Bob Polaro
SOFTWARE
ENGINEER / PROGRAMMER
My career as a programmer has spanned more than 25
years. I believe I can tackle any project assigned to me and complete it with
full satisfaction. I'm one of the most prolific developers in the field having
completed over 50 projects ranging from accounting applications to java online
games. I have also released products that have sold in the millions (Atari
Defender).
Game screenshots at
www.polaro.com/screenshots.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE. . . . . .Java,
J2ME, C/C++, Assembly (6502/65816), Basic
PC,
PlayStation (C), Super Nintendo (65816), Apple II (6502), Atari (2600/800)(6502), Commodore 64(6502), Code Warrior, HTML, XML, MS-DOS
Santa Cruz Santa Cruz , CA
Programmer / Game developer
I Developed a Spiderman game for the Jakks plug and play joystick
system. Hired as a contractor, I quickly learned the system, coding and
debugging in c to get the final product released prior to deadline.
Websitesforyou.net (9/03
–)
Santa Cruz , CA
Webmaster
I started this company to develop websites for small businesses, artists and realtors. Complete html development from start to finish employing such tools as Php, JavaScript, frames and drop down menus. A complete list of the sites developed are available at www.websitesforyou.net
Arcade Planet/Lazertron (4/97 – 12/02) Livermore , CA
Programmer / Game developer
Rapidly developed 12 Java based games for the web site www.PrizeGames.com. These include
puzzle, card, trivia and action games that give prize awards. Ensured quality of outside developer
games for the Arcade Planet
(formerly Lazertron) online gaming
network. Also programmed a number of ms-dos based games for the PrizeZone arcade system, which evolved
into the VRS (video redemption
system).
T.H.Q. (12/94
- 11/96) Calabasas , CA
Programmer / Game developer
Lead programmer and designer for
BASS Masters Classic and the
Pro-edition in English and Japanese for the Super-Nintendo. Lead for the Playstation
version.
q Developed fishing games that brought T.H.Q. into
profitability.
q The Super Nintendo version of Bass Master’s Classic
scored a 29 from Nintendo.
Illusions Gaming Company (5/93 - 7/93) Sausalito , CA
Programmer / Game developer
I helped this small company to develop an adventure type
game for the Super Nintendo. I also developed a proprietary strategy game.
WINGS for Learning (4/90 - 1/93) Scotts Valley
Programmer / Game developer
I developed a Scuba Science package for this
educational company designed to read temperature, sound, and light probes for
the Apple II. I also worked on
various other educational products.
BOBCO (9/84 - 4/90) Santa Cruz , CA
Programmer / Game developer / Publisher
I established BOBCO to develop World Geography for the Commodore
64 and the Apple II that was
self-published getting worldwide distribution. Later developed a number of Atari 2600 games on a contract basis
for Atari and Mediagenics including Desert
Falcon, Sprintmaster, Rampage and Roadrunner.
q The German version of World Geography sold over
2000 copies.
ATARI Inc. - Consumer Electronics Division
(9/78 - 7/84) Sunnyvale , CA
Programmer / Game developer
I was hired to develop games and applications for the Atari 800. I developed a number of Atari 2600 arcade conversions and
original commercially available games. These included Defender and Real Sports Volleyball.
A number of games completed were recently released including Bugs Bunny and Holey Moley.
q Defender sold over 3
million units.
COMMODORE Inc. (3/78 - 7/78) Palo Alto , CA
Programmer / Game developer
First programmer hired to
develop games and applications for the Commodore
Pet including baseball, blackjack and a stock portfolio program.
Adam Systems (2/77 - 7/78) Farmingdale , NY
Programmer
I Developed
accounting applications including inventory control and accounts receivable.