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Lakin Wecker |
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Calgary, AB T2N2J1 |
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SUMMARY |
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I am a computer Scientist with 5 years experience in application development and specializing in computer graphics and software development research.
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RESEARCH |
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My Masters of Science research was on Synthesizing Techniques based on Multiresolution. The technique extracts characteristics from existing models and uses these characteristics to synthesize new models with realistic properties. |
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SKILLS |
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Research, 3D Graphics, Multiresolution, Reverse Subdivision, Scalability, Availability, Test Driven Development, Geometric Modeling, Visualization Techniques
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PUBLICATIONS |
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Refereed Publications
Iris Synthesis: A MultiResolution Approach, Lakin Wecker, Faramarz F. Samavati and Marina Gavrilova , GRAPHITE 2005 Conference, short paper, New Zealand, December 2005. Contextual Void Patching for Digital Elevation Model, Lakin Wecker, Faramarz F. Samavati and Marina Gavrilova, The Visual Computer, Aug 2007 Masters Thesis Lakin Wecker. Synthesizing Techniques based on Multiresolution. M.Sc Thesis, University of Calgary. 2007. |
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AWARDS AND HONORS |
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Twice recipient of a Departmental Research Award.
Graduated with Distinction and was on the Dean's List during my Bachelor's of Science Degree. |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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August 2007 - Present |
Etsy Inc. |
New York, NY |
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As senior software engineer, I am responsible for the implementation of the software which runs this high traffic site.
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May 2006 - July 2007 |
Evolvs Media Inc |
Calgary, AB |
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Responsible for researching new development technologies and implementing state of the art, database driven websites.
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January 2005 - April 2006 |
University of Calgary |
Calgary, AB |
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Responsible for maintaining and developing web applications for the Computer Science Department.
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September 2004 - May 2006 |
Taxback |
Calgary, AB |
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Implemented a relational database and GUI to manage and streamline contacts, business documents and employee workflow. Designed, implemented and deployed company website
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May 2004 - Sept 2004 |
iStockphoto |
Calgary, AB |
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Responsible for maintaining and implementing new features for a large, high bandwidth, stock photography website.
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EDUCATION |
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2004 - 2007 |
University Of Calgary |
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Masters of Science
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2002 - 2004 |
University Of Calgary |
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Bachelors of Science
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