Matthew Wiebe
64 Peppler Street, Unit 9, Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4P7 (519) 746-0529mawiebe@alumni.uwaterloo.ca http://www.wiebedesign.com
Career Objective:
Interaction Designer
Summary of Qualifications
- 8 years experience developing web and standalone applications
- Ability to translate graphic designs to the dynamic web canvas with CSS and JavaScript
- Expertise in assembling and customizing Content Management System (CMS) based websites
- Specialization in usability, accessibility, and Human Computer Interface (HCI) design
- Proactive in addressing process breakdowns and inefficiencies
- Responsible and responsive leadership style that motivates and organizes to achieve goals
- Extroverted coder who enjoys working in a team environment
Education and Training
- CS 489: Human Computer Interactions, Fall 2007
- Studied Radio Hosts using a compressed Contextual Design process to produce a prototype (hardware and software) to improve their work process
- Final grade of 92%
- CS 898: Advanced Interaction Design, Winter 2008
- Designed a prototype tool, BlindSight, for visually simulating the blind Internet user experience for sighted web developers
- Continuing development, with support from the professor, towards publishing a paper
- Final grade of 90%
- Honours Bachelor of Mathematics degree
- Major in Computer Science and minor in Pure Mathematics
- Rene Descartes Scholarship
Professional Experience
Intermediate Software Consultant, Peaceworks Computer Consulting, Inc.
Waterloo, 2006-Present
- Catered custom solutions to client needs and constraints
- Inventory Control System in Java with MySQL backend and MS Access reports
- Websites in a variety of platforms: simple HTML + CSS; interactive JavaScript + PHP + MySQL; 500 page .NET site; CMS sites using Drupal and CiviCRM
- Managed communication within project teams and with external stakeholders
- Coached and supervised new staff
- Provided leadership in the software team restructuring process
- Championed changes to improve efficiency and product quality through standardized documentation, code repository, and ticket tracking systems
Teacher (part-time), Rockway Mennonite Collegiate
Waterloo, 2005-2006
- Taught two sections of Grade 10 Computer Science in a computer lab
- Prepared and marked materials, lessons, and assignments for 35 students
- Provided leadership to the computer science club
Contract Software Consultant (part-time), Peaceworks Computer Consulting, Inc.
Waterloo, 2004-2006
- Developed custom software and web applications
- Performed maintenance computer systems and networks
The Computer Guy, Documentation Center, Peace Way Foundation (Burma Issues)
Bangkok, Thailand, 2002-2003
- Designed the tri-lingual Peace Way Foundation website and implemented the English version
- Trained staff of various linguistic and technological backgrounds
- Maintained computer systems and networks in a developing-world environment
Team Leader,
Fire+Earth Exhibition Website,
Synthescape Inc.
Waterloo, May 2002- August 2002
- Managed a team of programmers, graphic designers, and photographers
- Coordinated the design and implementation the Fire+Earth Exhibition website, as part of the Synthescape team in conjunction with various partners
Co-op Experience
- Tutor, Instructional Support Group, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Fall 2000; Fall 2001
- Software Developer, Setup Development Team, Corel Corporation, Ottawa, Fall 1999
- Software Developer, Canadian Space Agency, Montreal, Spring 1998; Winter 1999
- Programmer/Analyst, The Mutual Group, Waterloo, Winter 1997; Fall 1997
Activities and Interests
- Board of Directors, Brighton Yards Housing Co-op:
- Vice President (2007-2008)
- Corporate Secretary (2004-2007)
- Swing Dancing (2004-present)
- Cooking, gardening, swimming, cross-country skiing, and camping
- Favourite Blogs: A List Apart, Thoughts from Eric, 456 Berea Street, SitePoint, QuirksBlog
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