artefficient@yahoo.ca
www.artefficient.com

Sergei Rybakov

Senior Human-Computer Interface Architect/Designer
Usability expert
Web Graphic Designer
Software Developer


education

12.2002
Bachelor of Computer Science
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec.

computer skills

Operating Systems
Windows NT/ME/98, Mac Os, Unix/Linux
Programming Languages
C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, XML, XSLT, CSS, XHTML, DHTML
Software Applications
Microsoft Visual C++, Oracle, SQL, FreeHand, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, Adobe Premier, AfterEffects, ImageReady, Homesite, jEdit, Dreamweaver, Flash, Macromedia Director, SoundEdit

personal skills

Adaptive, creative, resourceful
Good in inventing new solutions
Organized
Have systematic approach to any problem
Interpersonal
Easy-going person, can work in team or independently, share experience, good in coaching

work experience

26.05.2001 - present
Interface Architect / Art Director / Developer
Coradiant, Montreal, Canada
  • Created design concept
  • Developed design guidelines and templates
  • Analyzed application requirements
  • Conducted research of already existed applications
  • Prototype development
  • Implemented Front-end Back-end integration
Technologies: Freehand, Photoshop, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, Java,
12.2001 - present
Interface Architect / Art Director / Developer
Artefficient, Montreal, Canada
  • Analyzed architecture of web based application
  • Conducted research of already existed applications
  • Summarized concepts
  • Created design guidelines and developed interfaces
  • Implemented Front-end Back-end integration
  • Conducted R&D of production related fields
Technologies: Java, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, DHTML, CSS, Photoshop, Freehand
Clients: www.fusion3.com www.justin-time.com
02.1999 - 12.2001
Interface Architect / Art director
Peachtree Network, Montreal, Canada
  • Analyzed application requirements
  • Conducted research of already existed applications
  • Created design guidelines and developed interfaces
  • Invented new features and enhancements
  • Implemented site customization for each client
  • Oversaw printed corporate materials
Technologies: Java, JavaScript, DHTML, CSS, Photoshop, Freehand, ImageReady
Clients: IGA, Intermarche, Mourelatos, Stongs, Buchanans, www.amathea.com
01.1998 - 01.1999
Graphic Designer
Stria Communications, Montreal, Canada
  • Worked closely with clients
  • Designed web site concepts and interfaces
  • Planned site architecture, features and functionality
  • Developed and maintained web sites
Technologies: JavaScript, XML, XSLT, DHTML, Photoshop, Freehand, AfterEffects
Clients: www.northwestatlantic.com, www.altimum.com, www.lespagesjaunes.com, www.execucenter.com, Cbcitelecom, Faxmate, Cornucopia, Tandberg, Lagostina.
09.1997 - 10.1997
Web developer
Intellia Inc, Montreal, Canada
  • Worked closely with clients
  • Created web pages according given guidelines
Technologies: HTML, Photoshop, HomeSite
Client: Uniforet
02.1997 - 04.1997
Interface Architect / Designer
Til International, Ramat Gan, Israel
  • Analyzed application requirements
  • Designed interface for psychological testing application
Technologies: Photoshop, Freehand
01.1997 - 02.1997
Art Director / Web Developer
Virtual Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Designed logos, web sites and online catalogues
Technologies: HTML, Photoshop, Freehand, HomeSite
09.1995 - 12.1996
Designer / Web Developer
Superstudio, Jerusalem, Israel
  • Designed CD-ROMs, interfaces and web sites
  • Created animations including 3-D modeling and sound editing
Technologies: HTML, Photoshop, Freehand, After Effects, Macromedia Director, HomeSite, SoundEdit, Infini-D.
CD: Genius of Edison, In time for technology (not released), Haftorah
04.1992 - 09.1995
Designer / Art Director
Advertising department of Russian edition of "Yediot Ahronot", Tel-Aviv, Israel
  • Worked closely with clients
  • Designed logos and advertisements
  • Created illustrations, book covers and letterheads.
  • Invented systematic approach to add creating-editing-printing cycle
  • Supervised news paper printing to assure quality of the advertisements
  • Coached coworkers new software
Technologies: Photoshop, Freehand, QuarkXpress, Infini-D.

languages

English, French (basic), Hebrew and Russian

interests

Karate, Iaido, traveling, web related R&D, designing organizers

references and portfolio

Available upon request