Gerard Bauer - Front End Developer

Toyota Colorizer

Toyota

These units combine CreateJS animations with Double Click dynamic data to deliver an interactive experience. Using a detailed data model, images, javascript driven animations and color palettes are fed into the unit, creating the ability to preview unique colors for each Toyota models.

Role: Lead Developer

Xbox Holiday

Xbox

These expanding rich media units use GSAP for animating elements, custom video player and delivered through Flashtalking Ad Kit.

Role: Lead Developer

Nexus 6 Holiday

Nexus 6

These video driven units use an HTML5 video player as well a YouTube video player. Graphical and text elements are animated with CreateJS.

Role: Lead Developer

Old Spice

Toyota

This YouTube masthead was developed in ActionScript 3. Assets were produced under my supervision to optimize performance and deliver the project under budget.

Role: Shoot Director and Lead Developer

Experience

  • Senior Developer

    September 2012 – March 2016
    Hook Studios | Los Angeles, CA
    Advertising and PR Services
    Responsibilities:

    • Building rich media banners for Multiple Ad Platforms with Javascript, HTML5, CSS and ActionScript.
    • Working with Creative departments to determine the best creative technology to use, based on browser requirements and file size restrictions
    • Developing data structure for dynamic ads.
    • Working with Motion Team to integrate CanvasJS animation into rich media banners
    • Using Gulp as a task runner to optimize workflow
    • Integrating YouTube and third party video players into rich media banners
    • Developer Certification for DoubleClick Ad Platform

  • Senior Flash Developer

    January 2011 - July 2012
    Famous Interactive | Los Angeles, CA
    Advertising and PR Services
    Main Responsibilities:
    • ActionScript 3 programming for interactive web based applications, Facebook applications and websites
    • Working with creative team to develop engaging user experiences regardless of technical limitations and tight deadlines
    • Utilizing Facebook API, Box2d, Starling, Augmented Reality, Tonfall Audio Engine and Away 3D for multiple projects
    • Preparing creative assets from Photoshop and Illustrator for an interactive environment
    • Using Pure MVC framework to leverage the skills and talent of multiple programmers

  • Flash Developer

    February 2010 - December 2010
    Cimarron Group | Hollywood, CA
    Advertising and PR Services
    Responsibilities:
    • Programming ActionsScript based websites, games, and banners.
    • Working in tandem with creative team to optimize user interface for style and ease of use
    • Developing Rich Media sites with Flash/ActionScript
    • Developing XML data sources to localize and edit content quickly
    • Developing Rich Media Banners with Double Click Ad Kit
    • Utilizing HTML/CSS/Javascript for mobile friendly versions of products

  • Web Developer

    April 2008 - February 2010
    Intralink Creative | West Hollywood, CA
    Advertising and PR Services
    Responsibilities:
    • Developing online properties for a traditional Print and Audio/Visual production house
    • Developing and maintaining the company ActionScript based website which included creation of a PHP/MYSQL based CMS, that created a dynamic animated experience.
    • Developing banners and websites for Theatrical and Home Entertainment clients.

Skills

HTML5, CSS, Javascript, CreateJS, GSAP, ActionScript, NodeJS, Gulp, XML, PHP, Objective­C, After Effects, Sound Editing & Design, Photoshop, Copywriting