Resumé

Summary

Creative programmer with a decade of application development experience with millions of downloads and 4.5+ star ratings. Solves complex technical challenges while focusing on efficient pipelines and high-quality software engineering. Strong communicator with cross functional departments to facilitate collaborative environments. Experienced in building multi-platform titles with multiple game engine from prototyping through production and live service support, working extensively on 5 titles and assisting on several more.

Skills

Proficient in: C#, Unity, Game Development, Problem Solving, Communication, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Debugging, SCM (Git/Perforce/SVN), Scripting, Mobile Games, Live Service, Gameplay, UI/UX
Experience with: C++, Unreal, Build Pipeline, Content Pipeline, CI/CD (Jenkins, TeamCity), Code Review, Platforms (Google Play/App Store/Steam/Epic), REST/RESTful API, Tool Creation, Confluence, Jira
Knowledgeable of: Python, AWS, Graphics, OpenGL, Shaders, Animation, Modeling
Platform Experience: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, WebGL, Steam, Epic

Experience

High Voltage Software, Inc

Gameplay Engineer, July 2024 - current

• Implemented various gameplay features in Unreal Engine.

Unannounced Project (unannounced, Unreal)

• Investigate and document new technologies for foundation of new title’s open world maps.

Dragon Front: Adventures (2025, Unreal) store→

• Built custom analytics pipeline with custom client module, AWS backend, and Graphana dashboard.
• Implemented platform support for achievements for Steam and Epic stores.
• Developed system for AI to assess and play cards.
• Update and manage build CI/CD build pipelines.
• Optimize game performance for Steam Deck.

Kongregate, Inc. (Synapse Games, Inc prior to October 2018 acquisition)

Senior Client Engineer, Feb 2014 - March 2024

• Developed the front-end app for multiple games in collaboration with a cross-functional team.
• Implemented various gameplay features, UI/UX, and server communication.
• Architected and authored combat systems, UI, AI, skill system, and visual effects for multiple titles, enhancing gameplay experience.
• Implemented and managed CI/CD build pipelines, ensuring smooth development and release processes.
• Modularized core systems into game-independent packages, improving reusability as clean, maintainable code..
• Created tools and guidelines for asset pipeline, establishing reliability in the content pipeline process.
• Gathered requirements, estimated, prioritized, and broke down tasking in an agile production process, ensuring timely delivery of features.

Unannounced Project (unreleased, Unity)

• Designed and authored the client end combat system, contributing to the development of game play elements.
• Modularized core systems from previous titles into game independent packages, improving code reusability and maintainability.
• Developed tools and guidelines for asset pipeline, establishing reliability in the content pipeline process

TMNT: Mutant Madness (2020, Unity) trailer→

• Architected and authored the combat system, including UI, AI, skill system, and visual effects.
• Implemented several features such as the client storefront, tower climb mode, and survival mode, enhancing gameplay experience.
• Iterated on systems to modify UI, enhance performance, and debug gameplay issues.
• Improved and managed Jenkins build pipeline, removing manual steps in the release processes.

Rift Heroes (2018) trailer→

• Prototyped and championed several combat systems, directly contributing to the chosen design.
• Further refined the final chosen design into a fully featured combat system.
• Created and managed build pipeline and CI/CD tools via Jenkins, facilitating efficient development and deployment workflows.

Spellstone (2015) trailer→

• Improved the UI/UX from previous titles by introducing fluid and natural touch screen controls, enhancing user experience and maintainability.
• Rebuilt outdated systems with reusable components, increasing stability and maintainability.
• Implemented the studio’s only live PvP mode, allowing players to engage in real-time player versus player battles within a RESTful API design.

Other Titles

• Castaway Cove (2017, Unity) trailer→
• Animation Throwdown (2016, Unity) trailer→
• Global Assault (2014, Unity) trailer→
• Tyrant Unleashed (2013, Unity) trailer→

Eight Bit Studios

Contract Programmer, June 2013 - October 2013
Developed code for UI and gameplay elements of a city building mobile game in Unity.

Young Horses

Artist Intern, March 2013 - June 2013
Created environment and prop art assets within the stylized 50’s modernist world of Octodad: Dadliest Catch.

Beckman Institute at University of Illinois

Visualization Specialist, June 2009 - August 2011
Created scientifically accurate visualizations of anatomical organs of the inner mouth, throat, and head through scripting and art. Concepts were based in scientific research of the muscle movements of the soft palate during speech.

Education

DePaul University

B.S. Computer Game Development
Class of 2013