 |
|
About Robert M. Hall & Feasible ImpossibilitiesI like to push the Flash Platform in unique directions...A condensed biography is available here, read on for the full version.  Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I have been working with computers since 1983 and professionally involved with computers for multimedia design and programming, as a career for the past 13 years. From 1992-1997, I was involved in the prepress and short-run color industry, with experience spanning the gamut all the way from cutting rubilith and traditional darkroom techniques, to direct-to-press digital printing systems.In 1997 I started doing freelance work full time and landed a full time contract with CitiCorp where I began shifting my focus towards web and network related technologies. In 1998 I was introduced to Macromedia Flash version 3.0, and began using it for some simple animations for e-learning materials. I found it satisfied my needs for left and right brain stimulation, and haven't looked back since, dedicating much of my professional career towards its use in many projects. I have watched it evolve over the years from its early animation beginnings, into an incredibly powerful tool for creating complex applications or RIAs (Rich Internet Applications). I have found many uses and ways to deploy Flash as a solution for a variety of projects, and I love to push it in new directions with each new release. Highlights from the past 8 years working with Flash include: developing and integrating Flash into next generation ATM machines, self-service coin-counters, specialty kiosks, text-to-speech solutions, Pocket PC's, mobile devices, museum exhibits, web sites and web banking applications. From 1998-2003, I spent the majority of my time working primarily with financial institutions and financial service providers, in various roles such as pure IT, web applications development, Palm & PocketPC applications, and network security. In 2000 I moved to Philadelphia, PA and later that year took on a large role helping a startup financial services company, get off the ground. I was the Chief Software Architect for the company, developing prototypes and fully functional versions of their entire core product line. Much of the work during this time involved Flash based web sites, applications and kiosks for clients such as Fujitsu, CitiBank, J.P. Morgan Chase, Commerce Bancorp, USABancShares, NovaSavingsBank, and others. From September of 2003 until October 2005, I worked at another startup, Talisman Interactive, where I was a Principal and Director of Technology. My focus was on utilizing Flash and other technologies to create interactive exhibits and kiosks for experiential destinations, such as museums, interpretive centers and other venues. I also dedicated a portion of my time to research and development in human-computer interaction and the growing field of mobile devices and mobile applications. I'm currently focusing on the same types of projects but as an independent contractor and consultant. I'm available for your next project - simply use my contact form to introduce yourself. More information about my specialties are below. Over the past few years, I have contributed to six books on the topic of Macromedia Flash design & development, along with a range of other projects. I delivered presentations at Macromedia MAX 2005 and Adobe MAX 2006, and I have been a presenter at FlashForward New York in 2001 and 2004. Since October of 2003, I have been the manager of the local Philadelphia Flash Platform Adobe User Group, and frequently present at the meetings. I'm also an official Adobe Community Expert as well as an official Adobe Solution Partner for Flash and Flash Media Server projects in Philadelphia. About the name: Feasible Impossibilities The name Feasible Impossibilities came from my love for irony and oxymorons and to me conveys the idea that nothing is impossible, which is how I like to look at life. Some of the brightest minds on earth have all had famous quotes involving "the impossible". In the words of Arthur C. Clarke, "The only way of discovering the limits of the possible is to venture a little way past them into the impossible" and according to M.C. Escher, "Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible." I hold the same beliefs to be true, so this is something I have been using for my freelance and contract work since the early 1990's. In 1995 I registered impossibilities.com to coincide with the name. This website has evolved quite a bit over time. Initially this site was just my experimental playground, and over the last few years has turned into a blog covering Flash related news, events, and info as well as entries about my own personal projects and life. It's bound to continue to evolve, and due for a complete overhaul at some point. Contract Work I specialize in projects that revolve around the |
|
Copyright 1997-2006 Robert M. Hall, II, Inc. DBA Feasible Impossibilities All Rights Reserved