Cryptic Studios
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionCryptic Studios is an American video game developer specializing in massively multiplayer online role-playing games. It is headquartered in Los Gatos, California and is a wholly owned Perfect World subsidiary. CEO: Jack Emmert (Mar 2011–) Headquarters: Los Gatos, CA Founder: Jack Emmert Founded: June 2000 Number of employees: 100–200 (2007) Parent organizations: Atari, Perfect World Games
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Cryptic Studios Employees
Cryptic Studios August 2012 - October 2014
Vigil Games September 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Video Games, Characters, Unity3D, Occlusion, Blender, Character Animation, Zbrush, 3D Modeling, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Snacks, Photoshop, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, Digital Sculpting, Sculpture, UV mapping, Hard Surface Modeling, Game Development, Animation, Unreal Editor, Game Art
Education
Mohawk Valley Community College 2008 — 2010
Associates in applied science (animation), digital Animation
Cryptic Studios June 2014 - Present
Airtight Games March 2012 - September 2013
KingsIsle Entertainment July 2010 - February 2012
Gas Powered Games August 2009 - July 2010
ArenaNet July 2008 - May 2009
Flying Lab Software May 2005 - July 2008
Valkyrie Entertainment, LLC December 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Zbrush, Maya, Texturing, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Environment Art, Photoshop, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Dinosaurs, Art, Unreal Engine 3, UV mapping
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2003 — 2005
Cryptic Studios March 2012 - November 2013
Farm Creative Parlour March 2008 - January 2012
Digital Media Arts College September 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Realflow, Vray, Zbrush, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Nuke, Fume FX, Maya, Photoshop, Rendering, After Effects, Krakatoa, Rayfire, Dynamics, Game Development, Video Games, Gaming Industry, Gaming, Computer Games, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, Visual Effects, UDK, SynthEyes, Unreal Engine 3, Digital Sculpting, Mental Ray, Computer Animation, Compositing, Particle Effects, Game Engines, Digital Compositing, Special Effects, Particle, Unreal Editor, MEL, Hard Surface Modeling, 3D visualization, Modeling, Fluid Simulation, Texturing, UV mapping, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Digital Media Arts College 2005 — 2007
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Visual Effects
Virginia Commonwealth University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Sculpture
Cryptic Studios October 2013 - Present
Cryptic Studios October 2013 - Present
Motion Six Creative April 2013 - August 2013
Interceptor Entertainment September 2010 - August 2013
Nick Quackenbush Photography July 2010 - August 2013
Balcom-Vetillo October 2005 - July 2007
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Video Game Development, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, Photography, Leader, Self Motivated, Texture Creation, Hard Surface Modeling, Organic Modeling, Team Leadership, Team Oriented, Critical Thinking, Tortoise SVN, Game Development, Texture Painting, Unreal Editor, Video Games, Gameplay, UV mapping, 3D Modeling, Changing Environments, Digital Sculpting, 3D, Texturing, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Northern Illinois University 2002 — 2006
N/A
FedEx Services June 2014 - Present
Coldfront LCC February 2011 - Present
Cryptic Studios August 2012 - October 2014
Fedex Services May 1999 - June 2014
Comforce November 1998 - May 1999
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. July 1997 - August 1998
Smokesignals Computer Company October 1995 - July 1997
McMahon and Associates November 1993 - October 1995
Kmart May 1993 - February 1994
KADA Broadcasting September 1988 - May 1993
Skills
Unix, Solaris, TCP/IP, RedHat, Red Hat Linux, System Administration, HP-UX, Security, Bash, SAN, Shell Scripting, Hardware, Veritas Cluster Server, Network Administration, Linux, Unix Shell Scripting, Linux System..., Networking, Servers, Apache, DNS, Ksh, Data Center, Perl, Unix Administration, Troubleshooting, Documentation, SOX, Netbackup, Software Installation, Storage, Architecture, Distributed Systems, Testing, SSH, HP Openview, PCI DSS, Compliance, EMC, NetApp, RHEL, Storage Area Networks, NAS, Sun, Bind, DHCP, FTP, NFS, Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas
Education
East Central University 1985 — 1992
Computer Science, Political Science, Mass Communications
Fuze, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Carlo M. Beckman Consulting December 2014 - Present
Wargaming America October 2012 - November 2013
Linden Lab May 2011 - October 2012
BOKU Inc December 2009 - May 2011
Cryptic Studios October 2008 - December 2009
Quicken Health, Intuit March 2007 - October 2008
PayPal Inc April 2006 - March 2007
VeriSign Payment Services July 2004 - April 2006
VeriSign Payment Services February 2002 - July 2004
Skills
E-commerce, Gaming, Mobile Payments, Payments, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Social Games, Meditation, SaaS, Mentoring, Product Management, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Leadership, Program Management, Enterprise Software, Call Centers, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Training, Troubleshooting, Strategy, Product Marketing, Customer Experience, Outsourcing, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Saint Mary's College of California 2007 — 2010
M.A., Leadership
Saint Mary's College of California 2003 — 2005
B.A., Management
College of San Mateo 1995 — 1998
A.S., Life Sciences
Merrill Gardens May 2014 - Present
Blue Bird Doll Shoppe October 2013 - Present
Target June 2011 - January 2014
Eat My Dust February 2013 - October 2013
Cryptic Studios March 2011 - June 2011
Toys R Us November 2009 - March 2011
YesVideo September 2007 - August 2009
Almaden Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center January 2009 - February 2009
Yes Video.com, Inc September 2007 - August 2008
Namco Bandai Games of America, Inc June 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Management, Data Entry, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Video Games, Time Management, Human Resources, Game Development, Advertising, Game Design, PS3, Computer Games, MMO, Xbox 360, Level Design, Online Gaming, JIRA, Sales, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Video, Social Games
Education
De Anza College 2003 — 2008
BAA, English Language and Literature/Letters
De Anza College
Associates; Bachelors; Associates; a, English (Lit) and Film (Directing)
Freelance Film & Video October 2013 - Present
ICV Digital Media, Inc. January 2015 - April 2015
Cryptic Studios June 2010 - March 2013
KPIX CBS5 2013 - 2013
KBCW 2013 - 2013
Academia Tercia Cerrada Cadenilla y Espada y Daga Lightning Scientific Arnis International December 2007 - January 2010
Clark Hatch gym September 2005 - March 2008
Skills
Video Games, MMO, Computer Games, Quality Assurance, Directing, Film Editing, Creative Writing, Digital Film, Theatre, Acting, Fitness Training, Martial Arts, Linguistics, JIRA, Videography, MMORPG, Game Development, Game Testing, Film, Film Production
Education
De Anza College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)/Certificate of Achievement-Advanced, Film/Television Production
University of the Philippines 2006 — 2009
BA, Linguistics
Foothill College 2001 — 2003
AA, Fine Arts
Cryptic Studios February 2013 - Present
Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant March 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios 2011 - 2011
Atari 2011 - 2011
Rocky Point Restaurant 2009 - 2010
Grocery Outlet 2007 - 2008
Tomaso Electric 2006 - 2006
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, MMO, Online Gaming, Leadership, JIRA, Game Development, Consoles, FPS, Teamwork, Console, MMORPG, Casual Games, Social Games, Xbox 360, Game Consoles, Computers, Common Sense, Communication, Evaluation, Reliability, Learning Quickly, Sports, Organization, Sharp, Creativity, Caring, Computer Games, Game Design
Education
De Anza College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree (In Progress), Business Administration
Monterey Peninsula College 2012 — 2012
Associate's degree (In Progress), Computer Science
North Monterey County High School 2006 — 2010
HS Diploma
HoloSpark July 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios October 2013 - April 2015
Art Institute of Seattle February 2013 - October 2013
AIS October 2010 - October 2013
Cryptic Studios November 2012 - February 2013
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. August 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Character Modelling, Texture Artist, Digital Sculpting, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Zbrush, Mudbox, Digital Painting, Digital Illustration, Photoshop, Flash, Texturing, Character Animation, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Media Arts and Animation
University of Central Missouri 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Commercial Art and Graphic Design
Gazillion Entertainment July 2012 - Present
Cryptic Studios June 2010 - June 2012
Cryptic Studios February 2009 - June 2010
Cryptic Studios May 2008 - February 2009
EA February 2008 - May 2008
Namco Bandai Games America May 2007 - February 2008
Konami March 2006 - May 2007
EA October 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Artificial Intelligence, System Design, MMO, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Game Design, Video Games, Game Development, Level Design, Computer Games, PS3, Multiplayer, Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox, Mobile Games, Game Mechanics, Casual Games, Social Games, MMORPG, World Building, Playstation, Console, Pile Driving, Video Game Production
Education
De Anza College
Amazon Game Studios May 2011 - Present
NetDevil May 2009 - February 2011
Heartwood Studios August 2008 - March 2009
Cryptic Studios April 2008 - July 2008
Various Companies October 2007 - April 2008
Skills
3D Studio Max, User Interface, Zbrush, Maya, 3D, Texturing, Modeling, Mental Ray, After Effects, Photoshop, Video Games, Game Development, 3D Modeling, Visual Effects
Education
Academy of Art University 2004 — 2007
PennyPop August 2015 - Present
Zynga December 2012 - May 2015
Zynga August 2011 - December 2012
Zynga February 2011 - August 2011
Zynga September 2009 - February 2011
Cryptic Studios February 2008 - August 2009
Gala-Net January 2007 - January 2008
Namco America January 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Illustration, People Skills, Characters, Video Games, Game Design, Art, Computer Games, Game Development, Gameplay, Digital Painting, Painting, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Drawing, MMO, Set Design, Mobile Games, Xbox 360, Conceptual Art, MMORPG, 3D Modeling, PS3
Education
Academy of Art University
Illustration
Cryptic Studios April 2003 - Present
Maxis Software October 2002 - December 2002
Sega.com June 1998 - April 2002
Skills
Characters, Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Designing, Gameplay, MMO, Computer Games, Level Design, Online Gaming, Gameplay Systems, MMORPG, Game Balance, Mobile Games, Animation, Multiplayer, Perforce
Education
Florida Atlantic University 1994 — 1997
MS (incomplete), Biochemistry
Broward Community College 1992 — 1994
AA, Liberal Arts
Cryptic Studios June 2014 - May 2015
ArenaNet March 2013 - March 2014
Queen of Seattle paddlewheel tours March 2012 - November 2012
Falcon Environmental Services May 2000 - September 2011
Skills
3D Modeling, Character Modelling, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Painting, Illustration, Falconry, Singing, Character Rigging, Texturing, 3D Coat, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting, Environment Art, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Pratt Institute 1996 — 2000
BFA, Painting
Art Institute of Seattle
Cryptic Studios December 2013 - Present
Charles W. Ranson Consulting, LLC. August 2011 - Present
Kablam Promotions April 2009 - Present
Hospice Savannah, Inc. August 2008 - Present
Norcross Creative (formerly Jules Willett Design) July 2006 - Present
Celebration Promotions 2006 - Present
Burgess Design Group March 2010 - January 2014
Pickard Design May 2009 - March 2010
North American Directory Services July 2007 - May 2008
Fort Collins Weekly 2006 - 2007
Skills
Typography, Logo Design, Graphic Design, Posters, Logos, Illustrator, InDesign, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Retouching, Brochures, Art Direction, Layout, Business Cards, Pre-press, Photoshop, Packaging, Flash, Graphics, Print Production, Mac, Adobe Acrobat, Advertising, Creative Direction, Art, Invitations, Magazines, Flyers, Stationery, Publications, Catalogs, Print Collateral, Vector Illustration, Illustration, Postcards, Print Collateral Design, Letterhead, Photo Editing, Collateral Design, Logo Development, Leaflets, Banners, Web Design, Brand Development, Collateral
Education
San Jose City College 2012 — 2013
Chinese Language & Web Design
Art Institute of Colorado 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Sheridan College 2002 — 2004
Associate of Fine Arts, Art
Shanghai American School 2000 — 2000
High School Diploma
International Secondary School Eindhoven 1997 — 2000
Cryptic Studios February 2013 - Present
Marvel Studios November 2011 - April 2012
HBO July 2011 - October 2011
Marvel Entertainment September 2010 - April 2011
New Line Cinema February 2010 - April 2010
Universal Pictures January 2009 - June 2009
Out Of Order 1990 - 1997
Epitaph Records 1995 - 1996
Skills
Film, Music, Post Production, Pro Tools, Video Games, Audio Post Production, Sound, Voice Over, Sound Editing, Dialogue Editing, Sound Design, Feature Films, Audio Editing, iMovie, Editorial, Entertainment, Directing, Field Recording, SFX, Editing
Education
Loyola Marymount University 1997 — 2000
BA, Communication Arts with emphasis in Recording Arts
California State University-Long Beach 1995 — 1996
Television/Film
Santa Monica College 1992 — 1993
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies November 2011 - Present
Cryptic Studios/Atari April 2010 - October 2011
Cryptic Studios July 2008 - April 2010
Turbine, Inc. October 2004 - June 2008
Triad Performance Technologies February 2001 - August 2003
The University of Michigan - Dearborn July 1999 - July 2002
Micon Computer Company October 1997 - February 2001
Skills
Production Managment, Engineering Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Team Leadership, Scrum, Agile Methodologies, Roadmap Creation, Online Gaming, Online Platforms, Web Development, Web Content Management, Payment Systems, E-commerce, People Development, Employee Management, Vendor Management, Usability, User Experience, Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Personnel Management, MMO, Computer Games, Content Management, Social Games, Video Games, Mobile Games, Monetization, Casual Games, MMORPG, Digital Distribution, Game Development, Xbox 360, Perforce, Video Game Production, Console, Business Intelligence, Tableau, SQL, Aesthetics, Platform Integration, Platform Architecture
Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1998 — 2000
Henry Ford Community College 1997 — 1998
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. September 2015 - Present
Liwanag Press May 2010 - Present
Cryptic Studios March 2014 - March 2015
Wormhole Games May 2013 - February 2014
Loot Drop Inc April 2012 - July 2012
PCC Logistics December 2005 - September 2006
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Computer Games, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Game Testing, Blogging, Casual Games, MMO, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Role Playing Games, Self-publishing, Kickstarter, Writing, Project Management, Online Gaming
Education
College of Alameda 2006 — 2007
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2003
Hexagon Transportation Consusltants, Inc. November 2013 - July 2015
Cryptic Studios August 2009 - July 2010
Spirit of Iron August 2005 - December 2009
Banfield, The Pet Hospital November 2007 - May 2008
2006-2007 2006 - 2007
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Microsoft Office, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Windows, MMO, Computer Games, Programming, Outlook, AutoCAD, Research
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Civil Engineering (Transportation), Graduate Student
De Anza College 2010 — 2012
Engineering, Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara 2005 — 2007
BS, Mathematics
Ohlone College 2000 — 2005
AS, AA, Mathematics, Natural Science
VITAS Healthcare March 2014 - Present
Paragon Studios January 2012 - November 2012
NCsoft - Paragon Studios - City of Heroes January 2010 - March 2012
NCsoft - Paragon Studios - City of Heroes November 2007 - December 2009
Cryptic Studios February 2002 - November 2007
Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission January 1994 - November 1999
Mega Movies 1992 - 1994
Prime Talent 1992 - 1992
Extra Personalities / Sue's Casting 1991 - 1992
Gastown Post and Transfer 1991 - 1991
Skills
Humor, Online Gaming, Production, Communication, Game Development, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Project Planning, MMO, Creative Writing, Organizational..., Volunteering, Hospice, Video Games, MMORPG, Computer Games, Gameplay, JIRA, Confluence, Perforce, Multiplayer, Level Design
Education
Ohlone College 2000 — 2002
American Sign Language / General Arts
Capilano University 1989 — 1991
Ass. Ars & Sciences Diploma, Media Resources
Freelance August 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment October 2010 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment January 2015 - June 2015
Cryptic Studios July 2009 - October 2009
California Lithographers September 2007 - June 2009
Dr. Barry G Kami DDS June 2007 - August 2007
Poster Compliance Center February 2007 - May 2007
Lane Home Furnishings November 2006 - February 2007
SEGA of America September 2006 - December 2006
Bed, Bath, and Beyond September 2004 - September 2006
Education
ITT Technical Institute 2004 — 2009
BS, Digital Entertainment and Game Design
Diablo Valley College 2004 — 2006
German Language and Literature
Los Medanos College 2001 — 2004
Recording Arts / Computer Science / Music
Cryptic Studios August 2012 - Present
Zynga March 2011 - March 2012
Electronic Arts May 2007 - November 2007
Connection Television March 2007 - May 2007
Eastridge Staffing February 2004 - May 2004
Eworks Services February 2003 - June 2003
Sprint Nextel January 2001 - October 2001
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC April 2000 - November 2000
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC December 1998 - January 2000
Psygnosis December 1997 - December 1998
Skills
JIRA, Video Games, Social Games, Test Planning, MMO, Playstation, Black Box Testing, Quality Assurance, Xbox, Regression Testing, Google Docs, DevTrack, PS3, Bugzilla, Console, Fluent in Tagalog, PC, Xbox One
Education
Heald College 2008 — 2010
De La Salle University 1992 — 1994
Freelance September 2013 - Present
Freelance July 2012 - May 2013
Terminal Reality September 2011 - March 2012
Daglow Entertainment May 2011 - July 2011
Cryptic Studios April 2009 - January 2011
Red Storm Entertainment April 2006 - January 2009
Java Joz January 2005 - April 2006
InCharacter Studios August 2005 - December 2005
Take 2 Interactive July 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Texturing, Level Design, Environment Art, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Modeling, UV mapping, 3D, Game Design, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Game Art, Normal Mapping, Game Development, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Architecture, Xbox 360, Unreal Editor, Texture Artist, Concept Design, Shaders, Xbox, Gameplay, Aviation, Video Editing, Graphic Design
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2000 — 2003
Bachelors, Game Art and Design
High Tech Institute 1999 — 2000
Associates, Architectural Drafting and CAD Technology
Cryptic Studios October 2012 - Present
Paragon Studios December 2010 - August 2012
Addmired, inc October 2010 - December 2010
Paragon Studios February 2010 - September 2010
Electronic Arts June 2009 - November 2009
Electronic Arts June 2009 - November 2009
Education
San Jose State University 2004 — 2009
BFA, Digital Media Art
San Jose State University 2004 — 2009
B.F.A, Digital Media Art
Okayama University
San Jose State
Wells Fargo November 2014 - January 2015
Bender Group August 2013 - October 2014
Lowe's Companies, Inc. February 2012 - August 2013
Bose Corporation October 2011 - February 2012
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. October 2010 - July 2011
Cryptic Studios June 2009 - September 2010
GameStop June 2001 - February 2009
Michaels Arts and Crafts July 2002 - July 2004
Michaels Arts and Crafts December 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Marketing, Time Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance
Education
Diablo Valley College 2001 — 2002
General
Sanzaru Games July 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios November 2014 - July 2015
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC November 2012 - November 2014
Xulu Entertainment August 2012 - November 2012
Orion Entertainment August 2012 - November 2012
Michael Hoff Productions 2009 - August 2012
Indigo Films May 2012 - July 2012
Michael Hoff Productions 2008 - July 2012
Michael Hoff Productions 2009 - 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Video Editing, Compositing, Character Rigging, Patch Panels, Cinematics, Keyframe Animation, After Effects, Avid Media Composer, Post Production, Photoshop, HDV, Maya, Video, Television, Video Production, Editing, Avid, Animation, Film, Final Cut Pro, Motion Capture, Computer Animation, HD Video, Traditional Animation
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2010 — 2012
Certificate, Animation
3D Training Institute 2009 — 2010
Certificate, 3D Animation
College of San Mateo 2008 — 2010
Film
Cryptic Studios August 2012 - Present
38 Studios August 2011 - May 2012
Obsidian Frog March 2011 - August 2011
New England Institute of Technology 2007 - 2011
US Navy June 1988 - October 2002
Skills
JIRA, TestRails, C++, C#, Unity3D, Flash, JavaScript, Quality Assurance, Game Development, Test Cases, MMO, Scrum, Video Games, Game Design, Perforce, Test Planning, Regression Testing, Level Design, Computer Games, Testing, Unreal Engine 3
Education
New England Institute of Technology 2006 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Game Development and Programming
Cryptic Studios August 2014 - Present
Bleve Games January 2012 - Present
Self Aware Games November 2012 - August 2014
Zynga October 2010 - January 2012
Bonfire Studios June 2010 - October 2010
Obsidian Entertainment December 2009 - May 2010
Obsidian Entertainment July 2009 - December 2009
Northrop Grumman Corp July 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Game Development, Video Game Development, Gameplay Programming, Programming, 3D, Software Engineering, Video Games, Computer Games, OpenGL, Game Design, Mobile Games, Game Programming, PS3, Xbox 360
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2010
Masters, Computer Science
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2005
BS, Mech + Aero Engineering
Tata Consultancy Services June 2011 - May 2013
Apple April 2012 - January 2013
Intel Corporation June 2011 - March 2012
Saama Technologies February 2011 - May 2011
Informatica February 2011 - May 2011
Cryptic Studios July 2010 - January 2011
InfoSTEP July 2010 - January 2011
Lunexa 2010 - 2010
Hexaware Technologies July 2003 - November 2006
Skills
Data Warehousing, Microstrategy, Program Management, SQL, SDLC, Oracle, Data Modeling, Databases, Software Project..., PL/SQL, Requirements Analysis, R, Predictive Modeling, Python, Business Intelligence, Consulting, Agile Methodologies, MicroStrategy, Analytics
Education
San Jose State University 2007 — 2009
MS, Software Engineering
DAV
Madurai Kamaraj University
MCA, Computer Applications
University of California, Santa Cruz
University of Madras
BSc, Physics
Cryptic Studios September 2014 - Present
Cryptic Studios December 2013 - September 2014
Cryptic Studios November 2012 - December 2013
Cryptic Studios March 2010 - November 2012
Cryptic Studios June 2009 - March 2010
Multiverse November 2004 - June 2009
Pandora Digital Media System 2002 - 2004
Switchbox Technologies 2001 - 2002
Geocast Network Systems 1999 - 2001
Netscape 1995 - 1999
Skills
MMO, MMORPG, C, C#, MMO Monetization, Game Development, Game Programming, NoSQL, Unix, Windows, Subversion, Software Architectural..., Programming, Free to Play, Distributed Systems, DevOps, User Generated Content
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1984 — 1988
Turner Broadcasting June 2011 - December 2014
Independent December 2009 - February 2013
Outspark October 2008 - January 2009
Cryptic Studios November 2006 - October 2008
Turbine March 2005 - November 2006
Sony Online Entertainment February 2002 - March 2005
America Online December 1999 - April 2001
Iowa State University 1996 - 1998
Skills
Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Community Management, Blogging, User Experience, Community Building, Web Development, Web Site Production, Community Sites, Social Networking, Team Management, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Social Games, Online Events, Word Of Mouth Marketing, Online Communities, Mobile Games, Content Development, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Content Management, Game Development, Online Gaming, Video Games, MMO, Facebook, SEO, Marketing, Web Analytics, Management, Strategy, Digital Media, Leadership, Email Marketing
Education
Iowa State University 1996 — 1998
Graduate Coursework in Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Iowa 1990 — 1995
BA, Communication Studies
Cryptic Studios July 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios March 2014 - Present
Cryptic Studios January 2014 - March 2014
The Mill LA November 2010 - October 2013
The Mill NY September 2007 - October 2010
Studio Radia January 2008 - January 2009
Digital Kitchen January 2008 - January 2009
Ewiz.com April 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Nuke, 3D Modeling, Sculpture, Texturing, Compositing, Previzualization, Rendering, Cloth Simulation, Tree Climbing, 3D, Computer Graphics, Digital Compositing, Lighting, Mental Ray, PFTrack, Rigging, VFX Supervision, Visual Effects, Modeling, Pre-visualization
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Digital Arts
Cryptic Studios February 2008 - April 2014
Namco Bandai Games America March 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Quality Assurance, Game Development, Console, MMORPG, Game Design, Troubleshooting, Team Management, Customer Service, Regression Testing, Project Management, Gameplay, Social Games, Data Analysis, PC building, Reporting & Analysis, Behavioral Economics, Technical Support, Stress Testing, Community Engagement, Functional Testing, Organic Farming, Cultivation, Console Games, Horticulture, Urban Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Vegetable Gardening, Organic Gardening
Education
Heald College-San Jose 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Idaho State University January 2014 - Present
3D Artist August 2012 - Present
Pipeworks Software 2009 - 2012
Destineer Studios 2006 - 2008
Cryptic Studios 2000 - 2006
Atari Games 1993 - 2000
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Unity3D, Level Design, Game Development, Xbox 360, Video Games, Game Design, PS3, Gameplay, Environment Art, Texturing, MMO, Perforce
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Media Arts
Hennepin Technical College 1986 — 1989
Manual techniques, Commercial and Advertising Art
Cryptic Studios February 2012 - September 2013
NCsoft November 2008 - January 2010
Paragon Studios 2007 - 2010
Cryptic Studios April 2004 - November 2007
MatchPlay/Neutral Ground 2002 - 2004
Ripcord March 1998 - November 1999
Panasonic/Ripcord 1997 - 1999
Skills
MMO, Video Games, Game Design, Xbox, Gaming, PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay, User Experience, Game Development, Multiplayer, Console, Computer Games, MMORPG, Level Design, Social Games, Bug Tracking, Casual Games, DevTrack, Game Mechanics, Gambling
Education
Milpitas High School
Ohlone College
Machine Zone, Inc. November 2011 - February 2015
Punch Entertainment June 2010 - June 2011
Cryptic Studios March 2009 - June 2010
Skills
3D, Texturing, Flash, Video Games, Game Design, Traditional Animation, Gameplay, MMO, Photoshop, 3D Modeling, Game Development, User Interface
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2005 — 2008
BA, Digital Art and Animation
Cryptic Studios December 2014 - Present
Electronic Arts May 2011 - September 2014
Big Ego Games January 2011 - May 2011
A Bit Lucky, Inc. July 2010 - January 2011
Independant Development October 2009 - July 2010
Big Fish Games December 2007 - October 2009
Zombie Studios December 2006 - October 2007
Handheld Games LLC November 2005 - October 2006
5TH Cell Media August 2005 - November 2005
various businesses, software industry July 1994 - August 2003
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, C++, ActionScript, Casual Games, Java, Game, Xbox 360, Game Programming, PS3, Gameplay, Perforce, Game Design, Gameplay Programming, C#, Unity3D, Mobile Applications, PC Games, JavaScript, Subversion, Game Engines, DirectX, JIRA, Console, Xbox, Visual Studio, Agile Methodologies, 3D Studio Max, Programming, Mobile Games, User Interface Design, Animation, Android, Level Design, MMO, Computer Games, Social Games, Online Gaming, Scripting, Python, Flash, User Interface, Game Mechanics, iOS development, OpenGL, 3D, Artificial Intelligence, Multiplayer, Unreal Engine 3
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2002 — 2005
Associates, Real Time Interactive Simulation
Ohio University 1990 — 1995
Bachelors, Computer Science
Bodychange Inc. January 2014 - Present
Digital Media Academy December 2014 - January 2015
Aeria Games & Entertainment July 2012 - January 2014
Bleacher Report May 2012 - May 2012
Mixbook August 2011 - May 2012
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC April 2011 - August 2011
Cryptic Studios November 2010 - April 2011
Xfire March 2010 - August 2010
Lifebar October 2008 - June 2010
The Wave Magazine November 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Community Management, Video Games, Facebook, Social Media, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Content Management, Photoshop, Blogging, Quality Assurance, WordPress, Online Gaming, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Analytics, Podcasting, Live Video Streaming, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Twitter, Project Management, Forums, Online Safety, Online Moderation, Asana, Online Advertising, Copy Editing, Video, Editing, Publishing, Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, SEO, Hootsuite, TweetDeck
Education
De Anza College 1999 — 2002
Grilled Cheese Bandits January 2012 - Present
DreamWorks Animation December 2008 - December 2011
Cryptic Studios June 2007 - December 2008
Cryptic Studios June 2007 - November 2008
The Orphanage, Inc. April 2007 - June 2007
Star Trek Online April 2007 - June 2007
Giant Killer Robots March 2006 - January 2007
Giant Killer Robots February 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Maya, CSS, MEL, Animation, Python
Education
The Art Institute of California-San Francisco 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Visual and Game Programming
California State University, Fresno
B.S, Computer Science
Fresno
SanThe Art Institute of California
Bachelor of Science
Kabam May 2015 - Present
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. May 2012 - May 2015
Cryptic Studios April 2009 - May 2012
Freelance March 2009 - June 2009
Polymer Technology Group September 2001 - July 2008
Ex'pression College 1997 - 2001
Skills
Animation, After Effects, Maya, Character Animation, Premiere, Computer Animation, Photoshop, Cinema 4D, Cinematics, Facial Animation, Video, Storyboarding, Camera, Traditional Animation, Concept Design, Visual Effects, 3D, Game Development, Illustration, Motion Graphics, Conceptual Art, Mac, Special Effects, Lighting, Flash Animation, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, Adobe Creative Suite, Game Design
Education
animationmentor.com 2007 — 2008
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 — 1998
computer animation
Berkeley College
Mob Rules Games August 2011 - Present
www.rickdakan.com January 1972 - Present
Cryptic Studios March 2000 - January 2003
Education
Ranier Writer's Workshop at Pacific Lutheran Univ 2007 — 2010
MFA, Creative Writing
American University 1990 — 1993
BA, History
WhiteHat Security July 2015 - Present
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. October 2012 - May 2015
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. October 2011 - October 2012
Cryptic Studios December 2008 - October 2011
Symantec May 2007 - November 2008
Veritas April 2005 - May 2007
Varian December 2004 - April 2005
Electronic Arts August 2004 - December 2004
AltaVista August 2001 - June 2004
MedImmune Vaccines March 2001 - July 2001
Skills
Project Management, Automation, Software Documentation, Active Directory, Management, Troubleshooting, Scripting, Quality Assurance, Linux, Windows, Testing, Python, MySQL, PHP, HTML, SQL, Computer Network..., System Administration, VMware
Education
De Anza College 1999 — 2004
UC Davis 2000 — 2000
EMC October 2010 - Present
Puma Consulting September 2006 - Present
Microsoft Corporation June 2010 - October 2010
LinkedIn February 2010 - June 2010
ArcSight February 2009 - February 2010
Salesforce October 2008 - December 2008
McAfee July 2007 - November 2008
Riverbed Technology April 2007 - July 2007
Cryptic Studios October 2006 - April 2007
Adobe Systems Inc. March 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Recruiting, Executive Search, College Recruiting, Screening, Contract Recruitment, Building Relationships, Hiring, Human Resources, Enterprise Software, Professional Services, Interviews, Strategy, Talent Management, Networking, SDLC, CRM, Search
Education
California State University, Fresno
BA, Communication
Game Mash 2015 - 2015
Alderac Entertainment Group 2015 - 2015
Surreality web comic May 2012 - May 2014
Paradigm Concepts November 2012 - December 2012
Hero Games July 2010 - August 2010
Cryptic Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Art, Illustration, Watercolor, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Drawing, Painting, Photoshop, Digital Painting, Digital Art, Conceptual Art, Inking, Acrylic, Fine Art, Pen, Books, Ink, Mixed Media
Education
American Academy of Art 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Red 5 Studios February 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios September 2013 - February 2015
Snail Games USA July 2012 - August 2013
A Change In Trajectory November 2011 - June 2012
Beit T'Shuvah September 2011 - June 2012
SunnyDay ADHC May 2010 - May 2011
UCLA July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Japanese Language..., Video Games, Localization, Chinese, Online Gaming, Quality Assurance, MMO, Casual Games, Gaming, Chinese to English..., Applied Behavior..., Language Testing, Computer Games, Psychology, Languages, Japanese to English..., Japanese to Chinese..., Monetization, Training, Behavioral Science, Family Therapy, Social Games, Localization Testing, Compliance Testing, Software Testing, Discrete Trials Training, Pivotal Response..., Empathetic Communication
Education
UCLA 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Diablo Valley College 2005 — 2007
transfer to UCLA, Psychology
Telltale Games July 2015 - Present
Freelance October 2006 - Present
FunPlus May 2014 - July 2015
Auxbrain, Inc September 2013 - November 2013
Funzio / GREE International January 2012 - May 2013
Kabam November 2011 - January 2012
Kabam March 2011 - November 2011
Sledgehammer Games November 2009 - March 2011
Ignition Entertainment January 2008 - July 2009
Cryptic Studios December 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Concept Design, Character Design, Visual Development, Creature Design, Entertainment Design, Illustrator, Storyboarding, Visual Arts, Conceptual Art, Digital Painting, Illustration, Video Games, Art, Art Direction, Game Art, Game Development, Digital Illustration
Education
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Cryptic Studios October 2011 - Present
Skills
Level Design, Game Design, Gameplay, MMO, Video Games, Game Development, MMORPG, Computer Games, World Building, Online Gaming, Social Games, Content Design, Multiplayer, Gameplay Systems, Master of Universe
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Games and Interactivity
Sony Pictures Imageworks November 2008 - Present
Animation Mentor June 2014 - Present
Weta Digital August 2014 - October 2014
Blur Studio June 2014 - July 2014
Reel FX March 2014 - May 2014
Cryptic Studios August 2008 - November 2008
Academy of Art University 2006 - 2008
Skills
Computer Animation, Animation, Maya, Facial Animation, 3D, Character Animation, Premiere, Creative Direction, Film, After Effects, Visual Effects
Education
AnimationMentor.com 2006 — 2008
3D Animation
Academy of Art University 2001 — 2004
BFA, 3D Character Animation
Cryptic Studios July 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios January 2014 - July 2015
Quark Games August 2012 - September 2013
Quark Games November 2011 - August 2012
Adobe Systems July 2009 - November 2011
NVIDIA May 2008 - August 2008
Amazon.com May 2007 - August 2007
National Institute of Standards & Technology May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Computer Graphics, OpenGL, Objective-C, Git, C++, Video Games, Rendering, 3D, Shaders, Game Development, C#, Algorithms, Unity3D, OpenCL, GPGPU, Software Development
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2005 — 2009
B.S.
Gazillion Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Gazillion Entertainment March 2015 - May 2015
Gazillion Entertainment April 2013 - March 2015
Red Robot Labs Inc. July 2012 - March 2013
Cryptic Studios February 2011 - July 2012
Center for Homeland Defense and Security October 2009 - December 2010
Naval Postgraduate School September 2008 - September 2009
Konami June 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Creative Writing, Mobile Games, Graphic Design, Game Design, Writing, Game Development, MMORPG, MMO, Facebook, Game QA, Bug Tracking, JIRA, Mobile Devices, Illustrator, Web QA, Fiction Writing, Mobile QA, ARPG, Rally, Perforce, Google Docs
Education
California State University-Monterey Bay 2007 — 2010
BS, Information Technology and Communication Design
Sonoma State University 2005 — 2007
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Junipero Serra High School 2002 — 2005
Rumble June 2011 - Present
RockYou January 2011 - June 2011
Zynga August 2010 - January 2011
Sparkplay Media January 2010 - August 2010
Gazillion Entertainment December 2007 - December 2009
Perpetual Entertainment June 2006 - December 2007
Cryptic Studios March 2005 - June 2006
Blizzard Entertainment September 2001 - March 2005
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Gameplay, MMO, MMORPG, Online Gaming, Gameplay Balancing, User Experience Design, Gameplay Systems
Education
DeVry University Long Beach 1998 — 2001
B.S., Computer Information Systems
Concordia University Irvine 1993 — 1995
Biology
University of California, San Diego 1991 — 1992
Biology
Cryptic Studios August 2014 - Present
Cryptic Studios November 2012 - Present
NCsoft - Paragon Studios - City of Heroes March 2009 - December 2012
Druman Productions June 2002 - March 2008
Wizards of the Coast July 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Computer Games, Problem Solving, Game Design, MMO, Video Games, Gaming, Game Development, User Interface Design, Game Balance, Character Animation, Gameplay, Game Mechanics, Xbox 360, Level Design, MMORPG, World Building, PS3, Multiplayer, User Experience, Console, Animation, Unreal Editor, Casual Games, Gambling, Perforce, Monetization, Mobile Games, Wii, Game Engines
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 — 1998
computer animation; specific emphasis on graphic design, illustration
Cryptic Studios May 2009 - May 2015
OSCAR (Independent Full Length Feature Film) June 2012 - September 2012
Project X (Independent Feature) August 2010 - May 2011
Aeria Games & Entertainment January 2009 - May 2009
United States Marine Corps January 2002 - January 2007
Skills
FMOD, Wwise, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Audacity, Sound Forge, Reason (Software), C programming language, Recording, Sound Design, Field Recording, Ableton Live, Sound, Audio Engineering, MMO, SFX
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2007 — 2010
BS, Digital Audio Technology
DES Architects + Engineers August 2014 - Present
voidALPHA January 2014 - August 2014
Artillery Games, Inc. June 2013 - August 2013
Paragon Studios January 2011 - October 2012
Paragon Studios November 2007 - October 2010
Cryptic Studios February 2007 - November 2007
Electronic Arts April 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Texture, Texturing, Photoshop, Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Lighting, MMORPG, Props, Video Games, Environment Art, CryEngine, Game Development, Low Poly Modeling, Computer Games, Game Art
Education
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
HoloSpark July 2015 - Present
Freelance May 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios October 2012 - April 2015
Gas Powered Games June 2011 - December 2011
Flying Lab Software July 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Texturing, Video Games, Illustration, UV mapping, Bodypaint, Character Animation, Zbrush, Maya, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Unreal Engine 3, Modeling, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Flash, Digital Painting, Perforce, Digital Sculpting, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling, Character, Character Modeling, Mudbox, Character Design, Texture Painting, Illustrator, 2D, Unity, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, Unreal Engine 4, 3DCoat, Manga Studio, Sketchbook Pro
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2003 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, design and animation
Arts Institute of Seattle
B.F.A, 3D Design and Animation, Illustration
Cryptic Studios September 2013 - March 2015
Boldman Creative Solutions, LLC October 2012 - July 2013
Paula's Choice December 2011 - June 2012
Flying Lab Software 2011 - May 2011
University of Alaska September 2005 - January 2006
Regional Medical Center March 2004 - April 2004
Skills
Photoshop, Texturing, Maya, UV mapping, Modeling, Digital Painting, Perforce, Texture Painting, Zbrush, Character Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Rigging, 3D Modeling, Marmoset, Digital Sculpting, 3D Coat, Character Animation, Level Design, 3D, 3D Studio Max, UV Mapping, ZBrush, Mudbox
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Art, partial
University of Alaska Anchorage 2005 — 2006
Associates, Computer Information Systems
Art Institute of San Francisco 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, partial
Robert Half September 2014 - June 2015
Robert Half Technology December 2000 - March 2014
Pole To Win International 2014 - 2014
IT consultant Self Employed September 2012 - January 2013
Robert Half International July 2012 - September 2012
Comira Testing February 2010 - May 2011
Cryptic Studios August 2009 - September 2009
Progen April 2009 - July 2009
Aeria Games August 2007 - July 2008
I-play May 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Mobile Games, Video Games, Unity3D, Maya, Computer Games, Game Design, MMO, Object Oriented Design, C#, Object Orineted C++, 3D, Casual Games, 3D Studio Max, Character Animation, Scripting, Online Gaming, JavaScript, Photon Plug In for..., Quality Assurance, Adobe Creative Suite, Community Management, JIRA, Level Design, Gaming, Social Media, Social Networking, Windows, Gameplay, Photoshop, Stereoscopic, Microsoft Office, HTML, iPhone, Xbox 360, Staff Scheduling, Iterative Design, Android, Social Games, Facebook, Animation, Texturing, Mobile Devices, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Animation, Game Development
Education
The Art Institute of CA -SF 2002 — 2009
BS, Game Art and Design
Foothill College 2013 — 2014
n/a, Computer Programming
Monterey Peninsula College 2000 — 2002
n/a, Computer Sience
Farmington High School
Cryptic Studios July 2015 - Present
Navigate Learning January 2009 - Present
Graduate Leadership Council, Women's Initiative January 2010 - January 2011
Wholesome Hounds September 2009 - 2010
Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley July 2008 - August 2009
Offerpal Media September 2007 - July 2008
San Jose Unified School District December 2006 - August 2007
Carnegie Foundation June 2005 - January 2007
Oak Grove School District August 2004 - June 2005
Santa Clara County Office of Education April 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Editing, Program Management, Research, Curriculum Development, Management, Advertising, Product Management, Fundraising, Coaching, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Program Development, Budgets, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Program Evaluation, Leadership Development, Training, Event Planning, Customer Service, Writing, Leadership, Microsoft Office
Education
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 2001 — 2004
MA, Secondary Education
Tufts University 1997 — 2001
BA, International Relations
Essex High School
Cryptic Studios May 2014 - Present
Turbine October 2010 - February 2014
Turbine May 2013 - August 2013
Irrational Games February 2009 - October 2009
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment March 2008 - January 2009
Turbine August 2005 - October 2007
Turbine March 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Game Design, Raid Design, MMO, Level Design, Gameplay, Video Games, Dialogue, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Perforce, MMORPG, Game Development, Scripting, Console, Seapine Test Track Pro, Unreal Editor, Content Design, Online Gaming, Lighting, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, World Building, UnrealScript, Game Mechanics, Chili Cooking
Education
Fitchburg State College 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Communication, Concentration in Film
Northeastern University 1999 — 2000
Computer Science
Cryptic Studios July 2014 - December 2014
ArenaNet LLC April 2013 - June 2014
ArenaNet March 2012 - April 2013
ArenaNet LLC October 2010 - March 2012
Nintendo November 2009 - October 2010
Starbucks August 2006 - November 2009
Target October 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Human Resources, Interviews, Onboarding, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Video Games, Taleo, MMO, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Employee Training, Game Testing, Gameplay, Wii, Game Development, Computer Games, Perforce, Customer Service, MMORPG, Game Mechanics, Interviewing Skills, Team Leadership, Mentoring
Education
Bellevue College
Barracuda Networks September 2013 - Present
Chirpme, Inc May 2013 - September 2013
RockYou Games April 2012 - March 2013
Cryptic Studios February 2011 - December 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America March 2010 - February 2011
Cogswell Polytechnical College September 2009 - November 2009
Cogswell Polytechnical College June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Game Design, Level Design, Game Development, Game Testing, Programming, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Technical Support, Hardware Support, Desktop Application..., Desktop Imaging, Computer Repair, Information Technology
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2002 — 2009
B.S. Digital Art Engineering, Game Design, Level Design
Cryptic Studios May 2009 - Present
Liege Corp. September 2005 - June 2007
Porterhouse Productions August 1998 - August 2003
Manex Visual Effects July 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, Troubleshooting, Event Management, Program Management, Oratory, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Visio, Customer Service, Technical Writing, Leadership, Coaching, Windows, Testing, Event Planning, Training, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Technical Support, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Outlook
Education
CSU Chico 1997 — 1998
San Francisco State University 1992 — 1996
Glu Mobile May 2015 - Present
Rumble September 2011 - March 2015
Gazillion Entertainment April 2010 - September 2011
Cryptic Studios March 2009 - April 2010
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies June 2008 - March 2009
Flagship Studios 2005 - 2008
Blizzard Entertainment September 2002 - February 2005
New Pencil 2002 - 2002
Crystal Dynamics 1999 - 2001
Skills
Texturing, Environment Art, Level Design, Game Development, Video Games, 3D, Modeling, Game Design, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Lighting, Perforce, Maya, UV mapping, Cinematics, PS3, Gameplay, Zbrush, Mobile Games, Unreal Editor, 3D Studio Max, Low Poly Modeling, World Building
Education
County College of Morris
AA in Art, Art, Music
Cryptic Studios February 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios March 2014 - March 2015
Zscaler Inc. July 2012 - September 2012
Skills
C++, C, OpenGL, DirectX, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Game Development, Game Programming, Systems Programming, Software Development, Acrylic Painting, Game Design, Unity3D, Programming
Education
University of California Santa Cruz 2011 — 2013
BS, Computer Games and Programming Skills
De Anza College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Science
Naughty Dog September 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios July 2014 - August 2015
Airtight Games June 2012 - February 2014
Asobo Studio September 2011 - June 2012
WB Games (Monolith Productions) August 2004 - September 2011
Zombie Studios 2000 - 2004
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Game Design, Gameplay, Level Design, Console, Game Development, Perforce, Multiplayer, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, 3D Studio Max, Scripting, Xbox, Xbox One, PS4, Unreal Engine 4, Video Games
Education
Arizona State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Art/Illustration
Nix Hydra April 2014 - Present
Cryptic Studios November 2013 - February 2015
SuperBot Entertainment, Inc October 2009 - March 2013
Taomasters January 2009 - May 2009
Carnegie Mellon Entertainment Technology Center 2007 - 2009
Poptics with Burton Morris September 2008 - December 2008
Walt Disney Internet Group June 2008 - August 2008
Sharp Electronics January 2008 - May 2008
Building Virtual Worlds August 2007 - December 2007
Unisys July 2006 - July 2007
Skills
Perforce, Photoshop, Maya, C++, HTML, Python, CSS, English, Game Design, Lua, Scripting, Game Development, Programming, XML, 3D, Animation, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, PS3, Xbox 360, Java, Unity3D, OpenGL, Flash, Gameplay Programming
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2007 — 2009
Masters, Entertainment Technology
University of California, Irvine 2003 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science
Cryptic Studios May 2015 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) 2013 - 2015
Bigpoint Games October 2011 - December 2012
Sledgehammer Games January 2011 - October 2011
LucasArts October 2009 - November 2010
Locomotive Games (THQ) 2000 - November 2008
Pacific Coast Power and Light 2000 - 2008
Accolade March 1998 - May 2000
Infogrames 1998 - 2000
Skills
Environment Art, PS3, Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, UV mapping, Texturing, Gameplay, Animation, Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Modeling, Game Art, 3D, Game Design, Level Design, UV Mapping, Wii, Unreal Editor
Education
Academy of Art University 1992 — 1997
BA, Illustration
ArenaNet LLC June 2015 - Present
Scribaroo June 2013 - Present
Roxiware January 2012 - Present
Cryptic Studios July 2014 - April 2015
Linden Lab November 2008 - February 2012
Skytap May 2007 - October 2008
F5 Networks August 2005 - May 2007
Pure Networks August 2002 - February 2004
Asta Networks December 2000 - May 2002
Microsoft June 1991 - December 2000
Skills
Python, Scalability, Agile Methodologies, Linux, Software Engineering, Software Development, Distributed Systems, Perl, PHP, Testing, Cloud Computing, Shell Scripting, Git, Subversion, XML, Bash, Integration, Apache, MySQL, Unix
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1987 — 1991
BS ECE, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Snohomish HS
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. January 2015 - Present
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. November 2012 - December 2014
Perfect World Entertainment, Inc. September 2011 - November 2012
Cryptic Studios May 2009 - October 2011
Mutant Entertainment Studios May 2008 - June 2009
Concept Productions May 2008 - May 2009
Mutant Entertainment Studios April 2008 - January 2009
Chico Chamber of Commerce 2008 - 2009
California State University, Chico 2002 - 2007
Skills
Unreal Editor, Photoshop, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Video, Game Design, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, Photography, CSS, Windows, Multimedia, Scheduling, Sound Forge, Team Management, GoLive, Mac OS, Dreamweaver, Flash, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Mac, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Production Schedules, Animation, Microsoft Excel, Level Design, InDesign, 3D Modeling, MMORPG, MMO, Web Design, Casual Games, Computer Games, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Social Games, Mobile Games, Unreal Engine 3, Scripting, PS3, Online Gaming, Game Mechanics
Education
California State University-Chico 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree, Applied Computer Graphics
California State University-Chico 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communication Design Media Arts
Accenture September 2014 - Present
Oracle March 2014 - September 2014
Responsys October 2012 - March 2014
Cryptic Studios December 2011 - October 2012
DogFort October 2011 - May 2012
Anatomage January 2009 - October 2011
Kingsize June 2009 - September 2010
Electronic Arts January 2008 - January 2009
Electronic Arts March 2007 - September 2007
COG1 March 2006 - March 2007
Skills
HTML, Freemarker, Photoshop, CSS, Bash, Graphic Design, Microsoft Excel, Dreamweaver, Responsys Interact, Web Development, Training, Project Management, CMS, CRM, Problem Solving, Client Liaison, Learning Quickly, Leadership, Fast-paced, Email Marketing
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2004 — 2008
BA, Art and Design
Cryptic Studios April 2014 - May 2015
U4iA Games February 2012 - January 2014
Monolith Productions / WB Games Seattle July 2010 - November 2011
Monolith Productions October 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Premiere, Flash Animation, Motion Builder, Animation, Animation Design, 3DS MAX, Unity3D, 3D Studio Max, Game Design, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Traditional Animation, Xbox 360, Game Development, Cinematics, Texturing, After Effects, 3D, PS3, Video Games, Motion Capture, Unreal Engine 3, Perforce, Character Animation
Education
FuturePoly 2012 — 2013
Animation
Art Institute of Seattle 2007 — 2009
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2011 - Present
Paragon Studios (NCSoft) November 2007 - December 2010
Cryptic Studios October 2004 - November 2007
Quicksilver Software, Inc 2000 - 2004
Interplay Productions, Inc March 1993 - September 1999
Skills
MMO, Game Design, Video Games, MMORPG, Gaming, Computer Games, Game Development, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Game Engines, Casual Games, Level Design, Xbox 360
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology, City of Industry
Golden West College
Ocean View High School
Cryptic Studios February 2012 - Present
Skills
Rigging, Character Animation, prop and camera..., Maya, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Concept Design, Game Development, Flash, Wii, Character Rigging, Texturing, Computer Animation, Graphic Design, Animation, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Drawing, Facial Animation, Mudbox, Level Design, Modeling, PS3
Education
iAnimate.net: Advanced Character Animation Training 2011 — 2014
Character Animation
Art Institute of Seattle 2002 — 2005
Associates of Applied Arts, Animation
home 2012 - Present
Cryptic Studios January 2008 - Present
secret level April 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Digital Painting, Art, Props, Conceptual Art, Characters, Video Games, Storyboarding, Game Development, Concept Design, Computer Games, Photoshop
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2007
HoloSpark July 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios April 2014 - May 2015
U4iA Games September 2012 - January 2014
U4iA Games July 2011 - September 2012
Sony Online Entertainment September 2010 - April 2011
Sony Online Entertainment May 2008 - September 2010
Nintendo Software Technology May 2006 - January 2008
Flying Lab Software May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Maya, Unreal Editor, Photoshop, Unreal Engine 3, Texturing, UV mapping, Zbrush, 3D, 3D Studio Max, Lighting, Modeling, Unity3D, Environment Art, Video Games, Level Design, Texture Painting, PS3, Game Development, Xbox 360
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2003 — 2005
AAA, 3D Computer Animation
University of the Ozarks 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Art
EA Visceral Games January 2009 - Present
Cryptic Studios June 2008 - January 2009
Crystal Dynamics March 2008 - May 2008
Electronic Arts May 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Environment Art, Video Games, Creature Animation, Texturing, Traditional Animation, Conceptual Art, Casual Games, Concept Design, Digital Sculpting, Gameplay, Game Art, Hard Surface Modeling, Storyboarding, Game Design, Low Poly Modeling, Computer Games, Texture Painting, Level Design, Digital Painting, UV mapping, Game Development, Props, Xbox 360
Education
San Jose State University 2002 — 2007
BFA, Animation/Illustration
Modesto Junior College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts, GE
Fair Productions February 2010 - Present
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment June 2007 - March 2010
Cryptic Studios April 2005 - July 2006
Secret Level January 2003 - April 2005
Blueshift Inc. November 2001 - December 2003
3DO 1998 - 2000
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Premiere, Unreal Editor, 3D Studio Max, Texturing, 3D, PowerPoint
Education
Seneca College Digital Media Center 1997 — 1997
computer animation, Alias Wavefront 8.2
Seneca College Digital Media Center 1997 — 1997
computer animation, SoftImage 3D Extreme 3.51
McMaster University 1992 — 1997
BA, FIne Art, Art History
national organization of paralegals
paralegal certification
Epic Games May 2015 - August 2015
Epic Games March 2014 - May 2015
Zynga March 2013 - March 2014
Netflix May 2012 - March 2013
Hightail March 2011 - April 2012
Nuezra October 2009 - February 2011
Cryptic Studios April 2008 - October 2009
Nokia December 2006 - April 2008
Charity Funding Network September 2004 - December 2006
City of New York October 2001 - August 2004
Skills
Data Center, Security, Start-ups, Disaster Recovery, Cisco Technologies, Troubleshooting, Management, Cloud Computing, IT Management, Leadership, Linux, Team Building, Virtualization, SaaS, Network Security, VMware, Firewalls, TCP/IP, Unix, High Availability, Business Networking, Enterprise Network..., Emerging Technologies, Networking, Enterprise Network..., Enterprise Networking, Network Architecture, DNS, Servers, Pre-sales, Enterprise Software, Apache, Cisco IOS, Computer Security, Infrastructure, Juniper, Load Balancing, Network Engineering, Perl, Routing, SAN, Solaris, Storage, System Administration, System Architecture, System Deployment, Technical Support, VPN, Cisco Routers, Network Design
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (AS), Computer Programming, General, 3.8
Irvine Valley College 1995 — 1996
Irvine High School
Cryptic Studios August 2015 - Present
Amazon January 2014 - July 2015
Sync Think, Inc. June 2011 - January 2014
Binary Masons, LLC July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
C, Linux, Programming, Software Engineering, Java, Windows, Mac OS, OpenGL, C++, Objective-C, SQL, OOP, Version Control Tools, Ruby, Lua, Subversion, Visual Studio, iOS development, Software Development
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2011
BS, Computer Science
Los Gatos High School 2003 — 2007
Cryptic Studios June 2007 - Present
Crystal Keep January 1994 - October 2008
Composite Software April 2003 - June 2007
Wizards of the Coast December 1994 - January 2004
webMethods August 2000 - March 2003
Active Software November 1995 - August 2000
Self Employed January 1995 - June 2000
Sun Microsystems December 1993 - November 1995
IBM January 1992 - December 1993
ALH Group of California January 1990 - December 1991
Skills
Programming, Windows, C, Video Games, Subversion, Java, Technical Leadership, C++, Software Project..., Unix, SQL, Software Architectural..., Card Games, Online Gaming, MMORPG, Computer Games, Game Development, MMO, Distributed Systems, Mentoring, Research, Discipline, Linux, Architecture, Scalability, Databases, REST, Perforce, Gameplay, Software Engineering, Social Games, Game Programming, Multiplayer, Casual Games
Education
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 1986 — 1991
B.S., Computer Engineering
Prodigal Games June 2013 - Present
Chosen November 2013 - July 2015
Gazillion Entertainment August 2010 - June 2013
Cryptic Studios August 2008 - August 2010
Wizards Of The Coast February 2005 - July 2008
1Up Studios July 2002 - August 2004
PCPL April 1999 - June 2002
GT Interactive Software December 1995 - April 1999
Cyberwarrior July 1995 - February 1996
The Internet Group June 1994 - May 1995
Skills
System Design, Content Design, World Building, Project Management, Project Planning, Scripting, Game Design, Game Mechanics, MMO, Console Games, Video Games, Computer Games, Character Animation, Game Development, Game Balance, Gameplay, Creative Direction, Online Gaming, Console, Multiplayer, Level Design, Xbox 360, Unreal Editor, Xbox, Casual Games, Lua, Social Games, Perforce, MMORPG, Unity3D, User Interface, Mobile Games, Interactive..., Video Game Production, Unreal Engine 3, Game Engines, Game Programming
Education
Oberlin College 1990 — 1994
BA, Computer Science
Cryptic Studios November 2008 - Present
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment September 2007 - August 2008
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment March 2006 - September 2007
Carnegie Mellon University 2004 - 2006
Z-Axis Games May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Game Design, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Development, Level Design, Computer Games, Multiplayer, Game Mechanics, Unreal Engine 3, Casual Games, Unreal Editor, MMO, Concept Design, Gameplay Systems, User Interface, User Interface Design, Shaders, Scripting, Perforce, MMORPG, World Building, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Environment Art, Game Balance, Video Game Production, ActionScript, Narrative, Cinematics, Storyboarding, Virtual Worlds, Console Games, Monetization, Content Design, Artificial Intelligence, 3D, Online Gaming
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2004 — 2006
Masters, Entertainment Technology
Carnegie Mellon University 2000 — 2004
B.S., Cognitive Science
Epic Games October 2012 - Present
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies November 2009 - October 2012
Aeria Games & Entertainment April 2009 - October 2009
Cryptic Studios April 2007 - April 2009
Turbine August 2005 - April 2007
DigiCentury Corporation June 2004 - July 2005
Artifact Entertainment November 2003 - June 2004
Purdue University August 2000 - November 2003
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor
Purdue University
PhD Candidate
Ohio University
Masters
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Masters
Google ATAP June 2015 - Present
San Jose State University August 2011 - Present
Cryptic Studios September 2007 - June 2015
Santa Clara University September 2009 - 2010
Glu Mobile December 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Game Design, Game Programming, Gameplay, Programming, OpenGL, Artificial Intelligence, DirectX, Xbox 360, Unity3D
Education
DigiPen Institute of Technology 2000 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Real Time Interact Simulation (Computer Science)
Toys For Bob June 2015 - Present
Kingdom Death January 2013 - Present
Cryptic Studios February 2009 - September 2012
Cinematico September 2008 - September 2009
Cinematico June 2008 - February 2009
Project Hunted May 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Mudbox, Character, Texturing, Maya, Character Modeling, Character Design, 3D, Concept Design, Modeling, Video Games, Sculpture, UV mapping, Photoshop, Digital Painting, Creature Design, Illustrator, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Low Poly Modeling, Creature Animation, Characters, Storyboarding, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Academy of Art University 2003 — 2008
undergrad, 3D modeling and illustration
Highline College 2003 — 2004
physics, math, philosophy and psychology
Riot Games November 2014 - Present
Cryptic Studios October 2013 - October 2014
Cryptic Studios January 2013 - October 2013
Cryptic Studios April 2012 - January 2013
Cryptic Studios January 2010 - May 2012
Cryptic Studios July 2007 - January 2010
Sony Online Entertainment May 2007 - July 2007
Sigil Games Online October 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Animation, Game Design, Art Direction, Texturing, Management, Scrum, 3D, Gameplay, MMO, Online Gaming, Video Game Production, User Interface, Character Animation, Perforce, Level Design, Storyboarding, Concept Design, User Experience, Creative Direction, Modeling, Maya, Monetization
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2003 — 2005
MET, Master of Entertainment Technology
Carnegie Mellon University 1999 — 2003
BS, Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
UCL 2000 — 2001
Engineering
Currently Unavailable. February 2014 - Present
Robotoki April 2014 - December 2014
Cloud Imperium Games June 2013 - January 2014
Cryptic Studios September 2008 - June 2013
NCSoft March 2007 - August 2008
Apple Productions, Inc. 2003 - 2007
JEH Productions January 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Lighting, Texturing, Unreal Engine, Cryengine, Hard Surface Modeling, Zbrush, Low Poly Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Physical Based Materials, 3D Modeling, Game Design, Photoshop, Level Design, Normal Mapping, After Effects, Shaders, Animation, Environment Art, Illustration, Storyboarding, Prop Modeling, UV mapping, Props, PBR, MS Paint, Sony Morpheus, PS4, VR
Education
San Antonio College 2000 — 2002
Sequential Graphics, 3D Graphics / Graphic Design / Illustration
Art Institute of Houston 1997 — 1999
Computer Animation / Graphic Art
Cryptic Studios September 2013 - Present
Skills
JIRA, Microsoft Excel, Unreal Engine 3, Microsoft Word, Enthusiastic..., Video Games, 3D, Game Development, Perforce, MMO, Maya, Unreal Editor
Education
Bellevue College 2005 — 2007
AA, With High Distinction, Digital Gaming
Cryptic Studios November 2008 - Present
Electronic Arts August 2008 - November 2008
Ping0 / Flagship Studios June 2007 - July 2008
U.S. Army / Defense Language Institute February 2005 - May 2007
TPS Worldwide LLC. May 2003 - January 2005
Blue Falcon Networks December 2000 - May 2003
Barco / Artios October 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, C#, MMO, Online Gaming, Servers, HTML, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Video Game Production, Operations Management, Troubleshooting, MMORPG, Scrum, PHP, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Databases, Perforce, Monetization, Scripting, Gameplay
Education
California State University-Monterey Bay 2003 — 2007
BS, Business Management
Moorpark College 1997 — 2000
Splitwise June 2012 - November 2012
38 Studios May 2010 - May 2012
38 Studios June 2010 - June 2011
Cryptic Studios July 2005 - May 2010
Skills
Content Management, Content Design, Level Design, Game Design, MMO, MMORPG, Gameplay, Game Development, Computer Games, Team Management, Online Gaming, Video Games, Scripting, Multiplayer, Project Management, Software Project..., Creative Writing, Corporate Blogging, Game Mechanics, Perforce, PS3, Game Balance, Unreal Engine 3, Console
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2003 — 2005
B.A, Electronic, Multimedia, Arts and Communication
Hudson Valley Community College 2002 — 2003
Guilderland Central High School 1994 — 1997
Cryptic Studios December 2014 - Present
Cryptic Studios September 2010 - December 2014
Cryptic Studios February 2008 - September 2010
Perpetual Entertainment April 2007 - January 2008
Rough Draft Studios May 2006 - May 2007
The Walt Disney Company 2001 - 2006
Skills
Gameplay, Social Games, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Traditional Animation, Animation, Game Development, Film, Gaming Industry, Art, Art Direction, MMO, Management, Project Management, Storyboarding, Computer Games, PS3, 3D, Video Game Production, Casual Games, Concept Design, Budgets, Game Design, Mobile Games, Wii, Cinematics, Maya, Character Animation, Level Design, Texturing, Xbox, Multiplayer, Perforce, Game Mechanics, UV mapping, MMORPG, Unreal Editor, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, Console, Online Gaming, Photoshop
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
Illustration
Tippett Studio October 2014 - Present
Tippett Studio September 2010 - October 2014
Tippett Studio January 2009 - May 2010
Cryptic Studios March 2007 - January 2009
PDL Biopharma 2005 - 2007
Sangstat 2000 - 2002
Skills
Maya, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Animation, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, Python
Education
Animationmentor.com 2006 — 2007
Diploma, Advanced Character Animation Studies
De Anza College 2004 — 2006
Animation
University of California, Davis 1995 — 2000
B.S., Microbiology
Spiceworks May 2014 - Present
Carbine Studios June 2012 - May 2014
BioWare December 2010 - May 2012
Gazillion Entertainment April 2010 - November 2010
Cryptic Studios April 2009 - February 2010
Flying Lab Software May 2008 - April 2009
Coldfront, LLC November 2006 - May 2008
Miles Technologies May 2007 - August 2007
Brandeis Theater Company January 2007 - May 2007
CompUSA, Inc. May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Community Management, Event Management, HTML, Photoshop, PHP, Java, Microsoft Office, Video Games, Game Development, CSS, Creative Writing, Editing, User Experience, Wordpress, Social Media, MMO, MMORPG, Social Games, Facebook, WordPress, Social Networking, Community Sites, Computer Games, Online Gaming
Education
Brandeis University 2005 — 2009
B.A., Computer Science
Camouflaj game studio June 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios April 2014 - May 2015
U4iA Games November 2011 - January 2014
Playdom November 2010 - October 2011
Smith & Tinker, Inc. August 2009 - December 2009
InterviewStudio June 2007 - November 2008
Kinetic Books August 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Software Engineering, User Interface Design, ActionScript, Streaming Media, Game Development, Unity3D, Game Design, Video Games, Multiplayer, Flash, JavaScript, Social Games, CSS, C#, User Interface, Git, Agile Methodologies, MMO, Unity, Python, Arduino, Programming
Education
Eastern Washington University 2005 — 2009
Computer Science, Computer Science
Lake Washington High School 2000 — 2004
IMVU March 2012 - Present
General Dynamics, Advanced Information Systems August 2009 - March 2012
Cryptic Studios July 2008 - October 2008
Sonic Solutions December 2002 - May 2008
Veritas Software, Desktop and Mobile Division August 2002 - December 2002
Vizolutions, Inc. May 2000 - March 2002
Skills
C++, C, C#, Java, GWT, MFC, PHP, Haskell
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
MS, Computer Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Computer Engineering
Secret Identity Studios January 2013 - Present
Secret Identity Studios November 2011 - January 2013
Walt Disney Animation Studios March 2010 - August 2010
Walt Disney Animation Studios September 2009 - February 2010
Treanor Brothers Animation May 2009 - June 2009
Blue Sky Studios February 2009 - March 2009
Cryptic Studios September 2008 - February 2009
Perpetual Entertainment April 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Character Animation, Facial Animation, Animation, Maya, Computer Animation, MEL, Video Games, MMO, Feature Films, 3D, Game Development, Film
Education
AnimSchool 2015 — 2015
Character Animation
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Computer Animation
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2006
BS, Mathematics
Mount Pleasant 1998 — 2001
Cryptic Studios January 2012 - Present
Atari August 2011 - December 2011
Cryptic Studios February 2011 - August 2011
Namco Bandai Games America May 2010 - February 2011
Intel August 2009 - March 2010
Namco Bandai Games America May 2007 - July 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Wii, MMO, Game Design, Game Development, PS3, Mobile Games, Casual Games, MMORPG, Level Design, Texturing, Quality Assurance, Game Testing, Bugzilla, PSP, Computer Games, Gaming, Console, Bug Tracking, Scripting, Multiplayer, DevTrack, Xbox, Perforce, Nintendo DS, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Online Gaming, Video Game Production, iOS, Playstation, Localization, JIRA, Console Games, Lua, Game Balance, Interactive..., Seapine Test Track Pro, Unreal Engine 3
Education
De Anza College 2004 — 2006
Westmont High School
Cryptic Studios November 2012 - April 2015
Bootsnake Games May 2011 - March 2012
Airtight Games October 2010 - April 2011
Flying Lab Software November 2006 - October 2010
Flying Lab Software March 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Computer Games, Low Poly Modeling, UV mapping, Texturing, Video Games, Game Design, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, Unreal Editor, Texture Painting, Level Design, Mudbox, Digital Sculpting, Environment Art, MMO, Multiplayer, Zbrush, Game Development, Maya, Perforce
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2003 — 2006
Associate of Applied Arts, Animation; Art and Design
Art Institute of Seattle
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Big Huge Games May 2015 - Present
Big Huge Games October 2014 - Present
Amazon September 2013 - April 2014
Sucker Punch Productions February 2013 - September 2013
InCircuit Development Corporation/AssetWorks, Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Cryptic Studios July 2009 - January 2011
Cryptic Studios January 2009 - July 2009
Cryptic Studios June 2008 - January 2009
Tele-Tracking Technologies 2003 - 2008
Concord Communications 2000 - 2002
Skills
Agile Methodologies, SDLC, Projects, Game Development, MMO, Video Games, Perforce, Game Design, Online Gaming, MMORPG, Gameplay, Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Scrum, Casual Games, Awesomeness
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2002 — 2007
BS, Information Systems
Carnegie Mellon University 1993 — 1995
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica June 2014 - Present
The Gnomon Worshop December 2014 - December 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica September 2012 - June 2014
Respawn Entertainment June 2011 - September 2012
The Gnomon Workshop July 2011 - July 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica April 2010 - June 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America - Santa Monica June 2005 - April 2010
Blizzard Entertainment July 2004 - June 2005
Swingin' Ape Studios July 2004 - May 2005
Cryptic Studios March 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Texturing, UV mapping, Zbrush, PS3, Environment Art, Video Games, Maya, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox 360, Game Development, Texture Painting, Level Design, Digital Sculpting, Cinematics, Shaders, Game Design, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
California State University-Northridge
Cogswell Polytechnical College
Raven Software January 2007 - Present
Cryptic Studios October 2004 - December 2006
Pandemic Studios February 2003 - October 2004
Sunstorm Interactive March 1998 - February 2003
Skills
Low Poly Modeling, Zbrush, Mudbox, XSI, Maya, High Poly Modeling, 3dsmax, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Xbox 360, Video Games, Texturing
Education
California College of the Arts 1996 — 1996
None, Graphic Design
Cryptic Studios April 2011 - Present
Crystal Dynamics December 2006 - June 2009
Red Octane July 2006 - October 2006
Capcom Studio 8. December 2003 - March 2006
Konami of America August 1998 - March 2002
Education
Ohlone College 1995 — 1998
BA, Graphic Design
PlexChat September 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios January 2015 - 2015
Riot Games April 2014 - December 2014
Self employed January 2014 - April 2014
Quark Games March 2012 - August 2013
DC Energy, LLC August 2011 - January 2012
Weill Cornell Medical College July 2010 - May 2011
Skills
C++, Graphics, Distributed Systems, Git, R, OpenGL, Erlang, C#, Unity3D, Haskell, C, Chef, Lua, SDL, Game Engines, Elixir, DirectX, Xbox
Education
Cornell University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Applied & Engineering Physics
Churchill
Cryptic Studios July 2010 - Present
White Wolf/CCP North America 1997 - 2008
Infinity Ward 2004 - 2005
Decipher 2002 - 2004
White Wolf Publishing 1997 - 2001
Interplay 1997 - 1998
Skills
MMO, Game Design, Scripting, MMORPG, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Video Games, Computer Games, Xbox 360, Online Gaming, Multiplayer, Gameplay, PS3
Education
California State University-Northridge 2005 — 2008
Grossmont College 1994 — 1996
Computer Science
Storm8 2012 - Present
Digital Chocolate 2010 - 2011
Zynga 2010 - 2010
Cryptic Studios 2008 - 2010
Maxis/Electronic Arts 2005 - 2008
Skills
Game Design, Casual Games
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
BA, Professional Writing
Zombie Studios January 2009 - Present
Zombie Studios 2005 - Present
Cryptic Studios 2004 - 2005
Stainless Steel Studios 2003 - 2004
Skills
Video Games, Photoshop, Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface Design, User Interface, User Experience Design, Flash, ActionScript, Scaleform, Game Design, Texturing, Maya, Xbox 360, Unreal Editor, PS3, 3D Studio Max, Animation, 3D, Vector Illustration, Character Animation, PS4, Illustrator, After Effects, Steam, Software Development, Marketing Art, Team Leadership, Storyboarding, Low Poly Modeling, Traditional Animation, Xbox, Console, Visual Design, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, User Experience
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2001 — 2003
AAA, 3D Computer Animation
Cryptic Studios March 2009 - Present
Cryptic Studios March 2009 - Present
Namco Bandai Games Inc. February 2006 - December 2008
Atari February 2005 - February 2006
Electronic Arts May 2004 - October 2004
Skills
MMORPG, Game Design, Xbox, Computer Games, DevTrack, Video Games, Console, Bug Tracking, Maya, Xbox 360, Wii, Seapine Test Track Pro, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Testing, Casual Games, Localization, Photoshop, JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft Excel
Education
Cogswell Polytechnical College 2001 — 2004
Computer Visual Imaging, Game Design
Eaglecrest 1994 — 1998
Diploma
Cole Lemke October 2009 - Present
Cryptic Studios July 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Illustration, Digital Painting, Art, Painting
Education
The Art Institute of Portland 2006 — 2009
BFA, Game Art and Design
Aptos High School
Cabrillo College
Fine Arts/ Studio Arts
Cryptic Studios August 2007 - Present
Education
Cornell University 2005 — 2006
Master of Engineering, Computer Science
Cornell University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Crystal Dynamics December 2011 - Present
Cryptic Studios 2008 - 2011
EA August 2006 - June 2008
Education
Animation Mentor
certification of completion
Cogswell Polytechnical College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Walgreens February 2008 - Present
Cryptic Studios July 2011 - February 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch November 2006 - February 2010
Skills
Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Sales, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Inventory Management, Interpersonal..., Billing Process, Cash Handling Experience
Education
De Anza College 2007 — 2011
Liberal Arts
Opera San José January 2015 - Present
San Francisco Playhouse November 2014 - Present
Star Trek: Shadows of Tyranny October 2014 - Present
Cowboy Errant Pictures - Nobility the Series June 2014 - Present
Star Trek Continues May 2014 - Present
Renegade Studios October 2013 - Present
Cryptic Studios 2012 - Present
Four Lights Studio 1999 - Present
San Jose Repertory Theatre 2013 - September 2014
Priority One Productions, LLC February 2012 - August 2014
Skills
Film, Acting, Voice Acting, Creative Direction, Directing, Producing, Creative Writing, Scripting, Event Management, Acting Training, Theatre, Television, Voice Over, Game Design, Audio Engineering, Music Production, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Podcasting, Audioplays, Props, Set Design, Comedy, Video Games, Singing, Composition, Story, Songwriting, Special Effects Makeup, Character Animation, Web Design, Graphic Design, Live Event Producer, Fine Art, Costumes, Consulting, New Media, Community Management, Social Media Marketing, Electricians, Sewing, Photography, Teaching, Sculpture, Martial Arts, Stunts, Archery, Art History, Archaeology, Dance
Education
Chaffey College 2010 — 2011
Business
Southwestern College 2003 — 2004
Business
California Institute of the Arts 1998 — 1999
Fine and Graphic Art, Dramatic Arts
College of the Canyons 1997 — 1999
Fine & Graphic Art
Saugus High School 1994 — 1997
Diploma received, 4.0 GPA, Honor Roll 2 years, Art Scholarship Awarded
Cryptic Studios July 2013 - Present
Green Throttle July 2012 - July 2013
Black Koi Games April 2012 - July 2012
enVie Interactive May 2010 - April 2012
DigiPen Institute of Technology June 2008 - August 2008
DigiPen Institute of Technology September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Game Programming, Linear Algebra, Game Development, C++, C#, Perforce, Python, MMO, Distributed Systems, Gameplay, Visual Studio, CruiseControl, Tortoise SVN, Java, Lua, Unity3D
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Computer Programming
Fun Bits June 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios November 2012 - April 2015
Flying Lab Software April 2009 - August 2011
Flying Lab Software October 2005 - April 2009
Skills
MMO, Game Design, MMORPG, Video Games, Game Development, Zbrush, Perforce, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Unreal Editor, Multiplayer, Level Design, Texturing, Unity3D, Social Games, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Game Testing, Unreal Engine 3
Education
Hampshire College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Video Game Design
Fry's Electronics May 2015 - Present
Munchery May 2015 - May 2015
Pizza Studio April 2015 - May 2015
Cryptic Studios April 2009 - December 2011
Atari February 2006 - March 2009
Atari May 2004 - February 2006
Atari November 2000 - May 2004
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, PS3, Game Design, MMO, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, Gameplay, Social Games, MMORPG, Testing
Education
De Anza College 1997 — 1999
Art, Advertisting, Religion, Critical Thinking, and English.
Crooked Tree Studios October 2012 - May 2015
IMVU July 2010 - October 2012
Realtime Worlds June 2009 - May 2010
Cryptic Studios July 2008 - February 2009
Virtual Heroes June 2007 - March 2008
Zombie Studios May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Game Development, Gameplay, Agile Methodologies, Game Programming, Game Design, Programming, Perforce, DirectX, Python, Video Games, Test Driven Development, Unreal Engine 3, Gameplay Programming, C++, PHP, Git, Game Physics, Social Games, Brain-computer..., Unreal Script, Graphics Programming, Physics Programming, Network Programming, TDD, Xbox 360, JavaScript, C, AI Programming, MMO Development, Agile Development, Data Driven Development, Github, Tortoise SVN, Fundraising, Project Management, Recruiting, Interviews, Mobile Games, Behavioral Neuroscience, Public Speaking, Creative..., Social Entrepreneurship, User Interface, Cognitive Neuroscience
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Cryptic Studios February 2012 - Present
CCP Games June 2010 - September 2011
Icarus Studios January 2008 - April 2010
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2002 — 2007
BS, Computer Science
Monolith Productions (WB Games) July 2015 - Present
Cryptic Studios June 2014 - May 2015
Portalus Games February 2013 - June 2014
Moon Monster Games August 2011 - August 2013
Flying Lab Software November 2011 - January 2013
Flying Lab Software September 2010 - November 2011
University of Chicago September 2007 - June 2010
Skills
Game Design, MMO, Writing, Video Games, Game Development, Paleontology, RPG
Education
University of Chicago 2007 — 2010
Master's Degree, Paleontology
Northeastern University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Geology/Earth Science, General
RockYou June 2012 - Present
Atari July 2011 - December 2011
Cryptic Studios February 2011 - August 2011
PrimaTest March 2010 - January 2011
US Army September 1997 - June 2006
Skills
Video Games, Game Testing, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, MMO, PS3, Xbox, Online Gaming, Game Development, Game Design, Social Games, Casual Games, JIRA, MMORPG, Game Mechanics, Bug Tracking, Seapine Test Track Pro, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Mobile Games, Console, Wii, TestLink
Education
College of San Mateo 2002 — 2004
Advanced infantry course 1997 — 1998
Cryptic Studios September 2015 - Present
University of Oklahoma K20 Center February 2012 - August 2015
Quick Hit, Inc. March 2010 - January 2011
Turbine October 2006 - September 2008
Turbine March 2004 - October 2006
Atari March 2002 - January 2004
Shore.Net September 1996 - November 2001
Skills
Testing, Network Engineering, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Databases, Networking, Web Applications, MMORPG, Computer Games, PC Games, Web Games, World Building, Computer Network..., Network Security, Cisco IOS, Microsoft Office, OnTime, Atlassian JIRA, SQL, Employee Training, Kayako, Unity3D, Software Documentation, Customer Service, TCP/IP, Technical Support, Game Design Documents, Perforce
Education
Brandeis University 1994 — 1995
Cryptic Studios 2004 - 2005
Sierratel August 2002 - September 2003
Wolfpack Studios February 2002 - June 2002
Mythic Entertainment January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Social Games
Education
Art Institute of Houston
Illustration and Animation
Sam Houston State University
Psychology
Cryptic Studios May 2014 - Present
Clearwater Analytics May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Java, C, C++, Python, C#, Visual Studio, Computer Graphics, Game Development, Programming, SQL, OpenGL
Education
Boise State University 2009 — 2013
BS, Computer Science