Firaxis Games
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionFiraxis Games, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Sparks, Maryland. The company was founded in May 1996 by Sid Meier, Jeff Briggs and Brian Reynolds, following their departure from MicroProse, Meier's earlier venture. Headquarters: Baltimore, MD Parent organization: 2K Games (2005–) Number of employees: 180 (2015) Founded: May 1, 1996, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, MD Founders: Sid Meier, Brian Reynolds, Jeff Briggs
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Firaxis Games Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Steve Chao Steve Chao's Firaxis Games Experience June 1999 - August 2007
Job Associate Art Director and Client Team Art Lead at Electronic Arts (EA)
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Electronic Arts (EA) August 2014 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2011 - August 2014
Electronic Arts (EA) August 2007 - March 2011
Firaxis Games June 1999 - August 2007
Skills
Game Development, Texturing, Xbox 360, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Animation, Character Studio, Video Games, Photoshop, Game Design, Game Art, PS3, Conceptual Art, Low Poly Modeling, Environment Art, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Social Games, Casual Games, UV mapping, Texture Artist, 3D, Computer Games, Mobile Games
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1995 — 1999
BFA
Walt Whitman High School 1991 — 1995
Electronic Arts (EA) August 2014 - Present
Electronic Arts (EA) March 2011 - August 2014
Electronic Arts (EA) August 2007 - March 2011
Firaxis Games June 1999 - August 2007
Skills
Game Development, Texturing, Xbox 360, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Animation, Character Studio, Video Games, Photoshop, Game Design, Game Art, PS3, Conceptual Art, Low Poly Modeling, Environment Art, Texture Painting, Cinematics, Social Games, Casual Games, UV mapping, Texture Artist, 3D, Computer Games, Mobile Games
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1995 — 1999
BFA
Walt Whitman High School 1991 — 1995
Michael Tassie Michael Tassie's Firaxis Games Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Concept Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
Buy Art Not People August 2011 - Present
2K Marin May 2012 - October 2013
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment July 2009 - May 2012
Lambert, Edwards & Associates June 2011 - June 2011
Midway Amusement Games July 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Maya, Concept Design, Character Animation, Matte Painting, Graphics, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Video Games, Art, Illustration, Illustrator, Digital Painting, Drawing, Texturing, 3D, Game Development
Education
College for Creative Studies 2003 — 2007
B.F.A., Illustration and Entertainment Design
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
Buy Art Not People August 2011 - Present
2K Marin May 2012 - October 2013
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment July 2009 - May 2012
Lambert, Edwards & Associates June 2011 - June 2011
Midway Amusement Games July 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Maya, Concept Design, Character Animation, Matte Painting, Graphics, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Video Games, Art, Illustration, Illustrator, Digital Painting, Drawing, Texturing, 3D, Game Development
Education
College for Creative Studies 2003 — 2007
B.F.A., Illustration and Entertainment Design
Arthur Wiesen Arthur Wiesen's Firaxis Games Experience January 2006 - March 2009
Job Program Manager
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Leap Motion February 2015 - Present
GREE, Inc. January 2014 - October 2014
GREE, Inc. July 2012 - December 2013
Game Developers Conference March 2013 - March 2013
Black Lantern Studios - Graphite Lab April 2009 - July 2012
Maryville University January 2012 - May 2012
Game Developers Conference March 2012 - March 2012
Firaxis Games January 2006 - March 2009
PopTop Software September 2004 - January 2006
Self February 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Project Management, Product Development, Scheduling, Team Management, Outsourcing, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Vendor Management, Asset Management, Project Bidding, Capacity Planning, Project Budgeting, Product Management, Risk Management, Social Games, Video Game Production, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Confluence, Excel & Google..., Google Script, Texturing, Unity, 3D Production, Art Production, UX Wires, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Storyboarding, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Conceptual Art, After Effects, Premiere, Consulting, Final Cut Pro, Traditional Drawing, Life Drawing, Illustrator, Flash, Avid, Teaching, Xbox 360, PS3, Game Development, Drawing, ZBrush
Education
Missouri State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Electronic Arts - Computer Animation
St. Louis University High School 1995 — 1999
High School, Liberal Arts
Leap Motion February 2015 - Present
GREE, Inc. January 2014 - October 2014
GREE, Inc. July 2012 - December 2013
Game Developers Conference March 2013 - March 2013
Black Lantern Studios - Graphite Lab April 2009 - July 2012
Maryville University January 2012 - May 2012
Game Developers Conference March 2012 - March 2012
Firaxis Games January 2006 - March 2009
PopTop Software September 2004 - January 2006
Self February 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Project Management, Product Development, Scheduling, Team Management, Outsourcing, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Vendor Management, Asset Management, Project Bidding, Capacity Planning, Project Budgeting, Product Management, Risk Management, Social Games, Video Game Production, JIRA, Asana, Trello, Confluence, Excel & Google..., Google Script, Texturing, Unity, 3D Production, Art Production, UX Wires, Animation, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Storyboarding, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Conceptual Art, After Effects, Premiere, Consulting, Final Cut Pro, Traditional Drawing, Life Drawing, Illustrator, Flash, Avid, Teaching, Xbox 360, PS3, Game Development, Drawing, ZBrush
Education
Missouri State University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Electronic Arts - Computer Animation
St. Louis University High School 1995 — 1999
High School, Liberal Arts
Dongmin Shin Dongmin Shin's Firaxis Games Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Concept Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
Abeck Inc. October 2012 - March 2013
Pottery Barn October 2012 - March 2013
SAP October 2012 - October 2012
Romantage April 2009 - November 2010
Artinfra January 2009 - April 2009
Naviway December 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Corel Painter, Concept Design, Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Illustrator
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Illustration
Hongik University 2002 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
Abeck Inc. October 2012 - March 2013
Pottery Barn October 2012 - March 2013
SAP October 2012 - October 2012
Romantage April 2009 - November 2010
Artinfra January 2009 - April 2009
Naviway December 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Maya, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Corel Painter, Concept Design, Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Illustrator
Education
Academy of Art University 2010 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Illustration
Hongik University 2002 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
David Gurley David Gurley's Firaxis Games Experience January 2014 - Present
Job Graphics and Tools Engineer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games June 2013 - December 2013
BTE Technologies January 2012 - June 2013
BTE Technologies October 2010 - January 2012
University of Maryland Baltimore County September 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Programming, Writing, Customer Service, Python, OOP, Computer Science, Testing, .NET, Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, C#
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2007 — 2014
BS, Computer Science
Firaxis Games January 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games June 2013 - December 2013
BTE Technologies January 2012 - June 2013
BTE Technologies October 2010 - January 2012
University of Maryland Baltimore County September 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Programming, Writing, Customer Service, Python, OOP, Computer Science, Testing, .NET, Visual Studio, Object Oriented Design, C#
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2007 — 2014
BS, Computer Science
Michael Argo Michael Argo's Firaxis Games Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Technical Consultant at HewlettPackard
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Hewlett-Packard June 2014 - Present
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems May 2013 - January 2014
Firaxis Games May 2011 - August 2011
Firaxis Games May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Java, C++, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Quality Assurance, Eclipse
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Friends School of Baltimore 2006 — 2010
High School
Hewlett-Packard June 2014 - Present
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems May 2013 - January 2014
Firaxis Games May 2011 - August 2011
Firaxis Games May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Java, C++, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Quality Assurance, Eclipse
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Friends School of Baltimore 2006 — 2010
High School
Ryan Roth Ryan Roth's Firaxis Games Experience October 2014 - December 2014
Job Environment Artist at 343 Industries
Industry Computer Games
Experience
343 Industries December 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games October 2014 - December 2014
Sucker Punch Productions January 2013 - August 2014
Paragon Studios January 2008 - October 2012
Cryptic Studios October 2004 - January 2008
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Maya, Cryptic Engine, CryEngine, Unreal Engine, Vision Engine, Video Games, Level Design, Low Poly Modeling, Environment Art, ZBrush, Mudbox, Texturing, Texture Painting, Modeling, UV mapping, UV Mapping, PS3, Game Development
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
B.A., Art
343 Industries December 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games October 2014 - December 2014
Sucker Punch Productions January 2013 - August 2014
Paragon Studios January 2008 - October 2012
Cryptic Studios October 2004 - January 2008
Skills
3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Zbrush, Maya, Cryptic Engine, CryEngine, Unreal Engine, Vision Engine, Video Games, Level Design, Low Poly Modeling, Environment Art, ZBrush, Mudbox, Texturing, Texture Painting, Modeling, UV mapping, UV Mapping, PS3, Game Development
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
B.A., Art
Ryan McFall Ryan McFall's Firaxis Games Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Lead Software Engineer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games March 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2010 - March 2014
Day 1 Studios August 2004 - February 2010
Big Huge Games August 2003 - April 2004
Absolute Quality Inc. June 1999 - September 1999
Skills
C++, C#, Lua, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Custom Game Engines, Visual Studio, Perforce, DirectX, Game Programming, Game Design, Gameplay, 3D Math, Computer Graphics, Game Physics, Networking, Development Tools, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Dark Arts
Education
Principia College 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Science
Firaxis Games March 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2010 - March 2014
Day 1 Studios August 2004 - February 2010
Big Huge Games August 2003 - April 2004
Absolute Quality Inc. June 1999 - September 1999
Skills
C++, C#, Lua, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Custom Game Engines, Visual Studio, Perforce, DirectX, Game Programming, Game Design, Gameplay, 3D Math, Computer Graphics, Game Physics, Networking, Development Tools, Software Engineering, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Dark Arts
Education
Principia College 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Science
Jonathan Armoza Jonathan Armoza's Firaxis Games Experience June 2001 - October 2001
Job Technical and Literary Research Advisor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
DiRT Directory October 2012 - Present
McGill University July 2013 - August 2015
Google November 2011 - July 2013
Durham English Review July 2011 - December 2011
Wave Books October 2009 - June 2010
Wales Literary Agency January 2010 - March 2010
5TH Cell Media July 2007 - July 2009
ImageScan September 2003 - August 2006
Firaxis Games June 2001 - October 2001
University of Maryland, Institute for Physical Science and Technology February 2001 - June 2001
Skills
HTML, Programming, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Java, Wordpress, CSS, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, JavaScript, Editing, Technical Writing, Video Games, Localization, Blogging, Mac OS X, User Interface Design, Features, Lecturing, Web Design, Python, C++, C#, XML, Perl, Topic Modeling, Data Visualization
Education
New York University 2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Literature / Digital Humanities
McGill University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature, Digital Humanities
University of Washington 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Maryland College Park 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
DiRT Directory October 2012 - Present
McGill University July 2013 - August 2015
Google November 2011 - July 2013
Durham English Review July 2011 - December 2011
Wave Books October 2009 - June 2010
Wales Literary Agency January 2010 - March 2010
5TH Cell Media July 2007 - July 2009
ImageScan September 2003 - August 2006
Firaxis Games June 2001 - October 2001
University of Maryland, Institute for Physical Science and Technology February 2001 - June 2001
Skills
HTML, Programming, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Java, Wordpress, CSS, Software Engineering, Creative Writing, JavaScript, Editing, Technical Writing, Video Games, Localization, Blogging, Mac OS X, User Interface Design, Features, Lecturing, Web Design, Python, C++, C#, XML, Perl, Topic Modeling, Data Visualization
Education
New York University 2015 — 2020
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English Literature / Digital Humanities
McGill University 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Literature, Digital Humanities
University of Washington 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
University of Maryland College Park 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Alexander Horn Alexander Horn's Firaxis Games Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Writer and Narrative Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games February 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios November 2012 - September 2014
Big Huge Games October 2010 - May 2012
Comcast October 2006 - 2010
Skills
Lua, Writing, Copy Editing, Quest Design, Debugging, Scripting, Localization, Translation, MySQL, Query Writing, Unity3D, Final Cut Pro, Valve Hammer Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Editing, Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Computer Games, Xbox 360
Education
Temple University 2002 — 2005
BA, English, Philosophy
Georgia State University 2001 — 2002
Firaxis Games February 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios November 2012 - September 2014
Big Huge Games October 2010 - May 2012
Comcast October 2006 - 2010
Skills
Lua, Writing, Copy Editing, Quest Design, Debugging, Scripting, Localization, Translation, MySQL, Query Writing, Unity3D, Final Cut Pro, Valve Hammer Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Editing, Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Computer Games, Xbox 360
Education
Temple University 2002 — 2005
BA, English, Philosophy
Georgia State University 2001 — 2002
Rosalie Kofsky-Schumpert Rosalie Kofsky-Schumpert's Firaxis Games Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Producer at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
Hangar 13 April 2009 - January 2015
Method Solutions December 2008 - March 2009
Gearbox Software August 2007 - November 2008
Visual Concepts September 2006 - June 2007
Raven Software / Activision February 2005 - September 2006
WMS Gaming, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Microprose April 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Video Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Game Design, Gameplay, Hansoft, PC Games, Agile & Waterfall..., Kanban, Outsourcing Management, Video Game Production, Multiplayer, Wii, Computer Games, Console, Quality Assurance, Social Games, Perforce, Xbox, MMO, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Unreal Engine 3, Interactive...
Education
DePaul University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Software Development
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
Hangar 13 April 2009 - January 2015
Method Solutions December 2008 - March 2009
Gearbox Software August 2007 - November 2008
Visual Concepts September 2006 - June 2007
Raven Software / Activision February 2005 - September 2006
WMS Gaming, Inc. 2000 - 2005
Microprose April 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Video Games, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Game Design, Gameplay, Hansoft, PC Games, Agile & Waterfall..., Kanban, Outsourcing Management, Video Game Production, Multiplayer, Wii, Computer Games, Console, Quality Assurance, Social Games, Perforce, Xbox, MMO, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Unreal Engine 3, Interactive...
Education
DePaul University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Software Development
Jennifer Kraft Jennifer Kraft's Firaxis Games Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Freelance Illustrator and Concept Artist at Jen Kraft Illustration
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Firaxis Games June 2014 - Present
Jen Kraft Illustration September 2013 - Present
Dark Tonic November 2013 - July 2014
Firaxis Games June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Conceptual Art, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, InDesign, Unity, Corel Painter, Vector Illustration, Video Games, Concept Design, Art
Education
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Firaxis Games June 2014 - Present
Jen Kraft Illustration September 2013 - Present
Dark Tonic November 2013 - July 2014
Firaxis Games June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Conceptual Art, Illustrator, Flash, After Effects, InDesign, Unity, Corel Painter, Vector Illustration, Video Games, Concept Design, Art
Education
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Jon Shafer Jon Shafer's Firaxis Games Experience February 2005 - December 2010
Job Game Designer, Owner & CEO of Conifer Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Conifer Games October 2012 - Present
The Game Design Round Table November 2012 - March 2014
Stardock Entertainment January 2011 - December 2012
Firaxis Games February 2005 - December 2010
Education
Colorado State University
History, Computer Science
Towson University
BS, History
Conifer Games October 2012 - Present
The Game Design Round Table November 2012 - March 2014
Stardock Entertainment January 2011 - December 2012
Firaxis Games February 2005 - December 2010
Education
Colorado State University
History, Computer Science
Towson University
BS, History
Dan Perry Dan Perry's Firaxis Games Experience January 2008 - July 2010
Job Senior Animator, looking for new opportunities.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
ZeniMax Online Studios September 2010 - November 2014
Firaxis Games January 2008 - July 2010
La Brea Bakery January 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Game Development, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Realistic Animation, Lip Sync, Video Game Production, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, PS3, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Computer Games, Gameplay, Perforce, MMO, Cinematics, 3D, Photoshop
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2009
Character Animation
CG Society w/ Allan McKay 2014 — 2014
Advanced FX with FumeFX, FX
Capitol College 1999 — 2001
Computer Engineering
ZeniMax Online Studios September 2010 - November 2014
Firaxis Games January 2008 - July 2010
La Brea Bakery January 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Game Development, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Realistic Animation, Lip Sync, Video Game Production, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Cinema 4D, PS3, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Computer Games, Gameplay, Perforce, MMO, Cinematics, 3D, Photoshop
Education
Animation Mentor 2006 — 2009
Character Animation
CG Society w/ Allan McKay 2014 — 2014
Advanced FX with FumeFX, FX
Capitol College 1999 — 2001
Computer Engineering
Albert Briggs Albert Briggs's Firaxis Games Experience June 2014 - July 2014
Job Student at University of Baltimore
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Urban BBQ September 2014 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works February 2013 - August 2014
Firaxis Games June 2014 - July 2014
Fitzgerald Auto Mall June 2005 - August 2012
Ledo Pizza June 2008 - August 2011
Skills
3D Studio Max, Environmental Design, Unity, 3D Modeling, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Team Building, Team Leadership, Positive Work..., Customer Service, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, C#, Communication, Podcasting
Education
University of Baltimore 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Simulation and Digital Entertainment
Montgomery College
Game and Interactive Media Design
Urban BBQ September 2014 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works February 2013 - August 2014
Firaxis Games June 2014 - July 2014
Fitzgerald Auto Mall June 2005 - August 2012
Ledo Pizza June 2008 - August 2011
Skills
3D Studio Max, Environmental Design, Unity, 3D Modeling, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Team Building, Team Leadership, Positive Work..., Customer Service, Photoshop, Flash, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, HTML, C#, Communication, Podcasting
Education
University of Baltimore 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Simulation and Digital Entertainment
Montgomery College
Game and Interactive Media Design
Dominic Mancuso Dominic Mancuso's Firaxis Games Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Co Founder at Hero Supply Co.
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
Hero Supply Co. April 2015 - Present
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2014 - Present
Self-employed July 2013 - January 2014
US Army July 2006 - October 2013
Bureau of Land Management March 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Military Experience, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Firearms Instruction, Report Writing, Reporting & Analysis, Combat Lifesaver, Combatives, Security Clearance, Security, Combat, Personal Protection, Team Building, Personal Security, Testing, System Testing, Quality Assurance, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Fire Safety, Firearms, Firefighting, Fire Protection, Customer Relations, Mission Operations, Military Operations, Military Training, Military History, Joint Military..., Military Leadership, Critical Thinking, First Responder, Mental Health First Aid, CPR Certified, First Aid, Communication, Radio Broadcasting, Emergency Vehicle..., Team Leadership
Education
Carroll Community College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Military History
Front Range Community College 2013 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Military History
Hero Supply Co. April 2015 - Present
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2014 - Present
Self-employed July 2013 - January 2014
US Army July 2006 - October 2013
Bureau of Land Management March 2013 - July 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Military Experience, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Firearms Instruction, Report Writing, Reporting & Analysis, Combat Lifesaver, Combatives, Security Clearance, Security, Combat, Personal Protection, Team Building, Personal Security, Testing, System Testing, Quality Assurance, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Fire Safety, Firearms, Firefighting, Fire Protection, Customer Relations, Mission Operations, Military Operations, Military Training, Military History, Joint Military..., Military Leadership, Critical Thinking, First Responder, Mental Health First Aid, CPR Certified, First Aid, Communication, Radio Broadcasting, Emergency Vehicle..., Team Leadership
Education
Carroll Community College 2014 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Military History
Front Range Community College 2013 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Military History
Lee Arnest's Firaxis Games Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Environment Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games December 2014 - Present
Brazen Gaming LLC September 2013 - November 2014
Svannah College of Art and Design August 2010 - August 2013
Busch Gardens Europe July 2008 - September 2010
Camp Greenbrier July 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Maya, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Photoshop, Zbrush, After Effects, UV mapping, Game Design, UDK, 3D Studio Max
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
The College of William and Mary 2007 — 2009
Firaxis Games December 2014 - Present
Brazen Gaming LLC September 2013 - November 2014
Svannah College of Art and Design August 2010 - August 2013
Busch Gardens Europe July 2008 - September 2010
Camp Greenbrier July 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Maya, Game Development, Unreal Engine 3, Photoshop, Zbrush, After Effects, UV mapping, Game Design, UDK, 3D Studio Max
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Game and Interactive Media Design
The College of William and Mary 2007 — 2009
Michael Soracoe Michael Soracoe's Firaxis Games Experience April 2005 - October 2006
Job Higher Education Professional
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Howard Community College 2012 - Present
Curse, Inc. February 2012 - Present
University of Maryland August 2004 - December 2013
Stardock July 2011 - September 2012
University of Maryland August 2009 - August 2010
University of Maryland August 2004 - May 2010
University of Maryland January 2009 - January 2009
Firaxis Games April 2005 - October 2006
National Park Service May 2004 - August 2004
National Archives May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Research, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Tutoring, University Teaching, Instructional Design, Staff Development, College Teaching, Distance Learning, Academic Advising, Nonprofits, Editing, E-Learning, Grant Writing, Program Development
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2004 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History
University of Maryland College Park 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Howard Community College 2012 - Present
Curse, Inc. February 2012 - Present
University of Maryland August 2004 - December 2013
Stardock July 2011 - September 2012
University of Maryland August 2009 - August 2010
University of Maryland August 2004 - May 2010
University of Maryland January 2009 - January 2009
Firaxis Games April 2005 - October 2006
National Park Service May 2004 - August 2004
National Archives May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Teaching, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Adult Education, Research, Curriculum Design, Student Affairs, Public Speaking, Tutoring, University Teaching, Instructional Design, Staff Development, College Teaching, Distance Learning, Academic Advising, Nonprofits, Editing, E-Learning, Grant Writing, Program Development
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2004 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), History
University of Maryland College Park 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Paul Heitsch Paul Heitsch's Firaxis Games Experience November 2008 - July 2010
Job Audiobook Narrator, Educator, and Audio Production Professional
Industry Media Production
Experience
James Madison University August 2012 - Present
James Madison University August 2012 - Present
Push Play Audio, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Firaxis Games November 2008 - July 2010
Rosetta Stone, Ltd. March 2006 - November 2007
Publications International August 2003 - February 2006
LeapFrog January 2001 - February 2003
Peak Image February 1999 - December 2000
Williams Electronics Games 1990 - 1996
Skills
Voice Over, Recording, Sound Design, Composition, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Digital Asset Management, Studio Design, Audio, Music Production, Audio Post Production, Audio Engineering, Logic Pro, Audio Mixing, Sound Editing, Studio Recording, Audio Editing, Sound, Project Management, Voice Casting, Audio Books, Mastering, MIDI, Music, Video Games, Music Industry, Post Production, Digital Audio, Orchestration, Film Scoring, Voice Acting, Wwise, Game Development, New Media, Editing, Film Production, Mac, Entertainment, Multimedia, Creative Direction, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Video Production, Commercials, Video Editing, Organization
Education
James Madison University 2006 — 2012
eLearning, Project Management; Advanced Excel
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1994
Audio Engineering
James Madison University August 2012 - Present
James Madison University August 2012 - Present
Push Play Audio, Inc. January 2001 - Present
Firaxis Games November 2008 - July 2010
Rosetta Stone, Ltd. March 2006 - November 2007
Publications International August 2003 - February 2006
LeapFrog January 2001 - February 2003
Peak Image February 1999 - December 2000
Williams Electronics Games 1990 - 1996
Skills
Voice Over, Recording, Sound Design, Composition, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Digital Asset Management, Studio Design, Audio, Music Production, Audio Post Production, Audio Engineering, Logic Pro, Audio Mixing, Sound Editing, Studio Recording, Audio Editing, Sound, Project Management, Voice Casting, Audio Books, Mastering, MIDI, Music, Video Games, Music Industry, Post Production, Digital Audio, Orchestration, Film Scoring, Voice Acting, Wwise, Game Development, New Media, Editing, Film Production, Mac, Entertainment, Multimedia, Creative Direction, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Video Production, Commercials, Video Editing, Organization
Education
James Madison University 2006 — 2012
eLearning, Project Management; Advanced Excel
Columbia College Chicago 1992 — 1994
Audio Engineering
Russell Orem Russell Orem's Firaxis Games Experience 2012 - 2013
Job Computer Games Professional
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games 2012 - 2013
Big Huge Games 2010 - 2012
QAI 2007 - 2010
Skills
QA Testing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Level Design, Quality Assurance
Education
Loyola College in Maryland 2008 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Firaxis Games 2012 - 2013
Big Huge Games 2010 - 2012
QAI 2007 - 2010
Skills
QA Testing, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Level Design, Quality Assurance
Education
Loyola College in Maryland 2008 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Financial Management Services
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Maria Chehade's Firaxis Games Experience February 2013 - November 2013
Job QA Engineer: Millennial Media
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Millennial Media November 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2013 - November 2013
e4e Interactive May 2011 - August 2012
Armada Consulting Group January 2011 - March 2011
Hearst June 2008 - December 2008
University of Maryland Baltimore County February 2007 - May 2008
University of Maryland Baltimore County September 2006 - May 2008
American Lung Association September 2004 - June 2006
National Aquarium January 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Dreamweaver, Databases, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Social Networking, Mac OS X, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, Wordpress, Facebook, Video, Research, Creative Writing, Seapine Test Track Pro, Regression Testing, Mobile Testing, Scrum, JIRA, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Computer Games, Social Games, Software Documentation, Software Quality..., Test Planning, DevTrack, iPhone, Google Docs, Game Testing, Manual Testing, Black Box Testing, Console, Windows, User Experience, PS3, Testing, Bug Tracking, Game Development, Android, Mobile Applications, Unreal Engine 3, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Mobile Games
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, 3.0
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English (Technology and Communication), 3.0
Dulaney High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, General Studies, 3.5
Millennial Media November 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2013 - November 2013
e4e Interactive May 2011 - August 2012
Armada Consulting Group January 2011 - March 2011
Hearst June 2008 - December 2008
University of Maryland Baltimore County February 2007 - May 2008
University of Maryland Baltimore County September 2006 - May 2008
American Lung Association September 2004 - June 2006
National Aquarium January 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Dreamweaver, Databases, Final Cut Pro, Editing, Social Networking, Mac OS X, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, Wordpress, Facebook, Video, Research, Creative Writing, Seapine Test Track Pro, Regression Testing, Mobile Testing, Scrum, JIRA, Quality Assurance, Video Games, Computer Games, Social Games, Software Documentation, Software Quality..., Test Planning, DevTrack, iPhone, Google Docs, Game Testing, Manual Testing, Black Box Testing, Console, Windows, User Experience, PS3, Testing, Bug Tracking, Game Development, Android, Mobile Applications, Unreal Engine 3, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Mobile Games
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, 3.0
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English (Technology and Communication), 3.0
Dulaney High School 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, General Studies, 3.5
Brian Theodore Brian Theodore's Firaxis Games Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Senior Environment Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games November 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2009 - Present
n-Space August 2008 - February 2009
Electronic Arts November 2000 - August 2008
Lockheed Martin September 1999 - November 2000
Skills
3D Studio Max, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, Photoshop, PS3, Xbox 360, Texturing, Environment Art, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Zbrush, Texture Painting, Game Development, Low Poly Modeling, Video Games, Digital Sculpting, Hard Surface Modeling, Game Art, Game Design, Changing Environments, 3D, Gameplay, 3D Modeling, Outsourcing Management, Modeling, Texture Artist, Wii, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer Animation
Firaxis Games November 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2009 - Present
n-Space August 2008 - February 2009
Electronic Arts November 2000 - August 2008
Lockheed Martin September 1999 - November 2000
Skills
3D Studio Max, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, Photoshop, PS3, Xbox 360, Texturing, Environment Art, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Zbrush, Texture Painting, Game Development, Low Poly Modeling, Video Games, Digital Sculpting, Hard Surface Modeling, Game Art, Game Design, Changing Environments, 3D, Gameplay, 3D Modeling, Outsourcing Management, Modeling, Texture Artist, Wii, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer Animation
Greg Osefo Greg Osefo's Firaxis Games Experience January 2013 - Present
Job
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games September 2008 - December 2012
BreakAway Games July 2007 - September 2008
Microsoft June 2006 - August 2006
Microsoft June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, C#, C++, 3D, Perforce, Unreal Engine 3, Lua, Game Programming, Programming, Gameplay, DirectX, OpenGL, HLSL, GLSL, Computer Science, Game Design, Visual Studio, Xcode, Qt Creator, CMake, GNU Make, TeamCity, Animation Programming, C, XNA, Java, 2D
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2008 — 2011
MS
University of Maryland College Park 2003 — 2007
BS
Firaxis Games January 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games September 2008 - December 2012
BreakAway Games July 2007 - September 2008
Microsoft June 2006 - August 2006
Microsoft June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, C#, C++, 3D, Perforce, Unreal Engine 3, Lua, Game Programming, Programming, Gameplay, DirectX, OpenGL, HLSL, GLSL, Computer Science, Game Design, Visual Studio, Xcode, Qt Creator, CMake, GNU Make, TeamCity, Animation Programming, C, XNA, Java, 2D
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2008 — 2011
MS
University of Maryland College Park 2003 — 2007
BS
Robert Cloutier's Firaxis Games Experience March 2003 - March 2008
Job Awardwinning 3D Animator, Magazine Author and Historical Consultant
Industry Animation
Experience
Firaxis Games March 2003 - March 2008
Big Huge Games September 2000 - March 2003
Microprose Software March 1997 - September 2000
Philips Media September 1993 - December 1996
Skills
Zbrush, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Texturing, Texture Painting, Animation, Environment Art, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Game Design, Xbox 360, 3D, Game Development, Digital Sculpting, Video Games, PS3, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Digital Compositing, Unreal Engine 3, Storyboarding, Low Poly Modeling, Unity3D, Texture Artist, Modeling, Premiere, Computer Games, Lighting, UV mapping, Rigging, After Effects, Visual Effects, Digital Illustration, Traditional Animation, Concept Design, Unreal Editor, Compositing, Shaders, American History, UV Mapping
Education
Boston University 1985 — 1989
BS, Computer Science and History Dual Degree
Firaxis Games March 2003 - March 2008
Big Huge Games September 2000 - March 2003
Microprose Software March 1997 - September 2000
Philips Media September 1993 - December 1996
Skills
Zbrush, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Texturing, Texture Painting, Animation, Environment Art, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Game Design, Xbox 360, 3D, Game Development, Digital Sculpting, Video Games, PS3, Computer Animation, Computer Graphics, Digital Compositing, Unreal Engine 3, Storyboarding, Low Poly Modeling, Unity3D, Texture Artist, Modeling, Premiere, Computer Games, Lighting, UV mapping, Rigging, After Effects, Visual Effects, Digital Illustration, Traditional Animation, Concept Design, Unreal Editor, Compositing, Shaders, American History, UV Mapping
Education
Boston University 1985 — 1989
BS, Computer Science and History Dual Degree
Matthew Kean's Firaxis Games Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Lead Character Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Animation
Experience
Firaxis Games March 2014 - Present
Freelance Animation Artist October 2008 - Present
Pixologic 2011 - Present
Digital Tutors October 2012 - Present
JPro Studios October 2013 - December 2013
Mr X Gotham November 2012 - April 2013
Montclair Art Museum May 2011 - October 2012
TurboSquid December 2011 - July 2012
Montclair State University September 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Zbrush, Digital Sculpting, 3D modeling, Organic Modeling, Maya, Photoshop, Character Modeling, 3D animation, Concept Design, Character Design, Illustration, Drawing, Rendering, Mental Ray, 3D Modeling, Sculpture, Character Animation, Computer Animation, 3D, Texturing, Animation, Modeling, Illustrator, Video Games, UV mapping, Vray, Mudbox, mari, headus UV layout, Nuke, Art, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Digital Art, Texture Painting, Conceptual Art, Changing Environments, Game Design, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Low Poly Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, Character Designs, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Rigging, Film, Game Development, ZBrush
Education
Montclair State University 2007 — 2011
B.F.A., Illustration
Firaxis Games March 2014 - Present
Freelance Animation Artist October 2008 - Present
Pixologic 2011 - Present
Digital Tutors October 2012 - Present
JPro Studios October 2013 - December 2013
Mr X Gotham November 2012 - April 2013
Montclair Art Museum May 2011 - October 2012
TurboSquid December 2011 - July 2012
Montclair State University September 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Zbrush, Digital Sculpting, 3D modeling, Organic Modeling, Maya, Photoshop, Character Modeling, 3D animation, Concept Design, Character Design, Illustration, Drawing, Rendering, Mental Ray, 3D Modeling, Sculpture, Character Animation, Computer Animation, 3D, Texturing, Animation, Modeling, Illustrator, Video Games, UV mapping, Vray, Mudbox, mari, headus UV layout, Nuke, Art, Traditional Animation, Digital Painting, Storyboarding, Digital Art, Texture Painting, Conceptual Art, Changing Environments, Game Design, Visual Effects, Character Rigging, Low Poly Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, Character Designs, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Rigging, Film, Game Development, ZBrush
Education
Montclair State University 2007 — 2011
B.F.A., Illustration
Ryan Meier Ryan Meier's Firaxis Games Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Designer/Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games November 2014 - Present
Baltimore Video Game Wizards January 2014 - November 2014
Blizzard Entertainment April 2012 - December 2013
Blizzard Entertainment June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Programming, Software Engineering, Video Games
Education
University of Michigan 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Firaxis Games November 2014 - Present
Baltimore Video Game Wizards January 2014 - November 2014
Blizzard Entertainment April 2012 - December 2013
Blizzard Entertainment June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Programming, Software Engineering, Video Games
Education
University of Michigan 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
David Cerny David Cerny's Firaxis Games Experience May 2010 - June 2010
Job Financial Software Developer at Bloomberg LP
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Bloomberg LP August 2014 - Present
University of Pennsylvania August 2013 - December 2013
Amazon May 2013 - August 2013
University of Pennsylvania January 2012 - December 2012
WordAi May 2012 - August 2012
Friendly Snowball April 2010 - August 2011
Firaxis Games May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Java, PHP, MySQL
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science
Bloomberg LP August 2014 - Present
University of Pennsylvania August 2013 - December 2013
Amazon May 2013 - August 2013
University of Pennsylvania January 2012 - December 2012
WordAi May 2012 - August 2012
Friendly Snowball April 2010 - August 2011
Firaxis Games May 2010 - June 2010
Skills
Java, PHP, MySQL
Education
University of Pennsylvania 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Science
Chris Pine's Firaxis Games Experience June 1998 - June 2001
Job Software Engineering Manager at New Relic, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
New Relic, Inc. December 2014 - Present
New Relic, Inc. March 2014 - November 2014
Sparkypants Studios January 2012 - February 2014
Opera Software August 2005 - November 2011
Firaxis Games June 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Game Programming, Game Development, GUI development, Technical Writing, C++, C#, Ruby, Erlang, Java, OCaml, JavaScript, Lua, Programming Language..., Compilers, Compiler Optimization, Mathematics, OpenGL, Software Design, Subversion, Web Applications, HTML 5, Web Development, Git, JSON, Design Patterns, Eclipse, Software Engineering, CSS, Visual Studio, XML, Software Development, HTML, OOP, Object Oriented Design, Programming
Education
Reed College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics
New Relic, Inc. December 2014 - Present
New Relic, Inc. March 2014 - November 2014
Sparkypants Studios January 2012 - February 2014
Opera Software August 2005 - November 2011
Firaxis Games June 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Game Programming, Game Development, GUI development, Technical Writing, C++, C#, Ruby, Erlang, Java, OCaml, JavaScript, Lua, Programming Language..., Compilers, Compiler Optimization, Mathematics, OpenGL, Software Design, Subversion, Web Applications, HTML 5, Web Development, Git, JSON, Design Patterns, Eclipse, Software Engineering, CSS, Visual Studio, XML, Software Development, HTML, OOP, Object Oriented Design, Programming
Education
Reed College 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics
Stephen Jameson Stephen Jameson's Firaxis Games Experience January 2010 - Present
Job Effects Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2010 - Present
Liquid Development September 2009 - January 2010
Blue Omega Entertainment February 2004 - June 2009
Self Employed 2002 - 2004
War Gaming Dept., Naval War College 2000 - 2000
Skills
Texturing
Education
School of Visual Arts 1998 — 2002
BFA, Computer Art
Firaxis Games January 2010 - Present
Liquid Development September 2009 - January 2010
Blue Omega Entertainment February 2004 - June 2009
Self Employed 2002 - 2004
War Gaming Dept., Naval War College 2000 - 2000
Skills
Texturing
Education
School of Visual Arts 1998 — 2002
BFA, Computer Art
Nick Rusko-Berger's Firaxis Games Experience August 1996 - 2009
Job at Nick Rusko Berger Universal Art
Industry Computer Games
Experience
www.ruskoberger.com February 2009 - Present
Firaxis Games August 1996 - 2009
MicroProse/Hasbro Interactive 1991 - 2006
microprose 1991 - 1996
Microprose Software, Inc. 1991 - 1996
Skills
Power User, Texturing, Game Development, Texture Painting, Video Games, Environment Art, Storyboarding, Perforce, Low Poly Modeling, Computer Games, Digital Sculpting, UV mapping, Art, 3D Studio Max, Drawing, Concept Design, Conceptual Art
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1987 — 1991
BFA, Painting
www.ruskoberger.com February 2009 - Present
Firaxis Games August 1996 - 2009
MicroProse/Hasbro Interactive 1991 - 2006
microprose 1991 - 1996
Microprose Software, Inc. 1991 - 1996
Skills
Power User, Texturing, Game Development, Texture Painting, Video Games, Environment Art, Storyboarding, Perforce, Low Poly Modeling, Computer Games, Digital Sculpting, UV mapping, Art, 3D Studio Max, Drawing, Concept Design, Conceptual Art
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1987 — 1991
BFA, Painting
Lindsay Riehl Lindsay Riehl's Firaxis Games Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Marketing Director at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2013 - Present
Zynga October 2010 - February 2013
Kalypso Media USA July 2009 - March 2010
BreakAway Games January 2005 - June 2009
Firaxis Games August 1996 - December 2004
OT Sports/ABC September 1995 - June 1996
America Online April 1993 - May 1994
Microprose, Inc. September 1987 - June 1992
Skills
Digital Distribution, Media Buying, Social Networking, Product Planning, Social Games, Team Building, Video Games, Game Development, Content Strategy, Community Sites, Product Management, Digital Media, Public Relations, Social Media, Game Design, User Experience, Integrated Marketing, Gameplay, Online Gaming, Product Development
Education
University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics
Firaxis Games April 2013 - Present
Zynga October 2010 - February 2013
Kalypso Media USA July 2009 - March 2010
BreakAway Games January 2005 - June 2009
Firaxis Games August 1996 - December 2004
OT Sports/ABC September 1995 - June 1996
America Online April 1993 - May 1994
Microprose, Inc. September 1987 - June 1992
Skills
Digital Distribution, Media Buying, Social Networking, Product Planning, Social Games, Team Building, Video Games, Game Development, Content Strategy, Community Sites, Product Management, Digital Media, Public Relations, Social Media, Game Design, User Experience, Integrated Marketing, Gameplay, Online Gaming, Product Development
Education
University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics 1981 — 1985
BA, Economics
Amber Boswell Amber Boswell's Firaxis Games Experience July 2011 - September 2013
Job Experienced software project manager and video game producer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
R2integrated December 2014 - May 2015
Connections Academy September 2013 - November 2014
Firaxis Games July 2011 - September 2013
Zynga October 2010 - July 2011
Bethesda Softworks April 2010 - October 2010
Vir2L Studios June 2009 - April 2010
Zenimax June 2008 - June 2009
Managance Consulting May 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Quality Assurance, Management, Web Development, Project Planning, Mentoring, Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Design, Computer Games, Social Games, Mobile Games, Gameplay, PS3
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2004 — 2007
B.A., Political Science, Philosophy
R2integrated December 2014 - May 2015
Connections Academy September 2013 - November 2014
Firaxis Games July 2011 - September 2013
Zynga October 2010 - July 2011
Bethesda Softworks April 2010 - October 2010
Vir2L Studios June 2009 - April 2010
Zenimax June 2008 - June 2009
Managance Consulting May 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Kanban, Quality Assurance, Management, Web Development, Project Planning, Mentoring, Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Design, Computer Games, Social Games, Mobile Games, Gameplay, PS3
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2004 — 2007
B.A., Political Science, Philosophy
Sarah Darney's Firaxis Games Experience November 2014 - Present
Job at
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games November 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games August 2011 - October 2014
Zynga January 2011 - July 2011
e4e May 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Computer Games, Console Games, Casual Games, Game Design, Wii, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Test Cases, Perforce, Console, Multiplayer
Education
Towson University 2007 — 2010
BS, English
University of Maryland College Park 2007 — 2007
Firaxis Games November 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games August 2011 - October 2014
Zynga January 2011 - July 2011
e4e May 2009 - January 2011
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Computer Games, Console Games, Casual Games, Game Design, Wii, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Test Cases, Perforce, Console, Multiplayer
Education
Towson University 2007 — 2010
BS, English
University of Maryland College Park 2007 — 2007
Bryce Homick Bryce Homick's Firaxis Games Experience January 2008 - June 2013
Job Concept Artist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Homick Art LLC June 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2008 - June 2013
Skills
Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave, Zbrush, Game Development, Texturing, Illustration, Art, Conceptual Art, Environment Art, Character Animation, 3D, Gameplay, Game Design, Video Games, Concept Design
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Illustration
Homick Art LLC June 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2008 - June 2013
Skills
Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Lightwave, Zbrush, Game Development, Texturing, Illustration, Art, Conceptual Art, Environment Art, Character Animation, 3D, Gameplay, Game Design, Video Games, Concept Design
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Illustration
Christina Roskovich Christina Roskovich's Firaxis Games Experience March 2003 - June 2006
Job Marketing Administrator at DLC Management Corp
Industry Real Estate
Experience
DLC Management Corp January 2012 - Present
Johns Hopkins University April 2006 - January 2012
The GreenMount School June 2002 - June 2008
Firaxis Games March 2003 - June 2006
Plutzik-Goldwasser Family Foundation May 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Marketing, Real Estate, Office Administration, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Editing, Writing, Nonprofits, Management, Administrative..., Executive Assistance, Advertising, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Towson University 2012 — 2016
Student
Community College of Baltimore County 2010 — 2012
Transfer Student
Tidewater Community College 1990 — 1992
2-Yr Certificate
DLC Management Corp January 2012 - Present
Johns Hopkins University April 2006 - January 2012
The GreenMount School June 2002 - June 2008
Firaxis Games March 2003 - June 2006
Plutzik-Goldwasser Family Foundation May 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Marketing, Real Estate, Office Administration, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Editing, Writing, Nonprofits, Management, Administrative..., Executive Assistance, Advertising, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Towson University 2012 — 2016
Student
Community College of Baltimore County 2010 — 2012
Transfer Student
Tidewater Community College 1990 — 1992
2-Yr Certificate
Benjamin S.S. Jones's Firaxis Games Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Indie Game Designer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Replay Games Inc. April 2014 - November 2014
Lemondogs July 2013 - August 2013
Funkitron, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
MIT Game Lab September 2011 - December 2011
Firaxis Games June 2011 - August 2011
MIT Game Lab September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Programming, Critical Thinking, Video Games, Mobile Games, Project Management, Multiplayer, Scrum
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Comparative Media Studies
Replay Games Inc. April 2014 - November 2014
Lemondogs July 2013 - August 2013
Funkitron, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
MIT Game Lab September 2011 - December 2011
Firaxis Games June 2011 - August 2011
MIT Game Lab September 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Programming, Critical Thinking, Video Games, Mobile Games, Project Management, Multiplayer, Scrum
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Comparative Media Studies
Ramin Shokrizade Ramin Shokrizade's Firaxis Games Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Game Economist at Wargaming America
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Gamasutra.com August 2012 - Present
Wargaming America August 2013 - June 2015
Microsoft September 2012 - August 2013
Independent Researcher June 2005 - August 2013
Nickelodeon April 2013 - July 2013
A Major Developer November 2012 - June 2013
TrulySocial Ltd. July 2012 - August 2012
Rivet Studios Ltd June 2012 - August 2012
Yacuba Games December 2011 - March 2012
Firaxis Games June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Game Design, Monetization, Virtual Economic Design, Monetization Design, Real Money Transfer..., Game Quality Assurance, MMO, Video Game Development, Online Journalism, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Goods, Video Games, Game Development, MMORPG, Computer Games, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Gaming, Online Gaming, Social Games, Mobile Games, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Social Networking, Xbox 360, Level Design, Mobile Applications, Community Management
Education
University of California, Riverside 2008 — 2009
Economics
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1989
B.S., Kinesiology
Santa Monica College 1982 — 1987
Nursing, Engineering, and Pre-Med
Gamasutra.com August 2012 - Present
Wargaming America August 2013 - June 2015
Microsoft September 2012 - August 2013
Independent Researcher June 2005 - August 2013
Nickelodeon April 2013 - July 2013
A Major Developer November 2012 - June 2013
TrulySocial Ltd. July 2012 - August 2012
Rivet Studios Ltd June 2012 - August 2012
Yacuba Games December 2011 - March 2012
Firaxis Games June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Game Design, Monetization, Virtual Economic Design, Monetization Design, Real Money Transfer..., Game Quality Assurance, MMO, Video Game Development, Online Journalism, Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Virtual Worlds, Virtual Goods, Video Games, Game Development, MMORPG, Computer Games, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Gaming, Online Gaming, Social Games, Mobile Games, Multiplayer, Gameplay, Social Networking, Xbox 360, Level Design, Mobile Applications, Community Management
Education
University of California, Riverside 2008 — 2009
Economics
University of California, Los Angeles 1987 — 1989
B.S., Kinesiology
Santa Monica College 1982 — 1987
Nursing, Engineering, and Pre-Med
Jason Slavin Jason Slavin's Firaxis Games Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Concept Artist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games November 2013 - Present
Elemental-Labs June 2013 - Present
Tyler West Studio, Inc. July 2014 - August 2014
Pure Imagination Studios February 2014 - May 2014
Manly Guys Club December 2013 - January 2014
Cinematic Edge August 2003 - July 2013
Wumbus Corporation May 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Illustration, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Digital Painting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Traditional Animation, Animation, Editing, Character Animation, Painting, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Art, Film, Portraits, Video Games
Education
Fullerton College 2011 — 2012
Illustration
Portland Community College 2009 — 2009
Illustration
Taylor University 2003 — 2004
Firaxis Games November 2013 - Present
Elemental-Labs June 2013 - Present
Tyler West Studio, Inc. July 2014 - August 2014
Pure Imagination Studios February 2014 - May 2014
Manly Guys Club December 2013 - January 2014
Cinematic Edge August 2003 - July 2013
Wumbus Corporation May 2012 - June 2013
Skills
Illustration, Concept Design, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Digital Painting, Photoshop, Illustrator, Traditional Animation, Animation, Editing, Character Animation, Painting, Storyboarding, Digital Illustration, Art, Film, Portraits, Video Games
Education
Fullerton College 2011 — 2012
Illustration
Portland Community College 2009 — 2009
Illustration
Taylor University 2003 — 2004
Alex Mantzaris Alex Mantzaris's Firaxis Games Experience February 2005 - November 2009
Job Ancient Geek
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Autodesk March 2011 - Present
Scaleform November 2009 - March 2011
Firaxis Games February 2005 - November 2009
Linedata Services March 2001 - February 2005
TenFold January 2000 - March 2001
Marine Computation and Instrumentation Lab, MIT February 1998 - December 1999
America's Cup November 1997 - November 1999
Hellenic Navy General Headquarters September 1992 - March 1993
America Cubed Foundation December 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Software Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Game Development, Agile Methodologies, Extreme Programming, Software Architectural..., Object Oriented Design, Game Design, Game Programming, Network Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computational Fluid..., C++, C#, Python, Lua, ActionScript, Pascal, Fortran, Sailing
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
Ph.D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1990 — 1992
S.M
Imperial College London 1986 — 1990
M.Eng.
Autodesk March 2011 - Present
Scaleform November 2009 - March 2011
Firaxis Games February 2005 - November 2009
Linedata Services March 2001 - February 2005
TenFold January 2000 - March 2001
Marine Computation and Instrumentation Lab, MIT February 1998 - December 1999
America's Cup November 1997 - November 1999
Hellenic Navy General Headquarters September 1992 - March 1993
America Cubed Foundation December 1990 - May 1992
Skills
Software Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Control Engineering, Game Development, Agile Methodologies, Extreme Programming, Software Architectural..., Object Oriented Design, Game Design, Game Programming, Network Programming, Algorithms, Performance Tuning, Memory Management, Computational Fluid..., C++, C#, Python, Lua, ActionScript, Pascal, Fortran, Sailing
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
Ph.D.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1990 — 1992
S.M
Imperial College London 1986 — 1990
M.Eng.
David McDonough's Firaxis Games Experience December 2011 - Present
Job Lead Designer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games December 2011 - Present
Big Huge Games July 2011 - December 2011
Firaxis Games December 2008 - July 2011
Savannah College of Art & Design August 2006 - July 2008
Trinity University August 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Game Design, Lua, Maya, ActionScript, Texturing, Illustrator, Illustration, Graphic Design, Scripting, Modeling, Photoshop, C++, Game Development, Video Games, Flash, Social Games, Interaction Design, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, Creative Direction, Unreal Editor, Level Design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts, Interactive Design & Game Development
Trinity University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Art
Firaxis Games December 2011 - Present
Big Huge Games July 2011 - December 2011
Firaxis Games December 2008 - July 2011
Savannah College of Art & Design August 2006 - July 2008
Trinity University August 2002 - May 2006
Skills
Game Design, Lua, Maya, ActionScript, Texturing, Illustrator, Illustration, Graphic Design, Scripting, Modeling, Photoshop, C++, Game Development, Video Games, Flash, Social Games, Interaction Design, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, Creative Direction, Unreal Editor, Level Design
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
Master of Fine Arts, Interactive Design & Game Development
Trinity University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Art
Samuel Batista Samuel Batista's Firaxis Games Experience May 2011 - Present
Job UI Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games May 2011 - Present
TimeGate Studios May 2010 - May 2011
Sim Ops Studios March 2010 - May 2010
Lucky5Games April 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Game Design, Xbox 360, Video Games, Gameplay, Game Programming, Game Development, ActionScript, Lua, C++, PS3, Gameplay Programming, UnrealScript, Perforce, C#, User Interface, Unreal Engine 3, Flash, DirectX, Unity3D, Java, OpenGL, User Interface..., Scripting, Visual Studio, Maya, PC Games, Haxe, JavaScript, PHP, Unreal Editor, Game Engines
Education
Full Sail University 2007 — 2009
Game Development, Computer Programming
New Milford High School 2005 — 2007
Full Sail University
Firaxis Games May 2011 - Present
TimeGate Studios May 2010 - May 2011
Sim Ops Studios March 2010 - May 2010
Lucky5Games April 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Game Design, Xbox 360, Video Games, Gameplay, Game Programming, Game Development, ActionScript, Lua, C++, PS3, Gameplay Programming, UnrealScript, Perforce, C#, User Interface, Unreal Engine 3, Flash, DirectX, Unity3D, Java, OpenGL, User Interface..., Scripting, Visual Studio, Maya, PC Games, Haxe, JavaScript, PHP, Unreal Editor, Game Engines
Education
Full Sail University 2007 — 2009
Game Development, Computer Programming
New Milford High School 2005 — 2007
Full Sail University
Navjot Garg's Firaxis Games Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Computer Graphics Engineer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
NVIDIA September 2012 - December 2014
NVIDIA June 2012 - September 2012
Carnegie Mellon University 2012 - 2012
Nokia Research Center May 2011 - September 2011
Infosys July 2009 - July 2010
Infosys January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Computer Graphics, Game Programming, Computer Vision, Algorithms, 3D Studio Max, OpenGL, Python, C++, C, Perforce, Human Computer..., Unity3D, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Maya, Game Development, Java, Programming, Android, JavaScript, C#
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2010 — 2012
MS, Entertainment Technology
Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology University 2005 — 2009
B.Tech, Computer science
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
NVIDIA September 2012 - December 2014
NVIDIA June 2012 - September 2012
Carnegie Mellon University 2012 - 2012
Nokia Research Center May 2011 - September 2011
Infosys July 2009 - July 2010
Infosys January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Computer Graphics, Game Programming, Computer Vision, Algorithms, 3D Studio Max, OpenGL, Python, C++, C, Perforce, Human Computer..., Unity3D, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Maya, Game Development, Java, Programming, Android, JavaScript, C#
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2010 — 2012
MS, Entertainment Technology
Jaypee Institute Of Information Technology University 2005 — 2009
B.Tech, Computer science
Geoff Knorr Geoff Knorr's Firaxis Games Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Composer, Orchestrator, Recording and Mixing Engineer
Industry Music
Experience
Geoff Knorr Music 2003 - Present
The Peabody Conservatory 2011 - Present
Howard Community College 2010 - 2010
Firaxis Games 2008 - 2010
Clean Cuts Music 2008 - 2008
Johns Hopkins University 2007 - 2008
Studio Unknown 2007 - 2007
Skills
Composition, Orchestration, MIDI sequencing, Sound Design, Recording
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2007 — 2008
MM, Music Composition
The Johns Hopkins University 2003 — 2008
BM, Music Composition
The Johns Hopkins University 2003 — 2008
BM, Recording Arts and Sciences
Geoff Knorr Music 2003 - Present
The Peabody Conservatory 2011 - Present
Howard Community College 2010 - 2010
Firaxis Games 2008 - 2010
Clean Cuts Music 2008 - 2008
Johns Hopkins University 2007 - 2008
Studio Unknown 2007 - 2007
Skills
Composition, Orchestration, MIDI sequencing, Sound Design, Recording
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 2007 — 2008
MM, Music Composition
The Johns Hopkins University 2003 — 2008
BM, Music Composition
The Johns Hopkins University 2003 — 2008
BM, Recording Arts and Sciences
Jeff Briggs Jeff Briggs's Firaxis Games Experience March 2006 - November 2006
Job Composer, Game Designer
Industry Music
Experience
JLBMuse Consulting December 2006 - Present
JLBMusic June 1980 - Present
Firaxis Games March 2006 - November 2006
Firaxis Games May 1996 - March 2006
MicroProse (MPS Labs) November 1993 - April 1996
MicroProse October 1988 - November 1993
West End Games June 1985 - October 1988
Skills
Composition, Video Games, Film Scoring, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Game Development, Game Design, Recording, Sound, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Music Production, Music, Film, Songwriting, User Interface Design, Music Industry, Social Games, Computer Games, Teaching, MIDI, Orchestral Music, Orchestration, Piano, Entertainment, Logic Pro, Studio Recording, Music Theory, Sound Editing, Audio Post Production, Music Education, Audio Editing, Contemporary Music, Mastering, Guitar
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
DMA, Musical Composition and Theory
The University of Memphis 1979 — 1980
MMA, Musical Composition and Theory
Eastman School of Music 1975 — 1979
BM, Musical Composition and Theory
JLBMuse Consulting December 2006 - Present
JLBMusic June 1980 - Present
Firaxis Games March 2006 - November 2006
Firaxis Games May 1996 - March 2006
MicroProse (MPS Labs) November 1993 - April 1996
MicroProse October 1988 - November 1993
West End Games June 1985 - October 1988
Skills
Composition, Video Games, Film Scoring, Negotiation, Business Strategy, Game Development, Game Design, Recording, Sound, Audio Engineering, Sound Design, Music Production, Music, Film, Songwriting, User Interface Design, Music Industry, Social Games, Computer Games, Teaching, MIDI, Orchestral Music, Orchestration, Piano, Entertainment, Logic Pro, Studio Recording, Music Theory, Sound Editing, Audio Post Production, Music Education, Audio Editing, Contemporary Music, Mastering, Guitar
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1980 — 1984
DMA, Musical Composition and Theory
The University of Memphis 1979 — 1980
MMA, Musical Composition and Theory
Eastman School of Music 1975 — 1979
BM, Musical Composition and Theory
Benjamin Leary Benjamin Leary's Firaxis Games Experience March 2014 - April 2015
Job Weapon Artist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
GUNSTRUCTION May 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games March 2014 - April 2015
Global Game Jam 2015 January 2015 - January 2015
game-artist.net June 2010 - December 2014
Strike Games December 2012 - April 2014
Global Game Jam 2014 January 2014 - January 2014
Mosswood Games December 2012 - July 2013
Bead Bar Inc February 2008 - January 2013
Global Game Jam 2012 February 2012 - February 2012
Killstreak Games December 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Zbrush, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, After Effects, Shake, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Texturing, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Hard Surface Modeling, 3D, Texture Painting, Modeling, Mental Ray, Rigging, Lighting, Texture, Game Development, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max
Education
Full Sail University 2004 — 2007
BS, Computer Animation
GUNSTRUCTION May 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games March 2014 - April 2015
Global Game Jam 2015 January 2015 - January 2015
game-artist.net June 2010 - December 2014
Strike Games December 2012 - April 2014
Global Game Jam 2014 January 2014 - January 2014
Mosswood Games December 2012 - July 2013
Bead Bar Inc February 2008 - January 2013
Global Game Jam 2012 February 2012 - February 2012
Killstreak Games December 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Zbrush, Maya, Unreal Engine 3, After Effects, Shake, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Texturing, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Hard Surface Modeling, 3D, Texture Painting, Modeling, Mental Ray, Rigging, Lighting, Texture, Game Development, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max
Education
Full Sail University 2004 — 2007
BS, Computer Animation
Grant Chang Grant Chang's Firaxis Games Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Lead Animator at Firaxis Games
Industry Animation
Experience
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Irrational Games 2006 - April 2014
Red Eye Studios March 2004 - July 2005
DP Associates March 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Video Games, Character Animation, Cinematics, 3D, Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Maya, Xbox 360, PS3, Computer Animation, Console Games, PSP, Traditional Animation
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2000 — 2006
MFA, Computer Animation
Dartmouth College 1994 — 1998
BA, Fine Art
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Irrational Games 2006 - April 2014
Red Eye Studios March 2004 - July 2005
DP Associates March 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Video Games, Character Animation, Cinematics, 3D, Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Maya, Xbox 360, PS3, Computer Animation, Console Games, PSP, Traditional Animation
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2000 — 2006
MFA, Computer Animation
Dartmouth College 1994 — 1998
BA, Fine Art
Andrew Frederiksen Andrew Frederiksen's Firaxis Games Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Lead Producer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios August 2012 - January 2015
Big Huge Games March 2010 - May 2012
THQ Inc August 2006 - May 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment of America October 2005 - August 2006
Oakton High School September 2003 - August 2005
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Video Games, Wii, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Perforce, DevTrack, Xbox
Education
George Mason University 1998 — 2003
BA, Communication: Media Production
Firaxis Games January 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios August 2012 - January 2015
Big Huge Games March 2010 - May 2012
THQ Inc August 2006 - May 2009
Sony Computer Entertainment of America October 2005 - August 2006
Oakton High School September 2003 - August 2005
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Video Games, Wii, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Perforce, DevTrack, Xbox
Education
George Mason University 1998 — 2003
BA, Communication: Media Production
griffin funk griffin funk's Firaxis Games Experience October 2012 - Present
Job Associate Producer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games October 2012 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2011 - October 2012
2K Games February 2006 - May 2011
Skills
Team Management, Mentoring Of Staff, Task Management, Test Planning, Test Management, Test Cases, Regression Testing, Seapine Test Track Pro, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Testing, Wii, Agile & Waterfall..., Production, Video Game Production, Localization, Console, Xbox, Casual Games, Game Development
Education
University of New Hampshire 2002 — 2005
University of Washington 2001 — 2002
Firaxis Games October 2012 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2011 - October 2012
2K Games February 2006 - May 2011
Skills
Team Management, Mentoring Of Staff, Task Management, Test Planning, Test Management, Test Cases, Regression Testing, Seapine Test Track Pro, Quality Assurance, Computer Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Testing, Wii, Agile & Waterfall..., Production, Video Game Production, Localization, Console, Xbox, Casual Games, Game Development
Education
University of New Hampshire 2002 — 2005
University of Washington 2001 — 2002
Chris D'Ambrosio Chris D'Ambrosio's Firaxis Games Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Lead Audio Designer at Firaxis Games / Spin Echo Productions
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games October 2014 - Present
Sony Online Entertainment May 2012 - Present
Cyber Griffin March 2012 - April 2012
High Moon Studios September 2011 - April 2012
Vicarious Visions January 2009 - February 2011
Alto Music NYC September 2008 - January 2009
Cybersound Studios June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Sound Design, Audio Editing, Audio Mixing, Dialogue, Dialogue Editing, Composition, Music Production, Music Synthesis, Music Implementation, Sound Design..., Dialogue implementation, Music, Video Games, Pro Tools, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, SFX, Sound, MIDI, Mastering, Recording, Gameplay, Wii, Console
Education
Berklee College of Music 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Electronic Production and Design
Firaxis Games October 2014 - Present
Sony Online Entertainment May 2012 - Present
Cyber Griffin March 2012 - April 2012
High Moon Studios September 2011 - April 2012
Vicarious Visions January 2009 - February 2011
Alto Music NYC September 2008 - January 2009
Cybersound Studios June 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Sound Design, Audio Editing, Audio Mixing, Dialogue, Dialogue Editing, Composition, Music Production, Music Synthesis, Music Implementation, Sound Design..., Dialogue implementation, Music, Video Games, Pro Tools, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, SFX, Sound, MIDI, Mastering, Recording, Gameplay, Wii, Console
Education
Berklee College of Music 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Electronic Production and Design
Brent Alleyne Brent Alleyne's Firaxis Games Experience May 1999 - August 2001
Job Art Director/ 3D Artist at Digit! Games, LLC.
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Dig-It! Games May 2013 - Present
Alleyne12/ www.alleyne12.com January 2013 - Present
Howard University August 2009 - December 2012
Art Institute of Washington January 2006 - January 2011
Firaxis Games May 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Character Modeling, Hi-Res Sculpting, Architectural Design, Surfacing, Texturing,..., Skinning, Normal & Displacement..., Character Rigging, Animation, Facial Animation, Motion & Particle..., Scene Composition, Lighting Setup, Volumetric &..., 3D Cinematic/Short Film, Full Cinematic Direction, Motion Graphics, Video Post Editing, 3DAnimatics/ Compositing, Low/High Poly Modeling, Character & Mechanical..., Pre-Rendered Cinematic..., Digital Studio..., 3D Art Instruction/..., Seminars/ Lectures, Lightwave3D, Modo, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Softimage XSi, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Mudbox, E-on Vue, Zbrush, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Drawing, Photography, Photoshop, Visual Arts, Painting, Teaching, Sculpture, Lightwave, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, 3D visualization, Texturing, Character Animation, Rendering
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1998 — 1999
Master of Arts (MA), 3D Digital Art/ Cinematic Production
Howard University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting/ Sculpture
Dig-It! Games May 2013 - Present
Alleyne12/ www.alleyne12.com January 2013 - Present
Howard University August 2009 - December 2012
Art Institute of Washington January 2006 - January 2011
Firaxis Games May 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Character Modeling, Hi-Res Sculpting, Architectural Design, Surfacing, Texturing,..., Skinning, Normal & Displacement..., Character Rigging, Animation, Facial Animation, Motion & Particle..., Scene Composition, Lighting Setup, Volumetric &..., 3D Cinematic/Short Film, Full Cinematic Direction, Motion Graphics, Video Post Editing, 3DAnimatics/ Compositing, Low/High Poly Modeling, Character & Mechanical..., Pre-Rendered Cinematic..., Digital Studio..., 3D Art Instruction/..., Seminars/ Lectures, Lightwave3D, Modo, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Softimage XSi, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Mudbox, E-on Vue, Zbrush, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Drawing, Photography, Photoshop, Visual Arts, Painting, Teaching, Sculpture, Lightwave, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, 3D visualization, Texturing, Character Animation, Rendering
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1998 — 1999
Master of Arts (MA), 3D Digital Art/ Cinematic Production
Howard University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting/ Sculpture
Melissa (Domogala) Bertrand Melissa (Domogala) Bertrand's Firaxis Games Experience 2006 - 2006
Job Creative entertainment solutions www.paintedyou.com
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Painted You, Creative Entertainment February 2003 - Present
Time Inc./QSP Inc. September 2009 - November 2009
Synapse Group / Time Inc. July 2007 - November 2008
firaxis games 2006 - 2006
Big Huge Games 2005 - 2006
Skills
Makeup Artistry, Makeup Application, Face Painting, Body Painting, Henna application, Graphic Design, Painting, Drawing, Employee Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Working With Children, Fine Art, Digital Art, Entertainment, Web Design, Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Henna, Balloon Artist, Bodypaint, Illustrator, Illustration, InDesign, Airbrush, Image Editing, Layout, Photoshop, Parties, Photo Shoots, Concept Design, Image Manipulation, 3D, Digital Painting, Direct Mail, Storyboarding, Mac, Screen Printing, Catalogs, Fashion, Visual Arts, Creative Direction, Art, Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Visual Communication, Zbrush
Education
maryland institute college of art 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Painted You, Creative Entertainment February 2003 - Present
Time Inc./QSP Inc. September 2009 - November 2009
Synapse Group / Time Inc. July 2007 - November 2008
firaxis games 2006 - 2006
Big Huge Games 2005 - 2006
Skills
Makeup Artistry, Makeup Application, Face Painting, Body Painting, Henna application, Graphic Design, Painting, Drawing, Employee Management, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Working With Children, Fine Art, Digital Art, Entertainment, Web Design, Photography, Photo Editing, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Henna, Balloon Artist, Bodypaint, Illustrator, Illustration, InDesign, Airbrush, Image Editing, Layout, Photoshop, Parties, Photo Shoots, Concept Design, Image Manipulation, 3D, Digital Painting, Direct Mail, Storyboarding, Mac, Screen Printing, Catalogs, Fashion, Visual Arts, Creative Direction, Art, Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Visual Communication, Zbrush
Education
maryland institute college of art 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Illustration
Jake Solomon Jake Solomon's Firaxis Games Experience May 2000 - Present
Job Designer/Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games May 2000 - Present
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, C++, UnrealScript, Gameplay Programming, Video Games
Education
University of Oklahoma 1995 — 2000
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics
Firaxis Games May 2000 - Present
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, C++, UnrealScript, Gameplay Programming, Video Games
Education
University of Oklahoma 1995 — 2000
Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics
Christopher Haire Christopher Haire's Firaxis Games Experience March 2011 - April 2012
Job
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Frankly Inc. June 2015 - Present
Zynga January 2014 - June 2015
Zynga December 2012 - December 2014
Zynga April 2012 - December 2012
Firaxis Games March 2011 - April 2012
Electronic Arts July 2005 - March 2011
Hypnotix July 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Linux, Program Management, Apache, SQL, Perforce, Databases, Xbox 360, C++, PHP, MySQL, Scalability, PS3, Technical Leadership, C, ActionScript, Perl, Bash, Server Architecture, Cloud Computing, Rightscale, AWS, EC2, S3, EBS, Nagios, Splunk, Git, Application Architecture, Flash, Windows, X360, Facebook, Agile, LAMP, Membase, Memcached, Unity3D, C#, Network Programming, CDN, Akamai, Limelight, Cloudfront, JavaScript, Xbox, Video Games, Game Development, Agile Methodologies, Console, Early-stage Startups
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1997 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
Frankly Inc. June 2015 - Present
Zynga January 2014 - June 2015
Zynga December 2012 - December 2014
Zynga April 2012 - December 2012
Firaxis Games March 2011 - April 2012
Electronic Arts July 2005 - March 2011
Hypnotix July 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Linux, Program Management, Apache, SQL, Perforce, Databases, Xbox 360, C++, PHP, MySQL, Scalability, PS3, Technical Leadership, C, ActionScript, Perl, Bash, Server Architecture, Cloud Computing, Rightscale, AWS, EC2, S3, EBS, Nagios, Splunk, Git, Application Architecture, Flash, Windows, X360, Facebook, Agile, LAMP, Membase, Memcached, Unity3D, C#, Network Programming, CDN, Akamai, Limelight, Cloudfront, JavaScript, Xbox, Video Games, Game Development, Agile Methodologies, Console, Early-stage Startups
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1997 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
James Brawley James Brawley's Firaxis Games Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Level Designer at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Trendy Entertainment LLC July 2013 - May 2014
TimeGate Studios December 2011 - May 2013
The Guildhall at SMU January 2010 - December 2011
Japan June 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, Scripting, UnrealScript, Lua, C#, C, JavaScript, Gameplay, Digital Storytelling, Source SDK, Unity3D, UDK, SDK development, Unreal Editor, Game Development, Cinematics, Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Games, Texturing, Kismet, Xbox 360, 3D Studio Max, Valve Hammer Editor, PS3, Multiplayer Design, World Building, Multiplayer, MMO, Computer Games, Unreal 3, Perforce
Education
Southern Methodist University 2009 — 2011
Masters of Interactive Technology, Game Level Design
Clemson University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Trendy Entertainment LLC July 2013 - May 2014
TimeGate Studios December 2011 - May 2013
The Guildhall at SMU January 2010 - December 2011
Japan June 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, Scripting, UnrealScript, Lua, C#, C, JavaScript, Gameplay, Digital Storytelling, Source SDK, Unity3D, UDK, SDK development, Unreal Editor, Game Development, Cinematics, Game Design, Unreal Engine, Video Games, Texturing, Kismet, Xbox 360, 3D Studio Max, Valve Hammer Editor, PS3, Multiplayer Design, World Building, Multiplayer, MMO, Computer Games, Unreal 3, Perforce
Education
Southern Methodist University 2009 — 2011
Masters of Interactive Technology, Game Level Design
Clemson University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Brendan Farrington Brendan Farrington's Firaxis Games Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Software Development Engineer at Amazon
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Amazon January 2012 - Present
Cie Studios July 2011 - January 2012
Mindgrub January 2011 - July 2011
University of Maryland Baltimore County August 2009 - December 2010
Firaxis Games June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
iOS, Android, Java, Objective-C, Object Oriented Design, Client-server..., Web Services, Service Oriented..., Mobile Applications
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, 4.00
Amazon January 2012 - Present
Cie Studios July 2011 - January 2012
Mindgrub January 2011 - July 2011
University of Maryland Baltimore County August 2009 - December 2010
Firaxis Games June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
iOS, Android, Java, Objective-C, Object Oriented Design, Client-server..., Web Services, Service Oriented..., Mobile Applications
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, 4.00
Alexander Poling Alexander Poling's Firaxis Games Experience August 2011 - January 2012
Job Student at University of Maryland Baltimore County
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
University of Maryland Baltimore County Assistant ManagerDRD Pool Management, Inc.June 2012 - August 2013
Firaxis Games August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, C++, English, Java, HTML, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Linux, Eclipse, Budget Monitoring
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2012 — 2016
University of Maryland Baltimore County Assistant ManagerDRD Pool Management, Inc.June 2012 - August 2013
Firaxis Games August 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, C++, English, Java, HTML, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Linux, Eclipse, Budget Monitoring
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2012 — 2016
Joshua Sims's Firaxis Games Experience May 2007 - June 2008
Job Creative Director
Industry Design
Experience
HourlyNerd November 2014 - Present
Joshua Sims Design April 1985 - Present
BEAM Interactive September 2011 - November 2014
BEAM Interactive January 2009 - August 2011
89 Degrees September 2008 - January 2009
Firaxis Games May 2007 - June 2008
Harvard University May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Art Direction, Social Media, Web Design, Creative Problem Solving, User Experience, User Interface Design, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Facebook, YouTube, Typography, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Photoshop, Graphic Design, E-commerce, Web Interface Design, Music Videos, Digital Photography, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, User Experience Design, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
HourlyNerd November 2014 - Present
Joshua Sims Design April 1985 - Present
BEAM Interactive September 2011 - November 2014
BEAM Interactive January 2009 - August 2011
89 Degrees September 2008 - January 2009
Firaxis Games May 2007 - June 2008
Harvard University May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Art Direction, Social Media, Web Design, Creative Problem Solving, User Experience, User Interface Design, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Strategy, Facebook, YouTube, Typography, Information Architecture, Content Strategy, Photoshop, Graphic Design, E-commerce, Web Interface Design, Music Videos, Digital Photography, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, User Experience Design, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
Colleen (Peck) Larson Colleen (Peck) Larson's Firaxis Games Experience April 2015 - August 2015
Job Concept Art Intern at Zynga
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Zynga September 2015 - Present
WieldtheKey Illustration October 2012 - September 2015
Firaxis Games April 2015 - August 2015
Gaia Interactive September 2013 - August 2014
Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc. June 2013 - October 2013
FiXT June 2013 - August 2013
Barnes and Noble November 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Illustration, Photoshop, Painting, ZBrush 4R7, Illustrator, Drawing, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Concept Art, Character Concept, Microsoft Office, Character Animation, Art, Maya, InDesign, Digital Illustration, Game Assets, Environment Concept, Prop Creation, Icon Creation, Asset Implementation
Education
San Jose State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Folsom Lake College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Arts and Humanities
Zynga September 2015 - Present
WieldtheKey Illustration October 2012 - September 2015
Firaxis Games April 2015 - August 2015
Gaia Interactive September 2013 - August 2014
Voltage Entertainment USA, Inc. June 2013 - October 2013
FiXT June 2013 - August 2013
Barnes and Noble November 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Illustration, Photoshop, Painting, ZBrush 4R7, Illustrator, Drawing, Concept Design, Digital Painting, Concept Art, Character Concept, Microsoft Office, Character Animation, Art, Maya, InDesign, Digital Illustration, Game Assets, Environment Concept, Prop Creation, Icon Creation, Asset Implementation
Education
San Jose State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Illustration
Folsom Lake College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Arts and Humanities
Anton Strenger's Firaxis Games Experience May 2011 - Present
Job Designer/Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games May 2011 - Present
WemoMedia February 2011 - June 2011
Stanford University June 2010 - August 2010
Kobe Tokiwa University June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Creative Writing, Gameplay, C++, Video Games, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface, Lua, Xbox 360, Unity3D, Game Programming, Level Design, Gameplay Programming
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Entertainment Technology
Stanford University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Symbolic Systems
North Springs High School 2002 — 2006
Firaxis Games May 2011 - Present
WemoMedia February 2011 - June 2011
Stanford University June 2010 - August 2010
Kobe Tokiwa University June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Creative Writing, Gameplay, C++, Video Games, Artificial Intelligence, User Interface, Lua, Xbox 360, Unity3D, Game Programming, Level Design, Gameplay Programming
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2010 — 2012
Masters, Entertainment Technology
Stanford University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Symbolic Systems
North Springs High School 2002 — 2006
Piero Macgowan Piero Macgowan's Firaxis Games Experience 2007 - Present
Job Senior Concept Artist and Illustrator
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games 2007 - Present
Freelance January 2003 - Present
Maryland Institute College of Art January 2010 - December 2013
Big Huge Games 2007 - September 2007
Big Huge Games (THQ) 2007 - 2007
Cineconcepto 2003 - 2003
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Concept Design, Character Design, Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Painting, Video Games, Traditional Animation, Teaching, Bodypaint 3d, Character Animation, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Zbrush, Texturing
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2003 — 2007
B.F.A, Illustration
Firaxis Games 2007 - Present
Freelance January 2003 - Present
Maryland Institute College of Art January 2010 - December 2013
Big Huge Games 2007 - September 2007
Big Huge Games (THQ) 2007 - 2007
Cineconcepto 2003 - 2003
Skills
Illustration, Illustrator, Concept Design, Character Design, Photoshop, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Painting, Video Games, Traditional Animation, Teaching, Bodypaint 3d, Character Animation, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, After Effects, Zbrush, Texturing
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2003 — 2007
B.F.A, Illustration
Beth Petrovich's Firaxis Games Experience October 2014 - Present
Job HR Assistant at Firaxis Games
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Firaxis Games October 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games September 2012 - October 2014
Firaxis Games September 2011 - September 2012
The Salon at Mays Chapel June 2008 - September 2011
Frostburg State University Office of News and Media Relations September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Quality Assurance, Video Games, Interviews, Workday, Kronos WFC, Microsoft Office
Education
Frostburg State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, English
Firaxis Games October 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games September 2012 - October 2014
Firaxis Games September 2011 - September 2012
The Salon at Mays Chapel June 2008 - September 2011
Frostburg State University Office of News and Media Relations September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Quality Assurance, Video Games, Interviews, Workday, Kronos WFC, Microsoft Office
Education
Frostburg State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, English
Mark Shahan Mark Shahan's Firaxis Games Experience September 2003 - December 2007
Job Lead Figure Artist at ZeniMax Online Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2008 - February 2015
Firaxis Games September 2003 - December 2007
Freelance March 2001 - September 2003
Dreamforge Intertainment September 1999 - March 2001
Take 2 Interactive June 1996 - September 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Digital Sculpting, Art Direction, Illustration, Character Modelling, Management, Conceptual Art, Texture Artist, Human Anatomy, Hard Surface Modeling, Zbrush, Texturing, Cinematics, MMO, 3D Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, 3D, Animation, Character Animation, Game Design, Texture Painting, Shaders, Game Art, Modeling, UV mapping, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2003 — 2006
Visual Communications, Illustration
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2008 - February 2015
Firaxis Games September 2003 - December 2007
Freelance March 2001 - September 2003
Dreamforge Intertainment September 1999 - March 2001
Take 2 Interactive June 1996 - September 2000
Skills
Photoshop, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Digital Sculpting, Art Direction, Illustration, Character Modelling, Management, Conceptual Art, Texture Artist, Human Anatomy, Hard Surface Modeling, Zbrush, Texturing, Cinematics, MMO, 3D Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, 3D, Animation, Character Animation, Game Design, Texture Painting, Shaders, Game Art, Modeling, UV mapping, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2003 — 2006
Visual Communications, Illustration
Kelsey (Kat) Berkley Kelsey (Kat) Berkley's Firaxis Games Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Concept Artist at Firaxis games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
Irrational Games April 2013 - February 2014
Impossible Studios Epic Games Maryland June 2012 - February 2013
Big Huge Games May 2011 - May 2012
Big Huge Games June 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Digital Painting, Video Games, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Painting, SketchUp, Unreal Editor, Perforce, Conceptual Art, Game Development, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Concept Design, Environment Art, Illustration, Illustrator, Digital Illustration
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2007 — 2011
BFA, Illustration
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
Irrational Games April 2013 - February 2014
Impossible Studios Epic Games Maryland June 2012 - February 2013
Big Huge Games May 2011 - May 2012
Big Huge Games June 2008 - November 2011
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Digital Painting, Video Games, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, Painting, SketchUp, Unreal Editor, Perforce, Conceptual Art, Game Development, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Concept Design, Environment Art, Illustration, Illustrator, Digital Illustration
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2007 — 2011
BFA, Illustration
Brian Busatti Brian Busatti's Firaxis Games Experience April 2003 - Present
Job Project Art Director at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2003 - Present
Big Huge Games April 2001 - April 2003
DreamForge Intertainment February 1994 - April 2001
Root Learning 1993 - 1993
Skills
Texturing, Art Direction, Modeling, User Interface, Zbrush, Character Design, Concept Design, 2D, Digital Illustration, 3D Studio Max, Texture Painting, Video Games, Character Modeling, 3D, Character, Lighting, Xbox 360, Game Development, World Building, Computer Graphics, Texture Artist, Photoshop, Illustrator, Drawing, Digital Art, Computer Games, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Art, Traditional Animation, Animation, Environment Art, Low Poly Modeling, Game Art, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1991 — 1993
Associate Degree - Visual Communication, Illustration
Firaxis Games April 2003 - Present
Big Huge Games April 2001 - April 2003
DreamForge Intertainment February 1994 - April 2001
Root Learning 1993 - 1993
Skills
Texturing, Art Direction, Modeling, User Interface, Zbrush, Character Design, Concept Design, 2D, Digital Illustration, 3D Studio Max, Texture Painting, Video Games, Character Modeling, 3D, Character, Lighting, Xbox 360, Game Development, World Building, Computer Graphics, Texture Artist, Photoshop, Illustrator, Drawing, Digital Art, Computer Games, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Art, Traditional Animation, Animation, Environment Art, Low Poly Modeling, Game Art, UV mapping, Digital Sculpting
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1991 — 1993
Associate Degree - Visual Communication, Illustration
Adam Dolin Adam Dolin's Firaxis Games Experience January 2012 - August 2012
Job Talent and Dialog Coordinator at Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC May 2015 - Present
Sledgehammer Games April 2014 - May 2015
2K Games September 2011 - April 2014
Formosa Group June 2013 - March 2014
Voice-Over Artist December 2010 - 2014
Soundelux Design Music Group August 2010 - September 2013
Shadow Machine 2010 - September 2013
Firaxis Games January 2012 - August 2012
POP Sound August 2011 - July 2012
Screen Engine, LLC August 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Dialog, Excel, Comedy, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Post Production, Sound, Pro Tools, Audio, Production, Film, Recording, Video Games, Final Cut Pro, Dialogue Editing, Audio Mixing, After Effects, Audio Engineering, Photoshop, Mastering, Animation, Foley, SFX, Theatre, Music
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Sound Design
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
BFA Sound Design
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC May 2015 - Present
Sledgehammer Games April 2014 - May 2015
2K Games September 2011 - April 2014
Formosa Group June 2013 - March 2014
Voice-Over Artist December 2010 - 2014
Soundelux Design Music Group August 2010 - September 2013
Shadow Machine 2010 - September 2013
Firaxis Games January 2012 - August 2012
POP Sound August 2011 - July 2012
Screen Engine, LLC August 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Dialog, Excel, Comedy, Sound Design, Sound Editing, Post Production, Sound, Pro Tools, Audio, Production, Film, Recording, Video Games, Final Cut Pro, Dialogue Editing, Audio Mixing, After Effects, Audio Engineering, Photoshop, Mastering, Animation, Foley, SFX, Theatre, Music
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Sound Design
Savannah College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
BFA Sound Design
Soren Johnson Soren Johnson's Firaxis Games Experience April 2000 - March 2007
Job CEO at Mohawk Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Mohawk Games April 2013 - Present
Zynga September 2011 - March 2013
Electronic Arts April 2007 - August 2011
Firaxis Games April 2000 - March 2007
Electronic Arts January 2000 - March 2000
Electronic Arts June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Design, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Level Design, Social Games, Perforce, MMO, Talent Acquisition, PS3
Education
Stanford University 1998 — 1999
MS
Stanford University 1994 — 1998
BA
Mohawk Games April 2013 - Present
Zynga September 2011 - March 2013
Electronic Arts April 2007 - August 2011
Firaxis Games April 2000 - March 2007
Electronic Arts January 2000 - March 2000
Electronic Arts June 1999 - August 1999
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Design, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Level Design, Social Games, Perforce, MMO, Talent Acquisition, PS3
Education
Stanford University 1998 — 1999
MS
Stanford University 1994 — 1998
BA
Saulo Embuscado's Firaxis Games Experience February 2013 - June 2013
Job Freelance Graphic Artist
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Freelancing April 2012 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2013 - June 2013
McCormick April 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Time Management, Testing, Photoshop, Level Design, Microsoft Office, Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Flash, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Mac, Packaging, Premiere, Product Development
Education
Purdue University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Graphics Technology
Freelancing April 2012 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2013 - June 2013
McCormick April 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Time Management, Testing, Photoshop, Level Design, Microsoft Office, Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Flash, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Dreamweaver, Mac, Packaging, Premiere, Product Development
Education
Purdue University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Computer Graphics Technology
Marc Giordano's Firaxis Games Experience January 2007 - July 2010
Job Graphics and Animation Programmer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Mimic Technologies Inc 2011 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2007 - July 2010
DePaul University July 2002 - January 2007
Gruntal & Co., L.L.C. August 1999 - November 2001
EVEREN Securities, Inc. November 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Computer Graphics, Shaders, PS3, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, OGRE, DirectX, OpenGL, C++, C, Lua, Python, Perforce
Education
DePaul University
MSCS, Computer Science, Graphics
NIACC
AA, Physics, Mathematics
University of Northern Iowa
BFA, Music, Theater, Recording Engineering
Mimic Technologies Inc 2011 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2007 - July 2010
DePaul University July 2002 - January 2007
Gruntal & Co., L.L.C. August 1999 - November 2001
EVEREN Securities, Inc. November 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Computer Graphics, Shaders, PS3, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, OGRE, DirectX, OpenGL, C++, C, Lua, Python, Perforce
Education
DePaul University
MSCS, Computer Science, Graphics
NIACC
AA, Physics, Mathematics
University of Northern Iowa
BFA, Music, Theater, Recording Engineering
Scott Jacobi Scott Jacobi's Firaxis Games Experience May 2003 - September 2004
Job Software Engineer at Big Huge Games
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Big Huge Games February 2015 - Present
PayPal May 2014 - February 2015
Roadnet Technologies Inc. December 2004 - May 2014
Firaxis Games May 2003 - September 2004
Pacific Coast Power & Light (THQ) November 2001 - March 2003
The 3DO Company September 2000 - October 2001
Ubisoft March 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Software Engineering, Software Development, Programming, Game Development, Video Games, Unity3D, C#, Java, C++, Artificial Intelligence, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Development, iOS Development, Visual Studio, Xbox, SQL, Software Design, Scrum, Integration, Software Quality..., Agile Methodologies, Algorithms, HTML, C, Scripting, Wikis, Testing, Android, REST
Education
Digipen School of Applied Science 1997 — 1999
Certificate, Video Games and Computer Simulations
University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
BSE, Computer Science
University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
BAS, Psychology
Poly Prep 1989 — 1993
High School
Big Huge Games February 2015 - Present
PayPal May 2014 - February 2015
Roadnet Technologies Inc. December 2004 - May 2014
Firaxis Games May 2003 - September 2004
Pacific Coast Power & Light (THQ) November 2001 - March 2003
The 3DO Company September 2000 - October 2001
Ubisoft March 1999 - August 2000
Skills
Software Engineering, Software Development, Programming, Game Development, Video Games, Unity3D, C#, Java, C++, Artificial Intelligence, IntelliJ IDEA, Android Development, iOS Development, Visual Studio, Xbox, SQL, Software Design, Scrum, Integration, Software Quality..., Agile Methodologies, Algorithms, HTML, C, Scripting, Wikis, Testing, Android, REST
Education
Digipen School of Applied Science 1997 — 1999
Certificate, Video Games and Computer Simulations
University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
BSE, Computer Science
University of Pennsylvania 1993 — 1997
BAS, Psychology
Poly Prep 1989 — 1993
High School
Brandon Gamblin Brandon Gamblin's Firaxis Games Experience 2005 - 2007
Job
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Contractor May 2011 - Present
Big C Productions September 2006 - Present
Farpoint Media, LLC 2008 - January 2011
Tenable Network Security July 2008 - January 2010
Firaxis Games 2005 - 2007
RoXoR Games August 2005 - August 2006
Acclaim Entertainment 2001 - 2004
Kinesoft 2000 - 2002
Hasbro 1998 - 2000
microprose 1996 - 2000
Skills
User Interface, Game Development, C++, Gameplay, Scripting, Maya, Programming, PHP, JavaScript, Video Games, Artificial Intelligence, Linux, HTML, XML, Creative Writing, PS3, Python, Console, Xbox 360, Xbox, Game Design, 3D, MMO, DirectX, Lua, Computer Games, Game Programming, Multiplayer, Wii, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Social Games, Gameplay Programming
Education
Texas Tech University 1991 — 1996
Bachelors
Contractor May 2011 - Present
Big C Productions September 2006 - Present
Farpoint Media, LLC 2008 - January 2011
Tenable Network Security July 2008 - January 2010
Firaxis Games 2005 - 2007
RoXoR Games August 2005 - August 2006
Acclaim Entertainment 2001 - 2004
Kinesoft 2000 - 2002
Hasbro 1998 - 2000
microprose 1996 - 2000
Skills
User Interface, Game Development, C++, Gameplay, Scripting, Maya, Programming, PHP, JavaScript, Video Games, Artificial Intelligence, Linux, HTML, XML, Creative Writing, PS3, Python, Console, Xbox 360, Xbox, Game Design, 3D, MMO, DirectX, Lua, Computer Games, Game Programming, Multiplayer, Wii, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Social Games, Gameplay Programming
Education
Texas Tech University 1991 — 1996
Bachelors
Matthew Quickel's Firaxis Games Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Senior 3D Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games September 2014 - Present
The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania 2004 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2014 - September 2014
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2012 - December 2013
Bully! Entertainment December 2011 - January 2012
Day 1 Studios April 2011 - December 2011
Day 1 Studios July 2009 - August 2011
MERG3D January 2006 - December 2010
Day 1 Studios November 2006 - July 2009
Blue Visual Effects December 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Vray, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Animation, Game Development, 3D, Low Poly Modeling, Mudbox, Video Games, 3D graphics, Traditional Animation, Unity3D, After Effects, Photoshop, Level Design, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Texture Painting, Environment Art, Lighting, Xbox 360
Education
Miami International University of Art and Design
MFA, Animation
The University of the Arts
BFA, Animation
Firaxis Games September 2014 - Present
The Art Institute of York - Pennsylvania 2004 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2014 - September 2014
ZeniMax Online Studios January 2012 - December 2013
Bully! Entertainment December 2011 - January 2012
Day 1 Studios April 2011 - December 2011
Day 1 Studios July 2009 - August 2011
MERG3D January 2006 - December 2010
Day 1 Studios November 2006 - July 2009
Blue Visual Effects December 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Vray, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Animation, Game Development, 3D, Low Poly Modeling, Mudbox, Video Games, 3D graphics, Traditional Animation, Unity3D, After Effects, Photoshop, Level Design, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Texture Painting, Environment Art, Lighting, Xbox 360
Education
Miami International University of Art and Design
MFA, Animation
The University of the Arts
BFA, Animation
Jeremy Shopf Jeremy Shopf's Firaxis Games Experience April 2009 - Present
Job Principal Graphics Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2009 - Present
AMD , Inc. January 2007 - April 2009
University of Maryland August 2004 - December 2006
ATI Research, Inc. June 2006 - August 2006
VANGOGH lab / University of Maryland January 2006 - June 2006
Nation Capital Area Simulation Center May 2005 - January 2006
Skills
DirectX, HLSL, C++, Computer Graphics, Xbox 360, PS3, GPU, GPGPU, GLSL, C, Game Development, OpenGL
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2004 — 2006
M.S., Computer Science
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science
Firaxis Games April 2009 - Present
AMD , Inc. January 2007 - April 2009
University of Maryland August 2004 - December 2006
ATI Research, Inc. June 2006 - August 2006
VANGOGH lab / University of Maryland January 2006 - June 2006
Nation Capital Area Simulation Center May 2005 - January 2006
Skills
DirectX, HLSL, C++, Computer Graphics, Xbox 360, PS3, GPU, GPGPU, GLSL, C, Game Development, OpenGL
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2004 — 2006
M.S., Computer Science
Millersville University of Pennsylvania 2000 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science
Jesse Crafts-Finch's Firaxis Games Experience May 2006 - March 2007
Job Software Developer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Gorilla Tactics 2009 - Present
IGDA March 2008 - July 2009
Johnson Center for Virtual Reality May 2007 - February 2009
Firaxis Games May 2006 - March 2007
Big Huge Games November 2005 - May 2006
Ken Blanchard Companies April 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Project Management, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Programming, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Agile Project Management, HTML, Scripting, Xbox 360, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Team Management, Public Speaking, Agile, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, Java, C#, Windows Phone, Android Development, iOS Development
Education
Boston University - School of Management 2001 — 2005
BS, Business Administration
Boston University - School of Management 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Gorilla Tactics 2009 - Present
IGDA March 2008 - July 2009
Johnson Center for Virtual Reality May 2007 - February 2009
Firaxis Games May 2006 - March 2007
Big Huge Games November 2005 - May 2006
Ken Blanchard Companies April 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Project Management, Computer Games, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Programming, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Agile Project Management, HTML, Scripting, Xbox 360, Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Team Management, Public Speaking, Agile, JavaScript, ASP.NET MVC, ASP.NET, Java, C#, Windows Phone, Android Development, iOS Development
Education
Boston University - School of Management 2001 — 2005
BS, Business Administration
Boston University - School of Management 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Ananda Gupta Ananda Gupta's Firaxis Games Experience July 2011 - May 2015
Job Senior Game Designer at Riot Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Riot Games June 2015 - Present
Firaxis Games July 2011 - May 2015
ZeniMax Online Studios December 2009 - July 2011
ZeniMax Online Studios November 2007 - December 2009
BreakAway Games March 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Game Development, Multiplayer, Game Design, Gameplay, MMO, Video Games, MMORPG, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Online Gaming, Gaming Industry, Casual Games, Scrum, Xbox
Education
Tufts University 1994 — 1998
BA, Economics, Philosophy
University of Maryland College Park 1999 — 2002
None, Computer Science
Riot Games June 2015 - Present
Firaxis Games July 2011 - May 2015
ZeniMax Online Studios December 2009 - July 2011
ZeniMax Online Studios November 2007 - December 2009
BreakAway Games March 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Game Development, Multiplayer, Game Design, Gameplay, MMO, Video Games, MMORPG, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Online Gaming, Gaming Industry, Casual Games, Scrum, Xbox
Education
Tufts University 1994 — 1998
BA, Economics, Philosophy
University of Maryland College Park 1999 — 2002
None, Computer Science
Paul Adamsen Paul Adamsen's Firaxis Games Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Aon Hewitt April 2015 - Present
Intergraph February 2014 - April 2015
Link Solutions, Inc. June 2013 - February 2014
AAI Corporation June 2012 - August 2012
Firaxis Games June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Java, Hibernate, Python, Eclipse, JavaScript, C++, C, HTML, AJAX, JSP, Visual Studio, Ruby, Unix Shell Scripting, PHP, Struts, NetBeans, Subversion, XML, JUnit, Tomcat, SQL, JSON, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Development, Software Engineering, Testing, OOP, Software Design, UML, CVS, Database Design, Ant, Crystal Reports, Spring Framework, I18n, Liquibase, C#, Agile Methodologies, Oracle Database
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, GPA = 3.24
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Aon Hewitt April 2015 - Present
Intergraph February 2014 - April 2015
Link Solutions, Inc. June 2013 - February 2014
AAI Corporation June 2012 - August 2012
Firaxis Games June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Java, Hibernate, Python, Eclipse, JavaScript, C++, C, HTML, AJAX, JSP, Visual Studio, Ruby, Unix Shell Scripting, PHP, Struts, NetBeans, Subversion, XML, JUnit, Tomcat, SQL, JSON, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Development, Software Engineering, Testing, OOP, Software Design, UML, CVS, Database Design, Ant, Crystal Reports, Spring Framework, I18n, Liquibase, C#, Agile Methodologies, Oracle Database
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science, GPA = 3.24
Garth DeAngelis Garth DeAngelis's Firaxis Games Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Senior Producer/Lead Project Manager at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2010 - March 2013
Firaxis Games January 2009 - September 2010
Deep End Interactive, LLC January 2008 - September 2009
InterAction Laboratories May 2008 - September 2008
Bank of America January 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Level Design, Production, Composition, Writing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Game Design, User Interface Design, Project Management, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Computer Games, Casual Games, PS3, Video Game Production
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2007 — 2009
Master of Entertainment Technology, Production/Design
Firaxis Games April 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2010 - March 2013
Firaxis Games January 2009 - September 2010
Deep End Interactive, LLC January 2008 - September 2009
InterAction Laboratories May 2008 - September 2008
Bank of America January 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Level Design, Production, Composition, Writing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Game Design, User Interface Design, Project Management, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Computer Games, Casual Games, PS3, Video Game Production
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2007 — 2009
Master of Entertainment Technology, Production/Design
Whitney St.Charles Whitney St.Charles's Firaxis Games Experience August 2011 - Present
Job UI Contractor at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games August 2011 - Present
Arkadium March 2011 - June 2011
Schell Games October 2009 - June 2011
my house and various coffee shops July 2009 - October 2009
Firaxis Games January 2009 - June 2009
Oak Ridge National Laboratory June 2008 - August 2008
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga August 2007 - May 2008
Oak Ridge National Laboratory June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
User Interface Design, Web Design, User Interface, C++, Character Design, Java, ActionScript, Flash
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2009 — 2010
Masters in Entertainment Technology Candidate, Entertainment Technology
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2004 — 2008
B.S., Computer Science: Software Systems
Firaxis Games August 2011 - Present
Arkadium March 2011 - June 2011
Schell Games October 2009 - June 2011
my house and various coffee shops July 2009 - October 2009
Firaxis Games January 2009 - June 2009
Oak Ridge National Laboratory June 2008 - August 2008
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga August 2007 - May 2008
Oak Ridge National Laboratory June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
User Interface Design, Web Design, User Interface, C++, Character Design, Java, ActionScript, Flash
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2009 — 2010
Masters in Entertainment Technology Candidate, Entertainment Technology
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2004 — 2008
B.S., Computer Science: Software Systems
Alex Luskin Alex Luskin's Firaxis Games Experience 2000 - 2000
Job
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Direct Dimensions May 2012 - August 2012
Enterprise Business Partners February 2012 - April 2012
The Phillips Group of Maryland 2008 - January 2012
Fila USA October 2002 - November 2003
Cyberlogtech November 2001 - May 2002
Rochester Institute of Technology Distributed Support Services September 1999 - May 2001
Firaxis Games 2000 - 2000
Skills
Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Sound Design, Music Production, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Video Production, DVD authoring, Sony Vegas, Web Design, Dreamweaver, HTML + CSS, JavaScript, Wordpress, Computer Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Hardware..., Computer Repair, Mac OS X, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Tutoring, New Technology..., Print Production, Digital Media, Digital Printing, Print Collateral Design, Print, OS X, WordPress, Troubleshooting
Education
Loyola University Maryland 2011 — 2012
MBA, Emerging Leaders MBA Program
Vancouver Film School 2005 — 2006
Certificate, Sound Design for Visual Media
Rochester Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
BS, New Media / Graphic Design
University of Maryland College Park 1997 — 1999
Transferred, Computer Science
Direct Dimensions May 2012 - August 2012
Enterprise Business Partners February 2012 - April 2012
The Phillips Group of Maryland 2008 - January 2012
Fila USA October 2002 - November 2003
Cyberlogtech November 2001 - May 2002
Rochester Institute of Technology Distributed Support Services September 1999 - May 2001
Firaxis Games 2000 - 2000
Skills
Digital Photography, Graphic Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, Sound Design, Music Production, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Video Production, DVD authoring, Sony Vegas, Web Design, Dreamweaver, HTML + CSS, JavaScript, Wordpress, Computer Hardware, Network Administration, Computer Hardware..., Computer Repair, Mac OS X, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Tutoring, New Technology..., Print Production, Digital Media, Digital Printing, Print Collateral Design, Print, OS X, WordPress, Troubleshooting
Education
Loyola University Maryland 2011 — 2012
MBA, Emerging Leaders MBA Program
Vancouver Film School 2005 — 2006
Certificate, Sound Design for Visual Media
Rochester Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
BS, New Media / Graphic Design
University of Maryland College Park 1997 — 1999
Transferred, Computer Science
Greg Marlow's Firaxis Games Experience January 2009 - August 2013
Job Lecturer at East Tennessee State University
Industry Animation
Experience
East Tennessee State University August 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2009 - August 2013
Unique Logic and Technology May 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Texturing, Computer Animation, UV mapping, Cinematics, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Zbrush, Video Games, Texture Painting, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Game Development, 3D, Compositing, Rigging, Unreal Engine 3, Environment Art, Traditional Animation, Game Design, Game Art, Low Poly Modeling, Storyboarding, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Graphics, Digital Sculpting, Xbox 360, Computer Games, 3D Modeling, UV Mapping
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Character Animation
East Tennessee State University 1999 — 2006
East Tennessee State University August 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games January 2009 - August 2013
Unique Logic and Technology May 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Animation, Texturing, Computer Animation, UV mapping, Cinematics, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Zbrush, Video Games, Texture Painting, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Game Development, 3D, Compositing, Rigging, Unreal Engine 3, Environment Art, Traditional Animation, Game Design, Game Art, Low Poly Modeling, Storyboarding, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Graphics, Digital Sculpting, Xbox 360, Computer Games, 3D Modeling, UV Mapping
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Character Animation
East Tennessee State University 1999 — 2006
stephen dautner stephen dautner's Firaxis Games Experience January 2010 - January 2011
Job Senior Animator / VFX Artist at NC Soft
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Nc Soft July 2015 - Present
Luckbat Studios November 2013 - Present
KIXEYE January 2014 - June 2015
Hitpoint Studios March 2013 - April 2013
Crate Entertainment January 2013 - February 2013
Stomp Games June 2011 - November 2012
Firaxis Games January 2010 - January 2011
Big Huge Games October 2007 - March 2009
Big Huge Games (THQ) October 2007 - 2009
Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Animation, Visual Effects, Social Games, Game Development, Texturing, Character Animation, After Effects, Illustration, 3D, Unity3D, PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Traditional Animation, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Digital Painting, 3D Modeling, Conceptual Art, Premiere, Fine Art, Drawing, Character Designs, Game Design, ZBrush
Education
iAnimate 2013 — 2014
Character Animation and Rigging
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Character Animation
Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Art, Illustration/Animation
Niskayuna High School
Niskayuna High School
Nc Soft July 2015 - Present
Luckbat Studios November 2013 - Present
KIXEYE January 2014 - June 2015
Hitpoint Studios March 2013 - April 2013
Crate Entertainment January 2013 - February 2013
Stomp Games June 2011 - November 2012
Firaxis Games January 2010 - January 2011
Big Huge Games October 2007 - March 2009
Big Huge Games (THQ) October 2007 - 2009
Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Animation, Visual Effects, Social Games, Game Development, Texturing, Character Animation, After Effects, Illustration, 3D, Unity3D, PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Traditional Animation, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Digital Painting, 3D Modeling, Conceptual Art, Premiere, Fine Art, Drawing, Character Designs, Game Design, ZBrush
Education
iAnimate 2013 — 2014
Character Animation and Rigging
Animation Mentor 2009 — 2011
Character Animation
Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Art, Illustration/Animation
Niskayuna High School
Niskayuna High School
seamas gallagher seamas gallagher's Firaxis Games Experience October 2013 - Present
Job concept artist with firaxis games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
2K Games February 2012 - October 2013
freelance concept artist October 2008 - February 2012
dynamite comics March 2011 - April 2011
Blizzard Entertainment January 2011 - April 2011
Double Fine Productions June 2010 - September 2010
2K Games Marin October 2009 - February 2010
pyr--science fiction + fantasy September 2009 - December 2009
Spark Unlimited April 2009 - November 2009
Yager Development May 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Concept Design, Character Design, Video Games, Illustration, Character Animation, Illustrator, Conceptual Art, Game Art, Environment Art, Digital Painting, Texturing, Game Development, Xbox 360, Game Design, PS3
Education
Academy of Art University
Firaxis Games October 2013 - Present
2K Games February 2012 - October 2013
freelance concept artist October 2008 - February 2012
dynamite comics March 2011 - April 2011
Blizzard Entertainment January 2011 - April 2011
Double Fine Productions June 2010 - September 2010
2K Games Marin October 2009 - February 2010
pyr--science fiction + fantasy September 2009 - December 2009
Spark Unlimited April 2009 - November 2009
Yager Development May 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Concept Design, Character Design, Video Games, Illustration, Character Animation, Illustrator, Conceptual Art, Game Art, Environment Art, Digital Painting, Texturing, Game Development, Xbox 360, Game Design, PS3
Education
Academy of Art University
Rambo Siu's Firaxis Games Experience April 2014 - Present
Job 3D Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
Bully! Entertainment October 2013 - April 2014
ZeniMax Online Studios September 2012 - September 2013
Big Huge Games / 38 Studios Baltimore February 2010 - May 2012
Big Huge Games January 2009 - March 2009
Skills
3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Mudbox, After Effects, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Unreal Editor, Mental Ray, Game Art, Game Development, Xbox 360, Video Games, ZBrush
Education
The Art Institute of Washington 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Media Arts and Animation
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
Bully! Entertainment October 2013 - April 2014
ZeniMax Online Studios September 2012 - September 2013
Big Huge Games / 38 Studios Baltimore February 2010 - May 2012
Big Huge Games January 2009 - March 2009
Skills
3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Photoshop, Mudbox, After Effects, 3D Modeling, Texturing, Rigging, Lighting, Unreal Editor, Mental Ray, Game Art, Game Development, Xbox 360, Video Games, ZBrush
Education
The Art Institute of Washington 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Media Arts and Animation
Eliezer Medina Eliezer Medina's Firaxis Games Experience March 2008 - January 2011
Job Art Director at AmTote International
Industry Animation
Experience
AmTote International July 2014 - Present
Doodle Ink LLC June 2012 - Present
DoodleInkLLC June 2012 - Present
Disneyxd.disney.com January 2013 - February 2013
PBS Kids Sprout April 2012 - May 2012
Zynga January 2011 - February 2012
Firaxis Games March 2008 - January 2011
BreakAway Games February 2007 - March 2008
Houghton-Mifflin Corp August 2003 - March 2007
“Light and The Sufferer” April 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Character Animation, Game Design, Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Social Games, Illustration, Computer Games, Game Art, Flash, Art Direction, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, User Interface, Texturing, Art, Xbox 360, Maya, Conceptual Art, Unreal Engine 3, Environment Art, Zbrush, Computer Animation, Texture Painting, Level Design, PS3, Low Poly Modeling, User Interface Design, Gameplay, Cinematics, UV mapping, 3D, Unreal Editor, UV Mapping
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1991 — 1994
Master, Experimental Animation
Manhattanville College 1986 — 1990
BFA, Fine Art
AmTote International July 2014 - Present
Doodle Ink LLC June 2012 - Present
DoodleInkLLC June 2012 - Present
Disneyxd.disney.com January 2013 - February 2013
PBS Kids Sprout April 2012 - May 2012
Zynga January 2011 - February 2012
Firaxis Games March 2008 - January 2011
BreakAway Games February 2007 - March 2008
Houghton-Mifflin Corp August 2003 - March 2007
“Light and The Sufferer” April 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Character Animation, Game Design, Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, Social Games, Illustration, Computer Games, Game Art, Flash, Art Direction, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Concept Design, Digital Illustration, User Interface, Texturing, Art, Xbox 360, Maya, Conceptual Art, Unreal Engine 3, Environment Art, Zbrush, Computer Animation, Texture Painting, Level Design, PS3, Low Poly Modeling, User Interface Design, Gameplay, Cinematics, UV mapping, 3D, Unreal Editor, UV Mapping
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1991 — 1994
Master, Experimental Animation
Manhattanville College 1986 — 1990
BFA, Fine Art
Dave Inscore's Firaxis Games Experience 1997 - 1999
Job Art Director at Sparkypants Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Sparkypants Studios November 2013 - Present
Moore College of Art & Design February 2013 - October 2013
Zynga September 2010 - January 2013
Big Huge Games January 2000 - September 2010
Firaxis Games 1997 - 1999
Microprose January 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Art Direction, Team Management, Game Development, 3D Studio Max, Leadership, Video Games, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Art, Casual Games, Digital Painting, Level Design, Gameplay, Texturing, Character Animation, Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Storyboarding, Maya, 3D, Wii
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1991 — 1995
Illustration
Sparkypants Studios November 2013 - Present
Moore College of Art & Design February 2013 - October 2013
Zynga September 2010 - January 2013
Big Huge Games January 2000 - September 2010
Firaxis Games 1997 - 1999
Microprose January 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Art Direction, Team Management, Game Development, 3D Studio Max, Leadership, Video Games, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Art, Casual Games, Digital Painting, Level Design, Gameplay, Texturing, Character Animation, Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Storyboarding, Maya, 3D, Wii
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1991 — 1995
Illustration
Stuart Zissu's Firaxis Games Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Senior Producer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2013 - Present
BioWare Mythic October 2009 - October 2012
BioWare Mythic March 2008 - September 2012
Turbine, Inc. July 2007 - October 2007
Turbine, Inc. August 2006 - June 2007
Turbine, Inc. October 2004 - August 2006
Hypnotix, Inc. August 2002 - September 2004
Hypnotix, Inc. January 2001 - August 2002
International Fine Arts College January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Game Development, MMO, Video Games, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Game Design, PC, Gameplay, Perforce, Game Mechanics, People Skills, Production, Scrum, Localization, Console, Video Game Development, Mobile Games, Maya, Social Games, Level Design, Xbox, Hansoft, Game Balance, Video Game Design, Scheduling, Computer Animation, Interactive..., Character Animation, Casual Games, Video Game Production, World Building
Education
William Paterson Univeristy 1996 — 1997
MFA
Lehigh University 1990 — 1994
BA
Firaxis Games April 2013 - Present
BioWare Mythic October 2009 - October 2012
BioWare Mythic March 2008 - September 2012
Turbine, Inc. July 2007 - October 2007
Turbine, Inc. August 2006 - June 2007
Turbine, Inc. October 2004 - August 2006
Hypnotix, Inc. August 2002 - September 2004
Hypnotix, Inc. January 2001 - August 2002
International Fine Arts College January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Game Development, MMO, Video Games, MMORPG, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Game Design, PC, Gameplay, Perforce, Game Mechanics, People Skills, Production, Scrum, Localization, Console, Video Game Development, Mobile Games, Maya, Social Games, Level Design, Xbox, Hansoft, Game Balance, Video Game Design, Scheduling, Computer Animation, Interactive..., Character Animation, Casual Games, Video Game Production, World Building
Education
William Paterson Univeristy 1996 — 1997
MFA
Lehigh University 1990 — 1994
BA
Rick Menkhaus's Firaxis Games Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Senior VFX Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games March 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios November 2013 - March 2015
Vicarious Visions May 2013 - July 2013
Impossible Studios July 2012 - February 2013
Big Huge Games September 2010 - May 2012
Day 1 Studios September 2006 - September 2010
Logilearn (owned by FKI Logistex) 2000 - 2006
Skills
Perforce, Maxscript, Lua, Shaders, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Flash, Premiere, After Effects, Encore, Zbrush, Afterburn, Phoenix FD, Vray, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Special Effects, Visual Effects
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture
Firaxis Games March 2015 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios November 2013 - March 2015
Vicarious Visions May 2013 - July 2013
Impossible Studios July 2012 - February 2013
Big Huge Games September 2010 - May 2012
Day 1 Studios September 2006 - September 2010
Logilearn (owned by FKI Logistex) 2000 - 2006
Skills
Perforce, Maxscript, Lua, Shaders, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Flash, Premiere, After Effects, Encore, Zbrush, Afterburn, Phoenix FD, Vray, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Special Effects, Visual Effects
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sculpture
Wesley Griffin's Firaxis Games Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Computer Scientist at National Institute of Standards and Technology
Industry Research
Experience
National Institute of Standards and Technology October 2012 - Present
University of Maryland Baltimore County December 2007 - Present
UMBC February 2010 - September 2012
Firaxis Games June 2011 - August 2011
UMBC June 2008 - June 2009
SPARTA, Inc. June 2003 - January 2009
UMBC December 2007 - August 2008
Network Associates Laboratories August 1998 - June 2003
Trusted Information Systems, Inc. May 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Direct3D 10/11, OpenGL 3+, CUDA/OpenCL, C/C++, Python, Java, OpenGL, Software Design, C, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Security
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2007 — 2009
MS, Computer Science
University of Maryland University College 2001 — 2007
BS, Computer Science
National Institute of Standards and Technology October 2012 - Present
University of Maryland Baltimore County December 2007 - Present
UMBC February 2010 - September 2012
Firaxis Games June 2011 - August 2011
UMBC June 2008 - June 2009
SPARTA, Inc. June 2003 - January 2009
UMBC December 2007 - August 2008
Network Associates Laboratories August 1998 - June 2003
Trusted Information Systems, Inc. May 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Direct3D 10/11, OpenGL 3+, CUDA/OpenCL, C/C++, Python, Java, OpenGL, Software Design, C, Algorithms, TCP/IP, Security
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2007 — 2009
MS, Computer Science
University of Maryland University College 2001 — 2007
BS, Computer Science
Aaron Yamada-Hanff's Firaxis Games Experience September 2008 - Present
Job Concept Artist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games September 2008 - Present
Big Huge Games October 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Game Development, Illustration, Computer Games, Texture Painting, Environment Art, Texturing, Xbox 360, Video Games, Fun, Game Design, PS3, Zbrush, Maya, Character Animation, Gameplay, 3D Studio Max, Level Design, Animation, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Access Lists, Making Coffee, Unreal Engine 3, 3D Modeling, YouTube, Technical Rescue, Fruit, Music Lover, Internet, Teaching, Digital Sculpting, Game Art, Unreal Editor, Hansoft, Perforce, Storyboarding, Desktop Computers
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2005 — 2006
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
The Johns Hopkins University 2001 — 2005
BA, History of Art
Firaxis Games September 2008 - Present
Big Huge Games October 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Game Development, Illustration, Computer Games, Texture Painting, Environment Art, Texturing, Xbox 360, Video Games, Fun, Game Design, PS3, Zbrush, Maya, Character Animation, Gameplay, 3D Studio Max, Level Design, Animation, Conceptual Art, Concept Design, Access Lists, Making Coffee, Unreal Engine 3, 3D Modeling, YouTube, Technical Rescue, Fruit, Music Lover, Internet, Teaching, Digital Sculpting, Game Art, Unreal Editor, Hansoft, Perforce, Storyboarding, Desktop Computers
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2005 — 2006
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
The Johns Hopkins University 2001 — 2005
BA, History of Art
Louis Ferina's Firaxis Games Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Senior Animator at Firaxis Games
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Firaxis Games September 2013 - Present
Impossible Studios Epic Games June 2012 - February 2013
Big Huge Games 2008 - May 2012
Big Huge Games February 2004 - January 2008
Cyber Warrior Inc May 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Game Development, Animation, Keyframe Animation, Character Animation, Cinematics, Rigging, Low Poly Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Pre-visualization
Education
Pratt Institute 2001 — 2004
BFA, Computer Graphics and Interactive Media
Firaxis Games September 2013 - Present
Impossible Studios Epic Games June 2012 - February 2013
Big Huge Games 2008 - May 2012
Big Huge Games February 2004 - January 2008
Cyber Warrior Inc May 2002 - September 2002
Skills
Game Development, Animation, Keyframe Animation, Character Animation, Cinematics, Rigging, Low Poly Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Pre-visualization
Education
Pratt Institute 2001 — 2004
BFA, Computer Graphics and Interactive Media
Josh Scanlan's Firaxis Games Experience June 2001 - Present
Job IT Manager at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games June 2001 - Present
Absolute Quality, Inc. June 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Perforce, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Scripting, PS3, Online Gaming, Game Design, Console
Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland 1995 — 1999
BA, Computer Science
Firaxis Games June 2001 - Present
Absolute Quality, Inc. June 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Perforce, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Scripting, PS3, Online Gaming, Game Design, Console
Education
St. Mary's College of Maryland 1995 — 1999
BA, Computer Science
Michelle Menard's Firaxis Games Experience July 2008 - January 2011
Job Founder Artemic Games, LLC; Adjunct Professor; Consultant; Writer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
UMBC January 2015 - Present
Artemic Games LLC June 2013 - Present
Zynga January 2011 - February 2013
Firaxis Games July 2008 - January 2011
Metaversatility June 2007 - June 2007
St. Alphonsus Church June 1998 - August 2006
Self-employed March 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, Level Design, Social Games, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Unity3D, Game Mechanics, Flash, Scripting, System Design, Game Balance, Gameplay Programming, Unreal Editor, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Unreal Engine 3, Mobile Games, MMORPG, Console, Perforce
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
M.F.A ., Game Design & Development
Brown University 2002 — 2006
BA, Music and Applied Mathematics
UMBC January 2015 - Present
Artemic Games LLC June 2013 - Present
Zynga January 2011 - February 2013
Firaxis Games July 2008 - January 2011
Metaversatility June 2007 - June 2007
St. Alphonsus Church June 1998 - August 2006
Self-employed March 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, Level Design, Social Games, Multiplayer, Computer Games, Unity3D, Game Mechanics, Flash, Scripting, System Design, Game Balance, Gameplay Programming, Unreal Editor, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Unreal Engine 3, Mobile Games, MMORPG, Console, Perforce
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2006 — 2008
M.F.A ., Game Design & Development
Brown University 2002 — 2006
BA, Music and Applied Mathematics
Jason Winokur's Firaxis Games Experience 3D ProgrammerFiraxis2004 - Present
Job Software Engineer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games 3D ProgrammerFiraxis2004 - Present
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2003 — 2004
MS, Computer Science
Manhattan College 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Firaxis Games 3D ProgrammerFiraxis2004 - Present
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2003 — 2004
MS, Computer Science
Manhattan College 1999 — 2003
BS, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Joshua Bouscher's Firaxis Games Experience November 2011 - Present
Job Gameplay Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games November 2011 - Present
Pitch Black Games September 2011 - November 2011
UTV Ignition Entertainment November 2009 - August 2011
Certain Affinity June 2009 - August 2009
Stray Bullet Games May 2008 - March 2009
SCCI March 2008 - May 2008
Simutronics Corp November 2002 - February 2008
Simutronics Corp June 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Gameplay, MMO, Game Mechanics, Gameplay Programming, Scripting, Game Engines, User Interface, Artificial Intelligence
Education
Bryant & Stratton College 2000 — 2002
Associate, Information Technology, Programming
Firaxis Games November 2011 - Present
Pitch Black Games September 2011 - November 2011
UTV Ignition Entertainment November 2009 - August 2011
Certain Affinity June 2009 - August 2009
Stray Bullet Games May 2008 - March 2009
SCCI March 2008 - May 2008
Simutronics Corp November 2002 - February 2008
Simutronics Corp June 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, Gameplay, MMO, Game Mechanics, Gameplay Programming, Scripting, Game Engines, User Interface, Artificial Intelligence
Education
Bryant & Stratton College 2000 — 2002
Associate, Information Technology, Programming
Arthur Gould's Firaxis Games Experience October 2009 - November 2010
Job FX / Technical Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games/2K/Take-Two November 2010 - Present
Firaxis Games October 2009 - November 2010
NAHB Research Center March 2009 - October 2009
Legendary Studios February 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Game Development, Video Games
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2003 — 2007
Firaxis Games/2K/Take-Two November 2010 - Present
Firaxis Games October 2009 - November 2010
NAHB Research Center March 2009 - October 2009
Legendary Studios February 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Game Development, Video Games
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2003 — 2007
Matthew D'arcangelo's Firaxis Games Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Lead Level Designer at ZeniMax Online Studios
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games March 2014 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios May 2010 - May 2014
Tencent Boston, Inc April 2009 - May 2010
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment February 2006 - February 2009
Entertainment Technology Center @ CMU August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, Gameplay, MMO, Multiplayer, World Building, User Experience, 3D, Texture Painting, Creative Direction, Content Design, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Hero Engine, MMORPG, World Design, Unreal Editor, Gameplay Systems, Console, Online Gaming, UV mapping, Video Game Production, Game Art, UnrealScript, Environment Art, Mudbox, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Kismet, Unreal 3, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Game Balance, Unity3D, Game Engines
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2006
BoA, Game Art and Design
University of Pittsburgh 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/Philosophy/Economics
Firaxis Games March 2014 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios May 2010 - May 2014
Tencent Boston, Inc April 2009 - May 2010
Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment February 2006 - February 2009
Entertainment Technology Center @ CMU August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, Level Design, Gameplay, MMO, Multiplayer, World Building, User Experience, 3D, Texture Painting, Creative Direction, Content Design, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Hero Engine, MMORPG, World Design, Unreal Editor, Gameplay Systems, Console, Online Gaming, UV mapping, Video Game Production, Game Art, UnrealScript, Environment Art, Mudbox, Perforce, Game Mechanics, Kismet, Unreal 3, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Game Balance, Unity3D, Game Engines
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 2004 — 2006
BoA, Game Art and Design
University of Pittsburgh 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/Philosophy/Economics
Robert Dye's Firaxis Games Experience July 2014 - Present
Job di·ver·si·ty
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Robotoki April 2013 - May 2014
Activision - Infinity Ward March 2009 - April 2013
Turbine November 2008 - March 2009
Clear Channel Radio November 2006 - November 2008
Robert A. Dye June 2002 - November 2008
Skills
Servers, Active Directory, Linux, Software Documentation, System Administration, Networking, Databases, Game Development, Video Games, Windows, Mobile Devices, Disaster Recovery, OS X, Social Networking, Xbox 360, Social Games, HTML, Bugzilla, Training, Animation, Windows Server, After Effects, Game Design, Digital Media, Wii, Console, Game Mechanics, Python, Online Gaming, MMORPG, Premiere, 3D Studio Max, Scrum, Unreal Engine 3, Agile Project Management, Lua, Community Management, Computer Games, Flash
Education
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2006
ITT Technical Institute 2000 — 2001
Campbell County High School 1996 — 2000
K12
Firaxis Games July 2014 - Present
Robotoki April 2013 - May 2014
Activision - Infinity Ward March 2009 - April 2013
Turbine November 2008 - March 2009
Clear Channel Radio November 2006 - November 2008
Robert A. Dye June 2002 - November 2008
Skills
Servers, Active Directory, Linux, Software Documentation, System Administration, Networking, Databases, Game Development, Video Games, Windows, Mobile Devices, Disaster Recovery, OS X, Social Networking, Xbox 360, Social Games, HTML, Bugzilla, Training, Animation, Windows Server, After Effects, Game Design, Digital Media, Wii, Console, Game Mechanics, Python, Online Gaming, MMORPG, Premiere, 3D Studio Max, Scrum, Unreal Engine 3, Agile Project Management, Lua, Community Management, Computer Games, Flash
Education
University of Cincinnati 2006 — 2006
ITT Technical Institute 2000 — 2001
Campbell County High School 1996 — 2000
K12
Scott Boeckmann's Firaxis Games Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Graphics Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games August 2011 - Present
THQ February 2007 - June 2011
Education
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
Firaxis Games August 2011 - Present
THQ February 2007 - June 2011
Education
Purdue University 2002 — 2006
SusanSellersBrookins Meier's Firaxis Games Experience May 2000 - November 2008
Job Special Projects Person at Firaxis Games/2K/TakeTwo
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games/2K/Take-Two November 2008 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2000 - November 2008
Firaxis Games 1996 - 2000
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) December 1991 - December 1995
United States Department of Defense (CALS office) December 1990 - December 1991
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) December 1989 - December 1990
Naval Air Systems Command August 1985 - December 1989
Naval Air Technical Services Facility (NATSF) June 1976 - August 1985
Skills
Mediation
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Virginia Tech
Firaxis Games/2K/Take-Two November 2008 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2000 - November 2008
Firaxis Games 1996 - 2000
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) December 1991 - December 1995
United States Department of Defense (CALS office) December 1990 - December 1991
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) December 1989 - December 1990
Naval Air Systems Command August 1985 - December 1989
Naval Air Technical Services Facility (NATSF) June 1976 - August 1985
Skills
Mediation
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Virginia Tech
Patrick Glascoe's Firaxis Games Experience May 2011 - February 2014
Job Quality Assurance Lead
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games May 2011 - February 2014
ZeniMax Online Studios August 2010 - April 2011
Firaxis Games April 2007 - July 2010
Big Huge Games (THQ) 2006 - 2006
Skills
Xbox 360, Video Games, Game Development, PS3, Computer Games, MMO, Game Design, MMORPG, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Quality Assurance, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Console, Perforce, Social Games, Unreal Engine 3, Seapine Test Track Pro, Xbox, Video Game Production, Game Balance, Mobile Games, Unreal Editor
Education
Towson University 1998 — 2000
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Perry Hall H.S.
Perry Hall H.S.
Perry Hall H.S.
Firaxis Games May 2011 - February 2014
ZeniMax Online Studios August 2010 - April 2011
Firaxis Games April 2007 - July 2010
Big Huge Games (THQ) 2006 - 2006
Skills
Xbox 360, Video Games, Game Development, PS3, Computer Games, MMO, Game Design, MMORPG, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Quality Assurance, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Console, Perforce, Social Games, Unreal Engine 3, Seapine Test Track Pro, Xbox, Video Game Production, Game Balance, Mobile Games, Unreal Editor
Education
Towson University 1998 — 2000
...
Perry Hall H.S.
Perry Hall H.S.
Perry Hall H.S.
Dean Ray Johnson's Firaxis Games Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Technical Communication
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Stallion Production Services 2012 - 2014
Schneider National 2011 - 2012
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company 2008 - 2011
Firaxis Games 2006 - 2007
Education
Society of Technical Communication 2013 — 2013
Certificates, Technical Communication 101 / 201
Berklee College of Music 2000 — 2003
Stallion Production Services 2012 - 2014
Schneider National 2011 - 2012
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company 2008 - 2011
Firaxis Games 2006 - 2007
Education
Society of Technical Communication 2013 — 2013
Certificates, Technical Communication 101 / 201
Berklee College of Music 2000 — 2003
Brittany Steiner's Firaxis Games Experience December 2006 - Present
Job Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games December 2006 - Present
University of Baltimore 2007 - 2010
CCTS at University of Baltimore August 2006 - December 2006
Connections Academy May 2003 - August 2006
Skills
User Interface..., User Interface Design, Usability, Game Development, Software Development, Flash, Video Games, Usability Testing, Graphic Design, UnrealScript, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Game Programming, Computer Games, Perforce, Gameplay Programming, Unreal Editor, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Console, Level Design, Social Games, Multiplayer, 3D
Education
University of Baltimore 2004 — 2006
BTPS, Simulation and Digital Entertainment
The Community College of Baltimore County 2002 — 2004
Simulation and Digital Entertainment
Firaxis Games December 2006 - Present
University of Baltimore 2007 - 2010
CCTS at University of Baltimore August 2006 - December 2006
Connections Academy May 2003 - August 2006
Skills
User Interface..., User Interface Design, Usability, Game Development, Software Development, Flash, Video Games, Usability Testing, Graphic Design, UnrealScript, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface, Game Design, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Game Programming, Computer Games, Perforce, Gameplay Programming, Unreal Editor, Casual Games, Game Mechanics, Console, Level Design, Social Games, Multiplayer, 3D
Education
University of Baltimore 2004 — 2006
BTPS, Simulation and Digital Entertainment
The Community College of Baltimore County 2002 — 2004
Simulation and Digital Entertainment
Kenji Bliss's Firaxis Games Experience September 2008 - July 2010
Job Freelance Concept Artist
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Fake Plastic, LLC April 2015 - 2015
GREE, Inc. October 2012 - October 2013
Zynga January 2012 - October 2012
Zynga East August 2010 - January 2012
Firaxis Games September 2008 - July 2010
Take 2 Interactive - Firaxis Games September 2008 - July 2010
Big Huge Games October 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design Documents, 2-D Design, Art, Illustration, Texturing, Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Game Design, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Game Art, Zbrush, ZBrush, Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 2001 — 2007
Fake Plastic, LLC April 2015 - 2015
GREE, Inc. October 2012 - October 2013
Zynga January 2012 - October 2012
Zynga East August 2010 - January 2012
Firaxis Games September 2008 - July 2010
Take 2 Interactive - Firaxis Games September 2008 - July 2010
Big Huge Games October 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design Documents, 2-D Design, Art, Illustration, Texturing, Conceptual Art, Digital Illustration, Storyboarding, Concept Design, Game Design, Character Animation, Digital Painting, Game Art, Zbrush, ZBrush, Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
Columbus College of Art & Design 2001 — 2007
Dorian Newcomb's Firaxis Games Experience June 2000 - September 2011
Job Co Founder of Mohawk Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Mohawk Games July 2013 - Present
Zynga September 2011 - February 2013
Firaxis Games June 2000 - September 2011
Stanley Associates 1995 - 1998
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Game Design
Education
Pratt Institute 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting
Mohawk Games July 2013 - Present
Zynga September 2011 - February 2013
Firaxis Games June 2000 - September 2011
Stanley Associates 1995 - 1998
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Game Design
Education
Pratt Institute 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting
Josh Watson's Firaxis Games Experience July 2013 - Present
Job Cinematic Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games July 2013 - Present
Campbell and Company September 2012 - June 2013
Big Huge Games June 2010 - May 2012
Big Huge Games March 2008 - June 2010
Big Huge Games July 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Gameplay, Animation, Lua, PS3, Perforce, C++, Visual Studio
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Game Development
Firaxis Games July 2013 - Present
Campbell and Company September 2012 - June 2013
Big Huge Games June 2010 - May 2012
Big Huge Games March 2008 - June 2010
Big Huge Games July 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Gameplay, Animation, Lua, PS3, Perforce, C++, Visual Studio
Education
Full Sail University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Game Development
Marek Vojtko's Firaxis Games Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Graphics Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2009 - Present
The Guildhall at SMU June 2008 - December 2008
The Guildhall at SMU July 2007 - December 2008
The Guildhall at SMU December 2007 - April 2008
Sproing Interactive Media GmbH August 2005 - October 2005
Siemens February 2004 - May 2004
IBM July 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Computer Graphics, Game Development, 3D, Gameplay, Graphics, OpenGL, Video Games, Computer Games, Programming, CMake
Education
Southern Methodist University 2007 — 2008
MIT, Computer Game Development
Fachhochschul-Studiengang Oberösterreich 2004 — 2006
MSc, Digital Media
Fachhochschul-Studiengang Oberösterreich 2001 — 2004
BSc, Media Technology and Design
Gymnazium Bilikova 1997 — 2001
Firaxis Games January 2009 - Present
The Guildhall at SMU June 2008 - December 2008
The Guildhall at SMU July 2007 - December 2008
The Guildhall at SMU December 2007 - April 2008
Sproing Interactive Media GmbH August 2005 - October 2005
Siemens February 2004 - May 2004
IBM July 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Computer Graphics, Game Development, 3D, Gameplay, Graphics, OpenGL, Video Games, Computer Games, Programming, CMake
Education
Southern Methodist University 2007 — 2008
MIT, Computer Game Development
Fachhochschul-Studiengang Oberösterreich 2004 — 2006
MSc, Digital Media
Fachhochschul-Studiengang Oberösterreich 2001 — 2004
BSc, Media Technology and Design
Gymnazium Bilikova 1997 — 2001
David Goldfinger's Firaxis Games Experience January 2006 - January 2007
Job Freelance Graphic Design
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Big Huge Games October 2007 - October 2008
Firaxis Games January 2006 - January 2007
Skills
User Interface Design, Layout, Typography, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Print, Adobe Creative Suite, Goal Oriented, Work Well Independently, Works well in a team, Passionate about work, Art Direction, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, User Interface
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Big Huge Games October 2007 - October 2008
Firaxis Games January 2006 - January 2007
Skills
User Interface Design, Layout, Typography, Color Theory, Graphic Design, Web Design, Motion Design, Print, Adobe Creative Suite, Goal Oriented, Work Well Independently, Works well in a team, Passionate about work, Art Direction, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, User Interface
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Kiran Sudhakara's Firaxis Games Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games January 2009 - Present
BreakAway Games 2008 - 2008
Skills
Rendering, 3D, C++, Computer Graphics, Video Games, Game Development, HLSL, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Studio Max, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Shaders
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2004 — 2009
Computer Science
Firaxis Games January 2009 - Present
BreakAway Games 2008 - 2008
Skills
Rendering, 3D, C++, Computer Graphics, Video Games, Game Development, HLSL, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Studio Max, Gameplay, Multiplayer, Shaders
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2004 — 2009
Computer Science
Shaun Seckman's Firaxis Games Experience February 2009 - Present
Job Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Firaxis Games February 2009 - Present
BreakAway Games June 2003 - February 2009
Skills
Android, OpenGL ES, Game Programming, Game Development, Perforce, XML, Programming, Lua
Education
University of Maryland University College 2004 — 2006
BS, Computer Science
Firaxis Games February 2009 - Present
BreakAway Games June 2003 - February 2009
Skills
Android, OpenGL ES, Game Programming, Game Development, Perforce, XML, Programming, Lua
Education
University of Maryland University College 2004 — 2006
BS, Computer Science
John Kloetzli's Firaxis Games Experience 2006 - Present
Job Graphics Programmer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games 2006 - Present
Skills
DirectX, HLSL, Game Development, Perforce, Computer Graphics, Procedural Modeling, OpenCL, Direct3D 11, C++, C, Gameplay, Shaders
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2008
MS, Computer Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2002 — 2006
BS, Computer Science, Mathematics, Philosphy
Firaxis Games 2006 - Present
Skills
DirectX, HLSL, Game Development, Perforce, Computer Graphics, Procedural Modeling, OpenCL, Direct3D 11, C++, C, Gameplay, Shaders
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2008
MS, Computer Science
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2002 — 2006
BS, Computer Science, Mathematics, Philosphy
Kevin Margo's Firaxis Games Experience May 2000 - January 2003
Job vfx/cg supervisor at Blur Studio
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Blur Studio February 2003 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Cinematics, Compositing, Shaders, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Lighting, 3D, Animation, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Animation, Film
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1996 — 2000
BFA, General Fine Arts
Blur Studio February 2003 - Present
Firaxis Games May 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Cinematics, Compositing, Shaders, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Lighting, 3D, Animation, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Animation, Film
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 1996 — 2000
BFA, General Fine Arts
David Burchanowski's Firaxis Games Experience March 2012 - Present
Job at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games March 2012 - Present
Visual Concepts January 2009 - March 2012
Computer Sciences Corporation July 2006 - October 2008
Factor 5 2008 - 2008
Skills
Game Development
Education
Saint Michael's College 2002 — 2006
BS, Computer Science
Firaxis Games March 2012 - Present
Visual Concepts January 2009 - March 2012
Computer Sciences Corporation July 2006 - October 2008
Factor 5 2008 - 2008
Skills
Game Development
Education
Saint Michael's College 2002 — 2006
BS, Computer Science
Dave Cory's Firaxis Games Experience April 2014 - Present
Job UI Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
High Voltage Software November 2009 - April 2014
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
BFA, Illustration
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
High Voltage Software November 2009 - April 2014
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2008
BFA, Illustration
Javier Sobrado's Firaxis Games Experience April 2001 - February 2003
Job Patent Attorney at Feldman Gale, P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Feldman Gale, P.A. March 2011 - Present
Novak Druce + Quigg LLP June 2010 - March 2011
Feldman Gale, P.A. September 2007 - June 2010
Firaxis Games April 2001 - February 2003
ICLUBcentral August 2000 - February 2001
Education
University of Miami School of Law 2004 — 2007
JD
Harvard University 1996 — 2001
A.B., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mind Brain Behavior Program (Computational Neuroscience)
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Feldman Gale, P.A. March 2011 - Present
Novak Druce + Quigg LLP June 2010 - March 2011
Feldman Gale, P.A. September 2007 - June 2010
Firaxis Games April 2001 - February 2003
ICLUBcentral August 2000 - February 2001
Education
University of Miami School of Law 2004 — 2007
JD
Harvard University 1996 — 2001
A.B., Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mind Brain Behavior Program (Computational Neuroscience)
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
Orion Burcham's Firaxis Games Experience November 2013 - Present
Job Game Designer at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games November 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2009 - November 2013
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, C#, Game Programming, Environment Art, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Gameplay, World Building
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Game Art And Design
Firaxis Games November 2013 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2009 - November 2013
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, C#, Game Programming, Environment Art, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Gameplay, World Building
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Game Art And Design
Neal Jany's Firaxis Games Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Senior Environment Artist at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
Zenimax Online Studios May 2009 - April 2014
Big Huge Games 2007 - 2009
Skills
Texturing, 3D Modeling, Texture Painting, Video Games, Zbrush, Digital Painting, Environment Art, Texture Artist, 2D graphics, Game Development
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
BFA, Illustration
Firaxis Games April 2014 - Present
Zenimax Online Studios May 2009 - April 2014
Big Huge Games 2007 - 2009
Skills
Texturing, 3D Modeling, Texture Painting, Video Games, Zbrush, Digital Painting, Environment Art, Texture Artist, 2D graphics, Game Development
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
BFA, Illustration
Adam Goodrich's Firaxis Games Experience February 2008 - March 2009
Job Modeling Team Manager, 3D Modeler, Texture Artist, Simulation Developer at Transas Marine
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Transas Marine November 2013 - Present
Pacific Maritime Institute September 2011 - October 2013
Apple December 2009 - July 2011
Firaxis Games February 2008 - March 2009
Skills
3D modeling, Animation, Fine Art, Photography, Simulations, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling, Game Development, Character Animation, Texturing, Video Games, 3D, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Modeling, 3D Studio Max
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
BFA, animation and 3d modeling
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation, Painting, Photography
Transas Marine November 2013 - Present
Pacific Maritime Institute September 2011 - October 2013
Apple December 2009 - July 2011
Firaxis Games February 2008 - March 2009
Skills
3D modeling, Animation, Fine Art, Photography, Simulations, Traditional Animation, 3D Modeling, Game Development, Character Animation, Texturing, Video Games, 3D, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Modeling, 3D Studio Max
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
BFA, animation and 3d modeling
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation, Painting, Photography
Elliot Pace's Firaxis Games Experience February 2009 - April 2011
Job Game Developer
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Epace Games LLC April 2011 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, Game Design, PS3, DirectX, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Game Programming, Unity3D, Lua, HLSL, OpenGL, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Computer Games
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2009
B.S., Mathematics
Howard Community College 2004 — 2006
Epace Games LLC April 2011 - Present
Firaxis Games February 2009 - April 2011
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, Game Design, PS3, DirectX, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Game Programming, Unity3D, Lua, HLSL, OpenGL, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Computer Games
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 2006 — 2009
B.S., Mathematics
Howard Community College 2004 — 2006
Jonathan Plutzik's Firaxis Games Experience 2002 - 2005
Job
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Fannie Mae November 2009 - Present
The Betsy Hotel 2006 - Present
Coro New York Leadership Center 2003 - 2013
UJA-Federation July 2009 - June 2012
Firaxis Games 2002 - 2005
Credit Suisse First Boston 1978 - 2002
Skills
Valuation, Strategic Planning, Capital Markets, Fundraising, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Hedge Funds, Start-ups, Nonprofits, Fixed Income
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School (CA) 1976 — 1978
MBA, Finance
Brandeis University 1972 — 1976
BA, Economics
Fannie Mae November 2009 - Present
The Betsy Hotel 2006 - Present
Coro New York Leadership Center 2003 - 2013
UJA-Federation July 2009 - June 2012
Firaxis Games 2002 - 2005
Credit Suisse First Boston 1978 - 2002
Skills
Valuation, Strategic Planning, Capital Markets, Fundraising, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Hedge Funds, Start-ups, Nonprofits, Fixed Income
Education
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School (CA) 1976 — 1978
MBA, Finance
Brandeis University 1972 — 1976
BA, Economics
Corey Staub's Firaxis Games Experience 2013 - November 2014
Job Former Firaxian & Communications Systems Professional
Industry Construction
Experience
Self Employed January 2001 - Present
Firaxis Games 2013 - November 2014
Electric, Inc. 2012 - 2012
IES September 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Low Voltage, Alarm Systems, Cabling, Access Control, CCTV, Contractors, Electricians, Change Orders, Construction, Construction Management, Fire Alarm, Subcontracting, Contract Negotiation, Fiber Optics, Pre-construction, Project Estimation, Construction Safety, Building Automation, Energy Management, Project Bidding, Value Engineering, QAQC, Game Development, Game Theory, Game Testing, Game Mechanics, Game Design, Project Management, Operations Management, Telecommunications, Wireless, New Business Development, Data Center, Account Management, Security
Education
The University of New Mexico 1997 — 1999
Self Employed January 2001 - Present
Firaxis Games 2013 - November 2014
Electric, Inc. 2012 - 2012
IES September 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Low Voltage, Alarm Systems, Cabling, Access Control, CCTV, Contractors, Electricians, Change Orders, Construction, Construction Management, Fire Alarm, Subcontracting, Contract Negotiation, Fiber Optics, Pre-construction, Project Estimation, Construction Safety, Building Automation, Energy Management, Project Bidding, Value Engineering, QAQC, Game Development, Game Theory, Game Testing, Game Mechanics, Game Design, Project Management, Operations Management, Telecommunications, Wireless, New Business Development, Data Center, Account Management, Security
Education
The University of New Mexico 1997 — 1999
Shawn Kohn's Firaxis Games Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Human Resources Director at Firaxis Games
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Firaxis Games September 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games October 2008 - September 2014
The Home Depot January 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Video Games, Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Computer Games, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Technical Recruiting, Training, Employee Engagement, Game Design, Photoshop
Education
Saint Vincent College 1994 — 1998
BA, Sociology
Firaxis Games September 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games October 2008 - September 2014
The Home Depot January 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Video Games, Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration, Computer Games, College Recruiting, HR Policies, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Personnel Management, Technical Recruiting, Training, Employee Engagement, Game Design, Photoshop
Education
Saint Vincent College 1994 — 1998
BA, Sociology
Eric MacDonald's Firaxis Games Experience April 2003 - June 2006
Job Software Developer at Northstrat Incorporated
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Northstrat Incorporated June 2014 - Present
EMAC Apps January 2011 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton August 2012 - June 2014
Monster Government Solutions February 2012 - April 2012
Wu Studios May 2010 - January 2011
BioWare Mythic June 2006 - January 2010
Firaxis Games April 2003 - June 2006
Media Cybernetics October 2000 - January 2003
General Electric Information Systems May 1998 - October 2000
United States Marine Corps June 1990 - October 1993
Skills
XML, JIRA, Perforce, Python, Microsoft SQL Server, C++, Oracle, Integration, Quality Assurance, Confluence, User Interface, Windows, Security, Bamboo, Fisheye, Management, Game Development, C#, Visual Studio, OpenGL, Java, Storm, ZooKeeper
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Northstrat Incorporated June 2014 - Present
EMAC Apps January 2011 - Present
Booz Allen Hamilton August 2012 - June 2014
Monster Government Solutions February 2012 - April 2012
Wu Studios May 2010 - January 2011
BioWare Mythic June 2006 - January 2010
Firaxis Games April 2003 - June 2006
Media Cybernetics October 2000 - January 2003
General Electric Information Systems May 1998 - October 2000
United States Marine Corps June 1990 - October 1993
Skills
XML, JIRA, Perforce, Python, Microsoft SQL Server, C++, Oracle, Integration, Quality Assurance, Confluence, User Interface, Windows, Security, Bamboo, Fisheye, Management, Game Development, C#, Visual Studio, OpenGL, Java, Storm, ZooKeeper
Education
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Stephen Egrie's Firaxis Games Experience June 2007 - September 2014
Job at
Industry Computer Games
Experience
Stardock September 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games June 2007 - September 2014
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Experimental Animation
Stardock September 2014 - Present
Firaxis Games June 2007 - September 2014
Education
The Maryland Institute College of Art 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Experimental Animation
Electronic Arts
Epic
Blizzard Entertainment
Electronic Arts (EA)
Sony Computer Entertainment America
THQ
Bioware
Disney Interactive Studios