understanding of dealing with employees and customers in a supervisory position. Learned how to motivate employees and interacted with them to create a productive work environment.
Organization Skills
Worked with management to write orders and schedules. Planned and created display concepts. Learned the business aspect of the store operations.
Customer Service Skills
Interacted with customers and sales representatives on a daily basis. Handled customer complaints in a polite and professional manner.
Team Work
Worked with employees and management in a team environment to produce prompt and timely results.