Web Portfolio 2016

About Me

Hello!

My name is Larry Thompson. I am originally from the small town of Galax located near the NC state line in Virginia. I currently live in Lexington NC, and have lived here for about three years. I have had an interest in computers and how they work since I was much younger; ever since my father showed me his Commodore64 to be exact. As I grew I knew that I would make a career out of my passion and devoted myself to learning as much as I can about the subject. I found out along the way that I really enjoyed the "hidden" side of computers, programming, and knew that was the area I would hone my skills. There is just something truly amazing about creating an interactive program with sound, images, and video on a computer using only letters and numbers.

Outside of programming and design I enjoy many other activities such as reading, music, cooking, and games of all kinds.

I believe that my greatest attribute is my inquisitive mind. If there is something that I do not understand and I want to understand it, I will research and experiment just to find out how it works. I believe that this lends skill itself to my professional field well in the fact that I will not stop until I find a solution to any problem I am facing. Combine this skill with my ability to work well with others and there is nothing that I cannot accomplish.

Education

Galax High School

Galax VA, 24333
Graduated May 2003
Graduating GPA: 3.8
Graduated with Honors

Davidson County Community College

Lexington NC, 27292
Graduated May 2016
Associates Degree, Web and Mobile App Development
Graduating GPA: 4.0
Graduated with High Honors

My Works

Database

Webpage Connected to Database

A website that incorperates HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, and SQL to create, edit, and delete records in a mySQL database.
Age Calculator

Age Calculator

A simple website that calculates a person's age, by birth year, using PHP.
Game

Game Prototype

A game prototype that I created using Javascript and the Phaser HTML5 game engine. All of the art is hand made.
Life Simulator

Life Simulator Game

A small, text based hybrid app that simulates a player's life with the goal being to buy their dream home. Created using Javascript and jQuery. The wrapper code to allow for iOS and Android functionality is not included. Best if viewed with a "mobile" screen size.
Hybrid App

Mobile Hybrid App

A fictitious hybrid app created using jQuery. The preliminary designs and image assets were created in Photoshop. The wrapper code to allow for iOS and Android functionality is not included. Best if viewed with a "mobile" screen size.
Android App

Informational Android App

This fictitious app was created in conjunction with a small design team that was building an entrance sign for a local industrial park. Their design influenced the color scheme and style of the app. Created using Android Studio using Java and XML.

Contact Me

If you like what you see and feel that I would make a good addition to your company's team, please send me an e-mail or contact me through one of my social media profiles.