Blake Mason
As a software engineer with over ten years of experience, I am passionate about web accessibility and developing innovative, interactive web experiences that convey complex data narratives. I learn new concepts swiftly through practical experience and am comfortable delivering under tight deadlines. I excel in leadership roles and cross-functional teams, as well as operating independently. Let’s work together to make the web a more engaging and inclusive place!
Projects
- CodeRubin Observatory - Component LibraryRubin Observatory
- CodeRubin Observatory - Classroom Investigations Data VisualizationsRubin Observatory
- CodeRubin Observatory - Main SiteRubin Observatory
- CodeSkyvieerSkyviewer
- CodeVera C. Rubin Observatory - Senior Software Engineer & Technical LeadLed development of interactive educational web apps that explore the science of Rubin Observatory
- MusicMoon RiotMoon Riot by blnkt
- CodeManifoldBrink was a full service design agency specializing in three mission-driven disciplines: Urban Innovation, Healthy Communities, and Social Justice
- CodeEcochallengeEcochallenge is a platform to educate, entertain, and engage the community on ways to drive sustainable habits.
- CodeManifoldA film fest style video player for the collection at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- CodeThe David Hockney FoundationChronology and Art Collection Website of the work of David Hockney
- CodeMOCA SCREENA film fest style video player for the collection at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
- CodeAlfred P. Sloan Foundation - Grants DatabaseA searchable, browsable, filterable table of the thousands of Sloan Foundation grants, their grantees, and their intended function
- VideoTrip to ChileA time-lapse/stop-motion/hyper-lapse video of 2 weeks in Chile
- VideoElsewhere Museum - Documentarian & Web CoordinatorDocumented artists’ works in photographs, videos, audio recordings, and print publications
- CodeCast Iron Coding - Frontend DeveloperPlanned and executed frontend development based on clients’ visual designs and wireframes
- CodeCTRL ALT PDXCTRL ALT PDX is an interactive game installed on 750 square feet of storefront windows in SE Portland
- MusicFamily Almanac EPFamily Almanac EP by The Family Almanac
- MusicFamily Almanac: Live at Alberta Street PubFamily Almanac: Live at Alberta Street Pub by The Family Almanac
- CodeWild - Software EngineerBuilt web apps for interactive hardware installations, including an SMS-controlled isometric RPG rear-projected onto three storefronts and software for sensors and actuators used in mixed-reality
- EducationEpicodusEnrolled in coding boot camp with a focus on fullstack web development using Ruby on Rails
- LifeOregon Historical Society – Exhibit Production ContractorFabricating and installing architectures/artifacts for ongoing exhibits and touring shows at the Oregon Historical Society.
- VideoThe Welcoming Committee – Video DocumentarianDance/Performance/Social Practice Art by bike across Southern California
- VideoWraparound 2013 – Contributor & Video DocumentarianAn annual community art event that takes place on front porches in the Boise neighborhood in Portland, OR
- VideoDomino May: An Audiovisual Companion - Video DocumentarianA collaborative effort in learning and expression through failure: a group of artists set off down the Columbia in a ship of their own making
- VideoThe Center for Children's Learning - Video DocumentarianCreated a video series made in support of The Center for Children's Learning of the Portland Children's Museum, and Opal School
- VideoCycle City: A Spin on Bikes - Videographer & EditorA video series made in support of The Portland Children's Museum's in-house exhibit: Cycle City.
- VideoWraparound 2012 – Contributor & Video DocumentarianAn annual community art event that takes place on front porches in the Boise neighborhood in Portland, OR
- VideoFour Days in Chicago - Still PhotographerOscar-winning filmmaker Haskell Wexler returns to his hometown of Chicago to document the Occupy Movement's demonstrations against the 2012 NATO Summit.
- EducationReed College – BA in Studio ArtGraduated from Reed College with a BA in Studio Art
- LifeReed College – Digital Media Studio CoordinatorOversaw Digital Media Lab, training and supporting students use of multimedia technologies and software
- EducationThe Catlin Gabel SchoolGraduated from Catlin Gabel