BRENT GERARD BETZ
180 HILLSBOROUGH DRIVE – ATHENS – GEORGIA - 29841 - USA : 970.462.7368 : [email protected]
EXPERIENCE
LIBERATED MEDIA, LLC. : N. AUGUSTA, SC
JAN 2012 – PRESENT
Principal
Front-end/back-end site design and development, desktop and mobile application software
engineering, Internet presence and branding consulting, scalable content management solutions,
interactive multimedia e-book authoring, aggregation, and publishing.
ESP, INC. : FT. GORDON, GEORGIA
OCT 2011 – MAR 2012
Systems Engineer
Supported the Joint Army Experimentation Program as Subject Matter Expert and technical
support in the area of Proof of Concept testing for Army tactical operational communications
systems and networks for the Current Force, LandWarNet Concept, Modular Forces and Future
Force Army using the Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment (BLCSE).
USFALCON, INC. : FT. GORDON, GEORGIA
JUL 2010 – AUG 2011
Simulations Developer
In accordance with the statement of work, developed simulation training for Army systems such
as JNN, SPOF, FBCB2, MCS and other ABCS capacities. Provided instruction in the areas of
communications and information technology systems, training aids devices, simulators and
simulations for current and future systems (i.e., the STRYKER Brigade Combat Team (SBCT),
modularity, Network operations (NETOPS), information assurance, network management and
security, homeland defense, and the fielding of digital C4ISR systems). Assisted with
development input to Army requirements documentation while working with Combat developers,
program managers, TRADOC system managers, and HQDA. Assisted training Developers with
development on New Equipment Systems training documentation and performed all associated
tasks involved in fielding to all Army proponents. Assisted with development of documentation
for government use in the management, strategic planning, and coordination of analysis, design,
and development of training programs. Provided COHORT training for the SBCT at the Signal
Center and other TRADOC centers and schools. Assisted with design, development, and
coordination of new training programs and products, to include computer-based training (CBT)
and distant learning lessons or modules. Assisted with coordination of new equipment training
data and training program impacts, documented routine technical problems and/or
recommended corrective actions concerning new equipment training. Provided design analysis
for transitioning future Interactive Multimedia Instruction (IMI) training from Flash-based
production to non-proprietary, more accessible HTML5 content.
Developed and implemented procedures for training product validation. Maintained existing
frontend, database, and bug tracking systems installed two years prior in this same position (see
below) using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Apache, MySQL, PHP. System integration testing
used gray box methodology for the following topics: scope, compatibility, functional, dynamic,
and verification/validation.
Simulation/Software/CBT products included:
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Blackboard 9.1 Migration
COMSEC
KMI
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SATCOM
Troposcatter MS
WIN-T INC 2
THE ANGELO GROUP, INC. : MARTINEZ, GEORGIA
JUL 2009 – JUN 2010
Web Architect & Marketing Manager
Re-designed/maintained corporate web site using HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Designed/maintained
corporate intranet using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
Installed/configured/maintained Content Management System (CMS) and Customer
Relationship Management (CRM) servers/software on Apple Mac mini using Apache, MySQL,
PHP. Re-designed/administered mixed (Windows/Mac) corporate network of ~15 users. Created
user-specific asset databases and directories. Created web-based tools to solicit feedback, provide
better data visualization, and improve efficiency using HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), Flash,
MySQL, PHP.
USFALCON, INC. : FT. GORDON, GEORGIA
SEP 2008 – JUN 2009
Software Engineer
Conducted testing of Army simulations/CBTs for Windows Vista compatibility. Lead validation
work groups in evaluating alternatives to current testing system that resulted in a more cost/time
effective environment and procedure set. Played key role in the development of standardized
testing procedures in support of product testing for the U.S. Army Signal Center that were later
used in the default assessment routine. Created repositories on Windows and Mac networks and
versioning system for functional source code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Lingo, ActionScript,
MaxScript, XML) using Subversion. Implemented bug reporting procedure and software using
Bugzilla and, later, Mantis. Constructed database and web-based frontend for test results entry
and automated data retrieval using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apache, MySQL, PHP. Assisted
department heads in identifying bugs with current deliverables in order to better facilitate
reporting to contractors. Nearly half the products tested in this department were simulations I
built as Senior Simulations Architect while at JANUS – see below.
JANUS RESEARCH GROUP, INC. : EVANS, GEORGIA
NOV 2002 – AUG 2008
Marketing Coordinator
Created company-wide marketing strategy. Re-designed/maintained corporate site using HTML,
CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, PHP. Produced volumes of marketing materials for company products
and services (internal and external). Designed proposal submission templates. Produced
company newsletter. Created web-based tools to solicit feedback, provide better data
visualization, and improve efficiency. Designed Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign proposal
templates. Managed Microsoft SharePoint server for Business Development department.
Project Lead
Phase 1 Project Lead of Serious Games laboratory safety simulation application for National
Institutes of Health. Assessed risk/cost concerns and requirement of customer to develop
simulation system requirements. Analyzed user, customer, and PM requirements to arrive at
optimal solution for recommendation to Project Manager. Created initial application prototype
using Director and Flash (development was later moved to Unity), conducted market research for
target demographic (graduating high school seniors), designed GUI,
installed/configured/maintained Content Management System (CMS) and wiki server/software
on Linux and Windows boxes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apache, MySQL, PHP for better
collaboration between team members.
Senior Simulations Architect
Created interactive 3D simulations of the following communications infrastructure and
equipment for the DoD/U.S. Army Signal Corp: Base Band Node (USARPAC), Sectera GSM
Phone, Network Operations Vehicular (NOC-V), Tactical Satellite Terminal (TST), Joint Network
Node (JNN), Ku Band TACSAT System, Tactical Hub Node, TDMA/FDMA Hub with MRT, Nodal
Network Simulator (NNS). Coordinated with customer, PM, and Project Manager to analyze
system requirements in order to explore several development (tools, methodology, distribution)
alternatives to determine both the most cost efficient and user applicable solution. Development
included 3D modeling, programming immersive environments, developing API structures, GUI
design, and creating tools to auto-generate documentation. Assisted Project Manager with
analyzing requirements and developing solutions for prototype designs, release testing
methodology, and working documentation for developers, trainers, and user. Skills and software
used for these projects included MaxScript, Lingo, ActionScript (2.0), HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
Java, Perl, XML as well as 3ds Max, Director, Flash, Photoshop.
TSAV, INC. : ATHENS, GEORGIA
MAY 2002 – NOV 2002
Lead Digital Artist
Re-designed existing web site to allow greater functionality, availability of new content, and
dynamic updating by employees without requiring coding experience using HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP. Managed office wireless network and intranet. Created Flashbased animations and programmed remote application for serving advertisements on plasma
media screens located throughout Athens. Designed promotional print material. Performed
various CAD tasks using AutoCAD. Installed/configured/maintained asset server on Linux box
using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Apache, MySQL, PHP.
TRYBL, LLC : ATHENS, GEORGIA
APR 2001 – NOV 2002
Lead Interactive Media Architect
Conceptualized, created, and produced design elements for various media to be used as selfpromotional material for TRYBL. Projects included: front-end design for corporate enterprise
portals, graphical user interfaces for location-aware information retrieval systems, self-guiding
Flash-based applications for networked kiosks, feature-rich multimedia presentations for selfexecuting CD-ROMs and dynamic Flash products for the Internet, intranet, and Pocket PC
devices. Web site design and database creation was also performed using HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, MySQL, and PHP.
AVERICK NEW MEDIA : ATHENS, GEORGIA
MAR 2000 – APR 2001
Senior Designer/Project Manager
Responsible for leading the development team through design and production processes, both as
Senior Designer and Project Manager. Designed/produced web sites for a variety of small to
medium-sized companies in several industries using HTML, CSS, JavaScript. Conducted client
visioning sessions and regular production meetings. Assisted clients in establishing corporate
identity through logo design and assorted print marketing materials. Administered corporate
Windows network of ~10 users.
EDUCATION
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY : BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
1989 - 1990
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY : ATLANTA, GEORGIA
1991 - 1992
SKILLS
Productivity:
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Apple iWork Products: Pages, Numbers, Keynote, etc.
Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint
Programming:
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AppleScript
ASP
C/C++
CSS3
HTML5
Java
JavaScript (jQuery/Node/Backbone/Underscore/Slim)
JSP
MySQL
.NET
Objective-C
Perl
PHP
Python
XML
Software:
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Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Air/Flex
Adobe Director
Adobe Flash
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere
Apple Aperture
Apple Final Cut Pro
Apple Motion
Autodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk AutoCAD
Tools:
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Aptana, Atom, Coda, Eclipse, Xcode IDEs
Subversion
Various Cloud-based Collaboration Tools
Visual Studio
VMware Sphere for Enterprise
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Experience with installing, maintaining, administering Windows (98 – 8), Mac (OS X),
and Linux (Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu) systems
Experience with creating and maintaining networks, configuring routers
Familiar with Windows GPO/AD configuration
Proficient in technical and procedural writing
OF NOTE
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Can maintain Secret DoD Security Clearance
Self-starter, learns quickly
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST