Lakin Wecker's Resume (Last updated April 22nd 2008)

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Lakin Wecker

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
Dynamic Language Ninja

Etsy Inc.

New York, NY

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
Senior Software Developer

Evolvs Media Inc

Calgary, AB

Responsible for researching new development technologies and implementing state of the art, database driven websites.

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January 2005 - April 2006
Lead Programmer

University of Calgary

Calgary, AB

Responsible for maintaining and developing web applications for the Computer Science Department.

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September 2004 - May 2006
Lead Database Programmer

Taxback

Calgary, AB

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
Lead Programmer

iStockphoto

Calgary, AB

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

Masters of Science

  • Computer Science

  • 3.92 Grade Point Average

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2002 - 2004

University Of Calgary

Bachelors of Science

  • Computer Science

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