11/2023 to present
Led diverse technical initiatives for a VC-funded immersive storytelling platform, reporting to the CTO. Primarily targeted UI and gameplay implementation, as well as database integration, voice and video chat features, and custom tools for Unity.
2/2022 to 11/2022
Expansion of previous engineering role. Directed a small team of programmers for the mobile game RPG Dice: Heroes of Whitestone. Technical point person for the Live Ops group, which coordinated responses to emergent bugs, issued patches, and built new releases for distribution.
2/2013 to 2/2022
Generalist programmer with a focus on gameplay systems and UI. Collaborated with Game Design, Art, and Core Tech teams to rapidly iterate on game ideas. Contributed to multiple mobile game projects, including the globally released game RPG Dice: Heroes of Whitestone. Produced polished and efficient Unity components, prefabs, and custom tools. Implemented gameplay mechanics and service code. Responded to bugs and playtesting feedback through several full game cycles, from prototype to live release.
2/2010 to 2/2013
Designed and developed interactive multimedia exhibits for several museums and individual clients. Prominent projects include exhibits in the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and Garden of the Gods Visitor Center.
RPG Dice: Heroes of Whitestone combines strategy board games and epic battle RPG story adventures to create a compelling free-to-play experience. Summon and level up a guild of heroes, collect gear, and roll the dice against PvE and PvP elements and build up your team and become the Heroes of Whitestone.
Responsibilities: Primary UI programmer, implementation and iteration on complex turn-based status-heavy JRPG style 5v5 combat, and general gameplay and system programming such as: Collecting & Leveling Up Heroes, Guild Features (invitation, management, guild events, participation rewards, etc), Achievements, Analtyics, Rotating and Seasonal Events, PvP Arena Championship and Leaderboards
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