Mark A. McLaughlin

About Mark A. McLaughlin

Over 30 years of programming and project management experience with specializations in computer animation tools (2D and 3D), computer graphics, dynamic simulation, image processing, and object-oriented programming. Proficiency in many programming and scripting languages, operating systems, and graphics packages. Exceptional skills in writing efficient, stable, reliable, documented code and application debugging. Innovative, agile, highly motivated, hard-working and dependable, with good organizational and time management skills. Adept at understanding end-user requirements and delivering products that meet and exceed customer needs and expectations. Capable of effectively managing software development projects and teams.Specialties: Computer animation tools (2D and 3D), computer graphics, image processing, object-oriented programming (OOP). C/C++, Python, Perl, csh, Open Inventor, OpenGL, Maya, MEL, RenderMan, SGI IRIX, Linux, Mac OS X.

Experience

1. Principal Software Engineer

   Walt Disney Animation Studios

   Apr 2006 — Present

   Develop software and tools for use in making world-class animated feature films.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  M.S. C.S., Computer Science

  1990 — 1991

• The University of New Mexico

  B.S. C.S., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

  1982 — 1988

Skills

• 3d Graphics
• C
• Programming
• Linux
• Oop
• Software Development
• Python
• Renderman
• Graphics Software
• 3d Animation
• Pyqt
• Agile Methodologies
• Computer Graphics
• C++
• Unix
• 3d
• Scripting
• Animation
• Visual Effects
• Disney
• Maya
• Shaders
• Mel
• Compositing
• Traditional Animation
• Computer Animation
• Qt
• Computer Science
• Os X
• Software Engineering
• Film