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Hi, I’m Joey Mariano, a Creative Technologist, Artist, and Educator with 26 years of experience blending arts and technology. My work merges independent STEM exploration with artistic expression across music, programming, education, entertainment, and fabrication.\n\nI love turning ideas into hands-on projects—building interactive installations, coding systems, and scalable websites, and sharing what I learn with students and collaborators.
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Work Experience
Tech Assembly and Physical Computing at BRDG Studios
April 1, 2026 - PresentBuilt and installed interactive lighting installations for Nike World Cup, including light boxes and illuminated fixtures; on-site electrical work and fabrication; projects shipped to major Nike stores.
Tech Assembly and Physical Computing at BRDG Studios
March 1, 2026 - PresentEmbedded LED strips in shoe pedestals for Nike A’TWO; designed custom pink polka dot lights; on-site electrical work and improvised repairs.
Tech at Ministry of Awe
January 1, 2026 - PresentWired phones and speakers for art installations; organized amplifier racks; wired and installed lights for cabinets; on-site electrical work and repairs.
Tech Assembly and Physical Computing at BRDG Studios
November 1, 2025 - PresentAssembled a Light Box with magnifying glasses for 'Through Lens'; programmed Controllino for 'Body Mapped'; prepared lights for the installation.
Environment Artist at Akupara Games / Airframe Ultra
June 1, 2025 - PresentLicensed Black Book to Airframe Ultra; motorcycle tracks decorated with Black Book assets; Posca paint pen drawings scanned at high resolution.
Physical Computing + Fabrication at Queen Mary Escape Room
May 1, 2025 - PresentCreated and fabricated devices for the Queen Mary Escape Room in L.A.; designed an ESP32 circuit using IR sensors, buttons, LEDs, switches, and a small OLED screen.
Soldering & Assembly at Nike Air Max
February 1, 2025 - PresentSoldering, troubleshooting, and assembly of interactive sculptures installed at Nike’s House of Innovation in NYC.
Front-End Developer
November 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Front-End Developer, Illustration Division — collaborated with ID Team to enhance the website and showcase illustrators' artistic talent.
Composer at Twilio Quest
September 1, 2019 - September 25, 2025Composed original music for Twilio Quest, an educational video game that teaches programming.
ReactJS Tutor at HeyTutor
June 1, 2019 - PresentOne-on-one ReactJS instruction via video conferencing; educated clients with 50+ years of development experience, simplifying complex concepts.
Game Development Teacher at Julian Krinsky Camps
August 31, 2017 - September 25, 2025Taught Lua programming, pixel art, and chiptune music using PIC0-8.
Full Stack Developer at Self Employed Contractor
January 1, 2015 - PresentFull-stack web development for clients including Lou Rose Music, Trans Beauty Shop, Illustration Division Inc., and BOKA Restaurant Group; built with Ruby on Rails, React.js, Sass, Bootstrap, and Squarespace; ongoing React.js tutoring for Hey Tutor.
Web Developer at Self-employed
January 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned, developed, and maintained websites for artists and events, including 8static.com, nmlstyl.art, and cheapdinosaurs.com.
Cofounder at 8static
October 1, 2008 - January 1, 2017Cofounded 8static, a monthly chip music event in Philadelphia; ran live sound, booked acts, and managed the organization; led an $11,000 Kickstarter fundraiser; primary run 2008–2017, with a recent revival of about 3 shows.
Music Coordinator at 8static Festival
January 1, 2008 - PresentCurated nine years of semi-monthly chip music events and four festivals, successfully raising $11,000 via Kickstarter.
Freelance Composer & Music Educator at Self-employed
January 1, 2005 - PresentReleased 15 albums spanning genres from electronic to guitar-driven music. Latest release: SP 33K (2024). Designed and taught NES music composition workshops at NYU; instructed students in electronic music production using open-source tools. Created personalized lessons for guitar, composition, and improvisation; composed original soundtracks for video games and applications, including Hipster City Cycle, Dragon Leap, and TG Un.
Guitar Instructor at Private Studio
January 1, 1998 - PresentSpecializing in guitar and audio production; delivered personalized instruction tailored to individual skill levels.
Education
Bachelor of Music, Jazz Guitar Performance at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Full Stack Web Development Program at Flatiron School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025 at Flatiron School
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025 at Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025 at Rutgers University
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025 at Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Full Stack Web Development at Flatiron School
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025Scholarship at Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 25, 2025 at Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025 at Flatiron School
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025BM, Jazz Guitar Performance at Rutgers University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002Teacher's Assistant & Apprenticeship at The Hacktory
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Fullstack Web Development at Flatiron School
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Qualifications
Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Women Take Tech Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - November 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Software & Internet, Gaming, Professional Services, Manufacturing
Assembled a Stomp Shield created by Open Music Labs. I decided to make a chiptune style arpeggiator for this pedal. The process involved modifying the up down sketch to alternate up and normal. This is the most useful arpeggio when soloing over chiptune.
github repo: https://www.twine.net/signin
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