I am a multidisciplinary thinker with a unique set of skills. I specialize in bridging the gap between technology and art. For your project, I can: Think critically and ask the right questions. Bring insight and efficiency to collaborations between artists, engineers and businesspeople. Contribute art, design, music and writing with style and precision. Design and prototype hardware, software and organizational solutions. Analyze, manage and maintain complex systems. Educate and counsel, improving rapport and transparency.

Kimo Knowles

I am a multidisciplinary thinker with a unique set of skills. I specialize in bridging the gap between technology and art. For your project, I can: Think critically and ask the right questions. Bring insight and efficiency to collaborations between artists, engineers and businesspeople. Contribute art, design, music and writing with style and precision. Design and prototype hardware, software and organizational solutions. Analyze, manage and maintain complex systems. Educate and counsel, improving rapport and transparency.

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I am a multidisciplinary thinker with a unique set of skills.
I specialize in bridging the gap between technology and art.
For your project, I can:
Think critically and ask the right questions.
Bring insight and efficiency to collaborations between artists, engineers and businesspeople.
Contribute art, design, music and writing with style and precision.
Design and prototype hardware, software and organizational solutions.
Analyze, manage and maintain complex systems.
Educate and counsel, improving rapport and transparency.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Full-stack Engineer at Machtt GmbH
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Full-stack engineer; Python, Clojurescript, Django; tech debt feature production; literate programming; Agile ops; API architecture
Re-frame core developer at Day 8 Technology Pty Ltd
January 1, 2023 - November 3, 2025
Re-frame core developer; Clojurescript/re-frame agent; legacy open-source maintenance; alpha feature development; client app production (frontend)
Webmaster at TruVoice Lessons LLC
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Webmaster; Wordpress themes/plugins; API; team management; training; Clojurescript/React; Gutenberg
Instructor at Shenzhen Yundeng School Elite International Department
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Instructor; Grade 7-11; Oral English; TOEFL; Algebra 2; Pre-Calculus; SAT; Computer Science
Chief Technical Officer at Ally Entertainment
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
CTO; interactive lights & sound; team management; client relations; LED power control; PCB design; prototyping; wearables enclosures; audio production engineering
Light Lab Assistant at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2014
Light Lab Assistant; programming/electronics lectures; Arduino; Processing; Max/MSP; design/build light fixtures; installations; art critique
Assistant Microscopist at Portland State University Center for Electron Microscopy & Nanofab
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Assistant Microscopist; operate/maintain SEM/DB-FIB; training; compliance; IT management
Analytic Chemistry Intern at Hewlett-Packard
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006
FTIR/photoacoustic spectroscopy; lab maintenance; chemometric analysis

Education

BFA at School of the Art Institute of Chicago
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2014
BS (partial) at Portland State University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services