Ron Wodaski                                                                                              

Multimedia Madness, Inc.

14601 2nd Place NE
Duvall, WA 98019
Phone

SUMMARY

Comprehensive knowledge of hardware and software development, documentation, and training. Services include project management, database design, technical and instructional content development, customized training, and multimedia design. I have worked in the computer industry since 1981. My experience includes:

  • Project and program management
  • Writing and technical editing for book publishers, software and hardware companies, newspapers, magazines, and radio networks
  • Customized training on programming practices and technical communication.
  • Author of eleven books (see )
  • Designing and developing data-driven websites and CD-ROM front ends
  • Working familiarity with a broad range of hardware and software products, including databases, virtual reality, multimedia, and various programming and scripting languages

EXPERIENCE

Multimedia Madness, Inc. Duvall, WA

President

Services include design and implementation of standard and e-commerce web sites, product documentation, custom training, technical communications, CD-ROM development, and project management. Current clients include various divisions at Microsoft, including MSDN Training, Windows CE Embedded, and Microsoft internal training; Anacortes Telescope & Wild Bird.

 

Microsoft, Redmond, WA - 1998 to present

Product Manager (10/98-present)

Product planning and project management for computer-based and classroom training products.

  • Design and manage implementation of a data-driven product development process
  • Design and manage implementation of a program to train classroom trainers
  • Speak at conferences and meet with customers to determine their needs
  • Design customer-research projects and participate in all product designs

Promotion and technical marketing for several dozen computer-based and classroom training products. Responsibilities included:

  • Overall design and editing of all consumer marketing and channel technical documents
  • Design and manage design of and content development for web-based marketing tools
  • Design the research tools used to develop customer information required for product revisions, new products, and ongoing curriculum design.
  • Supervise promotional writing staff and design firms creating campaigns and promotions.

Program Manager (4/98-10/98)

Manage courseware development process from start to finish. Responsibilities included:

  • Conduct initial product research and lead overall curriculum design
  • Manage project schedule and lead content development team, including content review and editing
  • Act as primary interface with internal teams such as marketing, Microsoft products, media production, etc.
  • Supervise testing and beta phases, and move finished product into manufacturing process

S& T Onsite, Seattle, WA - 1997 to 1998

Project Manager, Writer/Programmer

Developed an interactive tutorial on Channels and Dynamic HTML for Microsoft's Site Builder Network. I was responsible for production management, design, content development, and editing; as well as directing animators, voice talent, and audio engineering.

Developed sample applications demonstrating the design potential of Dynamic HTML for Site Builder Network. I was responsible for design and implementation of the sample’s code, as well as writing and editing the content. Led team that converted JDK 1.0.2 samples to Dynamic HTML for Web Tech-Ed ’98.

Created overall design, extensive code, and written and graphic content for a tutorial on Active Server Pages technology for Microsoft’s Site Builder Network. It covers all features of ASP, with working examples and full source code in an east-to-read format.

Multimedia Madness, Inc., Port Townsend, WA - 1989 to 1998

President

Author of eleven books, including four best-sellers ()

Consultant on design, Internet, and documentation projects:

  • Web site design and development (ASP, DHTML, IIS 4.0)
  • Data-driven web page development, including SQL, Access, and Commerce Server applications.
  • Visual Basic, VBScript, and JavaScript programming, CD-ROM design and development, graphic design (traditional and electronic)
  • Training in Visual Basic, Visual Basic scripting, and web development
  • Print and online publication design, content development, and technical editing services
  • Tutored and edited technical writers seeking to break into the book field
  • Instructional design and delivery, write and edit software documentation

Consultant to Microsoft in the development of online tutorials for key Microsoft internet technologies. Columnist and writer for several popular magazines, including Multimedia World (Q&A, product reviews, feature articles), Technique, Digital Video Magazine, and various Advisor publications.

Ashton-Tate, Torrance, CA - 1989

Software Testing and Product Documentation

dBASE Professional Compiler: Responsible for internal & user documentation (writing and publication design). Also served as a member of the software development team (C programming). dBASE IV: Responsible for testing and debugging C protected-mode source code for dBASE IV 1.1 and dBASE IV for Windows. Configuration management for dBASE IV 1.1 (UNIX scripting and C programming).

XXCAL, Inc., Santa Monica, CA - 1988 to 1989

Software and Hardware Testing Manager

Complete responsibility for 30-person testing laboratory. Member of company management team. Responsible for soliciting testing clients. Participated in development of company strategic plan. Responsible for staff development and training, bidding, job costing, project scheduling and advertising. Supervised five Project Managers.

Time/Design, Santa Monica, CA - 1987 to 1988

Operations Manager

Supervised PICK-based ADDS Mentor 5000 and installation of UNIX replacement system (HP 9000), including accounting and shipping/receiving software. Supervised order processing department, customer service department, and third-party fulfillment (warehouse) operations. Worked closely with Coopers & Lybrand to develop and implement new organizational plan. Member of management team.

IMS, Marina Del Rey, CA - 1986 to 1987

Senior Analyst/Programmer

Provided analysis and programming support for a commercial escrow management system. Responsibilities included micro-mainframe communications, support, and technical documentation.

Business Consultant, Juneau, AK - 1983 to 1986

Project Manager, Systems Analyst/Programmer

Provided graphic design, programming, and documentation services to various clients. Major clients:

  • Alaska Permanent Fund, Project Manager, Trust-Fund Accounting System (mortgages, stocks, coupon/non-coupon securities, etc.). Portfolio value: $6.7 billion. PICK/PC-DOS.
  • Alaska Marine Highway System, Systems Analyst/Programmer, Ferry Scheduling System. Scheduling software written in dBASE.

Freelance Writer - 1973 to 1976

Writing and editing for magazines, newspapers, and radio

Wrote and edited columns, news and feature articles for a variety of publications:

  • National Public Radio (features for All Things Considered and Morning Edition, and news)
  • The Oregonian, Portland, OR (features)
  • The Daily Journal, Elizabeth, NJ (news, features)
  • The Times Leader, Wilkes Barre, PA (columnist, news, features)
  • The Southeast Log, Ketchikan, AK (news, features, historical articles)

EDUCATION

King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

B.A., Sociology, emphasis in Environmental Architecture