Chris Arkenberg

Current

• Platform 3D & Flash Rich Media Quality Manager at adobe systems, inc.

Past

• Atmosphere Quality Engineering Manager at Adobe Systems, inc.

Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

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Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• My Website
• My Website

Chris Arkenberg’s Summary

I've worked with Adobe Systems for the past nine years helping ensure the quality of major software and server releases including Acrobat, Adobe Studio, Atmosphere, PhotoDeluxe, and the Adobe Online Store. In this time I've been promoted up to my current position as QE Manager for Acrobat 3D & Rich Media which delivers high-quality, real-time presentations of CAD, 3D, and AEC models in the Acrobat document space, as well as the authoring and display of interactive Flash content. This position expands upon my previous role as QE manager for the Atmosphere project which attempted to create an all-in-one solution for delivering immersive 3D content to the web. Sadly, it was a bit ahead of it's time.

My current interests are in design, mobile technologies, web services, smart objects, remix culture, virtual worlds, and dynamic data-sharing technologies that enable better communication and organization of collaborative and social networks. I find all of these fields to be extraordinarily rich and engaging and would love the opportunity to help develop the future.

I'm hoping to grow my career away from QE and towards product design, product management, systems analysis, and/or evangelism for the right tech.

I've also spent the last 10 years producing music in Logic Pro Audio for various content streams. Most recently I've completed a remix project featured at http://n8ur.com that showcases my electronic production talents and pays hommage to the artists whose work has inspired me.

Chris Arkenberg’s Specialties:

Project, product, & quality management, user research, design, trends & analysis, tech research & writing, coordination across teams, building schedules, driving milestones, negotiating sociopolitical environments, hiring & management, CAD/3D graphics rendering, 3D immersive platforms, solutions design & deployment, systems management, community development, strong communication & teamwork skills, ability to quickly grasp technical concepts. I am also a professional music producer.

Chris Arkenberg’s Experience

• Platform 3D & Flash Rich Media Quality Manager

  adobe systems, inc.

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ADBE; Computer Software industry)

  January 1999 — Present (9 years 10 months)

  Developed, implemented, and managed test program for CAD/AEC 3D conversion & viewing in Acrobat 7, 8, & 9. Coordinated diverse test resources across multiple geos and helped drive project schedules and development implementations. Hired & managed a team of local and remote employees. Helped develop automation strategies for 3D conversion, 3D capture, and GPU. Ongoing work with Product Manager, Director of Engineering, Director of QE, and Program Manager to ensure focus and execution of deliverables against project schedule. Working with key third-party contributors and customers to ensure usability and proper design.

• Atmosphere Quality Engineering Manager

  Adobe Systems, inc.

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ADBE; Computer Software industry)

  June 2001 — June 2004 (3 years 1 month)

  Managed test protocols for Adobe Atmosphere 3D from seed to 1.0 launch. Managed 2 employees. Worked to develop user support for the platform and to develop in-world virtual communities. Worked with third-parties to create online content and developer support. Coordinated in-world virtual meetings, lectures, and events. Extensive research and development of appropriate strategies for establishing a good web 3D platform. Tested 3D building, web publishing, chat networking and synch of online avatars for many simultaneous users. Managed bug tracking system.

Chris Arkenberg’s Education

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor's, Psychobiology, 1992 — 1996

  Senior focus on pharmacology & toxicology

  Activities and Societies:

  Millbrook West

Additional Information

Chris Arkenberg’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Website

Chris Arkenberg’s Interests:

Design, creative tools, wireless technologies, social networks, online community development, multimedia, music production, remix culture, dance culture, esoteric philosophy, futurism, surfing, hiking, mountain biking, camping.

Chris Arkenberg’s Groups:

•    Adobe Alumni

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