Gregory L. Lipscomb Resume

Software Engineer, Indie Game Developer,Computer/IT Services,Internet Technologies/Strategies

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Skills Summary -

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GLIPS Entertainment, Inc.
404 Wake Chapel Rd
Fuquay-Varina, N.C. 27526
E-mail:The Owner
Phone: 1.919.552.2784

Website - http://www.GLIPSEntertainmentInc.com/
Independent Game Publishing Website - http://www.GarageDeveloperInternational.com/
now-defunct-Tricked Out Computer Website - http://www.trickedoutcomputer.com/

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Professional Career History
KEY SKILLS EXPERIENCE

Application Developer - All Day, Everyday

C/C++ (MSVC/Borland) - All Day, Everyday

Visual Basic - All Day, Everyday

Computer IT/Tech/Nerd - All Day, Everyday

Game Developer - All Day, Everyday

Software Engineer - All Day, Everyday

Windows Programmer - All Day, Everyday

Microsoft Direct X - All Day, Everyday

ASP/HTML Programmer - All Day, Everyday

Database Developer(MSQL) - All Day, Everyday

Java - All Day, Everyday

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Independent GLIPS Entertainment, Inc. 5.10.94 - PRESENT
PC IT/Services/Website/Game Developer

Current Duties: Website Development, Computer Services/IT Solutions, Custom Screen Savers, Custom Advertisement Based Computer Games

Internal studio game projects utilize the Object Oriented Programming paradigm
featuring Win32 development, GUI development interfaces, and
solid programming fundamentals. Products I use:
Borland C++ Builder, Borland C++ 5.02, Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0,
Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Ms-SQL, Win95/98/NT/2000.
**** Author of the -(Keyboard Kowboys -Nothing is Secure)-

**** Operated a Computer Repair/Custom Pc Services Shop in Downtown FuQuay-Varina
Custom/Extreme Computers/Cases Website - http://www.trickedoutcomputer.com/-(now defunct)

**** Author of the -(Indie Game Developer Know-How: 2003 How To Book)-

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Developed StarSpangled Solitaire tm v1.0--
A Windows based solitaire card game that plays the Star Spangled banner
in the background. The user has the option of selecting various card
background images which denote the american flag in various forms.
The application has an integrated web browser that links to my website.
Music file formats include .MP3
Released, published, distributed and sold independently
via my website -October 2001-Re-Released May 2003.

**** Developed Windows Computer Game for Independent Comic Book Publisher: Developed Tool and Die -Fighting Game for http://www.samsoncomics.com/

**** Click image to Download
Developed MonsterTron 2k3 1.1 for Windows based Computers.
Developed Using MSVC++ 6.0 and Direct X 7.0.
Released, published, distributed independently via my website -May, 2002.

Screen Shot Number 1 --- Screen Shot Number 2

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**Developed JOT Journaler v1.0--
A Windows based Diary/Journal software application that plays .MP3 music.
Developed using Borland C++ Builder.
Released, published, distributed independently via my website -December 2001.

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Developed Ammo and PotShots Screen Savertm v1.0--
A Windows based screen saver that displays bitmap images
and shoots them amid gunfire. The user has the option of selecting various bitmap
background images from any folder/directory for the screen saver to shoot at.
The Screen Saver can be configured by the user to display the images
on his/her Windows Desktop or in Full Screen mode.
Released, published, distributed independently
via my website -November 2001.

**** StarSpangled Screen Saver v1.0

is a user configurable screen saver that displays user supplied
images and while playing the Star Spangled banner in the background
from a playlist. Image file formats include .gif, .bmp, .png, .jpg.
Music file formats include .MP3
Released, published, distributed independently
via my website -October 2001.

**** LogoScroller Screen Saver Engine v1.0--
a simple user configurable screen saver hat displays user supplied
images and while playing user supplied music files
from a playlist. Image file formats include .gif, .bmp, .png, .jpg.
Music file formats include .MP3, .MOD, .XM, .S3M, .IT.
Released, published, distributed and sold independently
via my website and via GarageDeveloper International -March 2001.

**** P*ngNESS! v1.0--
a ball and paddle combination shoot-em up
game based on the classic arcade game Pong.
Released, published, distributed and sold independently
via GarageDeveloper International -February 2000.

**** The Millennium Invaders Invasion! v1.0--
a space shoot-em up game based on the classic arcade game Space Invaders.
Released, Published, distributed and sold independently
via GarageDeveloper International -Summer 1999.
Developed using the Borland C/C++ 5.02 compiler from scratch.
Features 3 sets of cool vaders, a cheesey b-movie feel,
cheesey music, cool graphics.

** Developed Company's WebSite from scratch in HTML
to serve as platform for my independent entertainment software releases/demos
and as host to its own card game casino.
http://www.glipsentertainmentinc.com/ Products used: Adobe Photoshop for art.

** Developed the GarageDeveloper International WebSite from scratch in HTML
to serve as the platform for other independent game developer releases:
http://www.garagedeveloperinternational.com/ Products used: Adobe Photoshop for art.

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Software Engineer Hospitality Partners I, Inc. 1.31.2K1 - 9.28.2k1

Duties: Developed and maintained the company's Tresetta Technology, a 3-tiered
online hotel accomodation reservation and booking application for the business traveler
industry. Oversaw the migration of the company's technology into new and
existing partner's Website environments. Developed new and modified company's
existing backend C++ COM object software and tools. Developed new, modified, maintained
company's existing SQL database tables, and stored procedures.
Responsible for the incorporation of new features and enhancements to the
company's website, frontend web environment, and backend COM software and tools
necessary for company's proprietary database interaction and updates.
*** Note: Hospitality Partners I, Inc is no longer in business due to the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.

Products Used: Microsoft InterDev Studio 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0,
Windows 2000 Server and Workstation, Microsoft Visual J++, MFC, COM,
Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, ASP, HTML, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000.

Products: Company site - http://www.hsp-inc.com/
Company's Tresetta Technology in action - http://www.navigantvacations.com/
click on the Accomodations tab from the web site.

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Software Engineer iSun Networks, Inc. 7.05.2K - 01.12.2K1

Duties: Developed a skinnable digital software Media Player(similar to the
Microsoft Windows Media Player, Winamp, Sonique, and Music Match Jukebox)
for dot bomb startup company's flagship online community application called
The Virtual Student Union. The VSU Media Player plays native and
streaming .MP3 music files, native and streaming video files, and
digital audio Compact Discs. The VSU Media Player was developed in
C/C++ under Microsoft Windows 2000 and performs under
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 utilizing the Win32 API, DirectMedia SDK,
Products Used: Microsoft Development Studio 6.0, Visual C++ 6.0, Windows 2000,
Microsoft DirectMedia SDK, Microsoft Visual SourceSafe.
*** Note: iSun Networks, Inc is no longer in business due to the "dot com" fallout in late 2000.

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Software Engineer Random Games, Inc. 5.23.98 - 11.17.98
Duties: Member of teams consisting of programmers, artists,
project leaders, and producers contributing solutions to
aid in the completion of entertainment software products
for submmission to software publisher for commercial retail
release. Products used: Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0, Microsoft DirectX,
Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Microsoft Windows 98.
*** Note: Random Games, Inc is no longer in business.

Credits:

**** Parker Brother Classic Card Games - a collection of
card games, racko, rook, free parking, spades, hearts,
solitaire, gin rummy, and cribbage released in retail
April 1999 by Hasbro Interactive.

**** email Games - Grand Master Chess, Checkers & Backgammon ---
Play a suite of games whereby each player's turn is emailed to
his/her opponent. Released in retail in February 1999
by Hasbro Interactive.

**** SLINGO - a combination slots and bingo retail game
released in October 1998 by Hasbro Interactive.
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Staff Programmer Interactive Simulations, Inc. 4.2.97 - 5.23.98

Duties: Contributed solutions to aid in the completion of the
development of ISI’s 1st and only entertainment software product
utilizing in-house technology consisting of proprietary
graphics library which is based on the Object Oriented Programming paradigm.
Products used: Borland C++ 5.02, Microsoft Direct X, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.
Credits:
**** 101: The Airborne Invasion of Normandy - a retail PC
turn-based strategy game released in October 1998 by Empire Interactive.

This company is no longer in business.
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Programmer Electric Supply & Equipment Co., Inc 4.8.92 - 1.16.95

Duties: Developed new software and modified existing
software for company’s in-house needs in a multi-user
multi-tasking environment.

Provided technical support to fellow company employees
for all newly developed and existing software.

Provided solutions and support to company employees
for various hardware problems (modems,terminals,
printers, PC components, etc......) on a daily basis.

Purchased, setup and configured new minicomputer and
PC equipment for use by company employees at the
main headquarters in Greensboro and its 3 branch offices.

Performed nightly backup of minicomputer system onto EXABYTE
tape drive and prepared overnight reports to be submitted to
the various departments each morning.

Prepared monthly reports to be submitted to the accounting
departments.
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Computer Guilford Technical Community College 3/91 - 4/92
Lab Assistant
Duties: Assisted students with various programming, hardware,
and software problems where needed.
Setup, Configuration and Maintenance/Repair of school
computer equipment consisting of IBM PC/XT/AT’s,
IBM PS/2 Model 50 Z’s, 55 SX’s, Model 80’s, and
IBM RT AIX computer system.
Configuration/Installation of newly purchased software.
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Education - High School Diploma, Thomasville Senior High, 1987
A.S. - Business Computer Programming, Guilford Technical
Community College, 4/92
Graduation Date: Dropped out due to employment opportunities
offered in field of study.
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Development/Programming Languages:

Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0, Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 InterDev Studio, Borland Delphi 4,5,6
Borland C/C++ 5.0, ASP, HTML, Borland C++ Builder 1.0/3.0, Borland JBuilder, Microsoft DirectX,
Microsoft DirectMedia, MFC, COM, Assembly, Visual Basic, Java, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
Microsoft SQL 2000

Development Platforms/Operating Systems:
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000, MS-DOS, BEST/AOS, UNIX/AIX

Miscellaneous Tools:
Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, SoundForge,
CuteFTP, WS_FTP, and various other packages necessary for game, website and multimedia production.

References and Letters of Recommendation - Available Upon Request