about
//Hey, I'm John Large; a designer and developer with a passion for a wide range of engineering, including electronics, programming, design, and more. I feel I work best in dynamic work environments where I can sink my teeth into projects that help me sharpen my knowledge and skills. I'm constantly on the lookout for opportunities to broaden my horizons and grow both personally and professionally. Whether I'm a part of a dedicated team, collaborating and brainstorming ideas, or engaged in a mentorship capacity, I approach everything with an encouraging level of enthusiasm and proactive mindset. Let's connect and dive into how my skill set can help your organization's success.
//.My relationship with design really started to take form in graphic design vocational school. Over the years, Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects have become the extensions of my creative mind. since then my interest evolved toward development, as I started crafting cutting edge websites, blending my graphic design skills with interactive and animated elements.
//.As my journey continued, I embraced the world of 3D mixed reality and game development, and I've spent the past five years honing those talents. With a versatile coding knowledge that spans html/css, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++ and more-- I've found joy in both freelance and passion projects.
//.Nowadays, my time is invested into my career and my network. I have a robust circle of peers and co-workers across various fields, an extension of my abilities. Together, we tackle large or complex projects. With their support, I can confidently take on projects of any scale, managing whatever comes our way, and ensuring we reach our goals.
//.So that's me - Bloom - ever exploring, ever creating, and ready to take on the next digital frontier.
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John Large
Los Angeles, CA 90005 | (732) 832-9686
John.Large.Designs@gmail.com
Portfolio: https://studiobloom.com
Github: https://github.com/studiobloom
WORK & EXPERIENCE
Hourglass Escapes
https://hourglassescapes.com (2022 – 2023)
Unity Developer & Environment Artist
- Worked as a Unity developer and environment artist for The Road to Innsmouth game published by Asmodee, to design and develop an immersive gameplay experience for players
- Coordinated with team members and prioritized communication for a smooth development process of the game addressing issues and providing creative solutions to keep the project on track
- Demonstrated versatility and flexibility by working on 2D and 3D assets in programs such as Photoshop and Blender to ensure the game's digital environment was optimized for performance and engagement
Monaverse https://monaverse.com (2021 – 2022)
Unity Developer & Discord Staff
- Contributed to the community management of Monaverse, a Web3 metaverse platform and network built for creators to showcase their NFTs in a digital gallery space
- Worked as part of the quality control team, reviewing and optimizing users' Unity builds and collaborating with other team members to develop best practices and guidelines.
High Altitude Investing (2015 – 2018)
Community Manager/Instructor/Discord Admin
- -Worked as Cryptocurrency Trading Community Manager/Instructor/Discord Admin at High Altitude Investing; instructed new traders, supported 3,000+ Discord members
- Developed educational content (videos, graphics, presentations) to enhance trading skills and update members on market trends.
United States Marine Corps (2011-2014)
Maintenance Management Specialist
- Instructed Marines on using the new GCSS-MC software to manage logistics, maintenance, and supply chain operations, ensuring a smooth transition to the new system
- Briefed commanding officers on the software's capabilities and benefits and led classes for junior Marines on effective use
PERSONAL PROJECTS
Astrolo-GPT https://astrolo-gpt.com (2023-Present)
Node.js, AWS, Lambda, AWS API-Gateway, Webflow
- Designed and developed a user friendly web-based astrology front-end site to OpenAI's GPT-3 language model to provide personalized horoscopes and astrological insights
- Integrated the site with the GPT-3 API using AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, and Webflow utilizing JavaScript to enable seamless communication with the AWS server and ensure accurate astrological insights
Cyphertape (2019-Present)
OpenCV, Unity, WebGL
- Collaborated with multiple digital and physical artists to make AR versions of their stickers, designed and developed using a combination of Blender, Adobe, OpenCV, Unity, and WebGL to create interactive AR animations and objects
- Optimized the project for smooth operation across mobile devices, and collaborated with users to gather feedback and improve the user experience
Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite, Amazon Web Servers, Android Studio, Blender, C#, Facebook/Instagram Ads, Git Project Collaboration, Google Suite, HTML/CSS/JS, Python, SEO Optimization, Shopify, Unity, VS Code, Webflow
Interests:
Analog Video Equipment, Circuit-bending, Game Design, Glitch Art, Investing, Music Production, Writing
