The deadline for this prototype was fairly rigorous which meant that I had to hit the ground running. There was very little time to get familiar with the company's processes and code base before the prototype was due, but I was able to dig in and deliver a quality prototype on time. The prototype was then used in usability testing and served as a yard stick for measuring the rest of the project.
Unfortunately, the tool based on this prototype is not expected to be released until 2012 and due to legal issues I am unable to publish it in any way. However, I think it is safe to say that the product I was working on will greatly benefit middle grade educators and their students in the coming years. After the prototype was completed it was tested for usability. I was then asked to represent our branch's team and work with other teams from Boston and Nova Scotia. Together we worked on defining the requirements for the rest of the project.
Here are some of the other responsibilities I had while working for SolutionStream:
- Used Flash CS4 to maintain Flash based websites in both ActionScript 2 and 3
- Met with clients to establish user requirements
- Developed prototypes and templates
- Configured shopping cart abilities to a client's website using both Javascript and ActionScript 2
- Contributed to the writing and editing of Functional Specification Documentations
- Represented development in weekly design meetings
- Used a knowledge of design standards to improve the design of several math tools
- Provided time estimates and other technical guidance
- Worked in an agile development environment
