Old School game developer/designer. Moved to web development, then to entrepreneur. Now I'm thinking about helping to build games again.

Gerald Azenaro

Old School game developer/designer. Moved to web development, then to entrepreneur. Now I'm thinking about helping to build games again.

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Old School game developer/designer. Moved to web development, then to entrepreneur. Now I’m thinking about helping to build games again.

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English
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Work Experience

CEO/Owner at Fogg Flavor Labs
March 1, 2016 - June 7, 2024
Managed the day-to-day operations of a small flavor manufacturing business with up to seven employees. Handled web and application development using PHP, MySQL, and Javascript. Set up, maintained, and customized e-commerce stores including Amazon, Ebay, and Etsy. Oversaw product and packaging design, marketing, laboratory, production, shipping management, as well as sales and sales channel development and management.
Application Developer at National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
November 1, 2010 - April 30, 2018
Served as a full stack developer working with PHP, Oracle, and Javascript. Designed and developed applications based on requirements and specifications. Contributed to projects such as digitization of paper reports, cetacean incident reporting system, document and file storage systems, and other short-term projects across the agency.
Web Developer at Freelance
July 1, 2008 - November 30, 2010
Developed websites and database-powered applications for various clients including online vendors, local services, and professional websites. Collaborated with local web design firms to add functionality to client websites. Used PHP, MySQL, and Javascript for full stack development.
Web Developer at LocaModa
July 1, 2006 - February 29, 2008
Full stack development of PHP/PostGRE/Javascript projects including several SMS-powered real estate and chat applications and games.
Web Developer at Atari
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Worked as a web developer in the early 2000s contributing to game-related web projects.
Game Developer at Infogrames
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001
Worked as a game developer contributing to game development from 2000 to 2001.
Game Developer at Eidos / Crystal Dynamix
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Engaged as a game developer from 1998 to 2000.
Game Developer, QA Engineer at Dynamix
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1998
Worked as a game developer and QA engineer over a six-year period.
CEO & Owner at Fogg Flavor Labs
March 1, 2016 - Present
Built and scaled flavor manufacturing business from startup to 7-employee operation with full P&L responsibility. Developed comprehensive e-commerce infrastructure across multiple platforms (Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Etsy). Engineered custom full-stack applications using PHP/MySQL/JavaScript to streamline operations. Designed product lines and packaging while managing laboratory operations, production workflows, and shipping logistics. Established and optimized sales channels, driving revenue growth and market expansion.
Application Developer at National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
April 30, 2018 - July 14, 2025
Architected and developed mission-critical applications for federal agency using PHP/Oracle/JavaScript. Led full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. Created specialized systems including digitization platforms, incident reporting systems, and document management solutions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions supporting diverse agency functions.
Freelance Web Developer
November 1, 2010 - July 14, 2025
Delivered custom web applications and database-driven solutions for diverse client portfolio. Partnered with design agencies to enhance client websites with advanced functionality. Specialized in PHP/MySQL/JavaScript stack for small to medium-sized businesses.
Web Developer at LocaModa
February 28, 2008 - July 14, 2025
Developed innovative SMS-powered applications including real estate platforms and interactive games. Utilized PHP/PostgreSQL/JavaScript to create engaging user experiences. Contributed to early mobile application development in emerging market.
Web Developer at Atari
December 31, 2004 - July 14, 2025
Game Developer at Infogrames
December 31, 2001 - July 14, 2025
Game Developer at Eidos/Crystal Dynamics
December 31, 2000 - July 14, 2025
Game Developer & QA Engineer at Dynamix
December 31, 1998 - July 14, 2025

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Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Retail, Government, Gaming