Resume

Kyle Foote

Senior JavaScript / Interactive Engineer

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Lead HTML5 Game Developer & Frontend Engineer

Summary

Senior Frontend Engineer with 18 years of experience building interactive web applications and browser-based experiences for major consumer brands including PBS Kids, Disney, Marvel, Paramount/Noggin, and Pokémon. Specialized in HTML5 canvas technologies, frontend architecture, rendering optimization, reusable systems, and cross-platform browser/mobile development. Experienced technical lead with a strong background in performance-critical frontend applications, tooling workflows, and mentoring developers across interactive production environments.

Experience

  • Lead HTML5 Game Developer

    Curious Media Inc · Remote · 2015 – Present

    • Led development of browser-based educational games and interactive applications for clients including PBS Kids, Disney, Paramount/Noggin, and Pokémon.
    • Architected reusable HTML5 canvas application structures, internal tooling, and shared npm modules adopted across multiple production teams.
    • Served as primary technical resource for rendering optimization, performance debugging, and cross-device compatibility challenges across web and hybrid mobile deployments.
    • Developed applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, PixiJS, WebGL, Cordova, Node.js tooling, and custom asset pipeline workflows.
    • Mentored and onboarded developers transitioning into browser-based application development and modern JavaScript workflows.
    • Collaborated with project managers, designers, artists, and clients to deliver interactive products under aggressive production timelines.

  • HTML5 Game Developer

    Curious Media Inc · Boise, ID · 2013 – 2015

    • Led company transition from Flash development to modern HTML5 canvas technologies.
    • Built browser-based educational and entertainment applications using JavaScript, CreateJS, PixiJS, and reusable internal frameworks.
    • Established frontend development patterns and workflows used across multiple projects.
    • Worked closely with artists, designers, and developers to deliver experiences for entertainment and educational brands.

  • Flash Developer

    Curious Media Inc · Boise, ID · 2008 – 2013

    • Developed interactive Flash experiences, games, and promotional applications for entertainment and marketing clients.
    • Built animation-heavy browser experiences focused on user interaction and engagement.

Skills

  • Frontend Technologies JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, React, Vue.js, Cordova
  • Rendering & Interactive PixiJS, CreateJS, WebGL, HTML5 Canvas, Web Audio API, GSAP
  • Game & Physics Systems Phaser, Box2D, PlanckJS, MatterJS
  • Tooling & Workflow Node.js, npm, Webpack, Babel, Git, Jira
  • Creative Tools Spine, Adobe Animate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma
  • Specialization Browser Performance Optimization, Rendering Systems, Frontend Architecture, Cross-Platform Browser/Mobile Development, Technical Leadership

Education

BFA, Multimedia Arts

Andrews University