About
As a self-taught independent software developer for over 25 years I've worked with numerous programming languages and operating systems. From Z80 assembler on the TRS-80 Model II, to designing portable game engines in C++, to developing database-driven PHP web applications for corporate clients, I've worked on a wide range of projects in many different areas of expertise, both personally and professionally.
I enjoy learning new technologies, programming languages, and design patterns. I have a knack for tracking down and debugging problems with software and hardware using whatever tools are available -- and quite often without special utilities. I also have strong written and verbal communications skills, and enjoy authoring documentation for finished projects.
Professionally, I did web development from 2000 to 2010. Since the start of 2011, I've been doing Delphi work for a local company working on food distribution software, among other things.
My primary focus, in my off hours, has been on writing portable gaming and entertainment software for the PC. But also, since August 2009, I've started focusing on digital electronics, and in May of 2010, I added programming for the Android mobile phone platform to my interests.
Resume
- PDF [soon]
- HTML
- StackOverflow Careers Profile
Location
- Clinton, CT. (25+ years)
Other Skills and Hobbies
- Photography [Flickr]
- Photoshop - image restoration, manipulation
- Voice Acting
- Digital Electronics
Misc. Trivia
- Born: June 22, 1976
- Here's some computers and video game consoles I've owned over the years.
Schooling
- Technically I graduated from Branford High School, though I've only once ever stepped foot inside it.
- Attended Vinal Regional Vocational Technical School ("Vinal Tech") from 1990 to 1995. Not the best of times.
- I have a soft spot for Morgan School's Class of '94 (Clinton, CT), since that's the class I grew up with until I left for Vinal Tech in '90.
Previous aliases
- Fortyseven [1998 - present] (Or 'fortyseven203' when it is unavailable.)
- fortysevenbteg [1998 - ~2008]
- Hac [1993 - 1998]
- The Hac [1989 - 1993, est.]
- Random temporary nicks [pre-1989]
Previous, Defunct Email Addresses
- tobyd@softdesigns.com
- hac@shoelace.digivill.net [Ancient]
