Toby Deshane

Current

• Programmer at Soft Designs, Inc.
• Owner/Developer at Hacsoft Developments

Connections

6 connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• Personal Homepage

Toby Deshane’s Summary

As a self-taught independent developer for over 24 years I've worked with numerous programming languages and operating systems. From Z80 assembler on the TRS-80 Model II, to designing portable game engines in C++, to developing database-driven PHP web applications for corporate clients, I've worked on a wide range of projects in many different areas of expertise, both personally and professionally.


I enjoy learning new technologies, programming languages, and design patterns. I have a knack for tracking down and debugging problems with software and hardware using whatever tools are available -- and quite often without special utilities. I also have strong written and verbal communications skills, and enjoy authoring documentation for finished projects.

My primary focus has been on writing portable gaming and entertainment software for the PC, but professionally I have been a web developer since 2000.

Also interested in getting involved with voice acting.

Toby Deshane’s Specialties:

PHP, C++, Python, Flash/ActionScript, Ruby, Game Development, Web Development, Photoshop

Toby Deshane’s Experience

• Programmer

  Soft Designs, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Software industry)

  March 2005 — Present (3 years 5 months)

  My current position offers a variety of challenges in PHP/SQL web site development, ranging from static small-business websites, to large Flash Media Server based multimedia communities. Most often includes the need to create imagery with Adobe Photoshop, managing projects complete with bug tracking, and administrating a Unix-based web server.

• Owner/Developer

  Hacsoft Developments

  (Computer Software industry)

  1989 — Present (19 years)

Additional Information

Toby Deshane’s Websites:

• Personal Homepage

Toby Deshane’s Interests:

coding, computer folklore, classic and modern video games, science, cryptography, game development

Toby Deshane’s Contact Settings

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