ArenaNet Company
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionArenaNet is a video game developer and subsidiary of NCSOFT, founded in 2000 by Mike O'Brien, Patrick Wyatt and Jeff Strain and located in Bellevue, Washington. They are most notable as developers of the online role-playing game series Guild Wars. Headquarters: Bellevue, WA Parent organization: NCSOFT Number of employees: <~400 Founded: 2000, Bellevue, WA Founders: Mike O'Brien, Jeff Strain, Patrick Wyatt
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ArenaNet Employees
ArenaNet LLC October 2014 - Present
ArenaNet November 2012 - October 2014
Cascadia Community College September 2009 - November 2012
Lake Washington Technical College October 2007 - December 2008
Skills
SharePoint, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Higher Education, Powershell, Software & Hardware..., Active Directory, Crestron, Perforce, SQL, Operating Systems, Visio, Troubleshooting, Windows, System Administration, Laptops, OS X, Help Desk Support, HTML
Education
Lake Washington Technical College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Lytro December 2013 - February 2015
BrightRoll (acquired by Yahoo) October 2012 - October 2013
Kabam August 2011 - October 2012
ArenaNet March 2009 - August 2011
Myspace March 2007 - March 2009
Microsoft 2006 - 2007
Vision Critical 2005 - 2006
Skills
Server Architecture, Engineering Management, Game Development, Mobile Applications, C#, Scrum, Technical Leadership, Perforce, JavaScript, Scalability, C++, APIs, .NET, Agile Project Management, HTML 5, Objective-C, PHP, MySQL, T-SQL, Lucene, Mission Critical, Career Development, High Traffic, Communication, Web Application Design, Consumer Products, Optimizing Performance, Technical Recruiting
Education
The University of British Columbia 2001 — 2005
BSc, Computer Science
Amazon May 2014 - Present
Unexpected Productions 2007 - Present
deCarta October 2009 - May 2014
Ubermind, Inc. March 2009 - October 2009
ArenaNet November 2007 - March 2009
Amaze Entertainment February 2005 - October 2007
Humor Rainbow May 2004 - February 2005
D.A.E. Consulting Inc. June 2002 - May 2004
Skills
C++, Software Development, Game Development, Mobile Applications, Video Games, Python, Agile Methodologies, Perforce, SQL, Objective-C, Lua, Gameplay, JavaScript, Android, iOS development, User Interface, REST, Software Design, Game Programming, Multithreading, Subversion, Scrum, Software Engineering, Git, PostgreSQL, JSON, iOS, Object Oriented Design
Education
McMaster University 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Engineering and Society, Computer Software Engineering
Team Blackwatch June 2014 - Present
Mobius Industries, LLC April 2014 - Present
Volt May 2013 - September 2013
ArenaNet August 2012 - March 2013
ArenaNet August 2011 - March 2013
Skills
Writing, Editing, Feedback, Game Design, Web Design, Quality Assurance, Photoshop, Flash, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, Security Testing, DevTrack, Duo (ArenaNet's game..., MMO, Game Testing
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2010
Interactive Design and Game Development
ArenaNet January 2013 - Present
SMITH (An evolution of Ascentium Corporation) April 2011 - January 2013
Elliott Avenue Associates May 2009 - April 2011
Avanade Inc. May 2007 - May 2009
Volt Services Group 2005 - 2007
Corestaff 2002 - 2006
Modis Consulting 2000 - 2001
TEK Systems 1998 - 2000
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Screening, Technical Recruiting, College Recruiting, Executive Search, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Taleo, Benefits Negotiation, Screening Resumes, Contract Recruitment, Dream Catcher, Yes Man, False Hope Giver, Interviews, Human Resources, Talent Management, Hiring, Management, User Experience, Leadership, SDLC, Veterans, Higher Education, Organizational..., Strategy, Sourcing, Start-ups, Sales, Pizza, Dog Walking, Surfing, Carving, Nose
Education
The University of New Mexico 1990 — 1994
ArenaNet LLC May 2013 - Present
ArenaNet November 2012 - May 2013
ArenaNet August 2012 - November 2012
ArenaNet April 2012 - August 2012
INgage Networks 2007 - 2007
Skills
Game Design, Game Mechanics, Game Balance, MMO, Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, MMORPG, Game Testing, Perforce, Multiplayer, PS3, Agile Methodologies, FogBugz, DevTrack, Competitive Gaming, Scripting
Education
Penn State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Science and Technology with a minor in Security Risk Analysis
Community School of Naples
High School
Hyundai AutoEver America August 2014 - Present
Verys August 2014 - July 2015
General Assemb.ly April 2014 - June 2014
Unannounced Game Project February 2013 - February 2014
Red 5 Studios January 2011 - January 2013
ArenaNet February 2006 - January 2011
Newtech Computers July 2003 - February 2006
Microsoft August 2002 - July 2003
Epiq Technologies 2001 - 2001
Toshiba 2000 - 2000
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, MMO, Gameplay, Game Development, Scripting, Game Mechanics, Social Networking, MMORPG, Multiplayer, C++, Computer Games, Quality Assurance, User Experience, Perforce, Lua, Online Gaming, CSS3, Ruby, PS3, Photoshop, Level Design, Casual Games, Programming, HTML5, Javascript, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, RSpec, Web Development, Github, CSS, HTML 5, JavaScript, Mobile Applications, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, jQuery, Mobile Devices, REST, Java, AJAX, SQL, Databases
Education
University of California, San Diego
BS, Computer Science
General Assembly
Web Development Immersive (WDI), Full Stack Programming
Hudson River Trading October 2014 - Present
ArenaNet June 2012 - October 2014
ArenaNet May 2011 - August 2011
Google May 2011 - August 2011
Fulco, Inc. June 2005 - June 2011
Skills
Game Development, Tool Development, C#, C++, C++/CLI, Native/Managed..., Borland C++, DirectX, .NET, Software Development, Visual Studio, Perforce, C, Win32, Win32 API, OpenGL, Programming, Object Oriented Design, Multithreading, Game Programming
Education
Stevens Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
BE & ME, Computer Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment December 2013 - Present
Trion Worlds, Inc. May 2012 - April 2013
Trion Worlds, Inc. April 2011 - May 2012
ArenaNet July 2006 - March 2011
Angle, Inc. April 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Zbrush, Low Poly Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Texturing, Video Games, Conceptual Art, Texture Painting, Drawing, UV mapping, Maya, 3D Modeling, Normal Mapping, MMO, Game Development
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2000 — 2003
BFA, Computer Art
ArenaNet April 2013 - Present
Google September 2011 - August 2012
Slide January 2010 - August 2011
GAMBIT [Singapore-MIT GAMBIT Game Lab] August 2007 - August 2009
Seven Studios September 2005 - April 2007
Electronic Arts August 2004 - April 2005
Skills
Rapid Prototyping, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Creative Writing, Metrics Analysis, Community Design, Educational Design, Software Development, Agile Project Management, Ancient Greek, Good Analogies, Growing Orchids
Education
MIT 2007 — 2009
Master of Science (MS), Comparative Media Studies
St. John's College (NM) 2000 — 2004
BA
Undead Labs July 2013 - Present
Riot Games November 2011 - July 2013
En Masse Entertainment February 2010 - November 2011
ArenaNet October 2008 - February 2010
Turbine March 2007 - October 2008
Trader Media Group February 2005 - March 2007
Circuit City April 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Elixir, Erlang, Ruby, Game Development, Game Design, Ruby on Rails, Video Games, Objective-C, Perforce, Continuous Integration, Linux, C, Chef, Git, MMO, JRuby, Continuous Delivery, BDD, Programming, Agile Methodologies, Scripting, Agile Project Management, Xbox 360, Scrum
Education
New England Institute of Technology 2002 — 2004
Associates, Multimedia and Web Design
Activision July 2015 - Present
ArenaNet May 2013 - July 2015
TinyCo July 2012 - May 2013
Econ One Research February 2008 - July 2012
University of California September 2004 - June 2007
Youth Policy Institute November 2002 - August 2004
Burke Consulting July 2001 - November 2002
The Kerry Company January 1997 - July 2001
Skills
Data Analysis, Economics, Management, Econometrics, Research, Statistical Modeling, Statistics, Microsoft Excel, Stata, Time Series Analysis, Program Management, Analytics, Training, Quantitative Research, Analysis
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
M.A, Economics
The George Washington University
BA, International Affairs, Cum Laude
ArenaNet June 2010 - February 2013
Groundspeak January 2007 - April 2010
Yahoo! October 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Illustrator, Animation, Painting, Photography, Marketing, Database Administration, Photoshop, Web Design, User Interface Design, Game Development, Video Games, Digital Painting, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML 5, Illustration, CSS, Concept Design, MMO, Mobile Devices, Layout
Education
The Evergreen State College 2001 — 2004
BA, Western Art and Literature
Accretive Technology Group June 2014 - Present
Seattle International Film Festival May 2014 - June 2014
ArenaNet April 2013 - April 2014
Unpaving Paradise October 2007 - December 2012
Concur Technologies July 2012 - October 2012
Z2Live August 2011 - March 2012
Disability Outreach March 2009 - August 2011
Capitol Hill Community Council June 2008 - June 2009
Volt January 2007 - February 2009
Aerotek August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Test Cases, Test Planning, User Experience, Scrum, Software Development..., Agile Testing, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, Train Others, Microsoft Office, Product Management, PHP, SQL, Device Manager, JIRA, Software Quality..., Trade Show..., Confluence, DevTrack, Software Development
Education
Seattle Central Community College 2010 — 2012
Database Administration
Seattle University 2001 — 2006
BA, Journalism, Religious Studies
FuturePoly December 2011 - Present
Sucker Punch Productions August 2012 - January 2014
FuturePoly Studios October 2011 - August 2012
ArenaNet October 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Environment Art, 3D, Modeling, Texturing, Unreal Engine 3, Zbrush, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Blender, Photoshop, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Max, Game Development, Computer Graphics, Perforce, Unreal, Lighting, Shaders, CryEngine, composition, design
Education
FuturePoly 2010 — 2010
Olympic College 2007 — 2010
Associates of Arts
Spacetime studios November 2013 - Present
ArenaNet April 2013 - August 2013
Junction Point Studios October 2011 - January 2013
TimeGate Studios January 2010 - December 2010
Education
Sam Houston State University 2007 — 2009
Physics/Engineering
Cypress Ridge High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, General Studies
Sucker Punch Productions January 2014 - Present
Sucker Punch Productions January 2013 - Present
Microsoft January 2012 - January 2013
ArenaNet October 2010 - October 2011
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Unreal Editor, 3D Studio Max, Crazy Bump, Topogun, Illustrator, Flash, Digital Sculpting, Rigging
Education
Future Poly 2010 — 2010
3D for Games
Lake Washington Technical College 2003 — 2005
AA, Computer Animation / Game Design
NCsoft January 2010 - December 2010
NCsoft December 2008 - January 2010
THQ June 2007 - August 2007
ArenaNet January 2003 - July 2006
Surreal Software January 2002 - December 2002
Skills
MMO, New Media, Product Development, Project Management, Business Development, Product Management, Product Planning
Education
The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA
University of Washington 1997 — 2002
BA
Amazon February 2015 - Present
ArenaNet March 2011 - August 2014
Vicious Cycle Software April 2007 - June 2010
RL Horvath Assoc. February 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Game Scripting, Game Design, Game Theory, Design Documents, Feedback, Gameplay, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP, Level Design, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, MMO, Game Development, Video Games, Texturing, Perforce, Scripting, Game Mechanics, Environment Art
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2002 — 2006
BFA, Interactive and Game Design
Code of Honor March 2012 - Present
En Masse Entertainment November 2009 - March 2012
NCsoft September 2008 - October 2009
ArenaNet March 2000 - September 2008
Blizzard Entertainment 1991 - 2000
Skills
Leadership, Start-up Ventures, Managing Start-ups, Technical Leadership, Game Development, Game Design, Network Programming, Game Programming, Server Programming
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1986 — 1991
BS, Computer Science
En Masse Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Rogue Science February 2006 - Present
Funko 2014 - 2015
ArenaNet February 2007 - May 2014
Bellum Victoria September 2005 - February 2006
Microsoft Game Studios January 2001 - June 2005
Microsoft 1996 - 2000
Microsoft 1991 - 1996
Reynolds and Reynolds 1990 - 1991
Skills
MMORPG, Social Media, Video Games, Online Gaming, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, MMO, Direct Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Computer Games, Community Management, Marketing Communications, General Awesomeness, User Experience, Team Leadership, Digital Media, Interactive..., Creative Direction, Gaming, Monetization, Brand Development, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Management, Management, E-commerce
Education
Princeton University
Bachelor's Degree
Deerfield Academy
High School
ArenaNet November 2013 - Present
Ayzenberg Group June 2011 - November 2013
Comm Link Consulting October 2010 - June 2011
the[a]listdaily (www.thealistdaily.com) September 2009 - August 2010
High Moon Studios March 2005 - October 2008
Sammy Studios September 2002 - March 2005
Bender/Helper Impact September 2000 - August 2002
Hill and Knowlton, Los Angeles September 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Press Kits, Product Management, Public Relations, Editing, Event Planning, Media Studies, Video Games, Interactive..., Online Gaming, Entertainment, Copywriting, Content Strategy, PS3, Game Development, Marketing, Computer Games, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Editorial, Publishing, Newsletters, Social Games, Casual Games, Creative Direction
Education
Worcester State University 1994 — 1997
BA, Communications, Film & TV
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1989 — 1993
Z2 May 2013 - Present
ArenaNet August 2007 - May 2013
Amazon May 2005 - August 2007
Amazon.com 2005 - 2007
Skills
C, C++, C#, Java, XML, Visual Studio, Python, Perl, Windows, .NET, Programming, OpenGL, Perforce, Computer Science, Lua, Game Development, Development Tools, Ruby, Software Engineering, Win32, WPF, STL, Object Oriented Design, Eclipse, Software Development, Agile, OOP, Data Structures, Software Design, Design Patterns, Visual C++, Algorithms, Xcode, Subversion
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Riot Games July 2013 - Present
ArenaNet August 2011 - June 2013
IBM November 2009 - August 2011
IncGamers Ltd March 2007 - August 2011
IBM November 2004 - November 2009
IBM June 2003 - November 2004
University of Texas at Austin January 2000 - December 2002
Novartis June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Rational Project..., System Administration, vBulletin, Agile, AIX, Python, C++, Windows, Unix, Visual Studio, C#, Programming, Perforce, Debugging, Shell Scripting, Software Engineering, Bash, .NET, OOP, Software Development, C
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science
Victory Music October 2015 - Present
Suwimbo Music 1997 - Present
Suwimbo Music 1974 - Present
Seattle Parks & Recreation April 2010 - Present
Nuance April 2015 - May 2015
Microsoft May 2014 - July 2014
ArenaNet May 2013 - November 2013
Amazon March 2011 - March 2012
GreenRubino June 2008 - September 2008
eMedia Music March 2003 - May 2007
Skills
Guitar, English, Writing, German, Singing (bass-baritone), Proofreading, Editing, Visio, Singing, Music, Entertainment, Voice Over, Songwriting, Band, Songs, Copywriting, Recording, Blues, Social Media, Composition, Sound, Bass, Musicians, Multimedia, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Music Production, Pro Tools, Music Industry, Concerts, Record Labels, Music Theory, Drums, Lyrics, Lyricist, Mastering, Music Publishing, Guitarist, A&R, Rock, Piano, Keyboards, Jazz, Bands, Guitar Playing, Rock Music
Education
University of Washington Extension, Seattle 1989 — 1990
Certificate, Microcomputer Management
University of Bridgeport 1972 — 1977
BES, Industrial Design/Social Studies
University of Connecticut - Waterbury 1970 — 1972
switched majors, Mechanical Engineering
ArenaNet April 2013 - Present
TimeGate Studios June 2009 - March 2013
TimeGate Studios June 2008 - March 2013
Enterprise Technology Services (ETS): State of Alaska 2005 - 2005
Skills
UnrealScript, C++, Xbox 360, OpenGL, Perforce
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 2006 — 2008
BS, Computer Science
King 2015 - Present
Z2 August 2013 - Present
ArenaNet April 2010 - August 2013
ArenaNet January 2010 - April 2010
Tridel Games July 2008 - November 2008
AiPD "Ride" Production Team June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, 3D, Unreal Engine 3, Mudbox, Python, Digital Sculpting, Tool Design, Unity3D, Llama farming, Landscape Painting, Cooking Bacon
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2006 — 2009
GAD, Game Design
North Bend High School 2002 — 2006
Diploma with Oregon Coast Technology Charter Certificates
Me October 2014 - April 2015
ArenaNet December 2010 - August 2014
ArenaNet April 2009 - December 2010
NCsoft Europe Ltd. December 2008 - April 2009
NCsoft Europe Ltd. May 2007 - December 2008
NCsoft Europe Ltd January 2006 - May 2007
Wapme Systems AG March 2001 - December 2005
Skills
Social Networking, Public Relations, Leadership, MMO, Video Games, Management, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Online Gaming, Community Management, Content Management, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Computer Games, Networking, Community Sites, Game Development, Game Design, MMORPG, Customer Service, Gaming Industry, Social Media, User Experience, Scripting, Localization, Photoshop
Education
Ruhr University Bochum
English, Film- and Movie Science
DoubleBear Productions January 2009 - Present
Bungie May 2013 - April 2014
ArenaNet September 2009 - May 2013
Obsidian Entertainment January 2006 - October 2008
Papaya Studio 2004 - 2005
Skills
Level Design, Game Design, System Design, Coordination, Gameplay, Video Games, Mobile Games, Editing, Character Animation, Social Games, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Art, Computer Games, MMO, Console, Gameplay Programming, Wii, Animation, Game Mechanics, Texturing, Multiplayer, Maya, Perforce, World Building, MMORPG, Scripting, Casual Games, Unreal Engine 3, Online Gaming, Organization
Education
Macalester College 1999 — 2003
B.A. (cum laude), English
ArenaNet January 2008 - Present
Games Omniverse LLC March 2013 - Present
Horror Writers Association October 2011 - Present
Independent Fiction Writer January 1992 - Present
Wily Writers February 2009 - October 2014
Deep Cuts Anthology Project 2012 - 2013
Microsoft 2006 - 2007
Microsoft 2005 - 2006
Microsoft 2002 - 2005
White Wolf Publishing 1992 - 2003
Skills
Dialogue, Fiction, Short Stories, Game Design, Creative Writing, Video Games, Game Development, Editing, Writing, Non-fiction, Character Design, Character, Screenwriting, Storytelling, Monetization, Community Sites, Online Gaming, Content Strategy, Computer Games, Publishing, Books, Social Games, Content Management, Casual Games, Creative Direction, MMORPG, MMO, Content Development, Copywriting, PS3, Narrative, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Publications, Xbox 360, Web Content, World Building, Web Design, Game Mechanics, Level Design, Multiplayer, Perforce, Game Programming, Texturing, Scripting, Blogging
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BA, French Literature
Z2 August 2014 - June 2015
ArenaNet April 2012 - March 2014
Reloaded Productions August 2011 - January 2012
Microsoft Game Studios December 2010 - September 2011
Realtime Worlds December 2009 - August 2010
Zombie Studios 2008 - 2009
Amaze Entertainment; Griptonite Games 2006 - 2008
Skills
Video Games, Maya, Texturing, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface, Xbox 360, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Illustration, PS3, PC, XSI, Mobile Games, Crazy Bump, Axure, iOS, iPad, Windows Phone, Visual Studio, Brainfarting, Blueprint, ProMotion, Nintendo DS, Traditional Animation, Multiplayer, Unreal Editor, Game Development, User Interface Design, Game Design, Graphics, Bump
Education
Henry Cogswell College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts; Arts, Digital Art
School of Visual Arts
Non-degree seeking, Illustration
ArenaNet February 2013 - August 2013
Microsoft/Welocalize March 2012 - September 2012
Pharmacy Ldo. Manez G. de Lema February 2009 - December 2011
Eli Lilly and Company January 2008 - January 2009
Carrefour SA February 2007 - January 2008
Pharmacy Ldo. Millán Bueno January 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Photoshop, English, Outlook, Windows, Teaching, Negotiation, BLT, locStudio, productstudio, Localization, Spanish Native, Localization Testing, QA, Quality Assurance, L10n, Spanish, Translation, Software Documentation, Proofreading
Education
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Master in Business Administration
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Bachelor of Science (BS), Pharmaceutical Sciences
Sucker Punch Productions September 2015 - Present
Sucker Punch Productions May 2014 - Present
Z2 May 2013 - April 2014
ArenaNet 2012 - 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. October 2010 - July 2012
John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts August 2008 - October 2010
Skills
Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Interview Preparation, Taleo, Product Launch, Event Planning, Event Management, Office Management, Contract Negotiation, Travel Management, Team Leadership, New Hire Orientations, Internships, Interviewing Skills, Training, Social Networking, System Administration
Education
Starwood Associate Development program 2012 — 2012
Business Administration and Management, General
Northern Arizona University 2011 — 2012
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Starwood University
Bachelor's, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Redmond High School
Samsung October 2014 - Present
PHENOMENON February 2014 - August 2014
HackCouture LLC September 2013 - March 2014
Microsoft September 2009 - June 2013
Groovik's Cube (Art project) August 2009 - September 2009
ArenaNet July 2009 - September 2009
Zipper Interactive May 2007 - January 2009
THQ - Cranky Pants Games June 2004 - May 2007
MixMeister Technologies 2002 - 2007
Guitar Center October 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Sound Design, Sound, Xbox 360, Video Games, Game Development, Virtual Reality, HoloLens, Audio Editing, Audio Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, Mixed Reality, Leadership, FMOD, Wwise, PS3, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox, Game Design, Recording, Unreal Editor, Level Design, Casual Games, Cross-platform..., Unity3D, Field Recording, Music, MMO, Audio Direction, Mobile Games, Social Games, Interactive..., Interactive Creative..., Interaction Design, Project Management, User Experience Design, User Interface Design, Video Game Production, Marketing, Hacking, Computer Security, Information Technology, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Human Computer..., DJ, Ableton Live, Business Development, Wearable Technology
Education
The Evergreen State College 1998 — 2001
BA, Music Technology, Social Science
Mid Pacific Institute
ArenaNet November 2012 - Present
Summer Camp Studios June 2012 - Present
38 Studios October 2008 - May 2012
38 Studios October 2008 - October 2009
Crytek February 2005 - September 2008
Electronic Arts Canada 2001 - 2004
Business in Vancouver 1998 - 2001
Island Publishers 1996 - 1998
Skills
MMO, Game Development, Video Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Design, Computer Games, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Xbox, Mobile Game Development, Mobile Games, Social Games, Agile Methodologies, Casual Games, Unity3D, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Online Gaming, MMORPG, Console, Unreal Engine 3, Monetization, Character Animation, Game Programming, Scrum, Interactive..., Gaming, Cross-platform...
Education
University of Victoria 1992 — 1996
M.A
The University of Lethbridge 1986 — 1990
B.A.
ArenaNet May 2006 - Present
Cornish College of the Arts September 2005 - Present
THQ/Cranky Pants Games (currently named Sandblast Studios) October 2003 - May 2006
Cranky Pants Games THQ/Cranky Pants Games (currently named Sandblast Studios) October 2003 - February 2006
Beep Industries July 2002 - August 2003
Boss Game Studios June 2000 - June 2002
Cryo Studios North America/DHI June 1998 - June 2000
Capitola Book Cafe 1985 - 1995
UCLA 1983 - 1985
Skills
Maya, After Effects, Perforce, Teaching, Photoshop, Animation, Game Development, Video Games, Art, Xbox 360, Modeling, Character Animation, Computer Games, Texturing, Motion Graphics, Game Design, Cinematics, UV mapping, Computer Animation
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 1995 — 1998
Masters, Computer Art; Sequential Art
University of California, Santa Cruz 1985 — 1990
BA, Fine Art
University High School 1982 — 1984
Riot January 2013 - Present
ArenaNet February 2010 - December 2012
EA Black Box November 2008 - January 2010
IR Gurus June 2007 - October 2008
Transmission Games (formerly IR Gurus) June 2007 - October 2008
Team Bondi February 2006 - May 2007
Midway Studios Australia (formerly Ratbag) August 2005 - October 2005
Ratbag Games February 2000 - September 2005
Matcom 1995 - 1999
British Aerospace Australia 1994 - 1996
Education
University of Adelaide 1992 — 1994
BE
ArenaNet January 2014 - Present
ArenaNet November 2009 - February 2014
ArenaNet June 2009 - November 2009
Sucker Punch Productions February 2008 - June 2009
Big Fish Games October 2007 - February 2008
Microsoft January 2007 - October 2007
Arena Net August 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Xbox 360, Video Games, MMO, MMORPG, Bug Tracking, PS3, Gameplay, Computer Games, Quality Assurance, Testing, Social Games, Multiplayer, Game Design, Test Cases, Content Design, Game Development, Xbox
Education
Pomona College 2002 — 2006
B.A., German Language
Self-employed July 2003 - Present
ArenaNet April 2006 - April 2008
Etrade April 1998 - September 1998
Integrated Systems, Inc. (later acquired by Wind River Systems) August 1996 - April 1998
Skills
Intellectual Property, Video Games
Education
Santa Clara University 1999 — 2001
MBA
Santa Clara University School of Law 1998 — 2001
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1992 — 1995
BA
ArenaNet July 2008 - Present
Seismic Island Labs March 2000 - Present
Amaze Entertainment May 2001 - July 2008
Foundation 9 2001 - 2008
Griptonite Games 2001 - 2008
Triad Studios 1993 - 1999
Skills
Sound Design, Sound, Music, Field Recording, Audio Engineering, Recording, Video Games, FMOD, Xbox 360, Mastering, PS3, Film, Game Design, Surround Sound, Post Production
Education
Shoreline Community College 1987 — 1989
ArenaNet LLC January 2014 - Present
ArenaNet October 2012 - Present
Freelance March 2010 - Present
Amazon.com May 2011 - October 2012
The Pokemon Company International May 2008 - March 2010
Freelance March 2006 - May 2008
INTAC January 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Video Games, Localization, Translation, Proofreading, Editing, Copywriting, Japanese, Rewriting, Writing, Manuals, Publishing, Voice Over, English, Content Management, Gaming, Subtitling, Creative Writing, Multilingual, Books, Project Management, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Game Design, Creative Direction, Social Games, Computer Games, Community Management, Casual Games, MMO, Game Development, Content Development, Internationalization, Video Game Production, Content Writing, MMORPG, Mobile Games, Herding Cats, Video Game Localization, Strategy Guides, Gameplay
Education
Michigan Technological University 2000 — 2004
BA, Scientific and Technical Communication
Japan Center for Michigan Universities 2002 — 2003
Certificate, Japanese
ArenaNet October 2010 - Present
ArenaNet 2010 - October 2010
Cancer Research And Biostatistics October 2008 - October 2009
Microsoft through Excell Data June 2007 - June 2008
Gamezilla 2006 - 2007
Homewaters Project 2003 - 2003
Bonjour Bakery 1997 - 1999
Skills
Video Games, MMO, Visual Studio, Game Development, Game Design, Perforce, User Interface, Scripting, C++, Narrative Design, Creative Writing, Public Speaking
Education
University of Washington 2005 — 2007
Bachelor, Communication
North Seattle College 2003 — 2005
Associate, Arts
Motiga, Inc. Systems DesignerUndead LabsOctober 2011 - October 2013
ArenaNet LLC December 2008 - September 2011
ArenaNet December 2007 - December 2008
The Guildhall at SMU 2007 - 2007
Skills
Game Development, Gameplay, Game Design, Unity3D, CryEngine, Lua, MMORPG, Sandbox, Open World, Progression, NPC/Enemy AI, StateMachines
Education
Penn State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Information Technology
Sucker Punch Productions August 2012 - Present
FuturePoly February 2015 - Present
FuturePoly May 2012 - August 2012
ArenaNet October 2010 - October 2011
Skills
Environment Art, Level Design, Digital Sculpting, Game Development, Shaders, Texturing, 3D, Zbrush, Game Art, Unreal Editor, Texture Artist, Maya, UV mapping, Texture Painting, Low Poly Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, Mudbox, Cinematics, Xbox 360, PS3, Unreal Engine 3, ZBrush
Education
FuturePoly 2010 — 2011
University of Cincinnati 2003 — 2008
BFA, Fine Art Electronic Art
Bungie March 2013 - November 2014
ArenaNet March 2012 - March 2013
Spania Translations September 2000 - March 2012
The Bohemian Cafe March 2006 - June 2011
Satellite Schools March 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Content Management, Spanish, memoQ, memoQ server, CAT tools, Editing, Translation, Localization, Proofreading, Localization QA, Gaming Industry, MMORPG, Console Games, Web Design, Microsoft Excel, CSS, Sales Management, Spanish translation, Localization Testing, Copy Editing, Scrum, Business Management, Microsoft Office, HTML, HTML5, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Windows, Mac OS, JavaScript, ActionScript, Cooking, Teamwork, Team Management, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Product Marketing, Multicultural..., Philosophy, International Experience, Catalan, Critical Theory, Entrepreneurship, HTML 5
Education
Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) / IAE Paris 2004 — 2005
MBA, Business Management
IES La Marxadella 2003 — 2004
Higher Technical Studies (FP2), Visual Communication
University of Sussex 2001 — 2002
Master in Literature, English Literature, Critical Theory
London Metropolitan University 1997 — 2001
BA Humanities, Critical Theory, Theatre Studies
San Jose de Calasanz 1991 — 1995
High School
Escuelas Pías
Escuelas Pías
Groupon September 2013 - August 2015
Various May 2012 - September 2013
ArenaNet January 2004 - January 2012
UIEvolution 2001 - 2003
drugstore.com 1998 - 2001
HotOffice Technology 1997 - 1998
Skills
Game Development, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Project Management, Online Gaming, Cisco Technologies, Social Games, Video Games, Game Design, Security, Servers, Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Help Desk Support, Commissioning, Facility Expansion, Virtualization, Enterprise Storage, Technical Leadership, Team Leadership, Databases, Mobile Devices, Scripting, Networking, Monetization, SharePoint, Mobile Games, Server Architecture, Software Documentation, Testing, MMO, Cheese, Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, A++, Awesomeness, Mouse Handling
Education
St. Thomas University
M.B.A., Business and Management Information Systems
St. Thomas University
B.A., Accounting
Microsoft November 2010 - Present
ArenaNet 2007 - 2008
Sun Microsystems 2000 - 2007
Cobalt Networks 2000 - 2000
Microsoft 1998 - 2000
Skills
C++, Perl, C, Java, Linux, Assembly
Education
University of Newcastle 1993 — 1998
BCompSci, computer science
Undead Labs October 2009 - Present
NCsoft July 2008 - August 2009
ArenaNet April 2000 - July 2008
Blizzard Entertainment January 1996 - March 2000
Hewlett-Packard Laboratories October 1994 - December 1995
Texas Instruments June 1991 - September 1994
Education
Trinity University 1987 — 1991
B.Sc., Computer Science, Math
Home February 2011 - Present
Strand Associates June 2008 - February 2011
Brooks Engineers & Associates, Inc. September 2003 - June 2008
ArenaNet January 2002 - August 2003
Intel Corporation January 1997 - February 2000
Tillamook Junior Academy August 1992 - June 1994
Bosko's Ristorante September 1989 - June 1992
Northern California Conference 1990 - 1991
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Project Management, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Outlook, Research, Time Management, Teamwork, Photoshop, Access, Administrative..., English, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Accounting, Leadership, Editing, Administration, Office Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Management, Social Media, Project Planning, Office Administration, Municipalities, Data Analysis
Education
Pacific Union College 1991 — 1992
M.A., Reading, English, 3.85
Pacific Union College 1986 — 1990
B.A., Elementary Education
ArenaNet September 2011 - Present
Udon Entertainment Inc 2004 - 2012
ArenaNet October 2010 - September 2011
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Gameplay, Photoshop, Xbox 360, MMO, PS3, Level Design, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, MMORPG, Unreal Engine 3, Social Games, Perforce, Multiplayer, Online Gaming
Education
Trebas Institute 2001 — 2002
Film and TV Production
Trent University 1999 — 2001
History
ArenaNet LLC April 2013 - Present
ArenaNet May 2012 - April 2013
Game Stop September 2007 - May 2012
Skills
Audio Implementation, Audio Scripting, Game Audio, Audio Mixing, Game Development, Quality Assurance, Scripting, Sound Editing, Sound Forge, Sound Reinforcement, Pro Tools, MMORPG, Sound Design, Game Design, Video Games, Multiplayer
Education
Lower Columbia College 2010 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Audio Technology and Contemporary Musicianship
Motiga, Inc. October 2015 - Present
ArenaNet November 2011 - Present
Freelance Motion Graphics 2007 - Present
ArenaNet October 2008 - November 2011
Tour Anything August 2007 - October 2008
Rogue Valley Television 2002 - 2004
Skills
Motion Graphics, Motion Design, Flash, Video Editing, Video Production, Digital Media, Media Production, Adobe Creative Suite, Cinema 4D, Digital Marketing, Video Games, Digital Video, Computer Graphics, Graphic Design, Premiere, Videography, Video Direction, Video Capture, Photoshop, Photo Editing, Video Shooting, Video
Education
Southern Oregon University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communication (video production focus)
Southern Oregon University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Art (digital media focus)
ArenaNet 2009 - 2011
N/A August 2007 - December 2009
Skills
C++, Java, Ruby, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Systems Analysis, Common Lisp, Technical Game Design, Video Games, Game Design, Scripting, Databases, Gameplay, Testing, C#, Programming, Agile Methodologies, Visual Studio
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
ArenaNet February 2015 - Present
Freelance August 2013 - September 2013
Microsoft Studios May 2004 - April 2013
Siemens Business Services February 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Human Computer..., Usability Testing, Usability, Mobile Devices, Heuristic Evaluation, User Research
Education
University of Washington 1995 — 1998
Master of Education (M.Ed.), School Psychology
University of Arizona 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Behavioral Sciences