Portalarium Company
Industry: Video game industry company
DescriptionPortalarium, Inc. is a video game developer based in Austin, Texas that was formed in September 2009 by Richard Garriott, together with his longtime game industry partners, Dallas Snell and Fred Schmidt. Headquarters: Austin, TX Founded: 2009 Video game: Shroud of the Avatar: Forsaken Virtues Type of business: Privately held company Key people: Richard Garriott, Starr Long Predecessors: Origin Systems, Destination Games
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Portalarium Employees
Signpost June 2013 - Present
PayPal July 2011 - April 2013
Portalarium March 2011 - June 2011
Poptank Studios September 2010 - January 2011
Traitwise January 2009 - September 2010
Adobe Systems June 1998 - December 2008
Simtex/MicroProse July 1995 - October 1997
Origin Systems January 1993 - June 1995
Dallas Shakespeare Festival 1988 - 1990
Skills
JavaScript, C++, Ruby on Rails, Technical Leadership, API, HTML, CSS, Scrum, MySQL, Software Development, AJAX, Architecture, Web Development, jQuery, XHTML, C, Apache, JSP, Mac OS X, SQL, Unix, Visual Studio, Ruby, OOP, HTML5, Web Applications, Eclipse, OS X, HTML 5, Mobile Applications, Software Engineering, Software Design, Object Oriented Design, Agile Methodologies, XML, Android, ActionScript, JSON, Java, User Interface, Flex, Distributed Systems, Python, REST, APIs, Web Services, Linux, Objective-C, Subversion, Git
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1988 — 1992
B.S., Computer Science
Arts Magnet High School 1986 — 1988
Theater
Portalarium January 2014 - Present
Nest Labs September 2013 - December 2013
Kalani Games December 2012 - September 2013
Kalani Games May 2012 - December 2012
Harte-Hanks, Inc. March 2009 - November 2010
Blizzard Entertainment June 2008 - March 2009
Colorado College September 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Unreal Engine 3, Level Design, Game Development, Photoshop, Unity3D, Creative Writing, Quality Assurance, Scripting, JavaScript, Character Animation, MMO, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Xbox 360, MMORPG
Education
Colorado College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, English, Creative Writing
Austin Community College 2011 — 2013
Certificate, Game Design
Cloud Imperium Games September 2012 - Present
Conley Swofford Media January 2009 - Present
Portalarium January 2010 - April 2013
NCsoft June 2001 - December 2008
Electronic Arts/Origin Systems January 1994 - May 2001
KTBC-TV (Austin, TX - CBS affiliate) October 1982 - December 1993
KLBK-TV (Lubbock, TX - CBS affiliate) July 1978 - September 1982
Skills
Public Relations, Video Games, Social Games, Game Development, MMO, Content Strategy, Social Networking, Press Releases, Media Relations, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Publishing, Interactive..., Social Media, Game Design
Education
Texas Tech University 1975 — 1979
BA, Journalism
Portalarium July 2013 - Present
KingsIsle Entertainment August 2008 - March 2012
NCsoft January 2008 - August 2008
NCsoft June 2006 - January 2008
Skills
MySQL, Perforce, Perl, C++, Visual Studio, C#, Game Development, Scripting, Linux, Subversion, Game Programming, Java, InstallShield, Unity3D, Unity
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2004 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science
Anki, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Mixbook April 2014 - July 2014
Kabam January 2013 - October 2013
Portalarium October 2012 - January 2013
Bioware September 2011 - June 2012
Bioware December 2010 - September 2011
Globant August 2010 - November 2010
Adobe Systems January 2010 - April 2010
Electronic Arts November 2005 - December 2009
Nokia February 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Mobile Games, Testing, Software Documentation, Game Design, Game Development, JIRA, Black Box Testing, Test Planning, Test Cases, Software Quality..., Social Games, Agile Methodologies, Casual Games, Bug Tracking, Game Testing, Android, Xbox 360, Mobile Devices, Multiplayer, Console, Mobile Applications
Education
Berkeley City College 2001 — 2003
n/a, Computer Science, General Education
IBM September 2015 - Present
Zoe Comings Jewelry May 2015 - Present
Kingdom Games June 2014 - May 2015
sonarDesign, Inc. February 2013 - May 2014
Paradisus Dei December 2012 - March 2013
Portalarium May 2012 - December 2012
Portalarium 2011 - May 2012
St. Edward's University August 2009 - May 2011
St. Edward's University August 2009 - May 2011
St. Edward's University August 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Programming, Customer Service, Photoshop, ActionScript, Flex, Java, HTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, User Experience, Graphic Design, Social Games, Event Management, Mac, Illustrator, Game Development, Subversion, PHP, Game Design
Education
St. Edward's University 2008 — 2012
Computer Science, Graphic Design, Computer Science
Portalarium June 2015 - Present
Portalarium March 2014 - May 2015
Best Buy August 2008 - May 2014
Sony Online Entertainment August 2013 - September 2013
Portalarium June 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Texturing, Compositing, Photoshop, Illustrator, Motion Graphics, Video Games, Film, Animation, Computer Animation, Flash, Flash Animation, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Modeling, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Character Design, Drawing Skills, UV mapping, Illustration, Premiere, Traditional Animation, Graphic Design, Digital Painting, Communication, 3D, Concept Design, Game Development, Unity, ZBrush, Drawing, UV Mapping, Hard Rock, Cheesecakes, Dog Breeding
Education
The Art Institute of Austin 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Media Arts and Animation
Austin Community College 2008 — 2010
Aunt Bertha, Inc. September 2015 - Present
sonarDesign, Inc. April 2014 - August 2015
ByteSized Studios May 2013 - January 2014
Portalarium October 2012 - February 2013
D7 Studios May 2010 - October 2012
Gendai Games Inc. January 2010 - April 2010
GamesPlusBlog February 2009 - April 2010
SOGETI USA June 2008 - February 2009
Securecare 2009 - 2009
CenterPoint Energy May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
C#, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ActionScript, jQuery, ASP.NET, Box2D, XML, HTML, Visual Studio, Game Development, C++, Agile Methodologies, MySQL, .NET, HTML 5, Scrum, Game Design, Programming, Unity, Video Games, Ruby on Rails, User Interface Design
Education
University of Houston 2004 — 2008
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, COMPUTER SCIENCE
Portalarium October 2013 - Present
ExactTarget April 2013 - October 2013
Aprimo March 2010 - April 2013
Innovative Workflow Technologies June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
UX, UI, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Drawing, Painting, Mockups, Silverlight, OOP, PHP, MySQL, Wordpress, Flash, Calligraphy, User Interface Design, User Experience, Human-computer..., Graphics, Graphic Design, English, Japanese, Communication, Freehand, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Interaction Design, Usability
Education
Purdue University 2004 — 2007
BS, Computer Graphics
Ball State University 2001 — 2004
Graphic Design / Computer Science
Indiana Academy 1999 — 2001
Indiana Academic Honors Diploma
Portalarium July 2012 - April 2013
Zebra Imaging February 2012 - July 2012
Controlled Chaos Media October 2011 - January 2012
Controlled Chaos Media January 2011 - October 2011
Washington State University December 2007 - August 2009
Washington State University August 2007 - December 2007
Quiznos 2005 - 2006
Skills
Programming, Software Development, Lua, Scripting, Computer Graphics, Game Development, Statistical Tools, C++, C#, Software Engineering, OpenGL, C, XML, ActionScript, PHP, Video Games, Game Programming, Linux, Unity3D, iOS development
Education
Southern Methodist University 2009 — 2010
MIT, Software Development
Washington State University 2004 — 2009
BS, Computer Science
LocoMobi April 2014 - Present
Moon Express April 2010 - Present
Singularity University January 2009 - Present
Portalarium July 2011 - Present
Pharma Surveyor January 2006 - Present
Speak With Me June 2005 - Present
LinkedIn July 2004 - Present
Decision Theory August 2002 - Present
QuickPay Corporation August 2011 - April 2014
Microsoft September 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Databases, Mergers, Data Mining, Program Management, Strategic Planning, Software, Search, Knowledge Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Technology, Venture Capital, Product Management, Robotics, Start-ups, Leadership, E-commerce, Mergers & Acquisitions, Software Development, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Software, Social Networking, Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Business Development, Computer Science, Cloud Computing, Business Intelligence, Natural Language..., Analytics, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Business Strategy, User Experience, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Angel Investing, Big Data, Management, Distributed Systems, Corporate Development, SaaS, Scalability, Security, Executive Management, Go-to-market Strategy, Software Design, Market Research, Business Modeling, Text Mining
Education
University of Cambridge 1989 — 1993
Ph.D., Computer science, AI
Stanford University 1986 — 1989
B.S., Symbolic Systems
James Monroe High School 1983 — 1986
High School Diploma
Red Fly Studio November 2014 - December 2014
Portalarium May 2013 - October 2014
Lightbox Interactive January 2011 - August 2012
Red Fly Studio March 2008 - September 2010
Webfoot Technologies January 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Unity, C#, Game Design, Level Design, Programming, Game Development, Gameplay, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Lua, C++, Game AI, Multiplayer Design, Game Design Documents, Software Documentation, Video Games, Infernal Engine, Hammer Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Editor, Wii, PS3
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor, Game Design and Development
College of DuPage 2003 — 2004
C++ certification, Computer Science
Armature Studio September 2014 - Present
Sony Online Entertainment June 2012 - September 2014
Portalarium July 2011 - June 2012
UTV Ignition Entertainment January 2011 - June 2011
UTV Ignition Entertainment September 2010 - November 2010
Veteran Enterprise Technology Solutions March 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Gameplay, 3D, Unreal Engine 3, Flash, ActionScript, Low Poly Modeling
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2009
MS, Interactive Entertainment
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2008
BA, Digital Media
Offworld Industries 2015 - Present
Multimedia Games December 2013 - Present
Portalarium October 2012 - January 2013
United States Marine Corps September 2010 - December 2011
United States Marine Corps June 2005 - June 2009
Skills
Military Experience, Quality Assurance, JIRA, Enterprise Tester, Confluence, Wikis, Testing, Test Cases, Typing, Social Games, Microsoft Office, Computer Proficiency, MMO, Marksmanship, Security Operations, Combat Lifesaver, Water Survival, Helicopter Operations, Force Protection, Marine Corps, Program Management, Game Design
Education
Austin Community College 2012 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Science
BonusXP July 2014 - Present
Freelance work January 2013 - June 2014
Portalarium March 2010 - December 2012
Corner 5 Media May 2011 - June 2011
Spiderwood studios October 2009 - November 2009
Skills
3d Environmental..., 3d Character modeling..., Animation, Character Rigging, 2d art, Zbrush sculpting, 3D, Maya, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Flash, Unity3D, Modeling, Zbrush, 2D art
Education
Austin Community College 2008 — 2010
3d Artist, Fine and Studio Arts
University of Mary Harden Baylor 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Incomplete, Computer Science
PopCap Games June 2012 - Present
Portalarium January 2012 - June 2012
Red Fly Studio January 2011 - January 2012
The Guildhall at SMU August 2009 - December 2010
Pipeworks June 2008 - August 2008
University of Puget Sound June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Game Design, C++, Video Games, C#, Programming, Gameplay, Java, Software Development, 3D, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Level Design, Unreal Editor, Lua, OpenGL, Xbox 360, DirectX, Scripting, Perforce, Visual Studio, Python, Game Mechanics
Education
Southern Methodist University 2009 — 2010
Masters, Interactive Technology
University of Puget Sound 2005 — 2009
BS, Computer Science
Portalarium June 2013 - October 2014
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Animation, After Effects, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Drawing, Flash Animation, 3D Modeling, Illustration, Texturing, Flash, Low Poly Modeling, Digital Painting, Image Compositing, Environment Art, 3D, ZBrush
Education
The Art Institute of Austin 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
Niskayuna High School 2006 — 2010
Portalarium December 2013 - Present
Portalarium February 2013 - Present
Skills
Community Management, Content Writing, Online Communities, Video Games, MMO, Online Gaming, Game Design, MMORPG, Game Development, Online Community..., Gaming, Photoshop, Content Management, Quality Assurance, Blogging, Editing, Writing, Creative Writing, Wordpress, Facebook, Copywriting, Localization, Web Design, Copy Editing, DevTrack, Microsoft Office, Hero Engine, Hansoft, Microsoft Excel, Confluence, JIRA, Social Media, Mac OS, Teaching, Community Sites, Gameplay, vBulletin, IRC, PS3, Xbox 360
Education
University of North Florida 1992 — 1996
Bachelors of Arts, Education
University of North Florida 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Education
Portalarium April 2013 - Present
Portalarium December 2012 - March 2013
Portalarium September 2011 - December 2012
Red Fly Studio February 2010 - September 2010
NCsoft March 2001 - November 2008
Origin Systems / Electronic Arts March 2000 - March 2001
Origin Systems / Electronic Arts June 1999 - March 2000
Origin Systems / Electronic Arts September 1997 - May 1998
Origin Systems / Electronic Arts June 1996 - September 1997
Origin Systems / Electronic Arts June 1996 - December 1996
Skills
C#, SQL, Game Design, Gameplay, Game Development, Xbox 360, Video Games, Level Design, JIRA, Scrum, Game Mechanics, Agile Project Management, Social Games, Wii, MMO, Computer Games, Online Gaming
Education
DePaul University 1994 — 1995
KingsIsle Entertainment May 2015 - Present
KingsIsle Entertainment August 2014 - Present
Vubeology, Inc March 2013 - November 2013
Portalarium February 2012 - December 2012
Bioware October 2011 - February 2012
NCsoft December 2008 - October 2011
NCsoft May 2008 - December 2008
NCsoft May 2006 - March 2008
NCsoft December 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Team Leadership, Technical Documentation, Time Management, Diligent, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Training, Goal Oriented, Quality Assurance, Organizational..., Motivated, Risk Assessment, Results Oriented, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Team Mentoring, JIRA, Seapine Test Track Pro, Adaptable to Changes, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Wii, Online Gaming, Computer Games, MMO, Video Games, Social Games
Education
California State University-Los Angeles
English Language and Literature/Letters
Los Angeles City College
English
The Richards Group April 2014 - Present
The Richards Group June 2012 - April 2014
Portalarium March 2012 - May 2012
Nimbit June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Trends, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Digital Media, Web Analytics, Photoshop, Social Listening, Google Analytics, Dreamweaver, Songwriting, Illustrator, InDesign, Entertainment, HTML5, CSS, DSP, SEO, Digital Channels, Guitarist, Lyricist, Sysomos, Keyboardist, Facebook API, Twitter, Social Media, Web Design, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, E-commerce, Digital Signal..., Creative Strategy, Content Strategy, HTML 5, Tree Climbing
Education
St. Edward's University 2010 — 2012
M.B.A., Digital Media Management
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 2003 — 2008
B.S. in Education and Human Sciences, Nutrition Science
Battlecry Studios July 2013 - Present
Certain Affinity September 2010 - July 2013
Portalarium September 2009 - January 2011
NCsoft January 2008 - September 2009
Illusion Studio April 2006 - September 2007
Blausen Medical Communications June 2005 - April 2006
The Art Institute of Houston October 2003 - March 2005
Skills
C++, C#, Multiplayer, Xbox 360, Shaders, Unity3D, LAMP, Perforce, Photoshop, Texture Painting, 3ds max, Maya, Ruby, Software Engineering, Gameplay Programming, Network Programming, 3D Studio Max, Social Games
Education
Art Institute of Houston 2003 — 2005
Associates, Animation
Aspyr Media June 2011 - Present
Portalarium July 2012 - January 2013
Portalarium March 2012 - May 2012
Zydeco's Bar and Grille August 2004 - March 2009
Skills
MySQL, Google Analytics, Access, SPSS, Joomla, Digital Marketing, Online Gaming, Social Media Marketing, Awesomeness, Digital Media, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Community Management, Marketing, Start-ups, New Media, Event Management, Social Networking, SEO, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Video Games
Education
St. Edward's University 2010 — 2012
MBA, Digital Media Management
Colorado State University 2000 — 2004
BA, Political Science
Portalarium July 2015 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin August 2011 - May 2015
Team Chaos LLC February 2014 - August 2014
Bioware June 2013 - July 2013
Cine Las Americas January 2013 - June 2013
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Web Development, Unity, Creation Kit based of..., Final Cut Pro, Guitar Pro, B.Y.O.B Engine, GameSalad, Audacity, HTML, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, English, Illustrator, After Effects, iMovie, Garageband, DAZ Studio, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Adobe Premier
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Radio Television and Film
Drawmycharacter.com January 2013 - Present
Art of Denis Loubet 2014 - Present
Craniac Entertainment 2011 - 2012
Portalarium 2010 - 2012
KingsIsle Entertainment 2010 - 2011
Radioactive Labs 2009 - 2010
Pixel Mine Games 2007 - 2009
Iron Will Games 2004 - 2009
TKO Software 2003 - 2004
Asylumsoft 2002 - 2003
Skills
3D Studio Max, Corel Painter, Conceptual art, Computer Animation, Book Illustration, Drawing, Cinematics, Art, Conceptual Art, Comics, 3D, Animation, Digital Art, Illustration, Film, Game Development, Video Games, Game Design
Education
Southwest Texas State University 1977 — 1979
Art and Photography
Bazaarvoice June 2015 - Present
Kingdom Games August 2014 - May 2015
CrowdTorch by Cvent February 2013 - August 2014
Portalarium July 2011 - December 2012
RR Donnelley January 2006 - July 2011
Personal Business January 2008 - January 2011
Petters Group Worldwide May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
JavaScript, jQuery, Ember.js, HTML 5, CSS, C#, .NET, AJAX, Amazon Web Services...
Education
Miami University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Computer Science
Dale Carnegie Training
Certain Affinity February 2014 - Present
Art Institute June 2011 - Present
Portalarium June 2013 - February 2014
Bioware February 2010 - June 2012
Liquid Development 2012 - 2012
Bioware January 2008 - January 2010
EA Tiburon September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Max Scripting, MEL scripting, Zbrush, UV mapping, Texturing, Game Development, MEL, Art, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Level Design, Game Design, Character Animation, Xbox 360, Scripting, Character Rigging, Animation
Education
University of Central Florida 2006 — 2007
Masters of Science, Interactive Entertainment
Portalarium August 2014 - Present
Chaotic Moon Studios October 2014 - December 2014
Elementum - Student Startup Project September 2013 - November 2014
Virtuix June 2014 - August 2014
Bedlam Stories - Class Project January 2014 - August 2014
Escape Hatch Entertainment, LLC August 2013 - December 2013
ISON August 2012 - August 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement May 2012 - August 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings November 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Scripting, Level Design, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Unity, Photoshop, Unity3D, Game Development, Texturing, C#, Computer Games, 3D Studio Max, Google Docs, JIRA, JavaScript, Confluence, Written & Verbal...
Education
Austin Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Applied Science, Game Design, Final GPA: 3.714
Cedar Park High School 2008 — 2012
Diploma, Visual Communication, GPA: 4.0+
Portalarium March 2014 - September 2014
Hostgator.com February 2013 - May 2013
Kalani Games September 2012 - November 2012
Bioware October 2011 - January 2012
All-Tex Networking Solutions October 2005 - October 2008
Fishland Specialty Store April 2002 - October 2004
Best Buy 2002 - 2003
Abercrombie and Fitch 2001 - 2002
Best Buy 2000 - 2001
Skills
Unity3D, Game Design, Scripting, Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, Computer Games, 3D Studio Max, Unreal Engine 3, Social Games, Online Gaming, PS3, Xbox 360, Unreal Development Kit, Vicious Engine, Mantis, Windows XP Pro, Windows 7, Reason, Maya, Photoshop, JavaScript, Gameplay, Casual Games, Zbrush, Computer Animation, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Unity, Game Programming, MMO, User Interface Design, Unreal Editor, Customer Support, Wii, Game Mechanics, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, 3D, Adobe Photoshop, Tech Excel DevTrack, Reason 4.0
Education
Austin Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Game Design
Spring11, LLC May 2015 - Present
Sandalwood Management May 2014 - July 2014
Sandalwood Management May 2013 - July 2013
Portalarium May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Constant Contact, Marketing, CoStar, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leases, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Outlook, Sales
Education
Auburn University 2011 — 2015
Finance, 3.40
Semester at Sea
Study Abroad, 4.0
Portalarium October 2015 - Present
Red Fly Studio May 2012 - October 2015
KingsIsle Entertainment February 2012 - May 2012
Red Fly Studio December 2010 - February 2012
Red Fly Studio August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Maya, 3D animation, After Effects, Premiere, XSI, Modeling, Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Sony Vegas, Animation, Character Animation, Mental Ray, Game Design, UV mapping, Video Games, Character Modeling, Computer Graphics, Rendering, Unreal Engine 3, Art, Graphic Design, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Unity, 3D Modeling, Cinematics, Lighting, 3D, Computer Animation, Zbrush, Game Development, Perforce, Character Rigging
Education
Vancouver Film School 2008 — 2009
Degree, 3D Animation and Visual Effects
The University of Texas at Austin 1998 — 2004
BS, Communications
Gameloft January 2015 - Present
Rocket Recruiting January 2007 - Present
ThemePark Studios January 1999 - Present
Certain Affinity February 2014 - January 2015
Boston Festival of Indie Games March 2012 - February 2014
Interactive Selection January 2013 - January 2014
Irrational Games June 2012 - January 2013
Tencent Boston, Inc July 2011 - June 2012
Portalarium June 2011 - August 2011
Certain Affinity November 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Publicity, Event Producing, Event Management, Recruiting, Video Games, Human Resources, Staff Development, Fundraising, HR Consulting, Game Development, Online Gaming, MMO, SaaS, Social Games, Animation, Social Networking, Business Development, Copywriting, Strategic Partnerships, Creative Direction
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
Certain Affinity January 2013 - Present
Portalarium July 2012 - January 2013
Portalarium November 2011 - July 2012
Portalarium August 2011 - November 2011
Total Immersion Software July 2010 - August 2011
UTV True Games March 2010 - July 2010
Certain Affinity April 2009 - March 2010
Aspyr Media February 2009 - April 2009
Aspyr Media June 2008 - February 2009
Aspyr Media June 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Perforce, Game Development, Xbox 360, MMO, Video Games, Gameplay, Wii, DirectX, Social Games, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Game Programming, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, C++, C#, Scrum, Visual Studio, JIRA, Casual Games, Unity3D, Subversion, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, JavaScript, Software Engineering, Java, XML, Programming, Web Development, REST, Ruby, Sinatra, MongoDB, Nginx, OpenGL, PS3, Prolog, Lua, Game Design, Database Design, Databases, Linux, Server Architecture
Education
Clarkson University 1991 — 1995
BS, Computer Science
Austin Improv Collective 2005 - Present
Marc Majcher Consulting October 2001 - Present
Gizmet Gameworks 2004 - 2013
Zynga June 2012 - October 2012
Portalarium June 2011 - March 2012
uControl, Inc. 2010 - 2011
OnNetworks 2006 - 2007
frog design July 2005 - July 2006
Enspire Learning 2006 - 2006
Handwire 2005 - 2006
Skills
ActionScript, Perl, Python, Ruby, Game Design, User Interface, Writing, Flash, CSS, Web Development, JavaScript, Game Development, Ruby on Rails, User Experience, HTML, XML, Information Architecture, Video Games, Programming, PHP, Flex, MySQL, HTML 5, Agile Methodologies, Acting, Voice Acting, Improvisation, Public Speaking, Mobile Product..., Directing, Teaching, Java, Eclipse, Social Games, Mobile Games, Objective-C, Casual Games, Unity3D, Git, Perforce, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, MMO
Education
State University of New York College at Buffalo 1988 — 1993
BA, Computer Science
University at Buffalo 1988 — 1993
BA, Computer Science
Infochimps, a CSC Big Data Business August 2013 - Present
Portalarium August 2012 - August 2013
Heatwave Interactive May 2011 - August 2012
Charles Schwab January 2006 - May 2011
CyberTrader 2006 - 2007
MCI Corporation September 2000 - December 2005
Skills
Linux, C/C++ STL, Java, Python, C#, Cassandra, Server Architecture, Gentoo Linux, Linux Server, Servers, REST, Scalability, Network Engineering, Agile Methodologies, PostgreSQL, Message Queue, RabbitMQ, Node.js, Unity3D, Redis, Software Deployment, CentOS, Red Hat Linux, Ubuntu, Cloud Computing, Amazon Cloud, Amazon Web Services..., Ruby, Perl, Git, Perforce, Emacs, Vim, Shell Scripting, Unix Shell Scripting, Unix, Virtualization, System Monitoring, SSH, SSL, MySQL, MVC, MVC Architecture, Django, Web Services, Web Servers, OpenGL, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript
Education
Central College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music Pedagogy
Variety Photoplays January 2013 - Present
Zynga October 2010 - July 2012
Portalarium 2012 - 2012
Sony Online Entertainment September 2009 - August 2010
Walt Disney Internet Group October 2008 - November 2008
Going.com July 2007 - August 2008
The Hollywood Reporter February 2008 - May 2008
Gravity Productions May 2005 - May 2008
Relativity Media, LLC August 2006 - July 2007
Silver Lake Film Festival April 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Copywriting, Editorial, Graphic Design, Animation, SEO copywriting, PowerPoint, Licensing, Editing, Creative Writing, New Media, Digital Media, Blogging, Film, Social Media, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Content Strategy, Television, Photoshop, Entertainment, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Advertising, Magazines, Video, Film Production, Art, Content Management, Post Production, Copy Editing, Video Production, Marketing, Publishing, Content Development, Video Editing, Creative Direction, Publications, Video Games, Proofreading, Facebook, Scripting, Final Cut Pro, Writing
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1994 — 1996
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing
Washington College 1984 — 1988
English
KingsIsle Entertainment August 2014 - Present
TRC Family Entertainment Limited February 2013 - July 2014
Portalarium August 2012 - May 2013
Zynga July 2011 - August 2012
Sony Online Entertainment March 2010 - March 2011
KingsIsle Entertainment June 2005 - March 2010
Inevitable Entertainment April 2001 - May 2005
Midway Games April 2001 - May 2005
Austin Community College 2005 - 2005
Electronic Arts January 1995 - March 2001
Skills
Team Management, Game Development, Gameplay, Game Design, MMO, Video Games, Social Games, Level Design, MMORPG, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Multiplayer, Quality Assurance, Casual Games, Creative Direction, Teaching, Xbox, Console, Unity3D, Mobile Games
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1990 — 1994
BA, Mathematics
Clear Lake High School 1986 — 1990
Arkane Studios March 2013 - Present
Portalarium September 2011 - December 2012
UTV Ignition Entertainment January 2011 - June 2011
Electric Bat Interactive LLC November 2009 - October 2010
Electric Bat Interactive LLC March 2009 - October 2010
NCsoft September 2008 - March 2009
NCsoft Corporation April 2004 - September 2008
NCsoft June 2001 - April 2004
Origin Systems 2000 - 2001
Origin Systems 1999 - 2000
Skills
MMO, Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Social Games, MMORPG, Casual Games, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Gameplay, PS3, Wii, Level Design, Mobile Games, Xbox, Hansoft, Unreal Engine 3, Game Mechanics
Education
University of Iowa
Sonar Design December 2014 - Present
Phunware, Inc. March 2013 - October 2014
Portalarium April 2012 - February 2013
Intific October 2011 - April 2012
Edge of Reality January 2010 - October 2011
2K Austin January 2009 - October 2009
NCSoft November 2004 - December 2008
Gizmondo Studios April 2005 - January 2006
Warthog 2003 - 2004
Fever Pitch Studios 2002 - 2004
Skills
C++, C#, Visual Studio, Linux, Game Programming, Server Architecture, Development Tools, PS3, Game Design, Gameplay, Ruby, Subversion, Software Development, Game Development, MMO, Multiplayer, Programming, JIRA, Xbox 360, User Interface, Objective-C, Video Games, Perforce, Scripting, Quality Assurance, Windows, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Console, Social Games, Unity3D, Wii
Education
University of St. Thomas (TX) 1990 — 1993
BA, Communications
Southern Methodist University 1989 — 1990
Cinema
Cobb Tuning September 2014 - Present
EA Sports February 2013 - September 2014
Portalarium June 2012 - February 2013
Bioware August 2009 - June 2012
Fizz Factor October 2008 - July 2009
NCsoft April 2006 - August 2008
Wolfpack Studios 2005 - 2006
Gizmondo Studios April 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Game Programming, Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, DirectX, UnrealScript, OpenGL, Unreal Engine 3, C#, Programming, Visual Studio, 3D, Game Design, ActionScript, User Interface
Education
City University of New York-College of Staten Island 1998 — 2001
Computer Science
Kingdom Media, LLC March 2014 - Present
TRC Family Entertainment Limited April 2013 - December 2013
Portalarium April 2010 - January 2013
NCSoft 2001 - November 2008
Wizards of the Coast 2000 - 2001
n-Space 1997 - 2000
CSC 1992 - 1997
Skills
C#, Xbox 360, Perforce, Gameplay, Start-ups, Visual Studio, Game Design, MMO, Multiplayer, Scrum, Video Games, Agile Methodologies, PHP, Computer Games, Programming, Game Development, Game Engines, Scripting, C++, Character Animation, Amazon Web Services..., Mobile Devices, Social Games, Python, Artificial Intelligence
Education
Michigan Technological University 1989 — 1992
BS, Computer Science
Shield Break Studios September 2015 - Present
Oculus VR September 2015 - Present
AJSA (Gaming Community) November 2013 - Present
Multimedia Games February 2013 - June 2015
Portalarium August 2012 - February 2013
Zynga March 2012 - August 2012
NCSoft July 2010 - March 2012
Dresser Wayne 2006 - 2007
Skills
JIRA, Confluence, MediaWiki, PHP, C++, Seapine Test Track Pro, Lua, Lightroom, C#, Computer Building, Mobile Testing, Game Design, Gameplay, Game Development, Test Track Pro, HTML/XML, Photography, Analog Photography, Network Support, Desktop support, Network Design, Sikuli, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Perforce, Test Cases, MMO, Computer Games, Social Games, Agile Methodologies, Online Gaming, Software Quality..., Mobile Devices, JavaScript, Test Automation, Casual Games, SQL, Regression Testing, Mobile Games, Troubleshooting, XML, Databases, Community Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Team Management, Multi-site Team..., Project Management, Project Planning
Education
Texas State University 2008 — 2011
History, Photography
Crystal Dynamics January 2015 - Present
Portalarium May 2014 - September 2014
Edge of Reality March 2013 - March 2014
Edge of Reality March 2011 - March 2013
Electronic Arts May 2009 - August 2009
SilverTree Media July 2007 - December 2008
Carnegie Mellon University November 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Shaders, Computer Graphics, Photoshop, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Flash, ActionScript, OpenGL, Concept Design
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2006 — 2010
BCSA, Computer Science and Art
Freelance January 2013 - Present
Gemini School of Visual Arts 2010 - Present
Certain Affinity January 2014 - March 2014
Portalarium 2013 - 2013
United States Air Force May 2004 - May 2010
Skills
Drawing, Painting, Concept Design, Illustration, Art, Video Games, Zbrush, Digital Illustration, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Maya
Education
Gemini School of Visual Arts 2010 — 2014
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2009 — 2010
Westwood College - Denver North 2008 — 2009
Game Art and Design
Gentis Solutions August 2015 - Present
Portalarium August 2014 - January 2015
Collaborative Project December 2013 - August 2014
Escape Hatch Entertainment, LLC August 2013 - December 2013
GameStop October 2011 - January 2012
US Census Bureau April 2010 - June 2010
Putnam County National Bank June 1998 - March 2009
Skills
Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Management, Teamwork, Team-oriented, Analytical Skills, JIRA, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Game Design, Computer Games, Video Games, Unity3D, Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, C#, Photoshop, Adobe Flash CS6, 3D Studio Max, MS Project, Visio, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 10, Windows 8, MMO, Problem Solving, Vicious Engine, Game Testing, Bug Tracking, Test Cases, Smoke Testing, Regression Testing, Casual Games, Bugzilla, Mantis, Texturing, Online Gaming, Scripting, Video Game Production, Flash, Premiere, IT Recruitment, Recruiting, Sales Operations, Social Media, Administration, Google Docs
Education
Austin Community College 2011 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Applied Science - Video Game Design and Development Specialization
Westchester Community College 1996 — 1998
Communications in Mass Media
Carmel High School 1992 — 1996
High School