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SnakeByte Studios is the professional outlet for me, Snake. This site is a porfolio for all the work I've done, both personal and academic, and with the main purpose of helping others. Here, I post as much as I can of my custom electronic media (videos, music); content (game scenarios, applications); and writings (tech columns, term papers, opinions).
Although some friends have contributed to the site over the years, I'm responsible for nearly all of the current content and design. So, while originally the intent was to be a multi-faceted tech site, it's devolved back to its humble beginning as a personal site. For a complete history of the early site, see the S&L Timeline.
Following a devastating server crash in 2006, I decided to build a new site from scratch in PHP. But as I couldn't find any pre-made script packages that suited all my needs, I made this whole site on my own. Since every section of the site loads content from a MySQL database (as most dynamic sites do), most of the scripts allow the same basic functionalities such as sorting, view preferences, page navigation, and categorization. I deem these features to be essential to navigating my increasingly large database of content.
My web design philosophy is built around a paradigm of intuitive and unobtrusive functionality such that a simple yet effective visual form may be used. Some of my common visual themes are a full-size, non-repeating graphical wallpaper; transparent table backgrounds; and a consistent color palette based on the wallpaper. Ultimately, my design goal is to provide the visitor with a unique and feature-rich experience.
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I'm a 23 year old student at Longwood University (yeh, I know it's a funny name), majoring in Computer Science. I don't usually have a job, so I like to relax at the computer for most of the day when I'm not in class. I love video games; I play First-Person Shooters mostly but also Role-Playing, Simulation, Strategy, and other action games. While I eat, I usually watch sitcoms and movies, downloaded or through the TV card. I like comedy, action and documentary mostly. My music tastes are rather varied. I listen to different genres depending on my mood, but it's usually Electronica (Ambient, Industrial, Techno, Trance), New Age, some Rock, and some Jazz. Occasionally, I'll code programs in my spare time. They're usually small and specialized apps that were made to assist my everyday activities. I release most of them; so far, they've all been free, too. I also dabble in sound, music, video, and image editing.
I am moderately liberal politically. I don't have any particular religious beliefs, although I was raised Baptist. I don't like the idea of organized religion. I have my own personal morals and rules, not drinking for one.
I'm an introverted person in public, but I can be quite talkative in an intimate setting. That I'm so uncomfortable around lots of people is probably why I get along with computers so well. I'm observant and have lots of patience. I usually consider myself creative, but I despise having to create on a schedule. I'm really laid-back and have a good sense of humor, so I try to joke on just about anything I can. I'm sweet, loving, and affectionate when given the chance to be; I don't like to be violent or yell. However, I am sometimes stubborn and argumentative. I'm not a very cleanly person, but sometimes I just break down and have to organize something.
I've been interested in computers for as long as I can remember, but I really began to delve into them when I was 14. Since then, I try to learn whatever I can. I know a number of programming languages, but I excel at Visual Basic. Don't be deceived by its name, VB is actually pretty powerful for Windows apps. I also try to stay on top of computer technology advances. This comes in handy for building and maintaining my own computer systems (see specs below).
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The latest version of my resumé, available in the following formats:
Microsoft Word DOC (uploaded 6-06-09)
Plain TXT (uploaded 6-18-09)
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The best way to get in touch with me is through instant messenger. I use Trillian, so I can technically be reached on any of the major IM apps, but I prefer AIM. My AIM SN is slserpent. You can also contact me on MSN or Yahoo! IM.
If you prefer E-mail, you can click this link and that should get you my current address and start your mail client.
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Desktop
- OS: Windows XP Pro
- Motherboard: Asus A7N8X v2 Deluxe
- CPU: 2158@2254Mhz (2700+) AMD Athlon XP T-bred B
- Chipset: nVidia nForce 2
- Hard Drives: 560GB (Western Digital WD800JB 80GB, Western Digital WD1600JD 160GB, Western Digital WD3200AAKS 320GB)
- RAM: 1536MB (Geil 256MB DDR400 Ultra x 2 [Dual Channel], OCZ 1024MB DDR400 Platinum)
- NICs: 3Com 3C920B Onboard, nVidia nForce Onboard
- Removable: Teac 3.5 Floppy
- DVD-RW DL: Lite-On DH-20A4P-04 DVD±R:20x/8x/16x,CD:48x/32x/48x
- DVD-RW: Sony DRU-500A DVD±R:4x/4x/8x,CD:24x/10x/32x
- Sound Card: Creative Labs X-Fi XtremeMusic
- Speakers: Cambridge Soundworks FPS2000 Digital 4.1
- Video Card: BFG nVidia 7300GT 512MB
- TV Card: ATI TV Wonder VE
- Monitors: Dell 17" M783s, Dell 19" M990
- Fans: Antec 80mm x 4, Antec 80mm PSU, Panaflo 80mm, Vantec Aeroflow VA4-C7040 CPU HSF
- PSU: ThermalTake TR2 W0093 500W
- Case: Antec Performance II Series SX835II
- Devices: Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro Joystick, Logitech MX510, Saitek Eclipse Keyboard, Microsoft Sidewinder USB Gamepad, Logitech Webcam IM
 
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Studio
- Internet Connection: DSL (1536Kbps/384Kbps)
- Router/Modem: Zyxel Prestige 660ME-61
- Switch: Netgear FS108 8-port 100Mbps
- Wireless AP: Netgear WG602 54Mbps
- UPS: APC Back-UPS ES 750VA/450W
Laptop
- OS: Windows XP Pro
- CPU: 2.2Ghz (3400+) AMD Athlon 64 Clawhammer
- Hard Drive: Hitachi 80GB
- RAM: Infineon 1024MB DDR400
- Modem: Smartlink Onboard
- NICs: SiS Onboard, Atheros AR5001+ Wireless
- DVD-ROM/CD-RW: Generic 4x/24x/24x
- Sound Card: Realtek Onboard
- Speakers: Stereo Built-in
- Video Card: ATI Radeon 9700 Mobility 128MB
- Monitors: 15.4" 1280x800 LCD
- Fans: Vantec LapCool2
- Devices: Logitech MX518, Synaptic Touchpad, US GlobalSat USB GPS Receiver
   
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Movies...
- Half-Baked
- Clerks
- Grumpy Old Men
- Grumpier Old Men
- Office Space
- The Truth About Cats and Dogs
- American Beauty
- Shawshank Redemption
- Aliens
- 5th Element
- The Rainmaker
- Beavis & Butthead Do America
- Groundhog Day
- Star Wars
TV Shows...
- 3rd Rock from the Sun
- Andy Richter Controls the Universe
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force
- Beavis and Butthead
- Black Adder
- Chappelle Show
- Daria
- Family Guy
- Frasier
- Mr. Bean
- MXC
- My Name is Earl
- Mythbusters
- Modern Marvels
- Red Dwarf
- Scrubs
- Seinfeld
- South Park
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Music Artists...
- Nine Inch Nails
- Marilyn Manson
- Linkin Park
- BT
- Hybrid
- Andrew Sega (aka Alpha Conspiracy, aka Necros)
- Milan Kolarovic (aka Acumen)
- Way Out West
- Ulrich Schnauss
- Zero 7
- Rob D
- Delerium
- Massive Attack
- Blue States
- Mannheim Steamroller
Games...
- Max Payne
- No One Lives Forever 2
- Deus Ex
- Half-Life
- Counter-Strike
- Team Fortress Classic
- Rise of Nations
- Age of Empires
- Unreal Tournament
- Infiltration
- Red Orchestra
- Dungeon Siege
- Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
- Doom
- Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast
- Far Cry
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| HTML/CSS - Godlike/9yrs |
| JavaScript - Experienced/7yrs |
| CGI/Perl - Mediocre/4yrs |
| PHP - Masterful/2yrs |
| SQL - Experienced/2yrs |
| TI-Basic - Experienced/1yr |
| Visual Basic 6 - Godlike/4yrs |
| Visual Basic .NET - Experienced/2yrs |
| C++ - Experienced/3yrs |
| Java - Mediocre/2yrs |
| Flash/ActionScript - Mediocre/4yrs |
| Assembler - Novice/1yr |
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| Graphics Editing - Masterful/8yrs |
| Digital Music Composing - Mediocre/6yrs |
| Sound Editing - Masterful/6yrs |
| Video Editing - Experienced/5yrs |
| Action/FPS Gaming - Godlike/9yrs |
| Strategy Gaming - Masterful/10yrs |
| Windows - Godlike/13yrs |
| *nix - Experienced/4yrs |
| Mac - Mediocre/1yr |
| Hardware - Masterful/8yrs |
| Networking - Experienced/6yrs |
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