Quentin DeWolf
(206)372-4241
SUMMARY:
I am a solution
oriented Program Manager with over 20 years of experience and a track record of
increasing responsibility in digital media and software development, and full
lifecycle program management. I have
extensive hands-on experience leading all stages of development projects;
including writing specifications, managing processes, project schedules, and
budget controls. I also have experience
in the management and integration of UX research into product design and
development and have a clear understanding of usability and how users perceive
a product. I am eager to find an opportunity
where I can leverage my experience and leadership abilities to contribute to
the success of the team.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
·
UX
Research and development
·
Software
architecture development
·
Software
coding C# and integration
·
Project
testing and support
·
Process
Development
·
Risk
assessment
·
Regulatory
compliance (FDA, ISO)
·
Video
Compression
·
Directshow
·
2D,
3D and audio digital media
·
Media
management
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES:
Tools: Visual Studio, MS Expression
Studio, MS Office (Full Suite), MS Project, Ironcad, Alibre Design Suite, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, video compression, MS Truespace
Languages:
C#, VB, OS and Web scripting,
HTML and XML, MS Access with full programming
Platforms:
Windows both client and
server versions
Network:
SQL, Windows domain
management, SBS, and hardware
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
ChinaSoft (contract for Microsoft),
Redmond, WA (contract)
August 2012
UX
Brought
in to run a usability test for MS UX research.
Manage a
usability test.
Key
Contributions
·
Managed
data collection.
·
Ran
the test.
·
Produced
a report.
·
Created
a database to collect responses and observations.
FiatLux Imaging Inc., Redmond, WA April
2007 – April 2012
CTO – Head of UX, RA/QA, and Program
Management
Founder
and CTO of a software development company which creates software for the
display and management of medical images. Managed the RA (regulatory
assurance), QA (quality assurance), and program management departments.
Key
Contributions
·
Collaborated
with the creation of a company.
o
Development
of a business plan
o
Creation
of and hiring for job positions
o
Raising
of capital
·
Managed
the development and documentation of processes both for efficiency and for FDA
compliance
·
Created
Documentation, processes, and standards culminating in the filing of a 510k
document with the FDA
·
Prototyping
and test harness creation in C#
·
Perform
research and evaluation of UX of the core products.
·
Instrumental
in developing and implementing project specifications in the timely design and
development of software projects.
·
Spearheaded
creation of efficient testing processes and testing management
·
Responsible
for the hiring and training of staff
·
Developed
documentation and recommendations for appropriate solutions.
·
Created
and managed complete internal network domain including external access, email
(Exchange), internal website, and all of the system setups.
·
Created
automated build and content management systems for the development process that
made inter-group interactions more efficient.
MDI3D Solutions, Kirkland, WA June
2005 – January 2007
Program
Manager/Partner
Program
manager developing a 3D remote rendering server both hardware and software.
Key
Contributions
·
Interacting
with clients to develop specs and test criteria.
·
Instrumental
in developing and implementing project specifications.
·
Specified,
assembled, and managed server hardware.
·
Spearheaded
creation of efficient testing processes and testing management
·
Developed
documentation and recommendations for appropriate solutions.
·
Created
and managed complete internal systems for content management.
·
Created
automated test and content management systems in C# and SQL for the development
process.
Microsoft Corporation (Contractor),
Redmond, WA (contract)
January 2005 – June 2005
Software Developer Test - Program
Manager
Participated
in the development of a digital video encoding application. Created and managed
C# based test harness.
Key
Contributions
·
Instrumental
in developing and implementing project specifications.
·
Spearheaded
creation of efficient testing processes and testing management
·
Evaluated
UX using input from customers.
·
Developed
documentation and recommendations for appropriate solutions.
·
Created
and managed complete internal systems for content management.
·
Created
C# test harness
·
Created
automated test and content management systems for the development process.
Luminous Parrot Technologies,
Bellevue, WA 2003
- 2004
Program Manager - Lead Software Development
Test Manager
Program
manager and Lead Test Manager of a software development company creating and
developing digital media management software. Brought in to establish and
manage all aspects of software development testing and specifications. Also as
to create, implement and manage the internal network and systems.
Key
Contributions
·
Instrumental
in developing and implementing project specifications in the timely design and
development of software projects.
·
Spearheaded
creation of efficient testing processes and testing management
·
Spearheaded
UX research and implementation of the outcomes in product versions
·
Responsible
for the hiring and training of staff to build thorough testing procedures
and analyzing critical errors
·
Developed
documentation and recommendations for appropriate solutions.
·
Created
and managed complete internal network domain including external access, email
(Exchange), internal website, and all of the system setups.
·
Created
automated build and content management systems for the development process that
made inter-group interactions more efficient.
Binah Entertainment, Seattle, WA 2001-2003
Program Manager
Game
development company producing various consumer PC game software titles. Recruited
to oversee and manage development of various software game projects and content
management. Created and oversaw all program specifications of games and windows
utilities. Managed all aspects of the media development for the game unit.
Key
Contributions
·
Authored
numerous specifications and procedures in support of development, and
operations.
·
Participated
in regular audits to insure product quality.
·
Managed
creation and implementation of various media and development management
databases.
·
Developed
and managed an e-commerce website for the purchase and distribution of the
company’s products.
·
Successfully
oversaw and managed all video and audio production of various game demos and
video footage.
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA
1994-2001
Program Manager – Encarta Language
Learning 1998-2001
ELL was
a software product that teaches languages using video and other media
technologies. Characters in a 3D world challenge the user to speak English and
execute tasks based on their comprehension of English.
Key
Contributions
·
Managed
the development of all advanced media technologies for Encarta Language
Learning products.
·
Created
databases and processes that managed the content for Encarta Language Learning
product.
·
Evaluated
externally obtained UX data for integration in product functional and visual
design
·
Oversaw
and managed the 3D media production team of up to 15 members for Encarta
Language Learning.
·
Developed
a process to insert green screen video in a 3D world. This allowed the use of
video to put characters into the 3D environment.
·
Created
and oversaw specifications and processes around the 3D Explorer. 3D Explorer is
an .OCX ActiveX Control that can be used in the following ways: as an embedded
control in a web page, as an inserted control in a standalone application and
as a control available to clients and customers using the Visual family of
programming languages which gives high performance 3D graphics.
·
Protyping
in C#
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Co-holder
of patent # 6,234,802 - Virtual challenge system and method for teaching a
language
Production Manager 1994-1998
Production
manager for IMP (Interactive Media Productions), media production facility
inside Microsoft designed to foster creativity and innovation as it pertains to
media production and use. This space was centrally managed but used by many
teams to create stills, video, audio, and 3D for use in all Microsoft products.
Key
Contributions
·
Developed
and managed an innovative underwater real-time web broadcast with the Jacques
Cousteau society. Using an inventive system, broadcasts from ship via satellite
were transmitted, encoded for viewing on the web.
·
Developed
a video camera and computer rig to create near real-time surround videos that
could then be put up on the web.
·
Collaborated
with Intel to develop the Indeo 3.2 – 5.0 codec helping in the specification of
new features and improvements.
·
Participated
in UX research for Adobe on Premiere and After Effects
·
Created
custom video compression technique for Julia Child’s CD that allowed for more
resourceful and productive methods of displaying information.
Video and scanning lab manager 1992 –1994
Recruited
to oversee and manage a digital image scanning and digital video production
lab.
Key
Contributions
·
Directly
in charge of all company hires within the video and scanning department.
·
Created
more efficient processes for the scanning and processing of digital images for
various multimedia applications
·
Created
processes for the capture, edit, and compression of video for various
multimedia applications