Cryptic Studios

Industry: Video game company

Description

Cryptic 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Denis Zunon Denis Zunon Albany, New York Details
Denis Zunon's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2012 - October 2014
Job Freelance Character Artist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Nathan Lange Nathan Lange Greater Seattle Area Details
Nathan Lange's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Character Artist at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Ashley Lyons Ashley Lyons Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Ashley Lyons's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2012 - November 2013
Job VFX Artist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Nick Quackenbush Nick Quackenbush San Jose, California Details
Nick Quackenbush's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Research and Development Artist at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Shawn McMahon Shawn McMahon Orlando, Florida Area Details
Shawn McMahon's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2012 - October 2014
Job Technical Advisor at FedEx Services
Industry Airlines/Aviation
Experience
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

Carlo Beckman Carlo Beckman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Carlo Beckman's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2008 - December 2009
Job Vice President, Customer Experience
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Christina Fujii Christina Fujii San Francisco Bay Area Details
Christina Fujii's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2011 - June 2011
Job Business Owner at Blue Bird Doll Shoppe
Industry Media Production
Experience
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)

Michael Libunao Michael Libunao San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michael Libunao's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2010 - March 2013
Job Freelance Filmmaker at Freelance Film & Video
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Ross Tomaso Ross Tomaso Salinas, California Details
Ross Tomaso's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Developer Test Analyst
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Charlie Cunningham Charlie Cunningham Seattle, Washington Details
Charlie Cunningham's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2013 - April 2015
Job Character Artist at HoloSpark
Industry Animation
Experience
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

Matt Danuser Matt Danuser San Francisco Bay Area Details
Matt Danuser's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2010 - June 2012
Job Game Designer at Gazillion Entertainment
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Wooyang Daniel Kim Wooyang Daniel Kim Orange County, California Area Details
Wooyang Daniel Kim's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2008 - July 2008
Job 3D Artist at Amazon Game Studios. Orange County
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Gina Van Meurs Gina Van Meurs San Francisco Bay Area Details
Gina Van Meurs's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2008 - August 2009
Job Senior Concept Artist on Farmville 2 at Zynga
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Al Rivera Al Rivera San Francisco Bay Area Details
Al Rivera's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2003 - Present
Job MMO Lead Game Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Catherine Rokitka Catherine Rokitka Seattle, Washington Details
Catherine Rokitka's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2014 - May 2015
Job Character/ creature artist looking for work
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jules Norcross Jules Norcross San Jose, California Details
Jules Norcross's Cryptic Studios Experience December 2013 - Present
Job UI Artist at Cryptic Studios
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Mario Vitale Mario Vitale Santa Clara, California Details
Mario Vitale's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Audio Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Ray Yu Ray Yu Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ray Yu's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2008 - April 2010
Job Combining technical background, production experience and people skills to navigate complex digital projects
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Liam Burke Liam Burke San Francisco Bay Area Details
Liam Burke's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2014 - March 2015
Job Associate Product Manager at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Renee Powell Renee Powell Sunnyvale, California Details
Renee Powell's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2009 - July 2010
Job Civil Engineer (Transportation)
Industry Civil Engineering
Experience
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

Melissa Bianco Melissa Bianco San Francisco Bay Area Details
Melissa Bianco's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2002 - November 2007
Job Producer, Gamer, Writer, Geek
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jake Lingo Jake Lingo Orange County, California Area Details
Jake Lingo's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2009 - October 2009
Job QA Analyst II StarCraft II & Heroes of the Storm
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Henry Macairan Henry Macairan San Francisco Bay Area Details
Henry Macairan's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Experienced QA Tester
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Chip Shirek Chip Shirek Mesa, Arizona Details
Chip Shirek's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2009 - January 2011
Job Freelance Digital Artist
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Jared Aizawa Jared Aizawa San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jared Aizawa's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2012 - Present
Job QA Tester at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

James Tabacco James Tabacco Reno, Nevada Details
James Tabacco's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2009 - September 2010
Job Expert in Customer Service
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
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

Donovan Watt Donovan Watt Los Gatos, California Details
Donovan Watt's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2014 - July 2015
Job Animator at Sanzaru Games
Industry Animation
Experience
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

Vic Kappel Vic Kappel Los Gatos, California Details
Vic Kappel's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Staff Test Analyst Infrastructure at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Anddy Archer Anddy Archer San Francisco Bay Area Details
Anddy Archer's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Founder of Bleve Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Preethi Mohan Preethi Mohan San Francisco Bay Area Details
Preethi Mohan's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2010 - January 2011
Job Freelance Consultant
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Jeff Weinstein Jeff Weinstein San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jeff Weinstein's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Chief Architect at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Victor Wachter Victor Wachter Greater Atlanta Area Details
Victor Wachter's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2006 - October 2008
Job social media engagement and community leader
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Michael Panov Michael Panov San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michael Panov's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Staff FX Artist at Cryptic Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Ernesto Estrada Ernesto Estrada San Jose, California Details
Ernesto Estrada's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2008 - April 2014
Job Living Intentionally For Everyone Residential Horticulturalist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Kirk Young Kirk Young Pocatello, Idaho Details
Kirk Young's Cryptic Studios Experience 2000 - 2006
Job Adjunct Professor at Idaho State University
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Ray Snyder Ray Snyder San Francisco Bay Area Details
Ray Snyder's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2012 - September 2013
Job Game Fanatic
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Christian Van Meurs Christian Van Meurs San Francisco Bay Area Details
Christian Van Meurs's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2009 - June 2010
Job 3D Art Lead at Machine Zone
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Chris Steiner Chris Steiner San Francisco Bay Area Details
Chris Steiner's Cryptic Studios Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Software Engineer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Devin DiNardo Devin DiNardo San Francisco Bay Area Details
Devin DiNardo's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2010 - April 2011
Job Community Manager (Social Media) at Bodychange Inc.
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Dennis (DJ) Lynch Dennis (DJ) Lynch San Francisco Bay Area Details
Dennis (DJ) Lynch's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2007 - December 2008
Job Owner at Grilled Cheese Bandits
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
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

Mark Paasche Mark Paasche San Francisco Bay Area Details
Mark Paasche's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2009 - May 2012
Job Video Producer II at Perfect World Entertainment, Inc.
Industry Animation
Experience
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

Rick Dakan Rick Dakan Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Rick Dakan's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2000 - January 2003
Job Independent Writing and Editing Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
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

Andrew Hatch Andrew Hatch San Francisco Bay Area Details
Andrew Hatch's Cryptic Studios Experience December 2008 - October 2011
Job Sr. Manager of Network Operations at WhiteHat Security
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Stacie Puma Stacie Puma San Francisco Bay Area Details
Stacie Puma's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2006 - April 2007
Job Senior Sales Recruiter at EMC
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Katherine Guevara-Birmelin Katherine Guevara-Birmelin Dayton, Ohio Area Details
Katherine Guevara-Birmelin's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Illustrator
Industry Fine Art
Experience
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

Albert Kao Albert Kao Los Angeles, California Details
Albert Kao's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2013 - February 2015
Job Chinese Localization QA at Red 5 Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Robin Chyo Robin Chyo San Francisco Bay Area Details
Robin Chyo's Cryptic Studios Experience December 2006 - July 2007
Job Environment Concept Artist at Telltale Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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)

Christopher Dods Christopher Dods San Jose, California Details
Christopher Dods's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2011 - Present
Job Staff Content Designer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Derek Esparza Derek Esparza Redondo Beach, California Details
Derek Esparza's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2008 - November 2008
Job Animator at Sony Pictures Imageworks
Industry Animation
Experience
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

Calvin Hsu Calvin Hsu San Francisco Bay Area Details
Calvin Hsu's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Lead Graphics Programmer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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.

William Busch William Busch Campbell, California Details
William Busch's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2011 - July 2012
Job QA Supervisor at Gazillion Entertainment
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

John Yoo John Yoo San Francisco Bay Area Details
John Yoo's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2005 - June 2006
Job Design Director / Cofounder at Rumble
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Phil Zeleski Phil Zeleski San Francisco Bay Area Details
Phil Zeleski's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Senior Systems Designer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Derrick Reyes Derrick Reyes San Francisco Bay Area Details
Derrick Reyes's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2009 - May 2015
Job Sound Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Don Pham Don Pham San Francisco Bay Area Details
Don Pham's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2007 - November 2007
Job 3D Artist at DES Architects + Engineers
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
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

Vo Hoang Vo Hoang Greater Seattle Area Details
Vo Hoang's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2012 - April 2015
Job Character Artist at HoloSpark
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Chelsea Schetzle Chelsea Schetzle Seattle, Washington Details
Chelsea Schetzle's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2013 - March 2015
Job Currently Freelance
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Robbyn Blumenschein Robbyn Blumenschein San Francisco Bay Area Details
Robbyn Blumenschein's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2009 - September 2009
Job
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Emily (Stewart) Dods Emily (Stewart) Dods San Francisco Bay Area Details
Emily (Stewart) Dods's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Owner, Educator, and College Coach at Navigate Learning
Industry Education Management
Experience
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

Phil Speer Phil Speer San Francisco Bay Area Details
Phil Speer's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Staff Content Designer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Lauren Stumme Lauren Stumme Woodinville, Washington Details
Lauren Stumme's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2014 - December 2014
Job HR and Recruiting Professional
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Bryan Munro Bryan Munro San Jose, California Details
Bryan Munro's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2011 - December 2011
Job Technical Support Engineer Tier II at Barracuda Networks
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Brion Porter Brion Porter San Francisco Bay Area Details
Brion Porter's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2009 - Present
Job
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Charlie Lapp Charlie Lapp San Francisco Bay Area Details
Charlie Lapp's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2009 - April 2010
Job Lead Environment Artist at Glu Mobile
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Sergey Schekochikhin Sergey Schekochikhin San Francisco Bay Area Details
Sergey Schekochikhin's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Programmer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Derek Chatwood Derek Chatwood Greater Seattle Area Details
Derek Chatwood's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2014 - August 2015
Job Game Designer at Naughty Dog
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Ray Ray Shen Ray Ray Shen Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ray Ray Shen's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2013 - February 2015
Job R2D2 in games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Scot Boyd Scot Boyd San Francisco Bay Area Details
Scot Boyd's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Environment Artist at Visceral
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Roxanne Skelly Roxanne Skelly Greater Seattle Area Details
Roxanne Skelly's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2014 - April 2015
Job Server Programmer at ArenaNet LLC
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Josiah Koons Josiah Koons San Francisco Bay Area Details
Josiah Koons's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2009 - October 2011
Job Creative Manager at Perfect World Entertainment, Inc.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Chris Sykora Chris Sykora San Francisco Bay Area Details
Chris Sykora's Cryptic Studios Experience December 2011 - October 2012
Job Digital Project Manager at Accenture
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Sabrina Phillips Sabrina Phillips Greater Seattle Area Details
Sabrina Phillips's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2014 - May 2015
Job Animator
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Floyd Grubb Floyd Grubb San Francisco Bay Area Details
Floyd Grubb's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2004 - November 2007
Job Sr. Game Designer at ZeniMax Online Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

James Lutz James Lutz San Francisco Bay Area Details
James Lutz's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Animator at Cryptic Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
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

Josh Guglielmo Josh Guglielmo San Francisco Bay Area Details
Josh Guglielmo's Cryptic Studios Experience January 2008 - Present
Job Concept Artist, Illustrator
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Chris VanderLeest Chris VanderLeest Greater Seattle Area Details
Chris VanderLeest's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2014 - May 2015
Job Senior Artist at HoloSpark
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jens Holdener Jens Holdener San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jens Holdener's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2008 - January 2009
Job Senior Concept Artist at EA's Visceral Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Louise Bell, CP Louise Bell, CP Sacramento, California Area Details
Louise Bell, CP's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2005 - July 2006
Job Freelance Outsource Manager at Fair Productions
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Jake Vargas Jake Vargas San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jake Vargas's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2008 - October 2009
Job Technologist Geek Father
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Jon Moorman Jon Moorman Boston, Massachusetts Details
Jon Moorman's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Programmer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Stephen D'Angelo Stephen D'Angelo San Francisco Bay Area Details
Stephen D'Angelo's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2007 - Present
Job Chief Technology Officer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Cormac Russell Cormac Russell San Francisco Bay Area Details
Cormac Russell's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2008 - August 2010
Job Lead Designer at Chosen
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Kate Bankson Kate Bankson San Francisco Bay Area Details
Kate Bankson's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Staff Content Designer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Grant Wei Grant Wei Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Grant Wei's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2007 - April 2009
Job
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jared Finder Jared Finder San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jared Finder's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2007 - June 2015
Job Software Engineer at Google
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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)

Jonah Gilbert Jonah Gilbert Petaluma, California Details
Jonah Gilbert's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2009 - September 2012
Job Senior Character Aritst at Toys For Bob
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Brad Stokan Brad Stokan Santa Monica, California Details
Brad Stokan's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2013 - October 2014
Job Producer at Riot Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

David O'Preska David O'Preska Los Angeles, California Details
David O'Preska's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2008 - June 2013
Job 3D Environment / Prop Artist Currently Unavailable.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Sarah Airington Sarah Airington Los Gatos, California Details
Sarah Airington's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Art Outsourcing Manager (Neverwinter) at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Brent Lamb Brent Lamb San Francisco Bay Area Details
Brent Lamb's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2008 - Present
Job Senior Producer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Nellie Hughes Nellie Hughes Bellevue, Washington Details
Nellie Hughes's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2005 - May 2010
Job Game Designer at ArenaNet
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Vince D’Amelio Vince D’Amelio San Francisco Bay Area Details
Vince D’Amelio's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2004 - Present
Job Senior Programmer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Cryptic Studios   May 2004 - Present
Namco  2003 - 2004
Z-Axis  May 1998 - May 2003

Education
Cornell University   1988 — 1992

Dennis Adams Dennis Adams San Francisco Bay Area Details
Dennis Adams's Cryptic Studios Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Senior Producer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Danny Southard Danny Southard San Francisco Bay Area Details
Danny Southard's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2007 - January 2009
Job Lead Animator at Tippett Studio
Industry Animation
Experience
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

David Bass David Bass Austin, Texas Details
David Bass's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2009 - February 2010
Job Community Manager at Spiceworks
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Phil Harlow Phil Harlow Greater Seattle Area Details
Phil Harlow's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2014 - May 2015
Job Senior Developer at Camouflaj
Industry Internet
Experience
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

Michael Bunting Michael Bunting San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michael Bunting's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2008 - October 2008
Job Sr. Software Engineer at IMVU
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Michael Sabalvaro Michael Sabalvaro San Francisco Bay Area Details
Michael Sabalvaro's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2008 - February 2009
Job Lead Animator at Secret Identity Studios
Industry Animation
Experience
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

Arjang Taiby Arjang Taiby San Francisco Bay Area Details
Arjang Taiby's Cryptic Studios Experience January 2012 - Present
Job QA Infrastructure Analyst at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Noah Presnell Noah Presnell United States Details
Noah Presnell's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2012 - April 2015
Job Environment Artist looking for work
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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.)

Tara Urbanek Tara Urbanek Pikesville, Maryland Details
Tara Urbanek's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2009 - January 2011
Job Community Manager at Big Huge Games
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Nate Stephens Nate Stephens Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Nate Stephens's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2001 - June 2004
Job Lead Environment Artist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Ryan Butts Ryan Butts Madison, Wisconsin Area Details
Ryan Butts's Cryptic Studios Experience October 2004 - December 2006
Job Lead Artist at Raven Software
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

James Hui James Hui San Francisco Bay Area Details
James Hui's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2011 - Present
Job Senior QA at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jeremy Ong Jeremy Ong San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jeremy Ong's Cryptic Studios Experience January 2015 - 2015
Job CTO and Cofounder
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jesse Heinig Jesse Heinig San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jesse Heinig's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2010 - Present
Job Game Designer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Mike Darga Mike Darga San Francisco Bay Area Details
Mike Darga's Cryptic Studios Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Sr Game Systems Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Duncan Kay Duncan Kay Greater Seattle Area Details
Duncan Kay's Cryptic Studios Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Lead UI Designer/Artist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Phil Farkaly Phil Farkaly San Francisco Bay Area Details
Phil Farkaly's Cryptic Studios Experience March 2009 - Present
Job Senior QA Analyst at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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 Cole Lemke San Francisco Bay Area Details
Cole Lemke's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2009 - October 2009
Job Freelance Artist
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
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

Theodore Chao Theodore Chao San Francisco Bay Area Details
Theodore Chao's Cryptic Studios Experience August 2007 - Present
Job Game Ops Programmer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Cryptic Studios   August 2007 - Present

Education
Cornell University   2005 — 2006
Master of Engineering, Computer Science

Cornell University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Tracy Jasperson Tracy Jasperson San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tracy Jasperson's Cryptic Studios Experience 2008 - 2011
Job Animator at Crystal Dynamics
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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)

Ernie Espenshade Ernie Espenshade San Jose, California Details
Ernie Espenshade's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2011 - February 2012
Job Customer Service Representative at Walgreens
Industry Retail
Experience
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

Adrianne Grady Adrianne Grady United States Details
Adrianne Grady's Cryptic Studios Experience 2012 - Present
Job Producer, Director, Performer, Designer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Joseph Filomena Joseph Filomena San Francisco Bay Area Details
Joseph Filomena's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Programmer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Bryan Yarrow Bryan Yarrow Greater Seattle Area Details
Bryan Yarrow's Cryptic Studios Experience November 2012 - April 2015
Job Experience Designer at Fun Bits
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Jason Kausch Jason Kausch San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jason Kausch's Cryptic Studios Experience April 2009 - December 2011
Job QA Lead / Project Manager
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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.

Lat Ware Lat Ware San Francisco Bay Area Details
Lat Ware's Cryptic Studios Experience July 2008 - February 2009
Job Founder at Crooked Tree Studios
Industry Computer Software
Experience
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

Daniel Razza Daniel Razza Greater Atlanta Area Details
Daniel Razza's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2012 - Present
Job Programmer at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Tyler Mason Tyler Mason Greater Seattle Area Details
Tyler Mason's Cryptic Studios Experience June 2014 - May 2015
Job Associate Designer at Monolith Productions (WB Games)
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Chang Moon Chang Moon San Francisco Bay Area Details
Chang Moon's Cryptic Studios Experience February 2011 - August 2011
Job QA Analyst at RockYou
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Tobias Seltsam Tobias Seltsam Norman, Oklahoma Details
Tobias Seltsam's Cryptic Studios Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Senior Quality Assurance Analyst at Cryptic Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Aryn Pennington Aryn Pennington Austin, Texas Details
Aryn Pennington's Cryptic Studios Experience 2004 - 2005
Job Computer Games Professional
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

Kevin Balbas Kevin Balbas San Jose, California Details
Kevin Balbas's Cryptic Studios Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Attended Boise State University
Industry Computer Games
Experience
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

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