Blizzard Entertainment
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionBlizzard Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer and publisher based in Irvine, California, and is a subsidiary of the American company Activision Blizzard. Headquarters: Irvine, California, United States Parent organization: Activision Blizzard Founded: 8 February 1991, Irvine, California, United States Number of employees: 4,700 (2012) Founders: Michael Morhaime, Allen Adham, Frank Pearce
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Blizzard Entertainment Employees
Blizzard Entertainment January 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment 2014 - 2014
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, 3D Modeling, Zbrush, 3D Coat
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2014
Animation & VFX (3d modeling), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
FuseFX November 2013 - December 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2013 - October 2013
Digital Domain January 2013 - February 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - October 2012
Blizzard Entertainment August 2006 - March 2012
Sony Computer Entertainment of America June 2003 - August 2006
KBNT UNIVISION San Diego January 2003 - June 2003
LJG Partners March 2000 - December 2002
Medialusion Group June 1999 - August 2000
Stilleto Design January 1996 - July 1997
Skills
Renderman, Nuke, Mental Ray, After Effects, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Visualization, Architecture, Industrial Design, Photoshop, Photography, Lighting, Real time Lighting, Video Games, Cinematics, Compositing, Architectural..., 3D visualization, Rendering, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Shake, 3D, Animation, Motion Graphics, Feature Films, MEL, Changing Environments, Shading, Texturing, Visual Effects, Look Development, Computer Graphics, UV mapping, Texture Painting, Film, Game Development, UV Mapping
Education
School of Visual Arts 1997 — 1999
MFA, Computer Arts
Universidad Nuevo Mundo, A.C. 1991 — 1995
BA, Industrial Design
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
University of Houston-Downtown October 2012 - June 2013
University of Houston March 2011 - October 2012
Mustang Engineering June 2012 - August 2012
Mustang Engineering June 2011 - September 2011
Mustang Engineering August 2008 - March 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Training, Project Management, Human Resources, Adobe Captivate, Blackboard, PeopleSoft, Learning Management..., eLearning, Instructor-led Training, Training Delivery, Development & delivery..., Visio, SharePoint, Human Resource..., Website Updating, Database Administration, Work Processes, Camtasia, Blackboard Vista, WebCT, Blackboard Learn, SAP, Instructional Design, Photoshop, E-Learning, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Organizational..., InDesign, Leadership, Management, Personnel Management, Interviews, Career Development, Learning Management, Needs Analysis, Onboarding, Workshop Facilitation, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Performance Management, Captivate, Employee Training, Blended Learning
Education
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master of Arts (M.A.), Behavioral Sciences ~ specialization Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment February 2015 - June 2015
Blizzard Entertainment April 2013 - May 2014
Crystal Dynamics October 2012 - March 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC June 2012 - October 2012
Black Sand Studios Company of Heroes January 2011 - February 2012
GameStop October 2011 - January 2012
Longhorn productions June 2011 - December 2011
Nelson Staffing 2008 - 2011
Skills
Game Design, Modeling, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, 3D, Photoshop, Texturing, Zbrush, Video Games, Unity3D, Dreamweaver, UV mapping, Microsoft Office, Mudbox, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Perforce, Quality Assurance, DevTrack, Alienbrain, Automation, Bugzilla, Basecamp, JIRA, PS3, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, PSP, Marmoset, Seapine Test Track Pro, CryEngine, Starcraft 2 Editor, Multiplayer, Game Development, Xbox 360
Education
Academy of Art University 2009 — 2014
BFA, Game Development
University of Advancing Technology 2008 — 2009
Bachelors of Arts, Game Art and Animation
Carnegie Mellon University September 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2015 - August 2015
North Carolina State University August 2013 - May 2015
Turbine June 2013 - November 2013
UNC Charlotte January 2009 - May 2013
UNC Charlotte August 2010 - January 2011
NSF May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
C++, Data Mining, Machine Learning, Data Science, Intelligent Tutoring..., Educational Data Mining, Digital Analytics, Educational Games, Cognitive Modeling, Data Visualization, Java, C#, Weka, R, SPSS, User Research, Graph Databases, Tableau, Artificial Intelligence, Unity3D, Game Design, Game Development, JSON, Survival Analysis, Social Network Analysis, meteor.js, Research, Computer Science, Data Analysis, Matlab
Education
North Carolina State University 2013 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Science
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2001 — 2013
Master's Degree, Computer Science
Gakushuin University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, Japanese Language and Culture
Blizzard Entertainment March 2011 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment Korea March 2008 - February 2011
Blizzard Entertainment Korea October 2004 - March 2008
YOUNGPASOFT CO.,LTD. February 2004 - May 2004
Skills
HTML, HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS, CSS3, jQuery, AJAX, Photoshop, Illustrator, Subversion, User Interface Design, User Interface, Front-end
Education
Samsung SDS multimedia campus 2008 — 2008
경복대학 / Kyungbok College 1999 — 2004
Dept. of Internet Information
Blizzard Entertainment March 2014 - Present
VI Creative October 2013 - Present
Tea Time Animation January 2012 - Present
iD Tech Stanford June 2012 - August 2013
Academy of Art University August 2008 - May 2013
Women in Animation 2012 - 2013
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - August 2012
Campus Living Villages September 2008 - May 2012
Dumping Ground December 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Maya, Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver, Drawing, Sketching, Animation, Graphic Design, Painting, Computer Animation, Video Games, Illustration, 3D, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Creature Animation, Zbrush, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Team Leadership, Film, Mac, 3D Studio Max
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Animation - Character/Creature
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - Present
fortyseven communications April 2010 - April 2014
The Pitt Group August 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Writing, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Blasting, Business Development, Creative Strategy, Brainstorm Facilitation, Events, Interview Preparation, Phone Skills, Client Relations Skills, Manage Client..., Manage client..., Cision, Salesforce.com, Training, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Social Networking, Blogging, Content Strategy, Digital Media, New Media, Copywriting, Facebook, Video Games
Education
UCLA 2009 — 2010
Arizona State University, W. P. Carey School of Business 2007 — 2008
RELOAD STUDIOS September 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Blizzard Entertainment May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, 3D Coat, Zbrush, substance designer, Unreal4, Quixel Suite, Mudbox
Education
Academy of Art University 2012 — 2015
game development, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Blizzard Entertainment March 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment June 2010 - March 2012
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2010
Blizzard Entertainment April 2013 - Present
IGN Entertainment May 2011 - April 2013
Variety Society January 2010 - July 2011
Image Integration March 2010 - May 2011
Got Light June 2009 - April 2011
Boy Scouts of America June 2008 - September 2010
Up & Away Ballooning January 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Video Production, Film Production, Video Technology, Camera, Film, Video, Videography, Streaming Media, Broadcast Engineering, RC Helicopter Pilot, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Live Events, Post Production, Lighting, Camera Operating, Broadcast, Producing
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2012
Motion Pictures and Television
Santa Rosa Junor College 2006 — 2008
GE, GE For Transfer
Haven Health March 2008 - June 2013
Blizzard Entertainment January 2005 - January 2006
Vivendi Universal March 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft, Photography, After Effects, Game Design, Creative Writing, Video Editing, Short Films, Cinematography, Video Games, Film, Graphic Design, Video, Film Production, Graphics
Education
American InterContinental University 2003 — 2005
BS, Graphic Design
Brooks College 2001 — 2003
AS, Graphic Design
New York Film Academy 2008 — 2008
N/A, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Pass
Blizzard Entertainment August 2011 - Present
Examiner.com December 2010 - Present
Best Western International April 2008 - August 2011
Perceptis August 2009 - December 2010
Microsoft Dynamics December 2005 - December 2007
Syntho Pharmaceutical Inc 2002 - 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Windows, Social Media, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Technical Support, Editing, Content Strategy, Content Management, E-Learning, English, Troubleshooting, Creative Writing, Interviews, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, ESL, Teaching English as a..., Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft CRM, Team Leadership, TESOL, Project Management, Microsoft Word, Marketing, Event Planning, Leadership, Research, Time Management, First Time Home Buyers
Education
Arizona State University 2009 — 2010
Glendale Community College 2007 — 2009
Mesa Community College 2006 — 2007
Nassau Community College
Blizzard Entertainment June 2015 - Present
DePaul University September 2014 - June 2015
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - September 2014
DePaul University May 2013 - May 2014
Groupon May 2011 - January 2013
Rollingglobe.com December 2010 - May 2011
City of Phoenix May 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Programming, Objective-C, Advertising, Copywriting, Game Development, Creative Writing, Editing, Web Content, Java, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, iOS, Research, Writing, Game Design, Game Design Documents, Mobile Game Development, C++, Embedded systems, Optimized C++
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science and Game Programming
Arizona State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Q2ebanking May 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2007 - February 2012
GameStop November 2003 - April 2007
Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2003 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Office, Networking, Training, Game Design, Data Analysis, Software Documentation, Game Development, Photoshop, Coaching, Change Management, Performance Metrics, Marketing, Customer Service, Video Games, Time Management, Hiring Personnel, Retail, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Team Leadership, DISC, Mentoring, SQL
Education
Austin Community College 2012 — 2012
Computer Science
Abilene Christian University 1999 — 2000
Computer Science
Learning.com October 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2007 - October 2013
Clearwire 2005 - May 2007
Boys & Girls Clubs of Abilene 2003 - 2005
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Instructor-led Training, Curriculum Development, Coaching, Mentoring, Creative Writing, Photoshop, Editing, Employee Training, Classroom Instruction, Adult Education, Teamwork, Positive Coaching, Positive Work..., Quality Control, Graphic Design, Social Networking
Education
Abilene Christian University 1999 — 1999
Frostburn Studios, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Burnout Game Ventures, LLC August 2014 - Present
DigiPen Institute of Technology October 2012 - June 2014
Airtight Games May 2012 - May 2014
Blizzard Entertainment September 2009 - April 2012
Turn10 Studios September 2008 - August 2009
Blizzard Entertainment February 2000 - August 2008
Digital Domain November 1999 - February 2000
Foundation Imaging August 1999 - November 1999
Digital Domain March 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Cinematics, Maya, Nuke, After Effects, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Game Development, Art Direction, Visual Effects, Compositing, Lighting, Video Games, Texturing, 3D, Character Animation, Agile Project Management, Motion Capture, UV mapping, Modeling, Game Design, Unreal Engine 3
Education
Art Institute of Houston 1995 — 1997
Associate's degree, Computer Animation
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment February 2011 - June 2014
Blizzard Entertainment July 2008 - February 2011
InFotonics Center June 2007 - December 2007
Social Insurance Foundation of Russian Federation March 2006 - June 2006
Kola Science Centre, Russian Academy of Sciences May 2004 - February 2006
Petrozavodsk State University December 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Call Center, Customer Service, Coaching, Team Building, Team Management, Customer Loyalty, Team Leadership, NICE / IEX / KPI, Performance Reporting, Scheduling, Performance Improvement, Foreign Languages, Training & Development, Reporting & Analysis, Call Centers, Employee Training, Teamwork, MMO, MMORPG, Video Games, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Customer Support, Microsoft Office, Social Games
Education
University of Joensuu, Finland 2006 — 2008
Master of Computer Science, Computer Science
Петрозаводский Государственный Университет (ПетрГУ) / Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) 2001 — 2006
Engineer of Information Systems and Technologies (Specialist), Computer Science: Information Systems
Blizzard Entertainment July 2011 - June 2013
Collaborative Project: “Monster and dumpling” 2008 - April 2011
Digitrove Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
3D animation, Maya, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Cinematics
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2011
MFA, 3D Animation
Dongseo University 2000 — 2006
BFA, Multimedia Design Arts
Blizzard Entertainment February 2009 - Present
IGN/GameSpy November 1997 - February 2009
Grey Interactive 1996 - 1997
Grey Advertising 1995 - 1996
Skills
Creative Direction, Game Design, Video Games, Content Strategy, Editorial, MMO, Branding & Identity, Start-ups, Social Games, Casual Games, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Game Balance, PS3, Online Gaming, Game Development, Gameplay, User-centered Design, Community Management, MMORPG, Publishing, Mobile Games, Writing, Advertising, Interactive..., Level Design, Game Mechanics, Gaming, Monetization, New Media, Console
Education
Allegheny College 1992 — 1999
BA, English, Communication Arts
Google October 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment September 2008 - September 2014
Blizzard Entertainment October 2006 - September 2008
Université de Metz October 2004 - October 2006
Europe Online Investments June 2002 - June 2004
Europe Online 2000 - 2002
Skills
OOP, Python, Game Development, Subversion, C++, Gameplay Programming, Software Engineering, Linux, MySQL, Java, Shell Scripting, MMO, JavaScript, Scripting, Unix, Bash, SQL, .NET, Programming, Debugging, User Experience, Video Games, Compression, OpenGL, Git, Electronics
Education
Université de Metz 1995 — 2008
Master's degree, Computer Science
KIXEYE October 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment October 2012 - September 2014
Blizzard Entertainment November 2011 - September 2012
Exit Games February 2008 - October 2011
Freelance C# Developer May 2007 - January 2008
Engine EAR GmbH & Co KG February 2002 - April 2007
Skills
C#, MMO, .NET
Education
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) 1999 — 2005
Diplom Informatiker, Computer Software Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment 2015 - Present
Rockstar Games March 2012 - April 2015
Freelancer June 2011 - December 2013
Freelancer February 2007 - December 2013
Kelley and Ping July 2010 - September 2011
New York Film Academy June 2007 - July 2007
American Academy of Dramatic Arts July 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Directing, Acting, Theatre, Dialects, Creative Writing, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Documentaries, Film, Avid Media Composer, Windows, Mac, WiX, Carpentry, Set Construction, Video Games, Video Game Production, Computers, Editing, Plays
Education
St. John's University, NY 2008 — 2009
B.S., Film & Television Production, 3.96
American Academy of Dramatic Arts 2004 — 2007
AOS, Acting
Bearwood College 1998 — 2003
A Levels, Theatre Studies & Directing, English Literature, Computer Science, Environmental Science
Blizzard Entertainment Directed Study AdvisorAcademy of Art University, San francisco2009 - 2010
Namco Bandai Games America 2004 - 2004
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
MFA, Computer Arts
BrightLocker December 2014 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America - PlayStation July 2014 - November 2014
Stealth Startup May 2013 - July 2014
Bioware January 2010 - April 2013
Trion Worlds, Inc. January 2009 - December 2009
Blizzard Entertainment November 1998 - August 2008
Majestic Ice May 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Project Planning, MMORPG, MMO, Game Development, Online Gaming, Video Games, Casual Games, Management, Computer Games, Game Design, Monetization, Team Leadership, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Social Games, Leadership, Community Management, iPhone, User Experience, Customer Experience, Outsourcing, Call Centers, Scripting, Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, Customer Support, CRM, Gaming Industry, Community Sites, Console, Gaming, PS3, Strategy, Level Design, JIRA, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Localization, Confluence, Software Documentation, Perforce, Customer Satisfaction, Wii, Unreal Engine 3, Outsourcing Management, Game Programming, Multiplayer, Customer Service..., Unreal Editor, Start-ups
Education
Arizona State University 1992 — 1996
Computer Information Systems
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2013 - Present
Rhythm & Hues June 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2009 - June 2012
Image Engine Design Inc. 2012 - 2012
Blizzard Entertainment March 2007 - January 2009
Walt Disney Feature Animation September 2004 - February 2007
Dreamworks September 2002 - August 2004
The Secret Lab (Disney) September 1999 - August 2002
Industrial Light and Magic May 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Maya, Compositing, Matte Painting, Mental Ray, Renderman, Visual Effects, Lighting, Texture Painting, Nuke, 3D, Photoshop, Texturing, Shaders, Shading, Fresh Produce, Video Games, MEL, Look Development, Digital Painting, Environment TD, 3D Studio Max, Breakfast, Vray, World Machine
Education
Thomas Edison State College 2007 — 2007
BA, Art
San Jose State University 1990 — 1993
cadre, Art/Art Studies, General
Academy of Art University
CGMA
Portage High School
Blizzard Entertainment August 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2011 - 2012
Weta Digital Ltd. 2007 - 2011
ILM 2006 - 2011
ILM November 2006 - May 2007
Giant Killer Robots March 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Renderman, Look Development, Shake, Nuke, Visual Effects, Compositing, Shading, Digital Compositing, Maya, Supervising, Pipeline Development
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Effects, Effects Animation/ Compositing
East Tennessee State University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science - Engineer Design Modeling, Computer Animation
Blizzard Entertainment September 2014 - November 2014
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Texture Painting, UV mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Environmental Modeling, Maya, Video Games, Zbrush, Unreal Editor, Level Design, Mudbox, ZBrush, Photoshop, 3D, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine 3, Texturing, UV Mapping
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 3D Environment Art, Game Design
Blizzard Entertainment October 2009 - Present
Gateway November 2006 - August 2008
Averatec, Inc. April 2004 - November 2006
Sprint 2000 - 2002
Skills
Video Games, Product Marketing, Product Management, Scripting, Troubleshooting, Test Planning, JIRA, Cross-functional Team..., Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Testing, Test Cases, Team Leadership, Computer Hardware, Vendor Management, Computer Games, MMO
Education
Arizona State University 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Computer Graphics and Animation
Freelance July 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment October 2013 - Present
Apple March 2013 - October 2013
Blizzard Entertainment August 2010 - March 2013
Total Wine & More June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Motion Graphics, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Design, Animation, Photoshop, Networking, Video Games, Illustration, iOS, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Mac, Long-term Customer..., Customer Service, Telephone Skills, Mac OS, Graphic Design, Technical Support, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Windows, 3D, Premiere, 3D Modeling
Education
Austin Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate of Science (A.S.), Motion graphics, 3.75
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2003 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree, Media Arts and Animation
Fort Lauderdale High School 1998 — 2001
High school degree
Blizzard Entertainment September 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2012 - Present
TS2 - Interactive Gaming, Digital Media & Technology Recruiters September 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Video Games, 3D, Photoshop, Online Gaming, Modeling, Recruiting, Illustrator, Computer Graphics, Maya, Storyboarding, 3D Studio Max, Concept Design, Executive Search, Technical Recruiting, Interviews, Zbrush, Texturing, Game Development, Animation, Mobile Devices, Illustration, Visual Effects, Game Design, User Experience, Building Business..., Sourcing, Character Animation, ZBrush, Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition
Education
Academy of Art University
BFA, Animation & Visual Effects
Irvine Valley College
Digital Media
Santa Monica Academy of Entertainment & Technology
Animation
Blizzard Entertainment August 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2015 - August 2015
Blizzard Entertainment October 2009 - March 2015
Skymonkey Studio August 2008 - August 2009
Liquid Development June 2004 - January 2009
10Tacle Studio Belgium March 2006 - July 2008
FRESH3D sprl August 2004 - January 2006
High School Albert Jaquard January 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Zbrush, Mudbox, Game Art, Maya, Hard Surface Modeling, Texture Artist, Normal Mapping, 3D Studio Max, Occlusion, Game Development, Characters
Education
Haute École Albert Jacquard (HEAJ) 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of computer arts, Computer Arts
TELUS International August 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts 2012 - November 2013
Blizzard Entertainment September 2008 - May 2013
Eye in the Sky Collective July 2011 - July 2011
48hr Film Project Competition (pro bono) August 2010 - August 2010
Skills
MMO, Troubleshooting, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Online Gaming, Peer Mentoring, Outlook, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Mentoring, Quality Management, SalesForce, RightNow, Soft Skills, Writing, Professional Mentoring, Creative Writing, Quality Control, Coaching, Customer Experience..., Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement
Education
American Academy of Dramatic Arts 2001 — 2002
Austin Community College
'N/A' August 2015 - Present
n/a, Freelancer January 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment July 2013 - September 2015
PicturePlane Imaging May 2010 - January 2013
Lunatic Studios September 2010 - November 2011
EDMC October 2008 - March 2010
Lunatic Studios November 2009 - December 2009
The Art Institute of Dallas July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
3D, Modeling, Character Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Low Poly Modeling, Organic Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Texturing, Texture Painting, UV mapping, 2D, Drawing, Character Design, Digital Painting, Lighting, Vray, Mental Ray, Shaders, Rendering, Rigging, Skinning, Premiere, Adobe Audition, After Effects, 3D Modeling
Education
Hazardous' Female Character Modeling Workshop 2012 — 2012
Character Modeling
Art Institute of Dallas
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Media Arts and Animation
Wichita Thunder July 2015 - Present
Orlando Magic September 2014 - June 2015
Full Sail University January 2013 - March 2015
City of Lancaster September 2010 - July 2013
City of Palmdale June 2011 - October 2011
Blizzard Entertainment August 2009 - May 2010
Georgetown Independent School District August 2008 - August 2009
City of Palmdale June 2007 - July 2008
Antelope Valley Winery December 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Sports Marketing, Sports Media, Photoshop Elements, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Facebook, Keynote, Sports, iMovie, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Customer Service, PowerPoint, iOS, Event Planning, Instagram, Twitter, MacBook Pro, Typing, Windows, iPhoto, Google Chrome
Education
Full Sail University 2013 — 2015
Bachelors of Science, Sports Media & Marketing, 3.96 GPA
Antelope Valley College 2006 — 2012
Associates Degree Liberal Arts & Sciences, LAS: Social/Behavioral Science (General Education)
Blizzard Entertainment June 2015 - Present
Randstad March 2015 - June 2015
Sinclair Broadcast Group July 2013 - November 2014
The Weather Channel June 2006 - April 2013
Think Resources 2005 - 2006
WMBB News 13 March 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Final Cut Pro, Video Production, Video, Video Editing, Camera, Videography, HD Video, Digital Video, Sound, Technical Direction, Camera Operating, Breaking News, Media Production, Adobe Audition, Live Events, After Effects, Multimedia, Streaming Media, Motion Graphics, Digital Media, Webcasting, Entertainment, Audio Editing, VizRT, Photoshop, Projectors, Lighting, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, AV, Radio Broadcasting, Editing, Audio Engineering, Broadcast Journalism, Avid, Broadcast Television, Non-linear Editing, I-News, Voice Over, New Media, Teleprompter, Live Broadcast, Compositing, Tape Op, Character Generator, Audio Board, Web Video, Visual Effects
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2004 — 2005
Gulf Coast State College 2001 — 2003
Graduate of Piqua High School 2000 — 2001
Ready At Dawn Studios January 2014 - February 2015
Quantic Dream September 2012 - November 2013
Sony Imageworks April 2012 - September 2012
Blizzard Entertainment August 2008 - April 2012
Digital Domain October 2007 - August 2008
Rhythm & Hues April 2007 - October 2007
Industrial Light & Magic January 2007 - April 2007
Digiscope June 2006 - December 2006
X1fx Studio October 2006 - November 2006
Radium August 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Compositing, Lighting, 3D animation, Shaders, Commercials, in-game lighting, Look Development, Computer Animation, 3D, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Film, Maya, Computer Graphics, Feature Films, Nuke, Renderman, Animation, MEL, Video Games
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2002
MFA, Computer Animation
Konkuk University 1993 — 2000
BA, Architecture Design
SpareFoot March 2014 - August 2015
SpareFoot October 2013 - March 2014
BuildASign.com May 2013 - October 2013
BuildASign.com November 2011 - May 2013
Hostgator.com April 2011 - November 2011
Blizzard Entertainment September 2008 - April 2011
HNTB March 2008 - September 2008
Corgan Associates October 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service, Graphic Design, Sales, Team Mentoring, Hiring, Mobile Devices, Creative Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Metrics Reporting, Start-ups, Creative Solutions, Recruiting, Business Performance..., Data Analysis, Technical Support, Technical Training, WordPress, Microsoft Office
Education
Art Institute of Dallas 2004 — 2007
Animation Art and Design
Hattumies March 2015 - Present
TAMK - Tampere University of Applied Sciences August 2014 - Present
The Hat Guy Disc Golf June 2013 - Present
Budapesti Gazdasági Főiskola 2013 - July 2014
TAMK August 2012 - June 2013
Roisto Oy June 2011 - June 2013
Sotku Oy June 2009 - January 2011
Sotku Oy June 2009 - January 2011
Vastakaiku Osk August 2008 - August 2009
Blizzard Entertainment November 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Online Advertising, Community Sites, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Wordpress, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Project Management, Social Networking, Web Design, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Facebook, Event Management, Email Marketing, SEO, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Community Management, Innovation Consulting, Creativity Skills, User Interface Design, CMS, Blogging, WordPress, Web 2.0, Online Marketing, User Experience
Education
Tampereen yliopisto 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Human-Technology Interaction
Tampere University of Applied Sciences 2007 — 2010
BBA, Entrepreneurship, computing systems
Key Code Media January 2015 - Present
HitBox, LLC January 2015 - Present
Cease Fire (2015) November 2014 - March 2015
ESL - Turtle Entertainment February 2014 - November 2014
Blizzard Entertainment July 2013 - November 2014
Red Bull July 2014 - August 2014
Los Trafficantes (2013) January 2009 - July 2013
Lay It Down (2001) September 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Live Event Producer, Broadcast Studio Design, Film Production, Lighting Design, Post Production, Television, Video Editing, Video, Commercials, Film, HD Video, Broadcast, Digital Media, Final Cut Pro, Sound, Multimedia, New Media, Feature Films
Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University 1997 — 2001
Engineer's degree, Computers
Kiamichi Technology Center-Durant 1994 — 1996
Programable Logic
Ensemble Design
Newtek Macro Training
Newtek Macro Training
NetEase January 2015 - Present
Storm8 May 2013 - December 2014
AOL November 2008 - June 2014
Cryptozoic Entertainment 2011 - 2013
Blizzard Entertainment June 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Entertainment, Video Games, Game Design, Creative Direction, Game Development, Conceptual Art, Art Direction, Mobile Games, MMO, Social Games, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Casual Games, Editing, Community Management, Creative Writing, Microsoft Office
Education
Sage College
Illustration
Blizzard Entertainment March 2012 - Present
CGSociety.org January 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment November 2008 - February 2012
Blizzard Entertainment January 2010 - March 2010
CGTantra March 2009 - January 2010
Blizzard Entertainment November 2006 - November 2008
Rhythm & Hues January 2006 - October 2006
Luma Pictures August 2005 - January 2006
Ideal Concepts America March 2005 - January 2006
GOD FORBID Music Video August 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Matte Painting, Compositing, Lighting, Visual Effects, Cinematics, Nuke, Maya, After Effects, Renderman, 3D, Photoshop, Film, Computer Graphics, Animation, Short Films, Video Games, Concept Design, Look Development, Cinematography, Digital Painting, UV mapping, Rendering, Texturing, Mental Ray, Character Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Visual Effects
University of California, Riverside 1999 — 2001
General Education
Blizzard Entertainment February 2004 - Present
Midway Home Entertainment January 1996 - January 2002
Visual Concepts January 1990 - January 1996
Education
Academy of Art University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Illustration
Blizzard Entertainment September 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2011 - September 2014
Blizzard Entertainment January 2010 - February 2011
Uangel Corporation June 2003 - January 2010
Ahead Mobile, Inc March 2002 - February 2003
Central System Technology ( 중앙정보기술 ) January 2000 - February 2002
Skills
Java, Spring, Python, Oracle, Scala, R, Web Services, Apache Spark, PySpark, Hibernate, MyBatis, Play 2.0, Gamification, Git, AngularJS, Databases, RabbitMQ, REST, Linux, JUnit, Mockito, SOAP, Apache, Google Protobuf, Freemarker, Scrum, Solr, JSP, Maven, PHP, Bash, MySQL, Tomcat, C, HTML, jQuery, Subversion, JIRA, Web Applications
Education
Dong-A University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor, Computer Engineering, 3.56/4.5
KyungWon Highschool 1992 — 1995
Orange Coast College
Riot Games June 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment July 2011 - June 2013
Blizzard Entertainment March 2007 - June 2011
IGDA March 2006 - February 2007
GameRecruiter.com February 2006 - February 2007
Parasytic Moon Productions, LLC August 2000 - February 2007
The Game Attorney PC April 2005 - January 2006
Lightolier June 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Video Games, Film, Game Design, Start-ups, Game Development, Mobile Games, MMO, Social Games, Casual Games, Maya, Animation, Xbox 360, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Photoshop, Character Animation, MMORPG, Recruiting, Computer Graphics, Rigging, Game Art, 3D, User Interface Design, PS3, Gaming, Console, iPhone, Scripting, Visual Effects, Flash, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Community Sites, Community Management, Gameplay, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Perforce, Art, Modeling, Level Design, Monetization, Traditional Animation, Wii, User Interface, Texturing, Mobile Applications, Gaming Industry, Game Mechanics, 3D Modeling
Education
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2010
Project Management Certificate, Project Management
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1999 — 2002
BS, Computer Animation
Blizzard Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Psyonix December 2009 - April 2015
Academy of Art University January 2011 - December 2011
Puppetar Studio January 2009 - September 2009
Arcadia Entertainment January 2008 - December 2008
Studio DMG March 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Maya, Rigging, MEL, Python, 3D animation, Character Rigging, Unreal Engine 3, Perforce, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Photoshop
Education
Academy of Art University 2006 — 2009
MFA, 3D Character Animation
Handong Global University 1999 — 2005
BFA, BE, Industrial Design and Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment March 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2008 - September 2012
Blizzard Entertainment June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Video Games, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Game Design, Game Development, MMO, MMORPG, Social Games, Community Management
Education
Westwood College-Inland Empire 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Albuquerque Biopark April 2015 - Present
Novel Images Photography March 2014 - Present
Damien Spencer Studios July 2006 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Ashley Furniture Homestores 2007 - 2008
The Bell Group June 2005 - November 2007
Mor Furniture August 2001 - July 2005
AOL November 1999 - June 2001
System Consultants July 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Illustration, Film, Art, Photography, Painting, Web Design, Web Development, Websites, Photoshop, Photo Editor, Photo Touch-up, PHP4/5, MySQL, jQuery, Graphic Design, Fine Art Photography, Portrait Photography, Graphics, Digital Photography, Creative Direction, Posters, Sketching, Invitations, Mixed Media, Brochures, QuarkXPress, Illustrator, Visual Arts, Digital Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Watercolor, Sculpture, Logo Design, Galleries, Mac, Fashion Design, Fine Art, Craft, Art Direction, Murals, Oil Painting, Graphic Arts, Stationery, Drawing, Layout, Dreamweaver, Concept Design, InDesign, Collage, Acrylic
Education
The Art Center Design College-Albuquerque 2003 — 2005
Illustration
Churchill County High School 1994 — 1998
High Shool Diploma, Computer Programming, Art
Netease Games May 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2013 - April 2014
IGN Entertainment June 2012 - April 2013
Jaron Logo September 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Tricaster, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Social Media, Studio Lighting, Green Screen Keying, Motion Graphics, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, WordPress, Advertising, Web Video, Videography, Digital Media, Video Games, Premiere, Camera Operating, Final Cut Studio, Video, Facebook
Education
Academy of Art University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Multimedia Communications
Skyline College 2007 — 2008
San Jose State University January 2012 - Present
Digital Domain November 2011 - November 2011
Rhythm & Hues May 2011 - October 2011
Blizzard Entertainment October 2009 - May 2011
Rhythm & Hues September 2008 - June 2009
Framestore May 2008 - August 2008
The Orphanage March 2008 - May 2008
Digital Domain September 2007 - March 2008
CIS Hollywood June 2007 - August 2007
Sony Pictures Imageworks February 2007 - June 2007
Education
Academy of Art University 1992 — 1994
BFA, Illustration
San Jose State University 1986 — 1990
Art
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Drawing, Digital Sculpting, Painting, Concept Design, Snowboarding, Swimming, Ski, Camping
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), 3D Modeling
청강문화산업대학 / Chungkang College of Cultural Industries 2003 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, 3D Animation and 3D Modeling
Blizzard Entertainment November 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2012 - November 2013
Blizzard Entertainment March 2011 - April 2012
Blizzard Entertainment January 2010 - March 2011
Blizzard Entertainment July 2007 - January 2010
Blizzard Entertainment December 2005 - July 2007
Wolf, Zumbruch & Partner - Advertising Agency September 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Web Application..., Data Visualization, Analytics, Quality Assurance, Mentoring, User-centered Design, Software Development, Video Games, Game Design, Web Applications, Scrum, User Experience, Agile Project Management, C#, Mobile Devices
Education
Johannes-Gutenberg-Schule Heidelberg
Blizzard Entertainment August 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Disney ABC Television Group February 2014 - May 2014
Wormhole Games June 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Texturing, Illustration, Zbrush, Modeling, Lighting, Visual Development, Design, Concept, Unreal Engine 3, Game Art, Visual Arts, Art, Digital Art, Traditional Animation, 3D, Concept Design, ZBrush
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2010 — 2013
Bechelor of Game Art, 3D Environment
Mt. San Antonio College 2008 — 2010
Transfered, Fine Art and Illustration
Central Academy of Fine Arts 2006 — 2008
Transfered, Digital Media Design
Blizzard Entertainment October 2014 - Present
Legal Aid Center March 2012 - August 2014
American Conference Institute December 2010 - February 2012
Warburg Realty June 2009 - May 2011
Interierus March 2006 - September 2010
Humberto de Campos Law Firm February 2000 - September 2005
Skills
Microsoft Word, Family Law, International Law, Traditional Labor Law, Immigration Law, Contract Law, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish-speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft CRM, ACT, Legal Translation, Courts, Mediation, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Legal Assistance, Negotiation, Marketing, Research, Sales, Employment Law, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
New York Real Estate Institute 2009 — 2010
Licentiate degree, Real Estate
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 2006 — 2009
English Language and Literature/Letters
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 2007 — 2008
Paralegal Certification
OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Vitoria, Brazil 2004 — 2005
Postgraduate Certificate in Labor Law, Labor Law
Universidade Vila Velha - UVV 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Law
Blizzard Entertainment November 2011 - Present
New World Interactive February 2011 - November 2011
Ubisoft November 2008 - November 2010
Insurgency 2004 - November 2008
Southlogic Studios November 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Environment Art, Texturing, Lighting
Education
Universidade Católica Dom Bosco 2007 — 2008
Bachelor, Design
Tencent May 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment January 2005 - Present
Namco Bandai Games March 2004 - December 2004
LG March 1996 - December 1999
Skills
Concept Design, 3D Modeling and Texture, Graphic Design, UV mapping, Game Development, Texture Painting, Animation, Conceptual Art, Maya, Zbrush, Texturing, Texture Artist, Photoshop, 3D, Character Animation, Cinematics, After Effects, Illustration, Video Games
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
MFA, Computer Arts
Kookmin University 1989 — 1996
BFA, Visual Communication Design
Blizzard Entertainment June 2011 - Present
LucasArts August 2009 - June 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America March 2009 - July 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2005 - February 2009
Alvanon January 2003 - February 2005
Skills
Maya, MEL, Game Development, Python, Perforce, Video Games, C++, Rigging, OpenGL, MMO, PyQt, Drawing, PS3, Kismet, UnrealScript, Virtual Reality, Game Scripting, Visual Effects, 3D, Playmaker, Animation, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3
Education
Academy of Art University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Computer Arts
Various Global Companies April 2009 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment January 1994 - 2009
Vivendi 1994 - 2009
Skills
Video Games, Inventory Management, Mobile Advertising, New Media, Publishing, Online Gaming, Product Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Sales, Management, Business Planning, Key Account Management, Merchandising, Sales Process, Consumer Electronics, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Forecasting, E-commerce, Brand Management, Marketing Management, B2B, Strategy, Mobile Devices, P&L Management, Start-ups, Marketing Strategy
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Interior Architecture & Design
Berufsakademie Mannheim Friedrich-List Duales Berufskolleg
BK, Business and Economics
Blizzard Entertainment June 2009 - Present
Upper Deck Entertainment March 2007 - May 2009
Wizards of the Coast 2000 - 2009
Sigil Games Online June 2004 - March 2007
California Stute University Long Beach August 1999 - June 2004
Mt. San Antonio Comunity College August 1999 - June 2004
Skills
Illustration, Art Direction, Art, Entertainment, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, Video Games, Digital Art, Texturing, Game Development, Environment Art, Drawing, Characters, Storyboarding, World Building, Game Art, Texture Artist, 3D, Texture Painting
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Art Institute of Atlanta 1994 — 1996
Associates Degree, Illustration
Blizzard Entertainment October 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment November 1997 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment December 2005 - October 2014
Blizzard Entertainment June 2004 - December 2005
Blizzard Entertainment May 2001 - June 2004
Blizzard Entertainment August 1998 - May 2001
Blizzard Entertainment June 1998 - August 1998
Blizzard Entertainment November 1997 - May 1998
Skills
Strategy Guide Creation, Media Management, Web Content, Community Management, Online Gaming, Google Analytics, Writing, Video Games, MMO, Game Development, Public Relations, Quality Assurance, Game Design, Strategic Planning, MMORPG, Game Mechanics, Web Design, Git, Photoshop, Tortoise SVN, CSS3, HTML 5, Digital Media, Game Testing, Free Marker Template, Web Editing, Community Sites, User Stories, Web Site Analysis, JIRA, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Gameplay, Adobe Photoshop, CMS
Education
Andrews University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Pacific Union College 1993 — 1995
TX Real Estate Management January 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2008 - January 2014
Ray Nixon and Associates February 2006 - December 2007
Treff's Tavern August 1999 - May 2005
Skills
Problem Analysis, teh awesome, MMO, Video Games, Management, Customer Support, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Technical Support, Customer Service, Game Development, Technical Writing, Game Design, Social Games, Creative Problem Solving, Project Coordination, Call Centers, Conflict Management, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Project Management, Team Building, Team Management, User Experience
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 1999 — 2005
BA, History, and English
Angelo State University 1993 — 1994
Blizzard Entertainment February 2014 - Present
Academy of Art University January 2011 - December 2013
Blizzard Entertainment May 2013 - August 2013
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - August 2012
Greensum Art Institute June 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Texture Painting, 3D Modeling, Concept Development, 3D Studio Max, 3D Coat, Photoshop, Zbrush, Digital Sculpting, nDo, Environment Art
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2013
Sogang Game Education Center 2008 — 2011
Bachelor, Multimedia Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment February 2015 - Present
TV A Crítica (Record) August 2011 - August 2012
Sistema Pri Engenharia Ltda - Government Agency of Transport Infraestructure June 2011 - August 2012
Rede Amazônica 2002 - 2011
ULBRA January 2010 - November 2010
Skills
News Anchoring, Video Editing, Text Editing, Interviews, Journalism, Broadcast Television, Television News, Journal Entries, Television Producing, Press Office, Press Releases, Internal & External..., Public Relations, Editing, Television, Social Media
Education
Saddleback Valley Unified School 2014 — 2014
Digital Photography II
Saddleback Valley Unified School 2013 — 2013
Digital Photography I
Saddleback Valley Unified School 2012 — 2013
Advanced English, English as a second or foreign language
Universidade Federal de Roraima 2000 — 2006
Bachelor in Social Communication with specialization in Journalism, Semiotics and the study of visual communication, 10,0
Blizzard Entertainment November 2014 - Present
Amazon October 2012 - October 2014
Hewlett-Packard July 2007 - September 2012
Conecta IT October 2006 - July 2007
Constat June 2005 - December 2006
X-NEO November 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Web Development, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, C#, Object Oriented..., Design Patterns, C, C++, Android, Servlets, NoSQL, Artificial Intelligence, PHP, HTTP, HTML, CSS, AJAX, jQuery, SQL, Web Services, Guice, Web Servers, Multithreading, Oracle, REST, ActionScript, .NET, .NET Compact Framework, Git, SVN, JSP, JSF, Struts, Spring, ORM, JPA, Hibernate, XML, JSON, YAML, MVC, Subversion, Apache, SOAP, Java Enterprise Edition, Web Applications, Software Engineering
Education
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 2011 — 2013
Master, Artificial Intelligence
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Computer Science
University of Caxias do Sul 2002 — 2004
Technical, Software Development
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
2K Games February 2012 - October 2013
freelance concept artist October 2008 - February 2012
dynamite comics March 2011 - April 2011
Blizzard Entertainment January 2011 - April 2011
Double Fine Productions June 2010 - September 2010
2K Games Marin October 2009 - February 2010
pyr--science fiction + fantasy September 2009 - December 2009
Spark Unlimited April 2009 - November 2009
Yager Development May 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Concept Design, Character Design, Video Games, Illustration, Character Animation, Illustrator, Conceptual Art, Game Art, Environment Art, Digital Painting, Texturing, Game Development, Xbox 360, Game Design, PS3
Education
Academy of Art University
Blizzard Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Reloaded Games, Inc. February 2011 - July 2015
RealTimeWorlds Ltd November 2005 - November 2010
WEBZEN Co.,Ltd April 2005 - February 2008
Gravity Co., Ltd May 2004 - April 2005
eSofnet Co., Ltd December 1999 - May 2004
Skills
Visual C++, C++, C#, Multithreading, XML, SQL Server, MMO, Game Development, MMORPG, Unreal Engine 3, Perforce, Computer Games, Visual Studio, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Programming, Windows, Win32, C, Agile, JIRA, Software Development, MFC
Education
Sangji University 1997 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree in Science, Computer Science
Duncan Bowring
Blizzard Entertainment February 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment September 2011 - February 2013
Blizzard Entertainment May 2009 - September 2011
Ubisoft December 2008 - April 2009
Crytek December 2004 - November 2008
Crytek April 2004 - December 2004
Crytek March 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Programming, Problem Solving, Graphics, Refactoring, Shaders, DirectX, Lua, MMO, Multiplayer, Game Development, Video Games, Game Programming, Online Gaming, Game Design
Education
University of Koblenz and Landau 1997 — 2003
Diplom
Walt Disney Animation Studios April 2012 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment August 2009 - March 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks June 2007 - August 2009
Sony Pictures Imageworks March 2007 - July 2009
Walt Disney Animation Studio May 2006 - May 2007
Walt Disney Feature Animation January 2006 - May 2006
Mr.X Inc. July 2005 - December 2005
C.O.R.E. Feature Animation February 2005 - July 2005
Bluesky / Reelfx Inc. March 2005 - May 2005
Reelfx Inc. September 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Look Development, Texture Painting, Texture Artist, Texturing, UV mapping, Compositing, Computer Graphics, Shaders, Props, Shading, Renderman, Nuke, Matte Painting, Mental Ray, Visual Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2003
Master of Fine Art, Computer Graphics
Memphis College of Art 2000 — 2000
master, Computer Arts
Jolly Company May 2015 - Present
Amazon Games June 2013 - April 2015
Area 52 Games June 2012 - June 2013
The Amazing Society October 2008 - June 2012
Sierra Online November 2006 - September 2008
Blizzard Entertainment April 2005 - August 2006
Swingin' Ape Studios February 2001 - April 2005
Pyros Pictures April 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Concept Design, Character, Texture Creation, MMO, 3D, Art, Asset Creation, Modeling, Character Design, 3D Studio Max, Game Development, Special Effects, 2D, UV mapping, Texturing, Illustration, Storyboarding, 3D animation, Video Game Development, Unity3D, Pipelines, Xbox, Creative Direction, Video Games, Game Art, Environment Art, Art Direction, Flash, Casual Games, Mudbox, Texture, Conceptual Art, MMORPG, Social Games, 3D Modeling, Texture Painting, Computer Games, Console, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Xbox 360
Education
Art Institute of Colorado 1995 — 1997
Associate, Computer Animation, visual comunications
Mandalay Jr. High
Blizzard Entertainment June 2006 - Present
Electronic Arts May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Cinematics, 3D Modeling, Film, Maya, Texturing, UV mapping, Mudbox, Zbrush, Texture Painting, Renderman, Digital Sculpting
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2006
MFA, 3D Modeling
The University of Suwon 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Architectural Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - Present
Trion Worlds, Inc. January 2010 - June 2013
Electronic Arts 2009 - January 2010
Electronic Arts 2008 - 2009
Electronic Arts 2006 - 2008
Mythic Entertainment 2005 - 2006
Mythic Entertainment 2003 - 2005
Turbine Entertainment 2003 - 2003
Freelance Artist 2000 - 2003
Skills
Project Coordination, Project Planning, Project Management, Team Management, Agile Project Management, Video Games, Game Development, Creative Direction, Game Design, Art Direction, MMO, Computer Games, Animation, Character Animation, Environment Art, Rigging, Level Design, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Modeling, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Characters
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2000 — 2002
Computer Animation, 3D modeling, Texture painting, Animation
Georgia Institute of Technology 1997 — 2000
Computer Science, Graphics Programming / AI
Blizzard Entertainment November 2007 - Present
Stormfront Studios April 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Cinematics, Character Animation, Video Games, Animation, Game Design, Maya, 3D, Game Development
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2006
MFA, Computer Animation
Blizzard Entertainment November 2012 - Present
Digital Domain Media Group January 2012 - September 2012
CCP June 2010 - October 2011
Meggitt Training Systems January 2006 - April 2010
Rapid Reality March 2005 - September 2005
Weather Channel 2004 - 2004
Perfect Eclipse August 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Maya, Python, PyQt, Motionbuilder, 3D Studio Max, C++, Nuke, MEL, Mari, Texturing, Visual Effects, Game Development, Character Animation, Compositing, 3D, Animation, Rigging, After Effects, Modeling, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Scripting, 3D Modeling, Character Rigging, Motion Capture, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1999 — 2003
BFA, Animation
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1995 — 1999
BS, Electrical Engineering
Google February 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment March 2013 - February 2014
Blizzard Entertainment June 2011 - March 2013
Blizzard Entertainment May 2009 - August 2011
Hotels.com October 2008 - May 2009
EMC2/Geniant August 2006 - October 2008
Idea Integration August 2002 - August 2006
Studio Interactive, A Division of PricewaterhouseCoopers August 1999 - June 2002
Skills
User Interface Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Rapid Prototyping, Flash Professional, Flash, Wireframes, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Interface, XHTML, jQuery, User-centered Design, CSS, HTML 5, ActionScript, Concept Design, Illustration, Information Design, Usability, HTML5
Education
Art Institute of Dallas 1997 — 1999
Associate of Applied Arts, Computer Animation
Texas Tech University
Blizzard Entertainment December 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment February 2008 - November 2008
Blizzard Entertainment October 2004 - December 2007
Blizzard Entertainment October 2003 - October 2004
Skills
Project Management, Production Planning, character development, Scrum, Texturing, Cinematics, Mudbox, Modeling, Look Development, Texture Painting, Character Animation, Renderman, Texture Artist, UV mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Maya, Video Games, Shaders, Game Art, Creature Animation, Hard Surface Modeling, Characters, 3D Modeling, UV Mapping
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2000 — 2003
MFA, Computer Art
China Academy of Art 1993 — 1997
BFA, Environment Design
Blizzard Entertainment November 2009 - Present
Skills
Visual Arts, Painting, Oil Painting, Art, Mixed Media, Figurative Art, Art Education, Sculpture
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2002 — 2003
Concept.org Atelier Program
Conceptart.org Atelier
Blizzard Entertainment January 2011 - Present
Sony Pictures Imageworks August 2010 - December 2010
Reel FX February 2010 - May 2010
Rhythm & Hues May 2009 - October 2009
sony imageworks October 2008 - May 2009
Cinematico July 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Cinematics, Character Animation, 3D animation, Facial Animation, Computer Animation, Animation
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2008
PAVO inc September 2011 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment 2010 - 2010
Distant Shade February 2009 - November 2009
Flagship Studios August 2006 - August 2008
Flagship Studios/ Ping0 2006 - 2008
SemoLogic, Inc. 2006 - 2006
Skills
Concept Design, Character Animation, Animation, Game Development, Rendering, Maya, Product Design, 3D, Video Games, Storyboarding, Game Design, Experience Design, User Experience, Zbrush, Texturing
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2008 — 2011
MS, Industrial Design
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2008
MFA, 2d animation
Art Center College of Design 2002 — 2006
BFA, Illustration with entertainment track
Blizzard Entertainment March 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment December 2012 - March 2015
Blizzard Entertainment January 2010 - December 2012
Double Helix Games January 2009 - November 2009
Foundation 9 Entertainment July 2008 - January 2009
Vivendi Universal Games June 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, PS3, Software Documentation, Gameplay, Testing, Training, Leadership, MMO, Game Development, Computer Games, Wii, JavaScript, HTML 5, CSS, Git, Photoshop, Web Development, Illustrator, Front-end Engineering, Front-end
Education
Albion College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English
Blizzard Entertainment 2013 - Present
Walt Disney Animation Studios 2012 - 2013
Sony Pictures Imageworks 2008 - 2012
Heavy Iron Studios / THQ October 2007 - October 2008
National Geographic 2005 - 2007
Booz Allen Hamilton 2005 - 2006
TKO Software / Electronic Atrs 2003 - 2005
THQ 2000 - 2002
NVIDIA 2000 - 2001
SNK US Technology January 1998 - December 1999
Skills
Rigging, Animation, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Maya, MEL, 3D animation, Modeling, Photoshop, Python, Special Effects, Houdini, Art Direction, Computer Graphics, Character, 3D, Character Modeling, Particles, Dynamics, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Nuke, Video Games, Compositing, Cinematics, Traditional Animation, Zbrush, 3D Modeling
Education
Academy of Art University 1995 — 1997
Computer Art
St. John's University 1978 — 1982
Electronic Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment November 2008 - Present
Namco Bandai Games America June 2008 - August 2008
Electronic Arts (EA) / Tiburon June 2007 - August 2007
ESofnet (Seoul / South Korea) February 2000 - June 2003
Skills
3D, 2D, Concept Design, Texture Painting, Environment Art
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2008
BFA, 3D Animation & Visual Effect (3D Modeling)
Blizzard Entertainment May 2008 - Present
Education
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Blizzard Entertainment July 2012 - Present
Vigil Games October 2008 - June 2012
NCSoft Austin January 2005 - October 2008
Andrew Brock (Self Employed) September 2004 - December 2004
Acclaim Studios Austin October 1999 - September 2004
Acclaim Studios London September 1994 - October 1999
Probe Software Ltd December 1992 - January 1994
Skills
Sound Design, Field Recording, Recording, Synthesizers, Wwise, MMO, Video Games, Voice Acting, DAW, Cubase, Sound Forge, Sony Vegas, Pro Tools, Perforce, Nagra, Foley, Surround Sound, Game Development, Casual Games, Console, Sound, Xbox 360, FMOD, Game Audio, Computer Games, Sound Effects
Education
Croydon College 1997 — 1998
Studio Recording
Blizzard Entertainment October 2013 - Present
General Dynamics February 2009 - August 2013
Syntellect March 1995 - October 2008
Syntellect February 1990 - March 1995
Skills
Object Oriented Design, Subversion, Design Patterns, Agile Methodologies, C++, Eclipse, SQL, XML, Java, Scrum, SDLC, Software Engineering, Perl, Project Management, C, Web Services, Ant, Databases, XSLT, UML, ClearCase, C#, Software Development, JUnit, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Software Design
Education
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology 1980 — 1982
BA, Philosophy
Arizona State University
Art Institute of California- Hollywood July 2015 - Present
Digital Tutors August 2014 - Present
Pixl Visn October 2012 - Present
Rochester Institute of Technology July 2014 - July 2015
The Art Institute of California- Los Angeles January 2013 - July 2014
Art Institute of California- Los Angeles January 2008 - July 2014
Blizzard Entertainment November 2013 - June 2014
Look Effects May 2013 - March 2014
WE3 August 2012 - September 2013
The Art Institute of California- Hollywood July 2008 - September 2009
Skills
After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Realflow, Maya, Boujou, Mudbox, Mari, Sculpture, Mold Making, Art Direction, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Project Management, 3D Modeling, Digital Sculpting, Character Rigging, Facial Rigging, MEL Scripting, Compositing, Matchmover, Motion Tracking, 3d Animation, Particle Effects, Dynamic Simulation, Fluid Dynamics, Cloth Simulation, Hair& Fur Simulation, Shader Creation, Rendering, Lighting, UV mapping, Texture Artist, Mental Ray, Higher Education, Instructors, Computer Animation, 3D, PFTrack, Character Animation, Film, MEL, Animation, Visual Effects, Nuke, Rotoscoping, Feature Films, Traditional Animation, Video Games
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Animation & Visual Effects
The Art Institute of California-Los Angeles
Bachelor's of Science, Computer Animation
Blizzard Entertainment January 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment February 2011 - December 2012
Blizzard Entertainment 2008 - February 2011
Kazachok 2006 - 2007
Creata 2005 - 2005
Pavailler BVP 2004 - 2004
Skills
Licensing, Product Development, International Marketing, Negotiation, Localization, Recommendations, Publishing, Marketing Research, New Media, Console, Marketing Strategy, Gaming, Promotions, Online Marketing, Toys, B2B, French, Social Media, Magazines, Marketing, Video Games, Management, Social Games, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Games, Monetization, Genetic Counseling, Radio Astronomy, Squirrels, Spacecraft, Undercover, Bossa Nova, SWAT, Tigers, Pizza, Police Training, Genome Sequencing, Planetary Science
Education
Université de Poitiers 2004 — 2005
Master 2, Products Management
Aix-Marseille Université 2001 — 2004
Master 1, International Finance and Business Masters
Toastmaster
Sony Pictures Imageworks January 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment July 2013 - January 2014
DreamWorks Animation August 2012 - September 2012
Sony Pictures Imageworks October 2011 - June 2012
Method Studios September 2011 - October 2011
Academy of art university June 2007 - August 2011
Method Studios September 2010 - May 2011
Tokyo Design Center, Inc. March 2006 - June 2010
Big Bang Technologies, Inc. February 2005 - December 2005
Education
Academy of Art University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Animetion and VFX
Reel FX October 2015 - Present
Locus Corporation August 2013 - January 2015
Blizzard Entertainment 2015 - 2015
Blizzard Entertainment 2015 - 2015
Academy of Art University September 2011 - August 2014
Walt Disney Animation Studios June 2013 - August 2013
DePaul University School of Cinema & Interactive Media 2010 - 2011
Skills
UV mapping, Zbrush, Maya, Sculpture, Modeling, Anatomy, Photoshop
Education
Academy of Art University 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, 3D Animation Modeling
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Animation
Ithaca Highschool 2004 — 2007
ToyTalk, Inc. March 2013 - Present
Animation Mentor September 2008 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment May 2012 - March 2013
Pixar Animation Studios August 2006 - April 2012
Blue Sky Studios April 2005 - July 2006
Industrial Light & Magic September 2003 - April 2005
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, Cinematics, Visual Effects, Animation, 3D, Film, After Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Animation
University of Rochester 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Cell Biology and Anatomy
Blizzard Entertainment December 2009 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment, South Korea November 2006 - October 2009
Dinno communications January 2004 - October 2004
다음커뮤니케이션 June 2003 - August 2003
SK Telecom 2003 - 2003
Skills
AngularJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Git, Scrum, gulp, LESS, WebSockets, Subversion, XML, XSLT, Tomcat, Java, Databases
Education
Kyonggi University 1999 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Industrial Engineering
Blizzard Entertainment November 2014 - Present
Microsoft March 2014 - September 2014
Microsoft August 2013 - March 2014
Microsoft December 2012 - August 2013
Microsoft November 2011 - December 2012
IBM Canada Ltd. June 2006 - October 2011
Skills
Software Development, Perl, Java, C++, Testing, Agile Methodologies, SQL, Unix, Linux, Integration, DB2, XML, C, C#, Databases, Software Design, JavaScript, Database Design, Software Engineering, MySQL, Shell Scripting, Eclipse, Distributed Systems, Software Quality..., Selfhost planning, Data Visualization, Operating Systems, Object Oriented Design, ClearCase
Education
Acadia University
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science, software specialization
Blizzard Entertainment 2010 - 2012
GameStop September 2008 - February 2010
Target August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Illustrator, Guitarist, Video Games, Xbox 360
Education
Art Institute of Dallas 2005 — 2007
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
ITT Technical Institute-Austin 2004 — 2005
Multimedia Animation
Blizzard Entertainment 2008 - 2012
Harmonia Music School 2005 - 2008
Skills
Photoshop, Marker Rendering, Pencil, Acrylic Painting, Character Designs, Environmental Design, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Japanese culture
Education
The University of New Mexico 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Asian Studies/Civilization
中京大学 / Chukyo University 2004 — 2004
Blizzard Entertainment September 2008 - May 2014
Skills
Computer Games, MMO, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Video Games, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Game Design, Level Design, Customer Service, Film, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Graduate School of Library and Information Science 2014 — 2016
Master's Degree, Library and Information Science, In Progress
Truman State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Spredfast April 2013 - May 2015
Tabbedout 2012 - 2013
Riot Games August 2011 - January 2012
Harte-Hanks, Inc. February 2011 - July 2011
Tangoe February 2010 - August 2010
Time Warner Cable July 2009 - February 2010
Blizzard Entertainment April 2008 - June 2009
ABRO Computers June 2005 - March 2008
UPS September 2001 - March 2004
Skills
Customer Support, Team Building, Technical Support, Marketing, Project Management, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Technical Staff..., Metric Management, POS, Time Management, Customer Experience, Salesforce.com..., Strategic Partnerships, Product Marketing, Training, Linux, Microsoft Exchange, Sales, Salesforce.com, Software Documentation, Online Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Team Leadership, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Access, Management, E-commerce, Operating Systems, Windows, Quality Assurance, Call Centers, Software Installation, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Product Development, OS X, Computer Hardware, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Analytics, SQL, Social Media Measurement, Social Media, Google Analytics
Education
Allan Hancock College 1999 — 2001
Elevate Technology Solutions April 2015 - July 2015
Blizzard Entertainment September 2013 - June 2014
United States Air Force March 2008 - February 2013
United States Air Force March 2006 - March 2009
United States Air Force January 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Security Clearance, Network Security, Enterprise Network..., DoDAF, Active DoD Top Secret..., Vulnerability Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Scanning, eEye Retina, Windows Server, Servers, Security, VPN, Active Directory, Computer Security, Information Assurance, CompTIA Security+, Firewalls, DoD, Information Security
Education
American Public University System 2007 — 2012
Bakersfield California December 2014 - Present
Bakersfield Police Department January 2011 - December 2014
John's Incredible Pizza Company April 2009 - January 2011
The Bakersfield Californian July 2007 - April 2009
Blizzard Entertainment June 2006 - March 2007
GameStop May 2005 - June 2006
Target January 2001 - May 2005
Education
Arizona State University 2014 — 2017