Darab Shabahang

I have updated my skills in Web technology industry as designer, developer, computer graphics production and marketing. I am an Adobe Creative Cloud Active member. I am founder of: Artpars: http://www.artpars.com/Portal/ARTPARS_Portal.html including: www.artpars.net, Symourgh: www.symourgh.com, Anar Graphics: www.anarweb.com, WebTec: www.webtecservices.com, PACC: www.artpars.org/Honar I have been working as an artist, journalist, web designer and developer, human rights activist and visual arts & music instructor for over 20 years in Iran, Canada and the United States. Most recently, while living in Maryland over the last decade, I have developed a rich and vibrant community of Iranian-Americans through teaching, leading, and performing traditional Iranian music. I have been leading weekly workshops in Persian music theory, practice of traditional instruments, and supplemental workshops in visual art and poetry. The community I have cultivated has grown over the last three years. Under the name Persian Arts and Cultural Communities (PACC), I have facilitated seasonal celebrations, events and performances to showcase the work of the community. Education: BSc in physics and geography from Poona University in India, Web technology & graphic design Associate degree from BCIT Canada Experience: More than ten years of web and graphic design experience in USA and Canada Contractor for private and government projects such as Voice of America, MTI Inc, Watek Inc, WebTec. Services LLC. Skills: Artist, designer, developer, journalist , human rights activist and music instructor in Iran, Canada and USA