I started my new job on tuesday, and I love it. They moved me over to GTO to work on an RPG called Mass Effect. It's a good game, but really what I'm happy about is having an office. I share it with one other person, but it still feels like a promotion from Bungie.
I currently don't have internet access from home, and I'm at work right now, but that's just a little update... I went hiking last weekend, and it felt good to have three whole days in a row off.
Other than that... pretty much normal.
Later,
SteveO
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
a sad goodbye...
It was a sad goodbye today. I am done at Bungie.
On the up side, my manager gave me a very good review for GTO. As a result (I think) I start a new position on Tuesday at Building 5. Located between Macy's and Bed Bath and Beyond in the Redmond Town Center (with 2 other MS buildings). The perks are that I will get a MS parking pass and have on site parking. Finally, I will be working with one other person from Bungie.
The down side is that I have been listening to horror stories about working at main campus on video games, and I don't get that week off that I really was looking forward to. I just get 3 days... oh well, it's better than only one day... or no days off a week.
well, anyway... It also looks like my lease is really a 1 year lease... man I feel stupid. They told us it was a 6 month lease when we signed the papers... but it said march 31 2008 right on the papers... That just sucks. but I guess on the lighter side, that means I have 6 more months to look for a house. Don't worry... I want to buy one on my own. no co-signers.
anyway... I'm tired. good night.
Later,
SteveO
On the up side, my manager gave me a very good review for GTO. As a result (I think) I start a new position on Tuesday at Building 5. Located between Macy's and Bed Bath and Beyond in the Redmond Town Center (with 2 other MS buildings). The perks are that I will get a MS parking pass and have on site parking. Finally, I will be working with one other person from Bungie.
The down side is that I have been listening to horror stories about working at main campus on video games, and I don't get that week off that I really was looking forward to. I just get 3 days... oh well, it's better than only one day... or no days off a week.
well, anyway... It also looks like my lease is really a 1 year lease... man I feel stupid. They told us it was a 6 month lease when we signed the papers... but it said march 31 2008 right on the papers... That just sucks. but I guess on the lighter side, that means I have 6 more months to look for a house. Don't worry... I want to buy one on my own. no co-signers.
anyway... I'm tired. good night.
Later,
SteveO
Thursday, August 23, 2007
one long week!
this has been a very long week... I took Tuesday off... and I'll still end up with 80 hours... I am getting really tired right about now... I guess exhausted is more appropriate.
However, they have done a few things to boost our spirits... they gave us all stickers... and today I got a Bungie Halo 3 shirt! So, I guess I got what I came for... so it's time to go!
hehe....
well, maybe not, but I think my time with Bungie is almost over. The project is almost ready to ship... so we are trying to get all of our new passes done.
We are to the point where we only run the game on retail Xbox360 kits. So when it ships, I'm gone. Other than that... I guess I was happy to see the sun at least once this week... I got to go in late today too... we went in at 1PM... which gave me time to walk Jaani, relax with a cup of coffee... and get a couple things around the house done. it's surprising how quickly I can take care of chores these days... I built 2 chairs (that I got like a month ago from Ikea...) took out the trash (because the dumpster was finally emptied after like 3 weeks.) and then I went to Jet City to hang out with Brandy.
Other than that... work work work work... I have been looking around for a new car... I found a bunch of stuff on Craig's list... I was going to have my friend Ricci go with me to look at one in a couple days... It seems that BECU will give me a car lone with no money down... and if I can get the difference, then I think I will be all set...
so... that's what's going on with me...
Later,
SteveO
However, they have done a few things to boost our spirits... they gave us all stickers... and today I got a Bungie Halo 3 shirt! So, I guess I got what I came for... so it's time to go!
hehe....
well, maybe not, but I think my time with Bungie is almost over. The project is almost ready to ship... so we are trying to get all of our new passes done.
We are to the point where we only run the game on retail Xbox360 kits. So when it ships, I'm gone. Other than that... I guess I was happy to see the sun at least once this week... I got to go in late today too... we went in at 1PM... which gave me time to walk Jaani, relax with a cup of coffee... and get a couple things around the house done. it's surprising how quickly I can take care of chores these days... I built 2 chairs (that I got like a month ago from Ikea...) took out the trash (because the dumpster was finally emptied after like 3 weeks.) and then I went to Jet City to hang out with Brandy.
Other than that... work work work work... I have been looking around for a new car... I found a bunch of stuff on Craig's list... I was going to have my friend Ricci go with me to look at one in a couple days... It seems that BECU will give me a car lone with no money down... and if I can get the difference, then I think I will be all set...
so... that's what's going on with me...
Later,
SteveO
Monday, August 20, 2007
72 hours...
The work week is 72 hours in... and I’ve worked 39 of them... We are approaching midnight...
work is long hours, but it works... I guess... just tiring...
That is the story...
P.S. we are staging a revolt with spears made of broken CDs and pens taped together...
Later,
SteveO
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Explanation
I guess the previous post needs an explanation... you see, at work, we look at that picture of the lady with 4 eyes, and two sets of lips, and we have trouble focusing... and we joke about it causing seizures...
so, yea... I'm here, and I'm alive... I gotta go to bed because I'm tired...
Later,
SteveO
so, yea... I'm here, and I'm alive... I gotta go to bed because I'm tired...
Later,
SteveO
Friday, August 3, 2007
Resume Update...
Just as a note... this resume looks a lot better in a separate window, where you can see all the dates along the right hand side of the document...
The document can be found here
The document can be found here
Steven Farnell
| 25621 27th Pl S Apt# C104 | StevenFarnell@gmail.com |
Objective:
Software Engineer
Education:
| Bellevue Community College | January 2006 - September 2006 |
Computer Science Transfer Agreement:
30 Credits Completed
Relevant Coursework: Logic and Calculus
| ITT Technical Institute | June 2002 - June 2005 |
Software Application Programming AAS, Software Engineering Technology BAS:
90 Credits Completed for AAS, Graduated Highest Honors
30 Credits Completed for BAS
Relevant Coursework: VB .NET, Enterprise Java, C# with ASP .NET, Numerical Methods, and Calculus
National Vocational Technical Honor Society
| Troy High School | September 1998 - June 2002 |
High School Diploma:
Computer Science Advanced Placement Score: 4/5
Introduction to CCNA
Introduction to A+
Relevant Coursework: Photoshop, HTML, Flash 4, Java, and Visual C++
Work Experience:
Volt Technical Resources | May 2007 - Present |
Bungie Studios/Microsoft - Test Associate Level 2:
Regular Duties: Test Passes, C# Scripting, Batch Scripting, Ad-Hoc Testing of Halo 3.
BVT, Black Box, Grey Box, and Automation testing.
Create and Track bugs using Ticket Track and MS Raid.
- Write scripts to perform repetative tasks assigned to my team.
| Farnell Contracting Inc. | May 1995 - April 2007 |
General Laborer and Network Technician:
Regular Duties: Technical Support, Parcel Services, and Warehouse Management
Ran Structured Cabling for Desktop Computers and Server Closet
Configured Secure Wireless Network
Installed Server and Configured Database, Web, Proxy, and Mail Services
| ITT Technical Institute | May 2003 - December 2003 |
Temporary Student Tutor
Regular Duties: Algebra, Trigonometry, Physics, C++, Java, Visual Basic, and Operating Systems Tutoring.
Assisted in the weekly re-imaging of of Nine Computer Labs
Utilized the School Library to improve my understanding of Visual Studio Tools
Skills:
Eight Years using Visual Studio: V.B., Visual C++, C#, ASP, Fox Pro, and MSIL
Four Years of Linux GUI Development: GTK, QT, and CC++
Nine Years of Web Development with Markup, Scripting, and Interpreted Languages
Six Years of Database Development with SQL and Access
Five Years of Desktop and Server Computer Support and Repair: Hardware Troubleshooting, Hardware Replacement, Windows and Linux Support
Configured a database server to synchronize the bookkeeping, sales, and labor departments of a small company; allowing for an automated and personalized summary of weekly objectives.
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