Paolo M. Piselli
13 Montvale Rd. 
Worcester, MA 01609 
phone: (508) 207-7373
http://www.piselli.com/ 
ppiselli@yahoo.com 


Education 
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Pursuing PhD in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
August 2003 to present

BS in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
September 1994 to May 1999 
GPA in Computer Science: 3.6 (out of 4.0) 
Cumulative GPA: 3.3 


Work Experience 
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Game Artist at Mad Doc Software
* January 2003 through August 2003 
Created concepts, models, textures, animations and icons for Dungeon Siege: 
Legends of Aranna.

Character Builder and Artist at Zoesis Studios 
* July 2000 through August 2002
Created models, textures, and backdrops using Mirai and Photoshop. 
Used C++, Perl and CVS to modify development tools in multi-user environment. 
Brought 3D characters to life using C++ and a LISP-like behavioral language. 

Programmer and Web Designer at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
* August 1999 through June 2000 
Used Java to extend multimedia tutoring systems. 
Supervised redesign of research group web site. 

Instructor at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
* September 1999 through May 2000 
Instructed course in introductory spline modelling and animation. 
Designed syllabus, schedules, grading schemes, assignments and projects. 


Computer Skills
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Languages: C/C++, Java, Perl, LISP, SAS 
Artistic Software: Photoshop, 3D Studio MAX, Mirai