Contact Info
G. Michael Shiwota
orca@orcapod.com

 
 
 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Quest Software2005 - 2010
Creative Director
Gemtech, Inc.
Huntington Beach, California

Responsible for the initial creation, direction and production of a process called FullMetal Imaging. This process used large format, high resolution imaging direct onto powder coated metal panels. Targeting customers who needed high durability signage. Heavy use of graphic production and project management. Responsible for the creation and administration of all web sites and related services (i.e. web, intranet, social networking, e-mail, networking, connectivity, etc). This was an entrepreneurial venture with most work and decision making being done by me.

Customers Included: Disney, Bellagio Resort, City Center, Las Vegas, Samtrans, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, Carnegie Mellon University, Aerospace Museum of California, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships

2003- 2005
Contractor
Various Locations and Companies

Working with a team of Front End Developers to create and maintain the Mazda USA website. Experienced working with the Struts framework

Responsible for the Web Architecture, Creation and Administration of 2 websites for Sega Corporation; Los Angeles CA.

Responsible for the creation and administration of External and Intranet sites, Web Infrastructure for the Regional Center of Orange County; Santa Ana, CA..

Responsible for Network Architecture/Administration, Web Development and Network Application Development for Gemtech Inc.; Huntington Beach, CA.

Responsible for Web Maintenance for TDC Inc.; Orange, CA.

Development of Trade Show Demonstrations of the network architecture of a large online multiplayer game for Bandai Corporation; Cerritos, CA.

Quest Software2000-2003
Senior Web Network Architect
Quest Software
Irvine, California

In charge of the setup and maintenance of Web Servers, Application Servers, LAN/WAN Load Balancers, Routers, and Web Development Environments. In charge of Project Management and Web Development of entire Intranet build.

Assisted in external site code development, maintenance and troubleshooting. Responsible for the setup and maintenance of backend web server technologies including but not limited to: Load Balancers, Routers, Switches and Web/Database/Application servers as a foundation to the Web Production environment.

Created the Intranet architecture to accommodate Content Management. Utilized most common web building standards and developed and integrated with many emerging technologies. Implemented a Sharepoint solution

O.R.C.A. International1997-2000
Creative Director
O.R.C.A. International
Aliso Viejo, California

In charge of Creative Direction and Project Management of all design and day to day decision making. Our main business focused on the development and maintenance of large corporate Internet and Intranet sites. 

 

O.R.C.A. International1994-1997
Web Developer
Digital Equipment Corporation
Massachusetts/California

1 of only 2 Web Front End Developers responsible for the branding of all DEC websites, debugging and development of a new corporate standard. Involved with the establishment of the new look and how to implement these changes on all DIGITAL external web pages. 

Web Site Builds Included:

  • Digital Equipment /Compaq Computer Corp.
    • DEC's Corporate External Website
    • DEC's Internal Website
    • Migration of DEC's websites to Compaq after merger.
  • Intel
    • Migration of DEC's Semiconductor Division websites to Intel after merger.
    Altavista Search Engine.
  • Detailed listing in Online Portfolio.

Kingston Technology1997
Trade Show Demo Presenter
Kingston Technology
Fountain Valley, California

Experienced in the setup and presenting Trade Show (Mac World) Demonstrations. Trade show demonstrations focus on the use of Adobe Software Packages (Photoshop, Illustrator) in situations that where large amounts of RAM will enhance productivity.

SMT Products1991-1994
Marketing Manager
SMT Products Corporation
Huntington Beach, California

Developed all in-house advertisements and collateral materials while under a "very tight" budget. Managed all graphic projects from concept to finished product. Responsible for communications between Sales Representative Organizations and SMT Products. Supervised product development of computer peripherals and memory modules. Managed 25 electronic assemblers and 2 technicians to insure our customers received their products on-time and functioning properly.

Centon Electronics1990-1991
Product/Marketing Manager
Centon Electronics
Irvine, California

In charge of all advertisements, collateral materials and sales management of memory module line. Managed all graphic projects from concept to finished product. Supervised all account relations with large computer dealer chains and computer resellers to make sure all technical issues were tended to in a timely and accurate fashion.

Cal-Abco Legend1990-1990
Product Manager / Memory Upgrade Specialist
CAL-ABCO
Woodland Hills, California

Responsible for the advertisement, marketing, sales support and training for the "LEGEND" memory upgrade division. Trained and supported over 200 inside and outside sales personnel. In charge of packaging, advertising concepts, manuals and cross-reference materials.

Centon Electronics1988-1989
West Coast Sales Rep.
Centon Electronics
Irvine, California

Responsible for the sales, distribution of semiconductors, memory module and computer peripherals. In charge of Pacific Rim territories. Extensive travel to Japan.