Resume

Engelmann-Becker / Funnix · Funnix (Web Application), Proprietary Internal Tools (Web Application)

• Converted an outdated desktop program into a modern web-based subscription service using Node.js and AWS Elastic Beanstalk, creating a high-performance single-page application (SPA).
• Developed a custom data migration tool to transition legacy content to a web-compatible format, ensuring a smooth conversion.
• Designed and implemented a lesson player using JavaScript for seamless navigation and progress tracking.
• Built full front-end and back-end systems, including user authentication, lesson management, and data handling, with Node.js and DynamoDB.
• Implemented a subscription billing system with Stripe for recurring payments and integrated ActiveCampaign for automated email marketing and engagement.
• Established a nightly reporting process to monitor system performance and user metrics.
• Led the development of an online bookstore with USPS media mail integration for shipping.
• Automated deployment and operational tasks, optimizing workflows and reducing downtime.

Self Published · Survival Arena (Roblox)

• Developed a game as a sole indie developer, handling all aspects of coding, design, and release.
• Programmed the game in Lua, ensuring it was engaging for a single player while accommodating multiple players seamlessly.
• Designed the gameplay experience to remain fun and engaging even if only one player remained in the game session.
• Designed 5 unique game modes, each featuring procedurally generated levels to maximize replayability.
• Achieved over 500 active players at the game's peak and over 100 thousand players in its lifetime, demonstrating strong player engagement and retention.
• Earned an 84% positive feedback score, reflecting a high level of player satisfaction and consistently positive user experiences.

Glu Mobile · Ultimate Chef (iOS / Android)

• Designed and implemented over 40 modular user interfaces in Unity, collaborating with engineers to address functionality and limitations.
• Increased productivity by 25-70% by developing pipeline tools for Maya and Unity using Python and C#.
• Managed character animation, creating and implementing over 80 animations and sequences, along with 3D environment layout and lighting.
• Led outsourcing by creating technical guidelines and specs for 280+ assets
• Optimized performance with Python tools, reducing project size by 55%.

Committee for Children · Game (Research / Proprietary)

• Created rapid prototype for an interactive multiplayer game for research study in Unity.
• Designed user interface to support four player mixed local and network co-op multiplayer.

Northwest Media · Surviving Independence (iOS / Android)

• Responsible for all programming using C# and Unity, writing over 40,000 lines of code.
• Designed and developed UI with responsive buttons, seamless transitions and effects for touch interactions.
• Developed procedural generation systems to increase replayability, which included, dynamic characters and personalities, different map locations, and varying store prices, job wages, and apartment costs.
• Addressed usability issues from user tests and feedback through game hints, improved visual indicators, and refined UI flows.
• Added user analytics for user research and efficacy studies, which included all user actions, in internal device XML files and SQL databases.

Zynga · Pioneer Trail (Facebook)

• Worked with designers to release new content in bi-weekly intervals.
• Used metrics to drive upcoming features, maximizing revenue potential for each release.
• Developed XML, Photoshop, and Flash tools, boosting productivity by 15% to up to 25%.

Buzz Monkey Software · Tomb Raider: Underworld (Wii), Tony Hawk: Ride (Wii), Tony Hawk: Shred (Wii), Army of Two: 40th Day (PSP), Rinth Island (iOS / Android), Club Penguin (iOS / Android)

• Responsible for developing tools and pipeline automation used by over 15 individuals in art and design departments, improving overall efficiency by 25% up to 70%.
• Developed tools for Unity and Maya using Python, JavaScript, and C#.
• Produced rapid prototypes in Unity, transforming design concepts to playable demos.
• Designed camera state machines, particle effects, animation systems, and audio triggers, adding depth to game mechanics and visuals.

Buzz Monkey Software · Tomb Raider: Anniversary (PSP), Tomb Raider: Underworld (Wii), Tony Hawk: Ride (Wii)

• 3D modeled, textured, and lit environments for over 12 levels using Maya and other 3d packages.
• Created art for three game environments, which became the quality standard for the art department (Tony Hawk: Ride).
• Responsible for cinematics, upholding visual quality through various level design iterations.
• Optimized over 20 levels for performance, reducing memory over 35% to up to 60% by optimizing geometry and textures.

The Art Institute of Portland