Designer for Hire
I am a software designer who is currently seeking new contract and full-time opportunities in the fields of interaction design, user-experience, usability, and software development. While I have been programming since the mid 1990’s, my expertise is in the field of human-computer interaction – solving problems where user-friendly and functional software solutions are required. I’m most passionate about software as a social tool: the web, mobile devices, and emerging environments in far off places interest me greatly.
Resume / Portfolio
My resume is available for download in PDF and Word 2007 formats. I also have a portfolio [PDF] of some of my more interesting work.
Experience
Interaction Design – My graduate eduction and the role I’ve been pursuing in my contract work has centred around interaction design: designing easy-to-use, functional web based software. This is the field most of my portfolio [PDF] focuses on.
My field of research and practical interests include search & retrieval, accessibility of information, annotation, new media, and practical applications for good ideas that others came up with.
Corporate Intranets – Some of my most valuable contract experience has been developing large corporate intranets, with ground-up solutions that completely matche the business process of the company. Custom tools like this have long development times, but result in a “better for us” product, compared to off-the-shelf solutions.
Large Institution Websites – I have been involved in several website design projects for large public sector institutions, particularly government funded agencies on fixed budgets. Agencies like this typically have broad requirements, fixed budgets, and require magic to happen without disturbing the functioning work environment. Interpersonal skills are key to the success of these projects.
Industrial Automation – I have three years of experience automating food and pharmaceutical processes using Rockwell Automation tools such as RSView, ControlLogix, and RS SQL. My particular areas of expertise include data collection and reporting for federal requirements (such as 21 CFR Part 11), as well as usable, operator-friendly SCADA/HMI design.
Most recently I have been employed under contract with Grantek Systems Integration in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The majority of my work there has involved automation of large pharmaceutical manufacturing systems, while more recently it has moved into the business-process level, such as product tracking.
Web Design
Often I like to design web-based things, and make them attractive, so I’m always available to work on websites, no matter how large or small. I have written a non-technical guide to how to get a proper website designed for your small business or organisation entitled: I Need a Website!
Hire Me
If you’re interested in discussing design work with me, feel free to contact me. I’m located in Toronto, Canada but am willing to travel to the United States, Mexico, and Europe for opportunities. I speak Polish, and have Polish citizenship enabling me to work in many parts of the European Union.