Rico Zuñiga

Rico Zuñiga

Software Development Consultant and Indie Game Developer

Philippines

Current
  • Software Development Consultant at Unnamed Startup
  • Shareware Game Developer at www.tongits.net
  • Project Admin at drac-cardlib.sourceforge.net
Past
  • Lead Developer at Behringer Holdings (Pte) Ltd.
  • Software Engineer at Digital Room
  • IT Consultant at Ventrue Consulting
  • Software Developer (Self-employed)
  • Graphic Artist at Arphen Signs
  • IP Relay Operator at EPerformax
  • Software Developer (Self-employed)
  • Web Designer and Developer at Bicol University
Education
  • Bicol University
Connections
135 connections
Industry
Computer Software
Websites

Rico Zuñiga’s Summary

Software developer with years of experience in developing desktop, mobile and web applications. Specializes in rich internet application development with Adobe® Flex™ and AIR™.

Rico Zuñiga’s Specialties:

Rich Internet Applications, software architecture, game development, iPhone development


Rico Zuñiga’s Experience

  • Software Development Consultant

    Unnamed Startup

    (Computer Software industry)

    July 2009Present (5 months)

    Leads client side development and coordination with server side.

  • Shareware Game Developer

    www.tongits.net

    (Computer Games industry)

    November 2007Present (2 years 1 month)

    Handled all stages of the development from planning, funding, design, programming, to release, and marketing. Tongits is one of the first Adobe® AIR™ games to be released. Received positive reviews and feedback from users and the press.

  • Project Admin

    drac-cardlib.sourceforge.net

    (Non-Profit; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)

    September 2003Present (6 years 3 months)

    Drac is an open source card game development framework written in C++ and uses the SDL multimedia library. The framework has been ported to different platforms including Linux, BeOS, and Nokia 770.

  • Lead Developer

    Behringer Holdings (Pte) Ltd.

    (Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

    April 2008September 2009 (1 year 6 months)

    Leads client side development team in building the company's rich internet enterprise applications. Focuses on code architecture and initiates process improvements. Mentors and trains developers.

  • Software Engineer

    Digital Room

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

    December 2005October 2007 (1 year 11 months)

    Led the development of rich internet applications powered by Adobe Flex.

  • IT Consultant

    Ventrue Consulting

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    March 2007June 2007 (4 months)

    Oversaw the purchase and acquisition of computer and networking equipment as well as the set up of the company's LAN. Provided technical assistance in troubleshooting network problems.

  • Software Developer

    Self-employed

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)

    March 2006June 2006 (4 months)

    Developed a mobile Java version of Tongits during spare time. Was sold commercially during a brief period. Recently released as freeware.

  • Graphic Artist

    Arphen Signs

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Graphic Design industry)

    September 2005November 2005 (3 months)

    Designed various advertising media for the web and for print.

  • IP Relay Operator

    EPerformax

    (Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 2005August 2005 (8 months)

    Responsible for facilitating communication between deaf and hearing persons.

  • Software Developer

    Self-employed

    (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Computer Software industry)

    April 2004December 2004 (9 months)

    Worked on various (freelance) software projects in C++ and VB.

  • Web Designer and Developer

    Bicol University

    (Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Internet industry)

    June 2002March 2004 (1 year 10 months)

    Designed, developed, and maintained the official website of Bicol University Computer Science Institute.


Rico Zuñiga’s Education

  • Bicol University

    BS in Computer Science , 20002004

    Best Programmer Award

    Activities and Societies:
    BU Computer Society (co-founder)

Additional Information

Rico Zuñiga’s Websites:

Rico Zuñiga’s Interests:

software and game development, project management, computer graphics, RIA, web 2.0, emerging technologies, finance, business, books

Rico Zuñiga’s Groups:

  •    Open Source Universe
  •    Casual Games
  •    Association of Shareware Professionals
  •    Game Developers
  •    Adobe Flex Developers
  •    Adobe AIR Developers
  •    PureMVC Developers
  •    iPhone Developers - www.iPhoneintouch.com
  •    Video Game Professionals
  •    Phlashers

Rico Zuñiga’s Honors:

Graduated with Best Programmer Award


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  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • business deals
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