Developed web application for bookmarking from the vision of the company's founder. Interpreted vision and created development schedule, set expectations, saw the system from the first lines of code to beta. PHP, jQuery, other advanced AJAX+JSON, DB administration, dynamic web UI acting like classical GUI.

Worked with founder to design and implement course software for distance education & learning. Implementation with Ruby on Rails, CSS 2, legacy web support. Designed architectural standards, managed design document creation.

Design and implementation of a tax compliance web application. PHP, MySQL, multi-browser AJAX, credit card processing, web security, XML, telnet IRS interface. Software is depended upon by businesses for tax liability filing with the IRS.

Specification of project technology and implentation for multimedia indexing and visual interface design. Python, Max/MSP Jitter, Objective C, PHP, MySQL, Ruby on Rails, custom CMS software. Worked under the direction of program faculty with some personal discretion. Highly collaborative environment requiring team skills, mediation and scheduling.

Open Source and Microsoft programming (PHP, MySQL, ASP, IIS, T-SQL etc). Performs system analysis and design, or redesign, system modules. Aid in the development of standardized collaborative procedures and an auto-documentation program.

Open Source programming (PHP, MySQL, etc)
Co-founded a start-up advertising agency and conceived of technological business practices to allow efficient and low-overhead management. Designed a system capable of servicing multiple states.

Open Source programming (PHP, PostGreSQL, etc)
Moderated discussion on spidering concepts with managing executives. Designed development roadmap and detailed framework for core technologies (PHP, Perl, PostGreSQL, OCR, others)

Implemented changes to an existing, extensive, VB 6 .NET application used in a paperless law office (subrogation) conforming to HIPAA regulations.
Formulated strategic plan for management and development of the company's IT holdings.

Designed a web-interfaced tool (based on previous DOE work) to act as a natural extension of ecosystem research, and collaborate peers across all academic, private and amateur levels. Responsible for planning core hardware setup, software configurations (PHP, MySQL), information protocols, usability conventions and human cognitive interface design.

Took a pivotal role in writing pending grants totaling more than $2 million.

Developed database infrastructure and protocols crucial to the company's growth. Contributed to ~$1 million in procurements for company mainframe, networking infrastructure and software, and was in charge of setup and operation of these procurements. Research covered data formats and web spider-ing technology.

Technologies implemented include SQLServer 7.0/2000 (transactions & all other aspects), Cluster Server, IIS, Exchange Server 2000, web applications in ASP, VB & Access, , Crystal Reports (stored procedures, VB/web interfaces) software & hardware backup systems, Cisco routers, Level 4 Switching, FedEx/UPS servers, custom applications, and rack mounted-hardware.

Worked in isolated and team scenarios on projects developing the company's primary technologies in SQLServer 7.0, ASP, Access.

Trained incoming employees and codified company guidelines for collaborative development

Co-Founded Boolean Outlook to provide an internet-based food service. Implemented technological strategies with ASP & SQL Server while maintaining min 3.0 QPA

Utilized OSAX to automate 'GUI-only' applications and organize data in proprietary formats.

Web site and database maintenance and upkeep in Applescript/FileMaker

In-lab user consulting and computer troubleshooting for Computing Services

Computer hardware maintenance and repair for Computing Services

Learned research methodologies for isotope geochemistry, and prototcols for a level-4 metals clean lab. Processed and prepared core samples, performed digestions, and created dilutions for analysis on an Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS). Learned basics of ICP-MS software.

Exposed to lab methodologies for non-oxide metal chemistry. Given small spatial allotment for research of sensitive chemistry used in Vow Lens and other pieces.

Learned research methodologies for controlled experiments on mind-matter interaction, developed over the Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research lab 25-year history in this field.

Research Assistantship for conceptualization and development of visual feedback module of the AME's signature project. Designed a robust, network-interfaced, framework for visual dynamics via Python using an OpenGL platform.

Received grant from the SSE to cover research costs for experimental instrumentation setup, testing dowsing phenomenon in relationship to gravity.

Developed systems models at the conference; complementary admission granted due to history of work in the field.

Aided in research and development of peer-reviewed material published from the conference.

Equipment grant from the Physics Department to design experimental bio-electrography instruments for thesis work into health and the field of the body.

Equipment grant and lab space by the Physics and Art Departments to enact sonoluminescence instrument design for thesis research.

Foundation financial support for the first stage research into a novel method of water purification.

Designed and managed the commission of a mosaics application in UNIX/OS X used in the development of artworks

Designed and managed the creation of a symbol-numeric association tool which runs as a toolbar on internet browsers (IE 4+)

Drafted a proposal for Digital Video Editing Cluster and assembled proof-of-concept setup, resulting full enactment of that plan by the university and ~$100 thousand in procurements.

Jones, Z., Lawson, S., Lebard, D., 'A Tangible Interface for Proteomic Biophoton Mechanics', ACM Solid Modeling.

Jones, Z. (2008), 'Chinese Traditional Modalities, and the Biomechanical Quantization of Experience as Medicine', Planetary Collegium Proceedings 2008

Jones, Z. (2007), 'Biophotonics in the rendering of a general systems language', Techoetic Arts 5: 1, pp. 25-33, doi: 10.1386/tear.5.1.25/1

Jones, Z., 'Going Over the Rainbow: Bridges Between Human Knowledge and Patterns in Nature', Proceedings of the 2003 International Conference on Arts and Humanities. HIC, Honolulu, HI. 2003

Jones, Z. (2004) 'The Macroscope: Scales of Perception and Phenomenon', Qi and Complexity: Proceedings of Consciousness Reframed 2004: The 6th International Research Conference, Beijing. Intellect Press, UK.

Presentation on 'resonance' as a measure within systems that structure the evolution of consciousness.  Rather than providing a merely informal measure, our measure of resonance quantifies axiomatic formulae so that the part-whole relations within a system frame to the ontological structure of conscious experience

Presentation on method of architectural building aimed at facilitating a more seamless integration of humans and the environment. The work presents new models toward a design science of constructed living systems.

Discussed and demonstrated my current foundry research methods - which combine a calculus of physics, grid computation (supercomputer) algorithms, systems modeling for simulation, and biochemistry with classical foundry techniques.

Presented various societal models that would impact power production given the theoretical physics of the consciousness-based vacuum fluctuation mechanism. Aided in the design and operation of the organization's future.

Presentation on a model for the relationship between human consciousness and the scales of phenomenological perception. In it is offered a conceptual revision of the utility of quantum dynamics. A collaborative framework for exploring these premises is offered.

Presentation on a model for the relationship between human consciousness and the scales of phenomenological perception. In it is offered a conceptual revision of the utility of quantum dynamics. A collaborative framework for exploring these premises is mentioned

Presentation on the models of consciousness, technology and mythos in the context of scales within the universe - our relationship to quantum states and collaborative research

Presentation on the models of consciousness, technology and mythos in the context of scales within the universe.

Presentation on the correspondences between human knowledge and the fundamental principles of nature from societal, historical and mythological contexts.

Presentation on the correspondences between human knowledge and the fundamental principles of nature from societal, historical and mythological contexts.

Presentation on a method of architectural building and landscape design science aimed at facilitating a more seamless integration of humans and the environment.

Co-Presentation on collaboration-based solutions for natural resource management, risk assessment and biotechnology

Co-Presented on phytoremediative plants as a solution for toxin control and ecological risk assessment as well as other innovative technologies

Presented on celestial mechanics and Maya culture at local universities and other open-public forums with the aid of glass curtain created to study the system.

Research on a non-turbulent vortex flow phenomenon. The work demonstrates physical mechanics undocumented and revolutionary to science, and of benefit for societal ends. Work has gained investment, as well as private foundation and independent sponsorship. It has produced a novel physical mechanism for water purification. CAD machining, physics research, CFD modeling, electromechanics, and other methods.

Development of a crystallization system that is sensitive to consciousness and subtle energy effects, on the order of the PEAR random event generator. Project advisory by International Consciousness Research Laboratories members.

Concept selected for the thesis design work of senior Electrical Engineering undergraduates. Lead team of engineers in lab and studio techniques.

Sculptural work investigating the physics and metaphysics of biophotonic emissions. Supercomputer programming, simulation & modeling, 3D modeling algorithms, rapid prototyping, metal foundry research. Collaboration with David LeBard and Shawn Lawson.

Dowsed a Pittsburgh city park to develop a conceptual map for site landscaping (in progress). Work performed was also used to organize a ceremonial revitalization involving local indigenous communities and a bio-electric drum [artwork].

Performed work at urban, residential and sylvan sites, which guided land usage.

Organized use of a 1/4 mile steam tunnel for installation works by individuals from multiple states

Co-Organize and promote an ongoing series of public interest events involving a variety of speakers

Invited and installed exhibition of works centered around the theme of iridescence. Works were shown in coordination with interdisciplinary events for the first conference on iridescence.

Exhibition of a crafted water phenomenon as the fundamental vortex unit in nature. Acrylic, Fabricated Metals, Chains, Sodium Lamp, Robotic control, Turbine Pump, Fluid Couplings and Values, Water.

Exhibition of vortex water scultpure. Installation space of 90' x 45' x 33' utilizing Acrylic, Fabricated Metals, Chains, Sodium Lamp, Acoustics and Pressure Sensors, Custom Stanchion, Fur Pad, Wax 'seed,' Robotic control, Turbine Pump, Fluid Couplings and Values, Water

Invited to display works with internationally renowned individuals in connection with conference themes.

Gallery Representation of selected works on Kirlian Photography, natural water dynamics, and the correspondences between human knowledge and patterns in nature.

Pittsburgh, PA - Gallery Representation

Helped with NOMAD, an Antarctic rover underwritten by NASA and featured on national television.

3D Modeling/Painting for school and DARPA projects including SIGGraph '97 E-Garden show.

Created site design and 'newsletter' community-engagement mechanism.

Created site design for product promotion. Created maunfacturing-formatted design series for car magnets.

Created standards-compliant menu and in-site window system for the creation of operating system UI within the browser. Implemented new site designs on direction.

Created entire design for the CD album, including promotional flyer for other releases.

Updated web site design and created a custom search feature from company's text/Excel sources, as well as a MySQL-driven product management interface.

Extensive updates to web site graphics & content, redesign with style sheets & other professional technologies

Created slides from a dissertation-length paper, designed to human cognitive interface methodologies.

Oversaw and informed technological and layout design aspects of an ISBN listed title.

Creation of school logo used ubiquitously.

Masters of Fine Arts, May 2007
Digital Technology; Concentration: Arts, Media, and Engineering

Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2000
Focus: Electronic and Time-Based Media ( http://www.newalexandria.org/papers/CMU_Thesis )
Unofficial Double Major: Human Computer Interaction (Interface Design / Usability Engineering)

Precision high-voltage apparatus, robotics and microelectronics (PICs, motors, circuit creation), 3D prototyping, construction & engineering fundamentals(clocks, vehicles, firearms, buildings, etc), extensive machine and tool training in a range of mediums.

Setup and administration of Mac OS, Windows 95, NT, & 2000 based systems, setup of Linux / unix. Router & Switch configuration, heterogeneous networks, server administration (Apache, MySQL, IIS 5.0, SQL Server 7 & 2000, Exchange, Cluster Services, etc), and manipulation of legacy data.

Raw OBJ programming, Maya, Photoshop, Illustrator, Pagemaker, InDesign, Acrobat, Freehand, Pixar's Renderman, 3D Studio MAX, FormZ, OmniGraffle, et al.

Mycology, Medicinal Herbology, Sustainable Forestry, Watercourses & Ponds, Landscaping, Dowsing, Tropicals, Greenhouses, Bonsai, Phytoremediation, Planting Cycles and general Botany.

After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Director, Hypercard, Final Cut Pro, HTML, etc.

T-SQL, PHP, Ruby on Rails, Python, ASP, .NET, VB, GREP, Perl, C/C++, Applescript, Max/MSP, et al.

Arizona Commission on the Arts Artist Project Grant, 2008
Yuri's Night project grant, 2008
ASU School of Art Special Talent Award, 2006
ASU Travel Stipend, ICRL Academy; Princeton, NJ.
ASU Travel Stipend, Planetary Collegium Conference 2006; Plymouth, UK.
ASU's Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative, awardee 2006
ASU Travel Stipend, Society for Scientific Exploration Conference; Gainesville, FL.
ASU Travel Stipend, Qi and Complexity Conference; Beijing, China
Technopolis Entrepreneurial Course Waiver
ASU joint School of Art/AME capital resource grant
SSE Independent Research Grant
Carnegie Mellon Scholarships
Harvard-Yale-Princeton Club Honorary Membership
Perfect Attendance K-12, Avonworth High School

International Consciousness Research Labs, Communications Officer
President of the Student Body, ASU's Arts, Media and Engineering program, 2005-2007
4th World Water Forum, Mexico 2006
Hopi Run to Mexico, 2006
Society for Literature and Science, 2003-2005
Carnegie Mellon Advisory Committee, 2002-present
Society for Scientific Exploration, 2001-present
Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club, 2002-2004
Buckminster Fuller Society, 2001-present
Alchemind Society, 2001-2004
Erowid, 2000-2004
MENSA, 1989-2004
CMU Student Government: 3 yr CFA Senator; Head, PR Committee, 1996-1999
CMU Go & Chess Clubs, 1998-2000
Strategy & Gaming Club: Founder, Avonworth High School, 1995
Fragments, Co-Editor, 1995-1996
Avonnews, Layout Editor, 1995-1996