Forrest Oliphant
10 Tennesee St Suite 201
Murphy, NC 28904
Murphy, NC 28904
email me
Tel (USA): +1-919-883-5229
Tel (USA): +1-919-883-5229
Objective
Building interactive browser-based tools for:
- design
- team/community communication
- computer-augmented creativity
Skills
- HTML5, JavaScript
- Canvas, SVG, other HTML5 APIs
- React, Redux, and similar UI architectures
- Standards-compliant HTML and CSS
- Non-linear video and audio editing suites, online video
Experience
2017 - present
Webflow
- Building major features for a web-based website design tool
2006 - present
Sembiki Interactive
- Indie contractor building interactive media and design
2013 - 2016
The Grid
- Browser-based dataflow graph editor
- Rich media post editor
2012
Media Lab Helsinki, Learning Environments research group
- Design research towards Meemoo, my MA thesis.
2011 - 2012
Playmysong
- Ruby-on-Rails and front-end programming and design
2011
Green My Place
- Educational Flash game programming
2009
TechShop Durham
- Workshop including ShopBot router, 3-D printer, Epilog laser cutter, welding equipment
- Member services, tours of facilities
2008 - 2009
TSMworks, Inc
- Ruby-on-Rails-powered backup testing application
- Website and application design
2006 - 2008
Newfangled Web Factory
- Newfangled PHP-based CMS development and maintenance
- Research and development
2003 - 2005
Taneichi Town Board of Education, Iwate, Japan
- Created an engaging English as a second language program
- Taught elementary and middle school ESL courses
Education
2010 - 2012
Media Lab Helsinki, Aalto School of Art and Design, Helsinki, Finland
- Master of Art in New Media.
- Thesis project: Meemoo hackable web app framework; thesis paper (1.6MB PDF)
- Graduation Honors: Media Lab Grant: "For the whole community efforts and activity, for the great MA thesis and for the studies completed in one and a half years."
2008
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Course in computer science
2000 - 2002
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- BA in Communication Studies with Honors, December 2002
- Minor in Japanese language and culture
- Deans list, graduated with distinction
International Education
Fall 2005
Nordjyllands Sports School, Brønderslev, Denmark
- Five-month program in outdoor leadership
- Facilitated an international class
- Organized workshops relating to international culture
1999 - 2000
Rotary Youth Exchange, Hiroshima, Japan
- Homestay with family
- Student at Hiroshima Municipal Commercial High School
- Cultural and language exchange
Availability
I am currently available for contract positions or job offers. References available upon request, or via LinkedIn.