Contact
| Name: | Nebez Kassem |
| E-mail: | nebez.k@gmail.com |
| PDF: | Nebez_CV.pdf |
| LinkedIn: | nebezkassem/ |
| Twitter: | @nabaxo |
CV
Introduction
My name is Nebez Kassem and I am an experienced UX-designer and a junior front-end web developer with a focus on React, Node and Javascript technologies. I am looking for new opportunities as a front-end developer or UX-designer.
My background lies in design, computer graphics, and 3D. I have extensive experience as a usability and user experience designer, and I also have many years of experience in visual design and illustration, both for web and print.
I have strong communication skills in both English and Swedish and I work well in teams, given my experience as a manual tester and as a test lead.
As a person I am always dedicated to improving myself and my proficiencies, something I feel is reflected in my background and experience, and I am always looking for new opportunities and experiences to learn and grow from.
Work Experience
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Junior Software Developer at Telavox 2020
At Telavox, I did some full stack programming with Java in the backend and JSP in the frontend. I also got to work with SQL and databases, MySQL in particular. The stack involved using Hibernate for database connections and Stripes for the frontend. -
Consultant at Sigma IT Consulting 2017 – 2019
At Sigma ITC I have taken advantage of my broad skill set to fill in a variety of roles and assignments. I have had to do everything from being a test specialist, test lead, to server and code maintenance, to a software developer. Here I have also been given the opportunity to work in-depth with UX and usability design.
I have also had the time to explore and become proficient in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, Angular and React. And I have become very familiar with other JavaScript technologies such as Node. -
Junior game tester at Ubisoft Massive on Tom Clancy’s The Division – 2015
At Massive I worked as a game tester on Tom Clancy’s The Division. My tasks were to test the functionality of the game on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. If the software was not functioning as intended or a general bug was found, my task was to write a complete report with reproduction steps in the bug‐tracking software JIRA. -
Videogame Localization Tester at Triple A Testing – 2014
At Triple A Testing my responsibilities were to test the quality of the Swedish translation on a triple A game. My tasks also included playing through the game and writing bug reports concerning all other parts of the game. -
Level designer, technical artist, modeller at VHM EF 2011 – 2013
At VHM I worked on two projects. One is a historical project where we recreate the city of Malmö from 1692 based on accurate documentation on every building in Malmö from the late baroque era. My main responsibilities have been the lighting and designing the terrain around the buildings. I also modelled characters and animals.
The other project was creating an interactive display for the newly‐built synchrotron MAX IV in Lund. I was responsible for creating for all of the rendered footage. I did the modelling, the texturing, the lighting and rendering for the entire project. -
Webmaster, esports organiser at MEGA (formerly Terebi Gemu) 2010 – current, board member 2010, 2013, 2015 and 2016
At the non‐profit organisation Terebi Ge‐mu I've acted as web‐master and web‐designer since 2010 and around 2011 acted as the de facto e‐sports organiser. My job has been to keep the website running smoothly and to organise and administer tournaments in mainly fighting‐games.
I also act as a technician for live‐streaming our tournaments and gaming sessions. A much appreciated service. -
Webdesigner, internship at Swemedia April 2010 – July 2010
My assignments as a junior web‐designer were making small animated advertising banners, design static websites for clients and various minor design work.
Education
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Android App Development at Informator, Malmö
A week-long course where I studied making apps for Android from start to finish. The course went through the basics, such as setup of the environment for development all the way to making complex apps with intricate design and publishing them on Google Play Store. -
Computer graphics at Luleå Technical University 2005 – 2009
An education for 3D in games and film, but also special effects and post-production. A very broad education within art and design. We studied everything from art theory and anatomy to technical know-how in specific software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Photoshop and Eyeon Fusion. The programme had a strong focus on independent work, but also on work within groups and projects.
We also got extensive knowledge about the technical parts of computer graphics in games and film. -
1 schoolyear Application Development at Lernia (KY) 2004 – 2005
At Lernia I studied programming theory and the programming languages Visual Basic, Java and SQL. We also studied project theory and management which we then put into practice. My time there gave me valuable experiences, particularly in project operation. -
3 year Swedish gymnasium education at Pauli Gymnasium, Malmö, Natural Sciences with focus in Computer Science and Mathematics 2001 – 2004
Naturvetenskap, inriktning Matematik och Datavetenskap.
Other Experience
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Stream Technician at Headstomper, video game tournament
I am responsible for live-streaming the largest exclusive fighting game tournament in Scandinavia. I am tasked with setting up equipment for live-streaming to the internet and into the venue (O’Leary’s Entré Malmö) for both local and online spectators. This includes setting up assorted cameras for the players, the spectators and commentators. It is also my responsibility to set up a booth for the commentators.
This needs to be running reliably for the duration of the event, whilst at the same time I need to quickly switch between games and the different video game consoles that accompany them. -
Environment, GUI and miscellaneous artist on Conquer the Hood, Specialization Project Nominated by Swedish Game Awards 2009 for Best Execution and winner of the Gamer's Choice category
I worked on the game project Conquer the Hood together with a group of schoolmates as my specialization subject within computer graphics. My schoolmates and I decided on making a real‐time strategy (RTS) game, a very challenging genre within game production. The project group consisted of a mix between graphics students and programming students. My assignments were to create 3D‐objects for the environment, such as different types of houses, lampposts and other miscellaneous props. I worked mainly in Maya and Photoshop. My other responsibilities were creating promotional materials and parts of the GUI. I was also responsible for tool expertise and shaders.
We delivered on time, first to LTU and then also for Swedish Game Awards. Swedish Game Awards is a contest for games created by students.
Skills
- Programming language skills in JavaScript, C#, Android development, Python, and SQL
- Highly proficient in front-end technologies such as ReactJS, Angular, Node, HTML, and CSS
- Very proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Krita, Blender, Autodesk Maya (3D suite), and Blackmagic Fusion (post-production suite).
- Very proficient with Linux and server side administration. Some experience with AWS and Digital Ocean Droplets.
- Proficient with scripting in Unity. Very familiar with IDE's such as Visual Studio, VS Code, Atom, Android Studio, and MonoDevelop. Very familiar with bug-tracking software such as JIRA.
- Moderately proficient in DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Inkscape, and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience in design with good sense for composition and colour.
- Experience in design with good sense for composition and colour.
- Strong illustration and drawing skills.
- I speak and write English and Swedish fluently. Strong communication skills in either language.
About Me
As a person I'm passionate, always honest and always willing to learn. My greatest goal in life is to learn new things and in that way, develop as a person. I always try to see things from new perspectives and I find joy in finding creative solutions to problems. Define a goal for me and I will work independently to get there.
My friends and colleagues describe me as intelligent, honest and competent and I believe I live up to that image if given the chance.
What motivates me is seeing results quickly. Nothing is as motivating as watching a project progressing with milestones with clear results. I prefer that in larger projects, there are shorter milestones with clearly defined goals. Working in groups and projects is preferable.
Hobbies and Free Time
The cultural medium I devote the best part of my free time are video and computer games. I play games not only because I think they are fun, but also because I think they are interesting.
This is an interest me and my girlfriend are very passionate about, so we spend a lot of time cultivating our mutual love and interest for the medium.
In the past decade or so I have been active in the non-profit association MEGA (formerly Terebi Ge-mu) in Malmö. MEGA is an association that works to promote video games as culture.
My interest in interactive media doesn't exclude a more broad interest for culture. I like to watch and study film and I read books, and I believe media-literacy is very important to learn and to promote. I have a very deep interest in science and history as well.
My other hobbies are drawing and painting, because I feel it is important to be creative and I also write fiction, mainly world creation and settings. I also play a little bass-guitar as another creative outlet.
I sometimes live-stream my endeavours in digital painting and illustration.
References
Contact me for references.
Ⓒ 2017 Nebez Kassem