Brian A. Rice 15 West 621 83rd Street Burr Ridge, IL 60521 (630) 654-9225 (phone) (630) 654-9298 (fax) www.brianrice.com brian@brianrice.com ----------------------------- CONSULTANT ----------------------------- SUMMARY Developed commercial applications and consumer products, since 1979, for a variety of computing platforms including Windows 95/NT, Macintosh, and the Internet, as well as a wide variety of gaming systems and other computer platforms. Languages include C, C++, Java, Lingo, and Basic. Proven ability to manage and implement software projects from initial definition, through design, coding, and testing. ----------------------------- PRODUCTS Principle in the creation of over 100 products, including DeBabelizer Pro for Windows 95/NT; Iron Helix and Myst for Sega-CD; Home Alone, Shanghai II, and Young Indiana Jones for Sega Genesis; The Electric Crayon, The Electric Jigsaw, and many others for Apple //, and MS-DOS. (A complete list is at the end of the resume.) ----------------------------- SKILLS General Programming, new technology, interface design, team management, client relations, contract negotiations, CD-ROM development, computer graphics, internet, web development, multimedia. Programming C/C++, MFC, COM/OLE, JavaScript, Java, HTML, Basic, Lingo, 8086, 68000, 6502, 65816, Fortran, Cobol, Pascal, RPG, Hypertalk, OWL Computer Systems Windows 95/NT, MS-DOS, Macintosh, Unix, Commodore C-64, Amiga, Apple II Game Platforms Sega Genesis, SegaCD, GameGear, Pioneer LaserActive, Atari Jaguar, Atari Lynx, CD-TV Applications Microsoft Visual C++, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, Microsoft Visual J++, Microsoft Office, Microsoft FrontPage 97, Borland C++, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Director, Internet Explorer, Netscape, DeBabelizer, Quicktime, Novell NetWare (IBM & Mac), CICS, HyperCard Miscellaneous D2 video production, teletext, Ardis, pager networks, compression and error-correction technologies, TAP/IXO protocols, IPX, CD audio production, animation, 3-D programming, interactive laserdisc, e-mail enabled applications, LAN management, Novell CNE, MHS, wireless communications, database design. Implemented C runtime environment on several game systems and developed operating systems software to support game applications development. ----------------------------- EXPERIENCE 1995 - 1997, Equilibrium, Chief Architect of DeBabelizer Pro for Windows Primary designer of both the UI and the internal architecture of DeBabelizer Pro for Windows. This was a conversion of the Macintosh DeBabelizer product, where it was important to utilize legacy code and, at the same time, take advantage of the latest in UI design and operating system technology. 1981 - 1995, Brian A. Rice, Inc., President Brian A. Rice, Inc. was a multimedia software development and consulting company. The company created over 100 products for the educational, video game, and computer based training marketplaces. Led staff and sub-contractors, numbering up to 20 people, in the design, production, and development of these products. The products developed by Brian A. Rice, Inc. range from original consumer titles to corporate training CD-ROMS. The list of titles includes the Electric Crayon, a multi-platform computer coloring book best seller, Home Alone, Shanghai II, and Young Indiana Jones Sega cartridges. Brian A. Rice, Inc. also performed conversions of many popular games including Myst and Iron Helix. See below, for a complete client and product list. 1980-1981, Decision Consultants, Inc., Consultant Applications and systems programming consulting. 1979-1980, Berry Bearing Company, Systems Programmer Applications and system programming in an IBM mainframe environment. ----------------------------- Educational Background Majored in Computer Science at Bradley University, Peoria, IL, 1976-1979 Complete Client and Product List Activision (Mediagenic) o Shanghai II, Dragon's Eye Sega Genesis, 1993 o Shanghai II, Dragon's Eye IBM PC, 1990 o Shanghai II, Dragon's Eye, French Version IBM PC, 1991 o Shanghai II, Dragon's Eye, German Version IBM PC, 1991 o Shanghai II, Dragon's Eye, Spanish Version IBM PC, 1991 o Tongue of the Fatman IBM PC, 1989 o Star Rank Boxing II IBM PC / C64, 1988 o Gamestar GFL Football IBM PC, 1987 Atari Corporation o Lynx Casino Atari Lynx, 1992 o World Class Soccer Atari Lynx, 1992 Atari Corporation/V-Real, Inc. o Arena Football Atari Jagaur, 1995 American Library Association o Quick Clip Art Macintosh, 1988 Drew Pictures o Iron Helix Sega CD, 1994 Capstone/Intracorp o Monte Carlo Baccarat IBM PC, 1992 o Trump Castle II Slots & Craps Add-Ons IBM PC, 1991 o Trump Castle II IBM PC / Commodore Amiga, 1991 Computeach o Destination Mars IBM PC / Apple IIGS / Apple IIe, 1991 Educational Publishing Concepts o Bilingual Reading Comprehension Apple II, 1986 o Foundations of State History: Focus on Florida Apple II, 1986 o Mastering Library Skills Apple II (6 disks), 1986 o Steps to Comprehension: o Steps Apple II, 1985 o High Steps Apple II, 1985 o Primary Steps Apple II, 1984 o Baker Street Kids: o Early Heroes of The Bible Apple II / C64, 1984 o Searching For A King Apple II / C64, 1984 o The Early Church Apple II / C64, 1984 o The Boy Jesus Apple II / C64, 1984 o Computer Aided Math Diagnosis Apple II, 1982 o Computer Assessment of Phonic Skills Apple II, 1982 Encyclopedia-Brittanica o Beginning Mathematical Concepts: o Know Your Numbers Apple II, 1985 o Learning to Add and Subtract Apple II, 1985 o Addition and Subtraction Fun Apple II, 1985 Equilibrium o DeBabelizer Pro Windows 95/NT, 1995 - 1997 Houghton-Mifflin o Spelling Puzzler Apple II, 1985 The Learning Seed o Writing Better IBM PC CD ROM, 1993 o Mindstretchers IBM PC, 1992 o Eti-Quiz Apple II, 1989 o Grocery Games Apple II, 1985 Merit Studios/Polarware, Inc. o Electric Crayon 3.0: o Never Ending Story IBM PC, 1992 o Inspector Gadget-Safety Patrol IBM PC, 1991 o World of Nintendo-What I Want to Be When I Grow Up IBM PC, 1991 o At The Zoo IBM PC, 1991 o All Dogs Go to Heaven IBM PC / Commodore CDTV, 1990 o Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-World Tour IBM PC, 1990 o Electric Jigsaw IBM PC, 1990 o Electric Crayon Deluxe: o At The Zoo IBM PC, 1989 o Dinosaurs Are Forever IBM PC / Apple II, 1988 o Holidays And Seasons IBM PC / Apple II, 1988 o Sesame Street Crayon: o Letters for You IBM PC / Apple II, 1987 o Numbers Count IBM PC / Apple II, 1987 o Opposites Attract IBM PC / Apple II, 1987 o Electric Crayon: o ABC's IBM PC / Apple II, 1986 o This Land Is Your Land IBM PC / Apple II, 1986 o Fun on the Farm IBM PC / Apple II, 1985 Merrill o Accent On Science Apple II (6 disks), 1986 o Merrill Science Apple II, 1986 MicroIllusions/Electronic Arts o Questmaster I ~ The Prism of Heheutotol IBM PC / Apple IIGS, 1989 Mindscape o Space Harrier IBM PC, 1989 o Willow-The Game IBM PC, 1988 Optimum Resources, Inc. o Sticky Bear Town Builder IBM PC, 1992 PC Globe o GeoJigsaw IBM PC, 1991 Pioneer o Myst LaserActive, 1995 Random House o Charlie Brown's ABC's IBM PC / Apple IIGS, 1989 o Snoopy's Reading Machine IBM PC / Apple IIGS, 1989 o Peanuts Maze Marathon IBM PC / Apple IIGS, 1989 o Peanuts Picture Puzzler IBM PC / Apple IIGS, 1989 o Snoopy's Skywriter Scrambler IBM PC / Apple IIGS, 1989 Scott-Foresman o Transition Mathematics IBM PC / Apple II, 1989 o Foreign Language Character Set Printer Drivers ImageWriter II / Epson / Okidata 80/90, Star Gemini, 1988 o Spinners and Slugs Apple II, 1986 o Dinosaurs And Squids Apple II / C64, 1985 o Food Facts Fun Apple II, 1983 Sega of America, Inc. o Young Indiana Jones: Instruments of Chaos Sega CD, 1994 o Young Indiana Jones: Instruments of Chaos Sega Genesis, 1993 o Home Alone Sega Genesis, 1992 o Home Alone Sega Game Gear, 1992 Society For Visual Education (SVE) o Autograph Apple II, 1987 o Understanding Word Problems Apple II, 1987 o Introduction to Geometry Apple II, 1986 o Maps and Globes Apple II, 1986 o Sentence Structure: Skill Building Adventures: (2 of 6) Apple II, 1983 o Subjects and Predicates Apple II, 1980 o Sentence Patterns Apple II, 1980 o Sentence Structure: Skill Building Adventures: o Mastering Prepositions & Conjunctions Apple II, 1980 o Beginning Mathematics: o Box introduces: Numbers Apple II, 1981 o Box introduces: Addition Apple II, 1981 o Box introduces: Subtraction Apple II, 1981 o Box introduces: Multiplication Apple II, 1981 o Box introduces: Division Apple II, 1981 Sugar Association o Sugar Science IBM PC / Apple IIGS / Apple IIe, 1991 Sunsoft, Inc. o Myst Sega CD, 1995 Teacher Support Software o Utility Disk for Word Series C64, 1986 o Great Beginnings Apple II, 1986 o Semantic Mapper Apple II, 1986 o Sentence Starter Apple II, 1986 o Sequencer Apple II, 1986 o Make A Flash Apple II, 1986 o Word Crunch Apple II / C64, 1985 o Read A Logo Apple II, 1985 o Stories From The Planet Z Apple II, 1985 Tengen o Ramses Sega Genesis, 1993