Dustin Sparks

Dustin Sparks has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of software engineering and web development. Dustin started their career in 2004 as a Freelance Contractor, working on a wide range of websites, applications, and widgets for notable brands. Dustin then joined MediaSauce in 2008 as an Interactive Developer, where they were responsible for web development and multimedia work using various programming languages and design software.

In 2007, Dustin worked at The Digital Corps as an Interactive Media Master and Web Technology Expert, developing Mac OSX widgets and interactive web applications. Dustin also worked as a Creative Technologist, creating interactive applications for entertainment using Quartz Composer.

Dustin worked at Ball State University as a Multimedia Developer in Emerging Technologies, focusing on research and development in mobile devices, augmented reality, and emerging web standards.

From 2011 to 2015, Dustin worked at BFG Communications as a Lead Developer, leading teams of senior and junior developers and maintaining large corporate brand websites. Dustin also worked as a Senior Interactive Developer, specializing in Flash games and rich internet applications.

At NavigationArts, Dustin served as a Lead Front End Developer, managing an international team and designing applications for scalability and performance. Dustin also worked at EPAM Systems (formerly NavigationArts) as a Lead Software Engineer, leading a team of full-stack developers and consulting on client engagements.

Dustin's experience also includes teaching a bootcamp on full stack web development at Georgia Tech Professional Education as an Adjunct Instructor.

Currently, Dustin holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at Found, and starting in 2023, they will transition to the role of Lead Software Engineer.

Dustin Sparks has a diverse education history, with a focus on computer science and multimedia telecommunications. Dustin obtained a Master of Science degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from the Georgia Institute of Technology, reflecting their strong interest in the field.

Prior to their master's program, Dustin earned a Bachelor of Art degree from Ball State University between 2005 and 2009. Dustin'smajor was in Multimedia Telecommunications, which was supplemented by coursework in Computer Science.

Dustin's educational journey began at Hamilton Heights High School, where they completed their high school education from 2001 to 2005. The information available does not specify a particular degree or field of study at the high school level.

In addition to their formal education, Dustin has also acquired certifications in the Adobe software suite. Dustin obtained Adobe Certified Expert certifications in Dreamweaver CS4 and Flash CS4 from Pearson Vue in August 2009. These certifications demonstrate their expertise in using these software tools for website design and multimedia development.