Microsoft Game Studios
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionMicrosoft Studios is the video game production wing for Microsoft, responsible for the development and publishing of games for the Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Games for Windows, Steam, Windows Store and Windows Phone platforms. Parent organization: Microsoft Corporation Headquarters: Redmond, WA Founded: 2002, Redmond, WA Subsidiaries: Mojang, Ninja Theory, Turn 10 Studios, Rare, Key people: Phil Spencer, Larry Hryb
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Microsoft Game Studios Employees
Crystal Dynamics March 2014 - Present
Electronic Arts April 2013 - March 2014
Crystal Dynamics October 2011 - April 2013
Daglow Entertainment June 2011 - July 2011
Zipper Interactive March 2010 - March 2011
Microsoft Game Studios June 2009 - March 2010
D2C Games Inc March 2008 - September 2008
Sony Computer Entertainment America September 2007 - March 2008
Bed Bath & Beyond September 2004 - December 2004
Expo Home Design Center July 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Video Games, Perforce, Quality Assurance, Level Design, Testing, Maya, Assistant Production, Coordinate Meetings, Hansoft
Education
University of California, Santa Cruz 2005 — 2006
BA, Cultural Anthropology, 3.25
Cabrillo College 2004 — 2005
Cultural Anthropology
Florida Gulf Coast University 2003 — 2003
Illustrative Art
Edison Community College 2001 — 2003
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.25
HBO May 2014 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios September 2010 - September 2013
Real Networks February 2006 - September 2010
McKently Malak Architects July 2005 - February 2006
Concept Design Productions August 2003 - July 2005
Grofad Inc September 1994 - July 2000
Community Design Collaborative 1994 - 1995
Skills
Illustration, Digital Painting, 3D Modeling, Concept Design, Maya, Texturing, 3D, Video Games, Game Development, Creative Direction, Art, Drawing, User Interface, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Rendering, Game Design, Xbox 360, After Effects
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2000 — 2003
Masters, Industrial Design
Southern California Institute of Architecture 1990 — 1994
Bachelor, Architecture
Gnomon School of Special Effects
Game Art & Design
Motiga, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Mobius Industries, LLC May 2014 - August 2014
Mobius Industries, LLC February 2014 - May 2014
Game Developers Conference March 2014 - March 2014
ArenaNet January 2013 - January 2014
Microsoft Game Studios June 2010 - January 2013
Glu Mobile March 2012 - June 2012
Nintendo of America July 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Quality Assurance, Agile Testing, Test Planning, Leadership, Agile Methodologies, MMO, Game Development, Xbox 360, Video Games, Scrum, Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Editor, Perforce, JIRA, Test Cases, Bug Tracking, Testing, Gameplay, iOS, Software Documentation, Multiplayer, Console, Mobile Games, Regression Testing, Scripting, XDK, Test Automation, Management, Windows 10, Xbox One, Network Testing, JSON, Gameplay Systems, Engine Testing
Education
Everett Community College 2009 — 2010
Amazon April 2014 - Present
Rumor Games, LLC January 2012 - Present
Microsoft Studios August 2008 - June 2012
Vuzix September 2007 - November 2007
Microsoft Game Studios June 2007 - August 2007
E3 Technologies July 2006 - November 2006
Skills
Game Development, Software Development, C#, XNA, Unity3D, WPF, Game Design, Software Engineering, Visual Studio, iOS development, Xbox 360, Console, Video Games, Mobile Games
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Software Engineering
Microsoft Game Studios January 2014 - Present
Blue Bear Studio 2001 - December 2013
ArenaNet 2008 - 2011
ArenaNet 2005 - 2008
Microsoft Game Studios 2002 - 2005
Carroll White Advertising 2000 - 2001
Atavia Inc. 1996 - 2000
Skills
UI/interactive/Print/Mar..., User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Interactive Media, Corporate Identity, Video Games, Game Development, Storyboarding, User Experience, Web Design, User Interface, CSS, Graphics, Art, Layout, ActionScript, Animation, Instigator of..., Print Design, Layout &..., Expert Mac & PC User, Master Coordinator of..., Wireframes, Flash, Interaction Design, Concept Design, Art Direction, Flash Animation, Digital Illustration, Motion Graphics
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1995 — 1997
AA, Art, Visual Communication
Georgia State University 1993 — 1995
2 Years towards Fine Art, Fine Art
Dunwoody High School 1991 — 1993
Diploma
Microsoft April 2015 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios September 2013 - Present
Vizant March 2013 - August 2013
PACCAR ITD May 2012 - August 2012
Zorko Electric, Inc May 2011 - May 2012
Strattonwood Swim Club May 2009 - August 2011
Strattonwood Swim Club May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Access, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teamwork, HTML, Java, PHP, CSS, Oracle SQL, Leadership, US GAAP, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Management, Project Management, Time Management, Accounting, Finance, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, SAP, Analysis
Education
Gonzaga University 2009 — 2013
B.B.A; B.B.A; B.B.A, Accounting; Management Information Systems (MIS); Finance
2K June 2014 - Present
IGT July 2013 - September 2013
Nintendo Software Technologies December 2012 - June 2013
Microsoft Game Studios February 2012 - June 2012
Central Washington University January 2010 - June 2010
Central Washington University June 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Java, CSS, JavaScript, MySQL, HTML, XML, Visual Studio, C++, ASP.NET, PHP, Computer Science, Testing
Education
Central Washington University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Bellevue Community College 2004 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Arts and Sciences
Qumulo, Inc. October 2013 - August 2014
Microsoft March 2011 - October 2013
TEALS August 2012 - June 2013
Microsoft November 2010 - March 2011
Microsoft May 2010 - November 2010
Microsoft January 2010 - May 2010
Microsoft Game Studios December 2008 - September 2009
Microsoft April 2008 - June 2008
Microsoft Game Studios 2002 - 2004
Microsoft 1995 - 2004
Skills
Software Development, User Experience, C++, JavaScript, C#, CSS, Software Engineering, HTML 5, Xbox 360, Java, AJAX, C, Perl, Software Design, Git, Mercurial, Computer Graphics, TypeScript, Direct3D, XML, HTML5
Education
Arizona State University 1988 — 1991
MS, Computer Science
Arizona State University 1984 — 1988
BS, Computer Science
Nordstrom July 2015 - Present
Washington Federal March 2015 - July 2015
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online March 2014 - March 2015
Wizards of the Coast March 2013 - October 2013
Microsoft Game Studios September 2012 - March 2013
Wizards of the Coast July 2011 - September 2012
VMC Game Labs April 2010 - June 2011
New Delta Review April 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, Software Quality..., Creative Writing, Software Documentation, Agile Methodologies, Technical Writing, Test Automation, Visual Studio, Bug Tracking, Microsoft Office, Test Cases, Japanese, Scripting, Requirements Analysis, Test Planning, Scrum, SharePoint, Localization, Process Improvement, Software Project..., Public Speaking, Translation, Management, Usability Testing, Web Design, Selenium WebDriver, Java, Web Testing
Education
Louisiana State University 2007 — 2009
BA, Economics, English
Centralia College 2004 — 2006
AA, Business Administration
Tumwater High School 1999 — 2003
Microsoft January 2015 - Present
Microsoft August 2012 - December 2014
Microsoft October 2011 - August 2012
Sony Online Entertainment May 2010 - October 2011
Sony Online Entertainment September 2008 - June 2010
Sony Online Entertainment February 2007 - September 2008
Microsoft Game Studios November 2005 - January 2007
Zombie Studios March 2005 - November 2005
DigiPen Institute of Technology June 2004 - October 2004
Skills
Maya, Photoshop, Unreal 3, Environment Art, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Texturing, Unity3D, Video Games, Modeling, Console, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Art Direction, Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Havok, MMO, Unreal Engine 3, Animation, Unreal Editor, Shaders, Low Poly Modeling, 3D, Zbrush
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2002 — 2005
AAA, 3D Computer Animation
Columbia College Chicago 1995 — 1997
Photography, Composition
Turn 10 Studios February 2015 - Present
Area 52 Games December 2013 - February 2015
WB Games July 2011 - December 2013
The Amazing Society February 2010 - May 2011
Turn 10 Microsoft Game Studios June 2008 - February 2010
Microsoft 2002 - February 2010
Microsoft Game Studios 2001 - 2002
Microsoft 2001 - 2002
NST 1998 - 2000
Skills
Game Development, Xbox 360, Video Games, PS3, Multiplayer, Xbox, Game Design, Maya, Art, 3D, Texturing, Computer Games, Gameplay, 3D Studio Max, Level Design
Education
Schoolism 2013 — 2013
Rendering Reflective Surfaces with Scott Robertson
Schoolism 2009 — 2010
Portfolio Workshop with Cheeks Galloway
Art Institute of Seattle 1996 — 1998
Digipen
Turn10 Studios July 2014 - Present
Fastback Studios 2010 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios June 2012 - March 2014
The Hive Recording Studio 2007 - 2010
Skills
Pro Tools, Recording, Mixing, Sound Design, Audio Engineering, Project Management, Songwriting, Music, MIDI, Video Editing, Music Production, Studio Recording, Video Games, Audio Post Production, Sound, Producing, Composition, Live Sound, Mastering, Music Technology, Music Industry, Post Production, Film, Content Strategy, Audio Editing, Sound Editing, Dialogue Editing, PS3, Xbox 360, Reason, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Voice Over, Sound Forge, Professional Audio, Video, Entertainment, Console, Video Production, Concerts, Field Recording, Orchestration, Cubase, Computer Games, SFX, FMOD, Logic Pro, Digital Audio, Ableton Live, Game Development
Education
Mix With The Masters 2014 — 2014
Music Production and Mixing
Shoreline Community College 2008 — 2010
A.A.A.S. Digital Audio Engineering, Digital Audio Engineering, Business Marketing
Mylio (MyLO Development, LLC) February 2015 - May 2015
Microsoft December 2009 - February 2015
Microsoft July 2009 - October 2009
Eddie Bauer March 2009 - June 2009
Ascentium November 2008 - January 2009
GA Creative January 2008 - November 2008
Ascentium September 2005 - January 2008
Microsoft Game Studios 2005 - 2005
Filter Talent 2002 - 2005
Pacific Trading Cards - Lynnwood, WA 1999 - 2001
Skills
User Experience, Web Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Information Architecture, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, User Experience Design, User-centered Design, User Interface, New Media, Branding & Identity, Visual Identity, Logo Design, GUI, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, Layout, Illustration, Illustrator, Graphics, Corporate Branding, Interaction Design
Education
University of Washington 2005 — 2006
Certificate, 3D Games & Animation Program
Lake Washington Technical College 2004 — 2004
Certificate, Multimedia & Production program, 3.5
North Seattle Community College 2001 — 2001
Certificate, Multimedia, Flash
Ivey Seright - Seattle, WA 1999 — 1999
Electronic Imaging & Digital Editing
Art Institute of Seattle 1994 — 1995
Completed 30+ credits toward Associate of Applied Arts, Design and Visual Communications
DreamWorks Animation April 2015 - Present
Wind Dancer Films January 2015 - March 2015
Nickelodeon Animation Studio May 2014 - December 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studio March 2014 - May 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studios January 2014 - March 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studio January 2013 - January 2014
Nickelodeon Animation Studios November 2011 - January 2013
Creative Capers Entertainment October 2011 - December 2011
Nickelodeon Animation Studios 2009 - November 2011
Microsoft Game Studios July 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Visual Development, Traditional Animation, Flash Animation, Storyboarding, Character Design, 2D, Illustration, Flash Storyboards, Character Animation, Animation, Commercials, Cartoons, Toon Boom, Visual Arts, Video Games, Art, After Effects
Education
California Institute of the Arts 1994 — 1995
animation, design
DoubleDown Interactive 2014 - Present
IGT 2010 - 2014
DDMusic LLC 2003 - 2010
Microsoft Game Studios 1999 - 2003
FASA Interactive 1996 - 1999
Premier Technology (Gottlieb Pinball) 1993 - 1996
Kurzweil Music Systems & E-mu Systems 1985 - 1992
Skills
Sound Design, Audio Post Production, Sound, Video Games, Composition, Recording, Audio Engineering, Music, Music Industry, MIDI, Entertainment, Music Production, Game Development, Sound Editing, Original Music, Audio Editing, Computer Games, Mastering, Orchestration, Field Recording, Film, Wwise, Studio Recording, Television, Soundtrack, SFX, Film Scoring, FMOD, Voice Over, Sound Forge, Music Theory, Radio, Perforce, Music Publishing
Education
San Diego Mesa College
A.A.
INDEPENDENT November 2012 - Present
M3 Creative - A Division of Messengercorp September 2010 - September 2012
M3 Creative - A Division of Messengercorp September 2007 - April 2010
"Sealed with a KISS" by Lydia Criss August 2005 - August 2006
Microsoft Game Studios 1999 - 2005
The Art Institutes January 1999 - January 2000
Microsoft 1995 - 1999
Art by E. April 1985 - November 1994
Skills
Project Management, Adobe Creative Suite, User Experience, Graphic Design, User Interface Design, Photoshop, Interaction Design, Web Design, User Interface, Agile Methodologies, Rendering, Illustration, Branding & Identity, Layout, Visual Communication, User Experience Design, Illustrator, Typography, InDesign, Art Direction, Information Architecture, Corporate Branding, Storyboarding, Experience Design, Graphics, Flash, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Art, Animation, Brand Development, Copywriting, Packaging, Multimedia, Video Games, Web Development, Logo Design, Sketching, Corporate Identity, Branding, Advertising
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1985
BFA, Graphic Design / Advertising
Industrial Toys February 2012 - August 2013
Tyrant Studios March 2006 - February 2012
Signal Studios / Nuko October 2010 - November 2011
Crystal Dynamics January 2010 - October 2010
Zipper Interactive August 2004 - February 2006
Bungie Studios, Microsoft July 2003 - August 2004
Microsoft Game Studios January 2002 - July 2003
Bungie Studios, Microsoft November 2000 - December 2001
Bungie Software August 1999 - October 2000
Namco Hometek June 1998 - July 1999
Skills
User Experience, Game Mechanics, Screenwriting, Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Video Games, System Design, Sound Design, Artificial Intelligence, PS3, Scripting, Multiplayer, Mobile Games, MMO, Mobile Devices, Social Games, User Interface Design, 3D Studio Max, Gameplay
Education
Boston University 1988 — 1992
BFA, English
Glu Mobile December 2014 - Present
Zynga January 2011 - February 2014
Client Companies August 2008 - January 2011
LucasArts June 2007 - June 2008
Microsoft Game Studios June 2006 - March 2007
Exile Game Studio February 2006 - May 2006
Midway Games October 2005 - February 2006
Microsoft Casual Games June 2005 - October 2005
Monolith Productions January 2004 - February 2005
Alderac Entertainment Group September 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Creative Direction, Storytelling, MMO, Narrative, Concept Development, MMORPG, Game Development, World Building, Quest Design, Film, Content Development, Monetization, Television, Casual Games, User Experience, Product Management, Web Content, Leadership, Marketing, Console, Management, Team Leadership, Writing, Licensing, Facebook
Education
University of Washington 1995 — 1997
School of Public Health and Community Medicine
North Seattle Community College 1993 — 1995
Biology
Chaotic Moon Studios October 2012 - April 2013
citizen12 studio March 2011 - October 2012
Microsoft Game Studios December 2009 - October 2010
DigiPen Institute of Technology September 2007 - May 2009
Nintendo of America May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Android, iPhone, Programming, XML, Java, Wii, C, Game Engines, Artificial Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Testing
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2005 — 2009
B.S., Real Time Interactive Simulation
Crash Override Network January 2015 - Present
Freelance June 2013 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios October 2011 - April 2013
Blindlight March 2010 - August 2010
Activision June 2009 - August 2009
Activision July 2008 - August 2008
GameStop March 2007 - March 2008
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Scrum, Microsoft Excel, Xbox 360, Production, Photoshop, Narrative, Casual Games, Creative Direction, Voice Acting, Motion Capture, Writing, 3D Studio Max, Logic Pro, Premiere, Narrative Design, Journalism, TFS, After Effects, HTML, jQuery, Web Development, Python, Twitter, Video Games, Interactive..., Mobile Games, Computer Games, Management, Social Games
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Game Design and Development, Communications
Fun Bits Interactive May 2014 - Present
Microsoft December 2012 - December 2013
Zipper Interactive 2009 - June 2012
Nobodinos 2012 - 2012
Microsoft Game Studios 2006 - 2009
Rompus Recordings Inc. 2004 - 2009
KBCS 91.3, Noncommercial Radio May 2003 - March 2006
HealthTalk March 2004 - July 2005
Art Institute of Seattle January 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Sound Design, Field Recording, Recording, Audio, Studio Recording, Sound, Voice Over, SFX, Game Development, Audio Engineering, Video Games, Audio Post Production, PS3, Pro Tools, Audio Mixing, Audio Editing, Mastering, Composition, MIDI, Post Production, Game Audio, Music, Sound Editing, Dialogue Editing, Console, Music Production, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, Xbox, Perforce, Multiplayer, Game Design, Unity3D, Mobile Games, MMO, Casual Games, Social Games
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts, Audio Production
Western Washington University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
Jet.com July 2015 - Present
Amazon.com 2005 - Present
Microsoft 2003 - 2005
Microsoft Game Studios 2001 - 2004
Skills
Heuristic Evaluation, Usability Testing, Usability Design, User Experience, Web Analytics, user research, Mobile Devices, Mobile Design, Customer Experience, Analysts, User Experience Design, Omniture, User Research, E-commerce, Interaction Design, Usability Engineering, User Interface, Usability, Mobile Applications, User Interface Design, Human Computer..., User-centered Design, Persona, Google Analytics, Information Architecture, Analytics, Card Sorting, Conversion Optimization, Wireframes, Contextual Inquiry, User Scenarios, Focus Groups, Management
Education
UCL 1998 — 2000
MSc, Human Factors and Usability
Seattle University 1994 — 1998
BSc Psychology, Human Factors and Usability
Bungie April 2015 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios July 2012 - April 2015
Microsoft Game Studios June 2011 - August 2011
Vicarious Visions November 2010 - May 2011
1st Playable Productions June 2010 - August 2010
1st Playable Productions June 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Game Development, Unity3D, Game Design, Video Games, Level Design, Gameplay Programming, Multiplayer, Programming, Gameplay, Lua, DirectX, Unreal Engine 3, C++, Xbox 360
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Major: Game Design and Development, Minors: Computer Science, Communications
Marvel Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment June 2012 - April 2014
Blizzard Entertainment October 2010 - June 2012
Electronic Arts February 2009 - July 2010
Microsoft Corporation - Xbox 2007 - January 2009
Microsoft Game Studios April 2002 - June 2007
Microsoft August 2001 - April 2002
Optimus Consulting Group 1997 - 1999
Electric Dreams, Inc. 1994 - 1997
Long Beach Bank 1991 - 1993
Skills
Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Social Games, MMO, Online Gaming, Competitive Analysis, Start-ups, Game Development, Monetization, Game Design, Strategy, Management, Brand Management, Global Business..., Product Launch, Mobile Devices, Product Management, Video Games
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 1999 — 2001
MBA, New Products and Ventures Development
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business 1987 — 1991
BS, Marketing
M/Y Marama November 2011 - October 2013
M/Y KRISUJEN November 2008 - August 2011
S/Y Knickerbocker November 2005 - May 2008
S/Y CAVU October 2004 - September 2005
Microsoft Game Studios April 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Electricians
Education
John Percivel 2010 — 2010
Yacht Engineer Certificate of Competency Prep
Gonzaga University 1994 — 2008
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Biology
North Seattle Community College 1999 — 2001
Software Programming Certificate
Cache River Millworks March 2015 - Present
Paint Nite March 2014 - Present
www.adamcrockett.com 1999 - Present
Flexasoft October 2013 - November 2013
Boldman Creative Solutions, LLC February 2013 - February 2013
Gianormous Games, LLC May 2012 - February 2013
Liquid Development 2012 - 2012
Hidden Path Entertainment 2006 - 2012
Valkyrie Entertainment June 2004 - September 2006
Microsoft Game Studios December 1999 - February 2004
Skills
Maya, 3D Studio Max, Animation, Modeling, Painting, Photoshop, Drawing, Texturing, Zbrush, Character Rigging, Photography, Max, Character, Motionbuilder, 3D animation, Character Animation, Cinematics, Character Design, Rigging, 3D, Facial Animation, UV mapping, Storyboarding, Video Games, Computer Graphics, Concept Design, Character Modeling, Game Development, Illustration, Perforce, Xbox 360, Valve Source Engine, Animation Director, Lead Artist, Character Studio, Photo Editing, Freelance Artist, Biped, Character Modelling, Cloth Simulation, Skinning, Keyframe Animation, Polygon Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Game Art, Autodesk MotionBuilder, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Motion Capture, Texture Artist
Education
School of Communication Arts 1997 — 1998
Certificate
Memphis College of Art 1994 — 1997
none
Pulaski Academy
Microsoft September 2015 - Present
Microsoft January 2014 - Present
Expedia, Inc. August 2013 - December 2013
Microsoft December 2012 - August 2013
Starbucks February 2012 - September 2012
Microsoft November 2010 - November 2011
Microsoft November 2009 - July 2010
Microsoft Game Studios June 2008 - June 2009
Onlineshoes.com February 2006 - June 2008
Onlineshoes.com August 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Forecasting, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Pivot Tables, Report Generation, SQL, Visio, Access, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Retail, Financial Analysis, SharePoint, Analysis, Strategy, Analytics, Finance
Education
Seattle University 1999 — 2003
B.A, Business Administration
NVIDIA April 2015 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios March 2009 - May 2015
Microsoft Game Studios February 2008 - November 2008
Monolith Productions Inc. 2004 - February 2008
The Evergreen State College 2003 - 2004
Art Institute of Seattle 2001 - 2002
Skills
Location Recording, Sound Design, Sound, Post Production, Music, Wwise, Xbox 360, Foley, Content Strategy, Game Audio, Audio Engineering, Video Games, Video, Pro Tools, Game Development, Recording, Audio Editing, Sound Effects, Music Production, PS3, Unreal Engine 3, Sound Editing, Console, Voice Over, MIDI, Perforce, Audio Post Production, Dialogue Editing, Composition, Mastering, Computer Games, Mobile Games, Xbox, Game Design, Sound Forge, Video Game Production, Multiplayer, Casual Games, Wii, Voice Acting
Education
The Evergreen State College 2002 — 2004
BA, Audio Production
The Art Institute of Seattle 1999 — 2001
Technical Degree, Audio Production
Mixpo September 2013 - Present
Zillow.com September 2012 - September 2013
Microsoft Turn10 February 2012 - October 2012
Volt Workforce Solutions May 2011 - February 2012
Microsoft Game Studios April 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Xbox 360, Quality Assurance, PS3, Black Box Testing, Testing, Adobe Photoshop, PC Testing, Web Development, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Intermediate Test Case..., Intermediate Test Plan..., Test Planning, Computer Games, Video Games, Test Cases, Game Development, Wii, Gameplay, Software Quality..., JIRA, Game Testing, Console, Visual Studio, Bug Tracking, Casual Games, Manual Testing, Test Automation, Performance Testing, Web Testing, Photoshop
Education
Lake Washington Technical College 2004 — 2008
Associate's degree, 3D Animation and Game Design
Bluepoint Games September 2010 - Present
EA May 2010 - August 2010
Smart Bomb Interactive April 2005 - May 2010
Whistle Software May 2004 - March 2005
Brigham Young University August 2003 - April 2004
Volt Technical Services September 2002 - May 2003
Microsoft Game Studios April 2002 - September 2002
Brigham Young University February 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Shaders, C++, Xbox 360, Video Games, Gameplay, Programming, C#, Game Development, Visual Studio, Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, 3D Studio Max, Wii, DirectX, Animation, Maya, Level Design, Game Programming, Game Design, Flash
Education
Brigham Young University 1998 — 2004
B.S
Intermountain Healthcare March 2013 - May 2015
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints April 2011 - March 2013
GE Healthcare October 2007 - April 2011
InterbankFX April 2007 - October 2007
Cephalon March 2004 - March 2007
Microsoft Game Studios April 1999 - December 2003
Access Software November 1998 - April 1999
Access Software November 1997 - November 1998
Access Software November 1995 - November 1997
Skills
Testing, Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Test Automation, Agile Methodologies, Test Planning, Test Management, User Acceptance Testing, Test Cases, Usability Testing, Java, Agile Testing, Visual Studio, System Testing, Performance Testing, Linux, Integration, Software Engineering, QTP, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, Quality Center, JIRA, Scrum, Visio, SDLC, Waterfall, Selenium, XML, SQL, TFS, Agile Project Management, VBScript, HP Quality Center
Education
Salt Lake Community College 1999 — 2003
Associate's degree, Computer Science
Bingham High School 1988 — 1991
High School Diploma
Microsoft Corporation December 2010 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios June 1998 - December 2010
Microsoft March 1995 - April 1998
Microsoft Corporation June 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Testing, Software Project..., Software Quality..., Test Planning, Test Management, Test Cases, Xbox 360, JIRA, Agile Methodologies, Bug Tracking, Test Strategy, Test Automation, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Regression Testing
Education
Oregon State University 1987 — 1992
BS, Computer Science
Microsoft Game Studios May 2011 - Present
DigiPen Institute of Technology January 2011 - April 2011
Aerotek Professional Services June 2008 - September 2008
Arkitek Studios December 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Game Development, Animation, Video Games, Unit Testing, Xbox 360, Game Design, Unity3D, OpenGL, Craft Beer, Gameplay, Perforce, Game Programming, DirectX, Level Design, Beer, Lua, Tequila, Visual Studio, Unreal Engine 3, Artificial Intelligence, Game Engines, Xbox, Win32 API, PS3
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
B.S. in Real-Time Interactive Simulations, Graphics, engine frameworks, tools
Bellevue Community College 2005 — 2007
Digital Gaming, Animation & Graphics, level editing, scripting, web programming
Engine Digital February 2014 - Present
Engine Digital February 2012 - February 2014
Microsoft Game Studios August 2009 - February 2012
Nokia January 2006 - July 2009
Nokia January 2003 - December 2005
BC Research/ Interface Ergonomics July 2001 - December 2003
Skills
User Experience, User Interface Design, Usability Testing, User-centered Design, Heuristic Evaluation, Product Management, Interaction Design, Strategy, User Research, Design Thinking, Product Development, User Experience Design, User Interface, Wireframes, E-commerce, Creative Direction
Education
California College of the Arts 2009 — 2011
MBA, Design Strategy
Simon Fraser University 1996 — 2001
BSc (Kin), Human Factors and Ergonomics
Microsoft October 1998 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios 1998 - 2003
Dynamix / Sierra Online 1992 - 1998
Dynamix 1992 - 1998
Sierra On-Line: Dynamix 1992 - 1998
Skills
Agile Project Management, Software Project..., Program Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, SharePoint, User Experience, Project Management, Video Games, Usability Testing, Software Development, Enterprise Software, Requirements Analysis, Mobile Devices, Mobile Applications, Cloud Computing, Vendor Management, Partner Management
Education
Miami University 1972 — 1976
BA, Communications
Bloomberg LP, Research & Development June 2015 - Present
Epic Games January 2015 - June 2015
Microsoft May 2011 - December 2014
Rochester Institute of Technology September 2007 - May 2011
Microsoft Game Studios May 2010 - August 2010
1st Playable Productions May 2009 - November 2009
Rochester Institute of Technology September 2008 - December 2008
Skills
DirectX, C++, Lua, OpenGL, Game Design, Visual Studio, Python, C#, Programming, Software Development, SQL, Game Development, Unity3D, Xbox 360, Scripting, Blender, HLSL, Scrum, JSON, Software Design, Game Programming
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
Bachelor, Game Design and Development, 4.0
Nomi February 2013 - April 2014
chartbeat.com April 2010 - May 2012
VMware June 2008 - April 2010
Microsoft Game Studios June 2006 - November 2006
GE Inspection Technologies (Everest VIT) June 2005 - August 2005
Aetna June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
C++, C, Python, JavaScript, DevOps, Sybase, Solaris, OS/2, VAX, UNIX System V, Git
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2002 — 2008
B.S. in A.A.S., Computer Science and Mathematics
Microsoft September 2013 - Present
Microsoft September 2012 - April 2013
Microsoft August 2011 - May 2012
Microsoft Game Studios April 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Game Programming
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
Bachelors Real Time Interactive Simulation, Computer Science / Video Game Development
Rip Street Audio January 2002 - Present
Bungie April 2015 - April 2015
The Gift (short film) November 2014 - January 2015
Camouflaj game studio August 2014 - September 2014
Bungie April 2014 - July 2014
Camouflaj game studio March 2014 - April 2014
343 industries (Microsoft) April 2012 - April 2013
VMC January 2012 - April 2012
Microsoft Game Studios January 2011 - December 2011
Glu Mobile 2004 - 2008
Skills
Composition, Audio Editing, Video Games, Sound, Voice Over, Music, Sound Effects, Xbox 360, Sound Design, Game Development, FMOD, PS3, Game Design, Computer Games, Perforce, Audio Post Production, Sound Editing, Sound Forge, Recording, Mobile Games, Console, Casual Games, Gameplay, Game Audio, MIDI, Wwise, SFX, Music Production, Studio Recording, Field Recording, Post Production, Xbox, Cubase, Pro Tools
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1974 — 1983
B.A., Music
Adobe April 2012 - Present
Microsoft Corporation September 2007 - March 2012
Lockergnome 2009 - 2010
enVenture Entrepreneurs Network 2006 - 2008
Microsoft Corporation August 2004 - September 2007
Microsoft Game Studios October 1998 - August 2004
Volt Computers February 1996 - October 1998
Kona Systems 1994 - 1995
Skills
Software Quality..., Quality Assurance, Test Planning, User Scenarios, Web Services, Social Media, Project Coordination, Cross-group..., Localization, Video Game Development, Software Project..., Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Visual C#, Xbox, Security, MySpace, Software Engineering, Documentation, Software Documentation, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Game Development, Agile Methodologies, C#, Management, Test Cases, Software Development, Test Automation, Testing, Video Games, User Experience, Release Management, Certified Scrum Master..., User Interface, SDLC, Perforce, C++, Product Management, Bug Tracking
Education
UW Professional & Continuing Education 2014 — 2015
Certificate, JavaScript
University of Washington Bothell 1999 — 2005
BS, Computing and Software Systems
Rice University 2013 — 2013
Certificate of Completion - Signature Track, An Introduction to Interactive Programming in Python
Lincoln High School 1990 — 1991
High School Diploma
George Dewey High School 1987 — 1990
Weta Digital August 2015 - Present
Weta Digital July 2013 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios June 2012 - July 2013
Blur Studio March 2008 - June 2012
Midway Games August 2007 - March 2008
Midway Games 2005 - August 2007
Blackwolf Animation 2003 - 2006
iToons Animation Studio 2002 - 2002
Skills
Motionbuilder, Character Animation, XSI, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Cinematics, Photoshop, Illustrator, Layout, Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Storyboarding, After Effects, Character Rigging, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Motion Capture, Facial Animation, Pre-visualization, Texturing, Video Games
Education
Animation Mentor 2007 — 2008
Character Animation
Columbia College Chicago 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Animation
iAnimate
Optimus Reports February 2012 - Present
A.M.P. Studios January 2012 - Present
Google February 2014 - July 2014
New Breed Games June 2012 - 2014
Apex Systems April 2012 - July 2012
Nintendo August 2011 - April 2012
Press 2011 - 2012
Microsoft August 2009 - June 2011
CoroWare / Microsoft August 2009 - August 2009
Microsoft Game Studios June 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Video Games, Quality Assurance, Testing, Wii, Computer Games, Software Quality..., MMO, Black Box Testing, Bug Tracking, JIRA, English, Attention To Detail, Team Leadership, Technical Reviews, Agile Testing, Test Planning, System Testing, Open to Learning, Learning Quickly, Press Releases, Customer Service, Technical Support, Test Cases, Software Tester, Perforce, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking, Typing, Dedicated to work, Social Media, Listener, Professional Experience, USB, Repetitive, Software Testing Life..., SDK development, Game Design, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Game Development
Education
Bellevue Community College 2012 — 2015
Digital Media, Digital Media Arts
Bellevue Community College 2012 — 2012
None, Mastering Social Media, Unknown
Bellevue Community College 2011 — 2012
G.E.D. Certificate, General Education, Graduated
Microsoft (TEKsystems) March 2012 - Present
WB Games February 2008 - August 2012
Microsoft Game Studios March 2007 - October 2007
Crazy September 2005 - January 2007
Path Engineers LLC May 1999 - October 1999
Skills
Windows, Xbox 360, Excel, Management, Word, Video Games, PS3, Testing, Test Planning, Test Cases, White Box Testing, Bug Tracking, Team Building, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, HTML, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Technical Writing, Java, Visio, Atlassian JIRA, Visual Studio Team..., Outlook, Certification Testing, Black Box Testing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Software Quality..., JIRA, Product Studio, MMO
Education
Bates Technical College
Mass Communication/Media Studies
ITT Technical Institute-Seattle
Game and Interactive Media Design
Microsoft August 2015 - Present
Sobai Games July 2011 - Present
Thanian Nation July 2005 - Present
Plexipixel April 2014 - August 2014
Valve corporation July 2013 - July 2013
Microsoft Game Studios October 2012 - May 2013
Microsoft Game Studios September 2011 - June 2012
Microsoft XNA/App Hub June 2010 - May 2011
Pure Networks 2008 - 2008
Personify Design August 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Graphics, Production, Illustration, Animation, Art, Graphic Design, Web Design, Photoshop, User Interface Design, HTML, Flash, Illustrator, Microsoft Office, After Effects, Game Design, Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Logo Design, Concept Design, Layout, User Interface, Storyboarding
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2002 — 2005
AA, Animation Art and Design
CLICK SHOCK LLC September 2012 - Present
brianvhunt.com 1997 - September 2012
Gravitate Design Studio June 2010 - July 2012
Microsoft Game Studios 1997 - 2009
Microsoft Game Studios 1997 - 2009
AERA 2005 - 2005
Microsoft (Volt) 1994 - 1997
Skills
Copywriting, SEO copywriting, SEO, Editing, Technical Writing, Publishing, User Experience, Content Management, Information Architecture, Social Media, HTML, Photoshop, CSS, Content Development, Digital Marketing, Web Content, Creative Direction, E-commerce, Blogging, Newsletters, Content Strategy, User Interface Design, Advertising
Education
University of Washington 1996 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Cornish College of the Arts 1986 — 1987
Theatre/Theater
Central Washington University
Geeks Who Drink LLC January 2011 - September 2014
iSpot.tv, Inc. 2012 - 2014
Linden Lab October 2009 - July 2010
Microsoft Game Studios November 2006 - October 2008
BuddyTV June 2006 - November 2006
Seattle Sound Magazine April 2006 - June 2006
Skills
Editing, Writing, Screenwriting, Site Planning, Blogging, Web Content, Video Production, Social Media, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Film
Education
Miami Ad School-San Francisco 2014 — 2016
Copywriting
The University of Georgia 1999 — 2003
BA, Journalism
Bellevue Community College
Game Design
Miami Ad School
Miami Ad School
Go Burrito February 2013 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios June 2008 - February 2013
AMD December 2006 - June 2008
Microsoft Xbox 1999 - 2007
Microsoft June 1995 - December 2006
Skills
Xbox 360, DirectX, Xbox, OpenGL ES, Console, Handheld Devices, White Papers, Game Development, Direct3D, Perforce, PS3, Win32 API, OpenGL, HLSL, GPU, Video Games, Programming, 3D
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1994 — 1996
MS Computer Science, Computer Science, Graphics
California State University-Sacramento 1992 — 1994
BS Physics, Physics
FunPlus September 2015 - Present
SideCast January 2013 - Present
Lumos Labs (Lumosity) October 2014 - September 2015
Lumos Labs (Lumosity) November 2012 - October 2014
PopCap Games June 2012 - November 2012
PopCap Games February 2011 - May 2012
PopCap Games June 2008 - February 2011
Microsoft Game Studios December 2006 - June 2008
Microsoft July 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Game Design, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Gameplay, Social Games, Video Game Production, Mobile Games, Xbox, Computer Science, Perforce, Computer Games, Casual Games, Software Development, Online Gaming, C++, Project Management, Photoshop, Scrum, Console, Interactive..., C#, Programming, Monetization, PS3, Console Games, Game Theory, Psychology, Algorithms, Board Games, Agile Project Management, iOS, iOS development, Localization, Internationalization, Game Audio, Data Structures, Game Programming, Game Systems Design, Systems Design
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2000 — 2004
BS, Computer Science, Minor: Music Technology, Minor: Psychology
The Bush School 1996 — 2000
Seattle Country Day School
Precor June 2014 - Present
Microsoft Studios September 2012 - April 2014
Microsoft Game Studios August 2009 - September 2012
Microsoft Game Studios March 2006 - August 2009
ITT Technical Institute August 2004 - March 2006
Cyan Worlds May 2004 - March 2006
Cyan Worlds, Inc. July 2001 - May 2004
Cyan Worlds, Inc. February 1999 - July 2001
Viewpoint Datalabs May 1995 - February 1999
Project Design Consultants October 1989 - December 1991
Skills
3D, Animation, Computer Graphics, Computer Animation, Concept Design, Creative Direction, User-centered Design, Rapid Prototyping, User Interface Design, User Experience, Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Design, Usability Testing, Typography, Motion Graphics, Team Building, Art Direction, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Xbox 360, User Interface, Game Development, Game Design, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Film, Visual Effects, Web Design, Android Development, iOS Design, Mobile Product..., Agile Methodologies, Mentoring, HTML 5, CSS, PS3, User Experience Design, Zbrush, Color Theory, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing
Education
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1997
B.F.A., Communications
En Masse Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Rogue Science February 2006 - Present
Funko 2014 - 2015
ArenaNet February 2007 - May 2014
Bellum Victoria September 2005 - February 2006
Microsoft Game Studios January 2001 - June 2005
Microsoft 1996 - 2000
Microsoft 1991 - 1996
Reynolds and Reynolds 1990 - 1991
Skills
MMORPG, Social Media, Video Games, Online Gaming, Product Management, Product Planning, Product Marketing, MMO, Direct Marketing, Consumer Marketing, Online Advertising, Competitive Analysis, Computer Games, Community Management, Marketing Communications, General Awesomeness, User Experience, Team Leadership, Digital Media, Interactive..., Creative Direction, Gaming, Monetization, Brand Development, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Management, Management, E-commerce
Education
Princeton University
Bachelor's Degree
Deerfield Academy
High School
Matisia Consultants December 2014 - Present
Versa Resources September 2013 - December 2014
Versa Resources June 2012 - August 2013
Microsoft Game Studios April 2012 - May 2012
Microsoft Game Studios July 2011 - April 2012
VMC May 2010 - August 2010
The Institute for Indian Estate Planning and Probate 2008 - 2008
Skills
User Acceptance Testing, SDLC, Intellectual Property, Editing, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Program Management, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Test Planning, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement, Testing, Software Documentation, Agile Methodologies, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Management, Software Development, Communication, Requirements Analysis, Software Project..., Consulting, Product Management, Vendor Management, Integration
Education
University of Washington School of Law 2010 — 2011
Master of Laws, Intellectual Property
Roger Williams University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
College of DuPage 2001 — 2002
Associate of Arts
Waubonsee Community College 2001 — 2001
GED
Southdown Creative LLC 2005 - Present
Northup Fundraising Auctions 2005 - Present
RainGlobes LLC 2005 - Present
Caspar Babypants 2010 - 2012
Unexpected Productions March 2001 - August 2011
Microsoft Game Studios 1999 - 2004
Skills
Producing, Directing, Comedy, Auctions, Video Production, Entertainment, Video, Television, Creative Direction, Video Games, Film, Voice Over, Post Production, Music, Emcee, Corporate Communications, Documentaries, Commercials, Theatre, Fundraising, Photography, Event Planning, Improvisation, Live Events, Stage, Camera, Corporate Events, Storytelling, Voice Acting, Production Managment, Film Production, Screenwriting
Education
New York University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Film and Television Production
Western College of Auctioneering 2009 — 2009
Lakeside School 1989 — 1991
Lucasfilm- Industrial Light & Magic December 2012 - April 2014
Lucasfilm June 2012 - December 2012
Massive Black January 2012 - June 2012
Microsoft Game Studios March 2008 - June 2011
Microsoft 2007 - 2007
BMG Columbia House June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Game Development, Illustration, Painting, Characters, Maya, Video Games, Zbrush, Character Animation, Texturing, UV mapping, Mudbox, Game Design, Unreal Engine 3, Concept Design, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Mental Ray, 3D, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Modeling, Level Design, Traditional Animation, Rendering, Shaders, Xbox 360, Lighting, Visual Effects, Animation, Computer Graphics, Perforce, MEL, PS3, Character Rigging, Digital Painting, Gameplay, Rigging, Unity3D, Computer Games, XSI, Unreal Editor, Xbox, Wii, Nuke, Console, Digital Sculpting, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Texture Painting, UV Mapping
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 2004 — 2008
BFA, Illustration, Painting, Digital Media
Brown University 2007 — 2008
Computer Science
NCSOFT June 2015 - Present
Fixer Studios June 2013 - Present
WB Games April 2014 - June 2015
Z2 Games December 2012 - June 2013
PopCap Games August 2010 - December 2012
Microsoft Xbox September 2008 - August 2010
Microsoft Game Studios May 2007 - May 2008
Pioneer Sports June 2004 - May 2007
University of Washington Dept. of Communication September 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Product Management, Project Management, Publishing, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., User Experience, User Interface Design, Integrated Marketing, Scripting, Public Speaking, JIRA, Perforce, Social Games, Mobile Games, Community Management, Monetization, Copywriting, Pole Dancing, Business Analysis, Creative Direction, Strategy, Video Production, Leadership, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Getting The Job Done, Online Gaming, Event Planning, Survival Skills, Analytics, Game Mechanics, Interactive..., Multiplayer, Gaming, Localization, Digital Distribution, Communication Skills, Production, Quantitative Analysis, Analysis, Gameplay, Casual Games, User Interface
Education
University of Washington 2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (Funded), Communication
Simon Fraser University 1996 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Communication, Chemistry
GSN (TV & Games) July 2014 - Present
GSN (TV & Games) April 2013 - July 2014
GSN (Game Show Network) June 2012 - April 2013
38 Studios January 2012 - May 2012
Red Storm Entertainment November 2011 - December 2011
Epic Games November 2008 - January 2011
Epic Games April 2008 - November 2008
Microsoft Game Studios February 2008 - April 2008
Midway Entertainment January 2007 - February 2008
Red Storm Entertainment December 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Unity3D, Perforce, Seapine Test Track Pro, Maya, JIRA, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Flash, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Shockwave, Xbox 360, PS3, PSP, iOS, Android, C#, Game Design, Game Development, Mobile Game Development, Texturing, UnrealScript
Education
School of Communication Arts 2003 — 2005
Diploma, Digital Art and Animation
Savannah College of Art and Design 2001 — 2003
Computer Animation
Microsoft/Xbox (Populus Group) September 2012 - Present
NWtek January 2009 - November 2012
Merrill Lynch June 2008 - February 2009
Volt Technical Resources January 2006 - June 2007
Microsoft Game Studios 2004 - 2006
Skills
Computer Hardware, Computer Security, Computer Repair, Network Security, Servers, Software Installation, Windows, SEO, Laptops, Antivirus, Computer Maintenance, Blogging, Web Design, Security, Microsoft Technologies, Cloud Computing, Networking, Testing, Virtualization, SharePoint, Data Center, VoIP, Enterprise Software, Microsoft Office, Agile Methodologies, Customer Service
Education
Western Washington University 2006 — 2008
BA, English w/ Emphasis on Literature
Bellevue Community College 2002 — 2004
Associates Degree
Bungie July 2015 - Present
Bungie October 2014 - Present
Bungie June 2013 - Present
343 Industries (Microsoft Game Studios) February 2011 - June 2013
Microsoft Game Studios July 2007 - February 2011
Tillicum Middle School August 2004 - June 2007
Treyarch June 2006 - August 2006
Western Wyoming High School August 2002 - June 2003
Poe Middle School August 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Xbox 360, Game Development, Video Games, Programming, Game Design, Testing, Gameplay, User Interface Design, C++, PS3, Visual Studio, Xbox, C#, DirectX, Software Development, Game Programming
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2003 — 2007
BS, Computer Science
James Madison University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Social Sciences, Secondary Education
Eventcore February 2013 - Present
Glu Mobile August 2011 - February 2012
Griptonite Games November 2009 - February 2012
Foundation 9 Entertainment February 2007 - November 2009
Microsoft Game Studios 2006 - 2006
Nintendo 2005 - 2006
Skills
Scripting, PowerPoint, Video Games, Project Planning, Project Management, Ukulele, Quality Assurance, Testing, Usability Testing, Microsoft Office, YouTube, Blogging, Creative Writing, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Team Leadership, Team Management, Communication, Game Development, Game Design, Music Production, Music, Directing, Acting, Black Box Testing, Database Administration, Agile Project Management, Xbox 360, Mobile Games
Education
Ball State University 1994 — 1995
Philosophy, Studio Art
PixelFish, Inc. March 2011 - Present
Backyard March 2009 - April 2011
Demand Studios December 2008 - December 2009
Stephen Espinosa Consulting April 2009 - June 2009
MACROSystems, Inc June 2008 - January 2009
Chrysalis Universal, LLC June 2007 - March 2008
Microsoft Game Studios June 2006 - May 2007
Advanced Clinical Software, Inc July 2003 - May 2005
Gindin & Associates, Inc August 2001 - July 2003
Symbiosis One, Inc May 2000 - April 2001
Education
Alfred University 1999 — 2000
Computer Science
North Seattle College 1996 — 1999
PopCap Games January 2012 - August 2012
PopCap Games May 2009 - December 2011
Microsoft Game Studios 2005 - 2009
Microsoft Game Studios 2001 - 2004
Microsoft Game Studios 1999 - 2000
Skills
Management, Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Agile Project Management, Product Management, Quality Assurance, Lean Agile, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Test Driven Development, JIRA, Confluence, Bit Bucket
Education
Creighton University
BS, Chemistry
Microsoft October 2012 - Present
Bryan Howell, Freelance Writing & Narrative Design November 2011 - Present
Microsoft Studios January 2012 - October 2012
Redfin January 2010 - November 2011
LucasArts June 2006 - March 2010
Microsoft Game Studios December 2000 - June 2006
Auragen Communications November 1999 - November 2000
WOKR TV-13 November 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Video Games, Screenwriting, Game Design, Story Structure, Narrative, Creative Writing, Scripting, Game Development, Editing, Creative Direction, Xbox 360, Film, Writing, Script Doctoring, Video, Publishing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Television, Humor, Interactive Storytelling, Dialog Programs, Gameplay, Computer Games, Screenwriter, Narrative Design, Fiction Writing, Multimedia Storytelling, Mobile Games, Multiplayer, Casual Games, Video Game Production, Social Games, Dialogue, Dialogue Editing, Marketing Communications, Video editing, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Professional & Technical Communication
OFA 1990 — 1994
Microsoft April 2015 - Present
Freelance Illustration May 2013 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios July 2007 - March 2014
Oni Press July 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Fine Art, Drawing, Photoshop, Painting, Art, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Word, Illustrator, Social Media, Visual Arts, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Digital Illustration, Watercolor, Printmaking, Vector Illustration, Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Logo Design, Creative Writing, Visual Communication, Mixed Media, Posters, Concept Design, Digital Art, Conceptual Art, Graphics, Layout, Screen Printing, Comics, Video Games, Mac
Education
Pacific Northwest College of Art 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Illustration
Seattle Central Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design
Robot Entertainment April 2010 - Present
BlueTights Network January 2004 - April 2010
Microsoft Game Studios July 2008 - January 2010
Electronic Arts April 2006 - July 2008
Pelco October 2002 - April 2006
Skills
Superhero Philosophy, Community Management, Video Games, Community Sites, Game Development, Content Strategy, Web Design, Comics, Comic Books, Podcasting, Xbox 360, Online Gaming, Casual Games, Gameplay, Blogging, Computer Games, Social Media, Facebook, Mobile Games, New Media, Social Games, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Entertainment, WordPress, Content Management
Education
California State University, Fresno 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Art - Emphasis in Graphic Design
Not Just Pretty Pictures, LLC May 2015 - Present
San Francisco State University July 2014 - Present
Motif Investing January 2015 - April 2015
Mozilla Corporation December 2012 - January 2015
self employed March 2010 - December 2012
T-Mobile July 2011 - March 2012
Microsoft Game Studios April 2010 - November 2010
self employed July 2002 - March 2010
Monster July 2008 - August 2009
CCAD - Design Group April 2007 - June 2008
Skills
Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, User-centered Design, Design Direction, User Interface Design, Agile User-Centered..., Art Direction, Usability Testing, Graphic Design, Wireframes, Illustrator, Flash, InDesign, HTML, Photoshop, Content Strategy, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Flash, Adobe inDesign, SPSS, Axure RP, stakeholder interviews, user interviews, observational..., competitive analysis, creating personas, building scenarios, feature set development, flow diagrams, site maps, storyboards, schematics, functional..., prototyping, card sorts, heuristic usability..., HTML + CSS, JavaScript, Objective-C, Cocoa Touch, Python, Django, SASS
Education
University of Washington
Master of Science, Human Centered Design and Engineering
Columbus College of Art & Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Advertising and Graphic Design
Microsoft Game Studios 2012 - Present
The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. October 2011 - Present
Andrew Doma Design January 2011 - Present
Mighty Canvas Concept Studio Inc. July 2010 - Present
Disney Interactive Media Group November 2009 - October 2010
Anthem Visual Effects June 2006 - July 2008
Skills
Zbrush, Character Animation, Matte Painting, Texturing, Concept Design, Maya, Digital Painting, Conceptual Art, Digital Sculpting, Visual Effects, Game Art, Video Games, Storyboarding, Animation, 3D, Game Development, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Computer Animation, art
Education
Concept Design Academy 2009 — 2011
Concept Design
Capilano University 2005 — 2006
Art Institute of Vancouver 2004 — 2005
Accelerated Pictures March 2007 - Present
Big Environments, Inc. July 2012 - Present
Cynergy Systems January 2011 - July 2012
Microsoft Game Studios May 2009 - December 2010
WildTangent January 2000 - October 2001
Walt Disney December 1996 - December 1999
Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica September 1994 - December 1996
Skills
3D graphics, Project Management, C#, Digital Strategy, User Interface Design, Mentoring, Product Development, Maya, Software Development, User Experience, Product Management, Unity3D, Mobile Applications, Start-ups, Agile Project Management, Strategy, Agile Methodologies, SaaS, Video Games, Cross-functional Team..., Software Design, CRM
Education
Princeton University 1989 — 1996
Ph.D., Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1983 — 1988
S.B., Electrical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1983 — 1988
S.B., Physics
Wargaming Seattle June 2013 - Present
Gas Powered Games June 2011 - June 2013
Microsoft March 2011 - June 2011
Super X Studios May 2005 - November 2010
Novo Interactive LLC June 2005 - May 2010
Microsoft Game Studios January 2006 - November 2007
Ballena Technologies November 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Game Design, Concept Design, Gameplay, Art Direction, Game Development, 3D Studio Max, Game Mechanics, Scrum, Unity3D, Proprietary Game Engines, User Interface Design, Animation, 3D, Texturing, 3D graphics, Computer Games, Storyboarding, Video Games, 3D Modeling, Character Animation, Character Rigging, Mudbox, User Interface, Photoshop, Perforce, Traditional Animation, Rigging, Modeling, Environment Art, Game Art, Console, Unity 3D, Xbox 360, PS3, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 2002 — 2004
Design and Applied Arts
Kent Meridian High School 1998 — 2002
High School Diploma, Arts, Humanities and Communication
Lassen Design June 2013 - Present
Microsoft Studios January 2011 - January 2013
Microsoft Game Studios 2002 - January 2011
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Xbox, Xbox 360, Game Design, Localization, Book Design, Perforce, Online Gaming, User Interface, Computer Graphics, Social Games, User Interface Design, Computer Games, User Experience, Casual Games, Mobile Games, Illustrator, Internationalization, JIRA, Art Direction
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1986 — 1987
Layout and Production Art
Carleton College 1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Microsoft Game Studios April 2012 - Present
Ubisoft July 2011 - March 2012
Electronic Arts August 2010 - July 2011
Modus FX May 2010 - August 2010
Lucasfilm May 2008 - December 2009
Nanyang Technological University January 2008 - December 2009
IVL Animation November 2007 - May 2008
Big Communication Pte Ltd May 2007 - November 2007
SOFA Studio February 2007 - May 2007
CGCG February 2004 - February 2007
Skills
Maya, XSI, Motionbuilder, Rigging, Animation, MEL, Video Games, Motion Capture, Cinematics, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Art, Softimage, Drawing, Character Animation, Xbox 360, Digital Compositing, PS3, Facial Animation, Traditional Animation, Computer Animation, Perforce
Education
MIT 1997 — 1999
Master of Science
De Anza College 2002 — 2003
Academy of Art University 2000 — 2000
Double Down Interactive January 2014 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios March 2013 - November 2013
Experis April 2012 - December 2012
Electrotank Inc. July 2009 - June 2011
Pandemic Studios July 2006 - April 2008
THQ, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Visual Concepts May 2002 - July 2002
Autodesk September 2001 - February 2002
Mindscape April 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Game Development, PS3, Xbox 360, Localization, Gameplay, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Video Game Development, Perforce, Computer Games, JIRA, Flash, HTML, Production, Testing, Test Planning, Microsoft Office, Software Quality..., Scheduling, Multiplayer, MS Project, Team Management, Game Testing, MMO, Casual Games, Console, Bug Tracking
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associates of Science, Computer Science
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Arts, English
Fullbright September 2014 - Present
Microsoft Central Media July 2012 - April 2014
Microsoft--Turn 10 July 2012 - January 2013
Microsoft Project Spark 2013 - 2013
DigiPen Institute of Technology June 2011 - August 2011
Microsoft Game Studios June 2011 - August 2011
Freelance Illustrator, self employed April 2010 - September 2010
Skills
InDesign, Maya, Animation, Flash, Computer Animation, After Effects, Photoshop, Painting, Character Animation, 3D Studio Max, Illustrator, Zbrush, Premiere, Autodesk MotionBuilder, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, Flash Animation, Game Development, Lighting, 3D, Video Games, Illustration, Game Design, Texturing, Computer Graphics, Concept Design, Level Design, Modeling, Traditional Animation, Drawing, Motion Graphics
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
BFA Production Animation, Animation
University of Washington 2005 — 2008
Biology, General
Seattle Seaplanes 2008 - Present
Galvin Flying Services July 2007 - July 2009
Aviation Training Center September 2005 - March 2008
Microsoft 1998 - 2003
Microsoft Game Studios 1998 - 2003
Asymetrix Corporation July 1992 - September 1998
Office Workstations Limited (OWL) October 1989 - July 1992
Microrim August 1983 - October 1989
Skills
Usability Testing, User Experience Design, User Experience, User Interface, User Interface Design, Content Management, Usability, Experience Design
Education
CARROLL COLLEGE 1977 — 1981
B.A., ENGLISH
Park High School, Livingston, Montana
Z2 August 2014 - June 2015
ArenaNet April 2012 - March 2014
Reloaded Productions August 2011 - January 2012
Microsoft Game Studios December 2010 - September 2011
Realtime Worlds December 2009 - August 2010
Zombie Studios 2008 - 2009
Amaze Entertainment; Griptonite Games 2006 - 2008
Skills
Video Games, Maya, Texturing, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface, Xbox 360, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, Photoshop, Illustration, PS3, PC, XSI, Mobile Games, Crazy Bump, Axure, iOS, iPad, Windows Phone, Visual Studio, Brainfarting, Blueprint, ProMotion, Nintendo DS, Traditional Animation, Multiplayer, Unreal Editor, Game Development, User Interface Design, Game Design, Graphics, Bump
Education
Henry Cogswell College 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts; Arts, Digital Art
School of Visual Arts
Non-degree seeking, Illustration
DealerTrack May 2012 - Present
XO Communications August 2011 - April 2012
Microsoft Game Studios (Volt/Rose) February 2011 - May 2011
Getaway Gateway LLC June 2010 - January 2011
Microsoft Game Studios May 2010 - June 2010
Brigham Young University September 2009 - April 2010
Brigham Young University May 2009 - January 2010
Brigham Young University January 2008 - May 2009
Brigham Young University January 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, Test Planning, Manual Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Unit Testing, Software Quality..., Product Development, Java, SDLC, C#, Altiris, JIRA, Quality Center, ClearQuest, Wordpress, Web Development, Help Desk Management, LogMeIn, Help Desk Support, Databases, Integration
Education
Brigham Young University 2005 — 2010
B.S. degree, Information Technology
Precor September 2010 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios September 2009 - September 2010
Talisma Software January 2005 - August 2009
Premera Blue Cross January 2002 - December 2005
Skills
User Interface Design, User Interface, Web Design, Graphic Design, Flash, User Experience, Illustration, Graphics, Storyboarding, User Experience Design, Information Architecture, Art Direction, SEO, Multimedia, Adobe Creative Suite, ActionScript, Interaction Design, Design Thinking, Brand Development, Logo Design, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Direction
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1983 — 1985
Associate of Applied Arts, Visual Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes February 2012 - Present
Boeing Research & Technology October 2010 - February 2012
Boeing Defense, Space and Security September 2004 - March 2011
Microsoft Game Studios September 2003 - September 2004
PeopleSoft March 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Human Computer..., Interaction Design, User Experience, User-centered Design, Human Factors, Research Design, Usability Testing, User Research, Information Architecture, User Interface Design, Mobile Devices, Heuristic Evaluation, Usability, User Interface, Agile Methodologies, Usability Engineering, Contextual Inquiry, Rapid Prototyping
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1999 — 2001
MS
University of Florida
BS
Self Aware Games 2015 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios July 2012 - 2014
DigiPen Institute of Technology September 2008 - May 2012
Microsoft Game Studios May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
C/C++, Programming, SQL, Java, Game Development, C++, Computer Science, Python, Algorithms, Software Engineering
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2008 — 2012
Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Computer Science
Marquette High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
Unemployment September 2008 - November 2010
Bungie July 2008 - September 2008
Pelago October 2007 - July 2008
Microsoft Game Studios September 2007 - October 2007
Bungie Studios May 2007 - September 2007
VMC April 2007 - May 2007
VMC Montreal April 2007 - April 2007
VMC October 2006 - April 2007
VMC September 2006 - October 2006
VMC July 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Testing, Microsoft Office, Xbox 360, PS3, Video Games, DevTrack
Education
California State University, Fresno 2003 — 2004
Communication
Seattle University 1997 — 2001
B.A., History
Oculus VR August 2015 - Present
Philips November 2011 - August 2015
Airtight Games December 2012 - April 2014
Microsoft Game Studios October 2010 - October 2011
JM Photography 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Sound Forge, Sound Design, Recording, Audio Engineering, Audio Post Production, Audio Editing, Video, Sound, Composition, Mastering, Film, Location Recording, Field Recording, Studio Recording, Dialogue Editing, Post Production, Audio Processing, Undersea Warfare, Sound Mixing, Wwise, Mixer, MIDI, Foley Artist, Sound Effects, Acoustics, Audio Restoration, Production Sound, Surround Sound, Cubase, Game Audio, Boom Operator, SFX, Electronic Music, Sound Editing, FMOD, Video Games, Foley, Professional Audio, Ghosts
Education
Vancouver Film School 2009 — 2010
Diploma, Sound Design for Visual Media
Boise State University 2004 — 2009
B.A., Audio Engineering
Expedia, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Bungie November 2012 - November 2014
Expedia Inc April 2005 - November 2012
Microsoft Game Studios November 2004 - April 2005
VMC Consulting April 2003 - December 2004
Nintendo of America March 2002 - August 2002
Appian Graphics December 1999 - May 2000
Skills
SQL, Shell Scripting, Windows, JavaScript, Perforce, Perl, Chef, VBScript, Powershell, IIS, Jenkins, AntHillPro, Ant, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Software Deployment, Building Automation, Software Build, XML, Testing, Splunk, Nginx, Apache, Anthill
Education
Bellevue College 2006 — 2010
HS 1995 — 1999
Grede LLC - Berlin Division January 2011 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios October 2004 - October 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Team Building, Budgets, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Windows, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Team Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Executive..., System Administration
Education
Central Washington University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Food Science & Nutrition
Yakima Valley Community College 1986 — 1989
AA Degree
Entertain Impact February 2015 - Present
2 Doors Management February 2015 - Present
The Actors Group Seattle September 2013 - Present
KCPQ-TV Q13 FOX October 2013 - October 2014
Run Studios July 2012 - September 2013
Inside Xbox February 2012 - May 2012
Microsoft Game Studios August 2010 - September 2011
E! Networks December 2008 - August 2010
Hallock Healey Entertainment September 2008 - November 2008
Skills
News Writing, Field Producing, Story Producing, Hosting, Voice Over, Television Studio..., PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Final Cut Pro, Digital Media, Entertainment, Scripting, Video Games, Post Production, Producing, Broadcast, Editing, Video, Social Media, Video Production
Education
London Metropolitan University 2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Washington State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Sony Computer Entertainment America September 2013 - March 2015
Microsoft / Xbox February 2008 - October 2012
Microsoft Game Studios August 2005 - September 2007
Microsoft / Xbox November 2001 - August 2005
Microsoft January 1997 - November 2001
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Xbox, DirectX, PS3, Game Design, Agile Project Management, Online Gaming, Social Games, Mobile Games, Computer Games, Monetization, MMO, Cross-platform..., Casual Games, OpenGL, PS4, iPhone
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1992 — 1996
CS, Computer Science, Math
Vanedge Capital November 2011 - Present
Playnomics (acquired by Unity) February 2013 - April 2014
Reinvent, Inc. December 2010 - November 2011
GoodNews Media Inc June 2010 - December 2010
Microsoft Game Studios January 2010 - June 2010
Electronic Arts February 1995 - October 2009
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Social Games, Product Management, Start-ups, Strategy, Team Building, Leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Entrepreneurship, Management, Casual Games, Venture Capital, Executive Management, Xbox 360, Computer Games, E-commerce
Education
Simon Fraser University 2000 — 2002
MBA
University of Alberta 1986 — 1991
BSc., Computer Science
Wargaming.net October 2014 - Present
KIXEYE November 2013 - September 2014
Playdom July 2013 - November 2013
Glu Mobile November 2012 - June 2013
Smith & Tinker, Inc. April 2012 - October 2012
The Amazing Society March 2009 - April 2012
Sony Online Entertainment November 2004 - March 2009
Microsoft Game Studios March 1996 - October 2004
Southern New England Telephone June 1995 - March 1996
Loral Advanced Distributed Simulation June 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, MMO, Multiplayer, Unity3D, Online Gaming, C#, Xbox 360, Unreal Engine 3, C++, Scrum, Gameplay Programming, Game Design, Technical Leadership, Server Architecture, Java, Amazon Web Services..., Mobile Games
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1990 — 1994
BS, Computer Science
Microsoft Studios April 2014 - Present
Microsoft Studios October 2009 - April 2014
Microsoft Game Studios March 2008 - October 2009
Microsoft Game Studios September 2007 - March 2008
Electronic Arts, Inc. (Tiburon) June 2005 - August 2007
Lifesim, LLC October 2004 - June 2005
Edmonds Community College October 2004 - March 2005
Microsoft Game Studios November 2003 - October 2004
Microsoft Game Studios June 2002 - November 2003
Microsoft Game Studios June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Xbox 360, Animation, Maya, 3D, Computer Graphics, Interactive..., Creative Direction, 3D animation, Computer Games, art, audio, Production, Video Editing, Mobile Games, Game Design, PS3, Social Games, Art, Art Direction, User Interface, Motion Graphics, User Interface Design, Concept Design, Mobile Applications, Perforce, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Sound, Console, User Experience, Gameplay, Xbox, Level Design
Education
Allegheny College 1988 — 1992
BFA, Fine Arts and Computer Animation
Glu Mobile July 2013 - June 2015
Microsoft Game Studios August 2007 - April 2013
SarrettAdams Game Design 2000 - 2010
Microsoft February 2000 - August 2007
Entros April 1998 - November 1999
Sierra On-Line July 1994 - April 1997
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, C#, Game Design, Software Design, User Interface Design, Xbox, Scalability, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Casual Games, Visual Studio, Multiplayer, User Interface, Perforce, Agile Project Management, Scrum, Mobile Games, Level Design, Mobile Applications, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, WPF, Kinect, User Experience, Social Games, DirectX, Console, Public Speaking, Customer Advocacy, Puzzles, Collaboration, Collaborative Problem..., Unity3D, Game Mechanics, Game Programming
Education
Brown University
AB, Computer Science
Lucasfilm 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment 2013 - 2015
LucasArts 2012 - 2013
NCsoft / Carbine Studios June 2011 - August 2012
NCsoft / Carbine Studios June 2011 - November 2011
Airtight Games 2005 - 2010
Kill Rock Stars 2006 - 2006
Microsoft Game Studios 2002 - 2005
Microsoft Game Studios September 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Level Design, Creative Direction, Game Design, Video Games, Animation, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Game Development, MMORPG, MMO, Computer Games, Perforce, Multiplayer, Console, Unreal 3, World Building, Environment Art, Xbox, Social Games, Maya, Unreal Editor, PS3, Scripting
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1999 — 2001
AAA, Computer Animation
Microsoft September 2014 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios April 2011 - September 2014
Microsoft Advanced Technology Group (ATG) December 2007 - April 2011
Microsoft June 2006 - December 2007
Indie Built, Inc. / Take Two March 2005 - April 2006
Electronic Arts (Redwood Shores) May 2004 - July 2004
Silicon Graphics, Inc. January 2003 - August 2003
Space Dynamics Laboratory February 2001 - January 2003
Education
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2005
Master of Science, Computer Science
Utah State University 1996 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Collected Worlds November 2014 - Present
Tanuki Entertainment, INC April 2013 - November 2014
Moon Spider Studio, LLC August 2012 - April 2013
Collected Worlds January 2013 - March 2013
Mighty Play May 2012 - August 2012
TopWare Interactive September 2011 - April 2012
Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies June 2011 - September 2011
Microsoft Game Studios March 2011 - August 2011
Real Networks February 2010 - February 2011
Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment April 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Game Development, Casual Games, Video Games, Game Design, Video Game Production, Project Management, Mobile Games, Computer Games, iOS, Android Development, HTML5, PC Games, Windows Mobile Devices, Xbox, Xbox 360, PS3, Quality Assurance, Management, Social Games, Unity3D, 3D Studio Max, Tortoise SVN, Art Direction, Game Maker, Team Leadership, Marketing, Google Play, Apple Developer, MS Office Suite..., Adobe Creative Suite..., iTunes, Unreal Engine 3, Amazon Kindle, Game design,..., Rapid Prototyping..., Quality Assurance, Test..., ESRB, PEGI, USK, OFLC..., Audio and Video Editing, Xbox360, Playstation3,..., Game Marketing, Game Outsource Vendor..., Game Milestone..., Game Usablity and..., Github, Localization, XML, Game modding, Facebook API, Twitter API, Google Analytics
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1998 — 2000
AA, Computer Animation and video editing
Microsoft Game Studios July 2010 - Present
Skills
Qt, Python, Perl, C++, Photoshop, HTML, Computer Graphics, Maya, Computer Science, Renderman, OpenGL, MEL
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
Wizards of the Coast November 2008 - Present
Sierra Online / Activision Blizzard May 2006 - September 2008
Amaze Entertainment / KnowWonder February 2003 - May 2006
Microsoft Game Studios January 2002 - February 2003
Electronic Arts- Seattle October 1998 - January 2002
Take Two Interactive Software November 1996 - November 1997
Skills
Xbox, 3D, Game Development, MMO, Xbox 360, User Interface, PS3, User Experience, Traditional Animation, Video Games, Computer Games, Texturing, Game Design
Education
Pennsylvania State University- University Park 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bioware 2012 - Present
Big Huge Games May 2010 - May 2012
Big Huge Games October 2011 - March 2012
38 Studios - Baltimore/Big Huge Games January 2009 - 2011
Big Huge Games (THQ) 2008 - 2009
Big Huge Games March 2007 - 2008
Microsoft Game Studios 2006 - 2006
EAVA 2000 - 2001
Electronic Arts 2000 - 2001
EA.com 2000 - 2001
Skills
Video Games, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox, Perforce, Production Planning, Outsourcing Management, Voice Over, Localization, Game Mechanics, Wii, Scrum, Computer Games, DevTrack, Video Game Production, Cinematics
Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education2005 - 2006 2004 — 2006
Master of Education, Technology in Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education 2004 — 2005
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Technology in Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Science Degree, Secondary Education
Brigham Young University- Idaho 2001 — 2004
BS, Math Education
Brigham Young University 1997 — 1999
Microsoft Game Studios March 2010 - Present
Microsoft Business Solutions 2007 - April 2010
Microsoft Capital July 2002 - August 2007
UPS Capital Global Trade Finance 1998 - 2001
Education
Florida Atlantic University 1983 — 1988
Finance
Big Fish Games October 2007 - December 2008
Gas Powered Games April 2007 - October 2007
fasa studios 2006 - 2007
Microsoft Game Studios 2005 - 2007
Humongous Entertainment 2003 - 2005
rainbow studios 2001 - 2002
Fox Animation Studios 1999 - 2000
Skills
Maya, Texturing, Video Games, Game Development, Character Animation
Education
Art Institute of Phoenix 1995 — 1998
Independent consultant September 2014 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios 2007 - September 2014
Microsoft 2008 - 2010
Microsoft April 2006 - September 2007
WaMu - Washington Mutual 2003 - 2006
Washington Mutual 2003 - 2005
McKinsey & Company 2000 - 2003
Lockheed Martin 1991 - 1998
Lockheed Martin 1991 - 1998
Skills
Business Strategy, Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Management, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Corporate Development, Analytics, Business Development, Financial Modeling, Business Planning, Mobile Devices, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers, Intellectual Property, Licensing Agreements, Innovation Management, Management Consulting, Content Strategy, Strategy Consulting, Consumer Research
Education
Harvard Business School 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Drexel University 1994 — 1996
Master’s Degree, Engineering Management, 4.0/4.0
Drexel University 1994 — 1996
Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering - Electrophysics, 4.0/4.0
Drexel University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering Science
Microsoft July 2012 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios 2000 - Present
Microsoft January 1999 - Present
Skills
Video Games, Game Design, Xbox 360, Game Development, Computer Games, Social Games, Perforce, Casual Games, MMO, Gameplay, PS3, Mobile Games, Console, Game Mechanics, Xbox
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1984 — 1987
Ohio Wesleyan University 1980 — 1983
English
Microsoft Localization ManagerMicrosoft Game Studios1994 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios 1993 - Present
Microsoft Games Studio 1991 - Present
Microsoft 1991 - 2014
Microsoft 1991 - 2011
Microsoft 1991 - 2011
Microsoft 1991 - 2009
Skills
Localization, Software Project..., Internationalization, Xbox 360, Video Games, Globalization, Game Development, Agile Methodologies, Mobile Games, Localization Testing, Content Management, User Experience
Education
Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale 1982 — 1986
Microsoft January 2015 - Present
Microsoft April 2013 - January 2015
Microsoft Game Studios October 2010 - April 2013
Microsoft Game Studios April 2008 - December 2010
Microsoft Game Studios May 2007 - April 2008
Amaze Entertainment November 1998 - May 2007
Muzak 1997 - 1998
Freelance 1991 - 1998
Triad Studios 1991 - 1995
Skills
Sound, Audio Engineering, Game Development, Sound Design, Video Games, Xbox 360, Music Production, Composition, Game Design, FMOD, Music, PS3, Computer Games, Graphic Design, Recording, Perforce, Wii, Pro Tools, Songwriting, Console, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Mastering, Project Management, Audio Editing, Xbox, Sound Editing, MIDI, Premiere, Audio Post Production, Casual Games, Sound Forge, Unity3D, Social Games, Unreal Engine 3, Post Production, Orchestration, Entertainment, Management, Studio Recording
Education
University of Washington
General Studies
Central Washington University 1987 — 1991
Music
Avalanche Software (Disney Interactive) September 2011 - Present
Smart Bomb Interactive January 2004 - September 2011
Microsoft Game Studios April 1999 - December 2003
Indie Built April 1999 - December 2003
Microsoft April 1999 - December 2003
Access Software, Inc. 1991 - 1998
Skills
Xbox 360, PC software development, Unity3D, 3D Programming, Deferred Rendering, DirectX, HLSL, Shader Writing, Gameplay, Tools Design, Plugins, C#, C++, Rendering
Education
Brigham Young University 1986 — 1991
BS, Computer Science, double major in Graphic Design
Microsoft September 2014 - Present
Microsoft June 2014 - September 2014
Microsoft June 1995 - June 2014
Microsoft Game Studios 1995 - 2008
Skills
Test Automation, Test Planning, Software Quality..., Test Cases, Performance Testing, Testing, Test Management, Test Strategy, Agile Methodologies, Agile Testing, Bug Tracking, Regression Testing, Black Box Testing
Education
Marist College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Marist College
Microsoft Game Studios January 2010 - Present
Microsoft Surface 2008 - October 2009
Surreal / Midway Games April 2005 - June 2008
Surreal Software July 2002 - 2005
Sucker Punch Productions January 2002 - July 2002
Surreal Software September 1998 - 2000
Monolith Productions August 1998 - November 1998
Sierra Online 1996 - 1998
Skills
Music, PS3, Leadership, Xbox 360, Sound, Sound Design, Video Games, Audio Engineering, Composition, Post Production, Computer Games, Management, Pro Tools, Perforce, Game Development, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Console, Recording, Video Editing, Wii, Game Design, MMO, FMOD, Audio Editing, Xbox
Education
James Madison University 1984 — 1987
BS, Communications, Minor in Music
FILTER LLC August 2013 - Present
Discovery Bay Games November 2010 - May 2013
NCsoft March 2010 - November 2010
Microsoft Game Studios 2009 - March 2010
Hasbro 2009 - 2009
Cranium, Inc. 2005 - 2009
Cranium, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Freelance Graphic Design 2002 - 2005
New Century GlobalNet 2000 - 2002
Skills
Product Development, Game Development, User Experience, Project Management, Video Games, iOS, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Product Management, E-commerce, Start-ups, Marketing, Brand Management, Management, Brand Development, Leadership, Strategy
Education
Oberlin College 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Studio Art
Marin Academy High School 1988 — 1992
Milliman March 2015 - Present
Milliman via Greythorn January 2015 - March 2015
Lionbridge June 2014 - December 2014
Xtreme Consulting Group, Inc. May 2010 - April 2014
Rose International, Inc. April 2009 - December 2009
Microsoft Corporation April 2002 - March 2009
Microsoft Game Studios April 2002 - March 2009
Microsoft Corporation/Microsoft Games Studios April 2002 - March 2009
Volt Technical Resources 1999 - 2002
Volt 1999 - 2000
Skills
Test Automation, Test Cases, Test Planning, Software Quality..., Xbox 360, Testing, Scrum, Bug Tracking, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Test Management, Regression Testing, Manual Testing, JIRA, C#, SharePoint, Game Design, User Acceptance Testing, Video Games, Visual Studio, Test Strategy, Black Box Testing, Bugzilla, Agile Project Management, Agile Testing, Performance Testing, Scripting, Localization Testing, TFS, Usability Testing, Release Management, Web Testing, Product Studio
Education
High Point University 1987 — 1988
french
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1986 — 1987
french
Ragsdale High School 1982 — 1986
Microsoft - Microsoft Game Studios 2002 - Present
Microsoft Corporation January 1996 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios 2008 - 2008
Microsoft Games Studios 2006 - 2008
microsoft 1998 - 2005
Skills
User Research, Usability, Software Project..., Scrum, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Agile Methodologies, Vendor Management, Agile Project Management, PMP, User Experience, User-centered Design, Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, SharePoint, Product Management, Enterprise Software, SaaS
Education
Seattle Pacific University 1981 — 1985
Liberty Bell HS 1978 — 1981
Microsoft Studios, 343 Industries April 2013 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios, 343 Industries 2009 - April 2013
Microsoft Game Studios, 343 Industries August 2008 - August 2009
Microsoft Game Studios September 2005 - August 2008
Skills
Xbox 360, Game Development, Video Games, C#, Scrum, Agile Project Management, C++, Project Management, Project Planning, Risk Management, JIRA
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2000 — 2005
BS, Computer Science
Microsoft October 2013 - Present
Microsoft - Turn 10 Studios November 2009 - October 2013
Microsoft Game Studios June 2008 - November 2009
Microsoft Game Studios January 2007 - June 2008
MySQL October 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Licensing, Product Management, Video Games, Strategic Partnerships, Game Development, Mobile Games, Business Development, Online Gaming, Agile Project Management, Game Design, User Experience, Localization, Xbox 360
Education
Seattle University School of Law 1998 — 2001
JD
University of Washington 1995 — 1997
MA, Comparative Literature
University of Washington 1992 — 1995
BA, Comparative Literature
Microsoft July 1993 - Present
Microsoft Research 2006 - 2009
Microsoft Game Studios 2002 - 2005
Skills
DirectX, Computer Graphics, Game Development, C#
Education
Pacific Lutheran University 1980 — 1991
DigiPen Institute of Technology January 2014 - Present
343 Industries July 2013 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios July 2012 - July 2013
Microsoft (343 Industries) May 2011 - August 2011
Microsoft Games Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Spacetime Studios LLC September 2007 - August 2008
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2008 — 2012
BS, Entertainment Design
Lether & Associates, PLLC November 2014 - Present
Element Law & Business Advisors October 2010 - November 2014
Escape Velocity Enterprise, Limited August 2011 - August 2013
Ascentium Corporation January 2009 - June 2010
The Otto Law Group, PLLC December 2007 - July 2008
Corbis December 2007 - June 2008
Microsoft Game Studios May 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Commercial Litigation, Mediation, Legal Writing, Insurance Coverage, Litigation, Complex Coverage Issues, Licensing, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Governance, Software Licensing, Strategy, Legal Advice, Business Transactions, Customer Service, Contract Management, Management, Transactional Analysis, Transactional Law, Corporate Counseling, Entity Selection, Non-disclosure..., Operating Agreements, Non-compete Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Advertising, Legal Research, Technology Transactions, Content Licensing, Consulting Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Services Agreements, Contracts Review, Technology Contracts, Contract Writing
Education
Seattle University School of Law 2005 — 2008
Juris Doctorate, Law
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Philosophy
Microsoft February 2012 - January 2013
Microsoft Corporation October 2010 - October 2011
Microsoft June 2009 - June 2010
Microsoft October 2008 - February 2009
Microsoft (Windows Mobile) July 2008 - September 2008
Microsoft Game Studios March 2008 - June 2008
Design Laboratory Inc. May 2007 - November 2007
Pacific Publishing Co. March 2004 - April 2007
Skills
SharePoint, Program Management, Content Management, Content Writing &..., Technical Writing &..., Technical Writing, Software Project..., CSS, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Management, Editing, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Project Management, Visio, Business Intelligence, Security, Leadership, Project Planning, Analysis, Databases, SQL, Data Analysis, SaaS, SDLC, Agile Project Management, Integration, Cross-functional Team...
Education
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury 1988 — 1990
M.A.
Carnegie Mellon University 1980 — 1984
B.A.
dataMavens, Inc. November 2013 - Present
Microsoft January 2004 - November 2013
Microsoft Game Studios January 2004 - November 2013
Skills
C#, T-SQL, ASP.NET, Agile, Scrum, SQL Server, AJAX, JavaScript, Software Project..., Win32, WCF, Distributed Systems, .NET, Visual Studio, Web Services, Debugging, Scalability, LINQ, Object Oriented Design, Microsoft SQL Server, Agile Methodologies, Software Engineering, Software Design, Agile Project Management, Windows Azure, Software Development, XML, TFS, Mobile Applications, IIS, Win32 API
Education
Arizona State University 1988 — 1992
Finance
CenturyLink September 2015 - Present
Microsoft April 2010 - September 2015
Microsoft April 2008 - June 2010
Microsoft August 2005 - April 2008
Microsoft Windows Live/MSN Search 2005 - 2008
Microsoft Game Studios 2004 - 2005
Sensible Solutions 2001 - 2001
Winstar Communications 1999 - 2001
Skills
Personnel Management, Project Management, Technical Architecture, Management, Cloud Computing, Process Improvement, ITIL, Silverlight, Scalability, Maintenance & Repair, Distributed Systems, Incident Management, Failure Analysis, WCF, IT Operations, Team Management, CISSP, Enterprise Architecture, System Administration, Exceptional People..., Data Center, SharePoint, Software Project..., Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Enterprise Software, Integration, Creative Problem Solving, People Skills, Microsoft SQL Server, Servers, High Availability, Agile Project Management, Windows Azure, Powershell, IIS, Virtualization, Hyper-V, System Deployment, Networking, Solution Architecture, SCOM, Software Design, Server Architecture
Education
Western Governors University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, BSIT - Information Technology
Rogers State University 1990 — 1992
Psychology / Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma State University 1989 — 1990
Psychology
Capital One - Spark Pay April 2015 - Present
ShareBuilder - Capital One Financial February 2012 - April 2015
Microsoft Game Studios - 343 Industries May 2010 - September 2010
ShareBuilder - ING Direct September 2009 - May 2010
Microsoft Game Studios March 2008 - March 2009
Microsoft November 2005 - March 2008
AT&T Wireless (Then Cingular) January 2000 - November 2005
Chase Bobko July 1996 - November 2000
Skills
Scrum, Agile, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodologies, SharePoint, Program Management, PMP, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Enterprise Software, Software Project..., Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Security, PMO, Databases, Vendor Management, Management
Education
Edmonds Community College 1990 — 1991
Associates, Paralegel Certificate
Central Washington University 1988 — 1989
Business Admin
East Side Games 2012 - 2013
Microsoft Game Studios 2010 - 2012
DHX Media 2007 - 2010
TeleImages Kids, Atomic Cartoons 2005 - 2006
Atomic Cartoons 2004 - 2005
Pork and Beans 2000 - 2004
Skills
Character Animation, Traditional Animation, Animation, Storyboarding, Digital Painting, Flash Animation, Computer Animation
Education
Capilano College
Diploma in commercial animation, diploma in digital animation
Microsoft July 2014 - Present
Microsoft May 2014 - Present
Microsoft March 2009 - Present
Microsoft 2008 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios 2008 - 2012
Microsoft Corporation / MGS 2008 - 2009
Microsoft/Aces 2008 - 2009
Nintendo Software Technology Corporation September 2004 - December 2007
Skills
Visual Studio, Win32 API, Software Development, Game Design, Programming, Software Engineering, C++, DirectX, Game Development, Perforce, C#, Video Games
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Microsoft Game Studios June 2008 - Present
PageSoutherlandPage November 2006 - June 2008
Microsoft Game Studios / Digital Anvil January 2001 - January 2006
Digital Anvil May 1998 - December 2000
Origin Systems January 1995 - May 1998
Education
Art Institute of Houston 2007 — 2008
The University of Texas at Austin 1989 — 1993
DHX Media Vancouver DirectorGlobal MechanicDecember 2012 - February 2013
Studio B Productions May 2010 - November 2012
Studio B 2003 - November 2012
DHX Media 2003 - November 2012
Global Mechanic September 2009 - May 2010
Microsoft Game Studios 2010 - 2010
Colour Media 2008 - 2009
Dojo Productions Inc 2008 - 2009
The Art Institute of Vancouver 2007 - 2009
Studio B Productions May 2005 - 2009
Skills
Character Animation, Animation, Traditional Animation, Maya, Flash Animation, Toon Boom, Storyboarding, Cartoons, Computer Animation, Background Art, Digital Painting, Compositing, Animation Direction, Visual Effects
Education
Capilano University 1999 — 2001
Diploma, Traditional Animation
Edmonds School District May 2015 - Present
Snowblind Studios February 2011 - August 2011
Nintendo January 2008 - May 2010
Microsoft Game Studios September 2004 - September 2006
Nintendo 2000 - 2004
Skills
Data Analysis, SAS, Microsoft Office, Usability Testing, Technical Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Microsoft Word, Data Mining, Python, SAS programming, Editing, Psychology, Video Games
Education
University of Washington 2013 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.), High Incidence Special Education - Elementary Learning/Emotional Disabilities
University of Washington 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Shoreline Community College 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences, Psychology
Purch April 2012 - Present
MarketSplash by HP July 2010 - February 2012
Bluehost.com July 2008 - June 2010
Further Creative June 2008 - June 2010
United Online July 2005 - February 2008
Logoworks October 2003 - July 2005
Microsoft Game Studios March 2002 - February 2003
About.com September 1999 - September 2001
American Stores March 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Digital Illustration, Illustration, Microsoft Office, Typography, User Interface Design, Illustrator, Graphics, Logo Design, Brochures, Layout, Web Design, Brand Development, Advertising, Flyers, Photography, Copywriting, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Posters, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Corporate Branding, Branding & Identity, User Experience, Business Cards
Education
Brigham Young University 1986 — 1994
BFA, Design-Illustration
Brigham Young University 1986 — 1994
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design
ST. Elizabeth Ann Seton Preschool August 2011 - Present
Microsoft June 1991 - May 2005
Microsoft Games Studio - ACES/IST Studio 1997 - 2004
Microsoft Game Studios (ACES) 1997 - 2004
Microsoft Game Studios 1996 - 2004
Skills
Testing, Software Project..., Program Management, C++, Test Automation, Windows, Test Management, Agile Methodologies, Globalization, Management, Software Development, Technical Writing
Education
Simpson College 1987 — 1991
BA, Mathematics & Computer Science
Expedia, Inc. December 2012 - Present
Expedia October 2010 - December 2012
Microsoft Game Studios November 2007 - October 2010
Microsoft June 1997 - November 2007
RealNetworks 1999 - 2002
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, Software Project..., Agile Project Management, Release Management, Software Design, User Experience, Software Engineering, Software Quality..., Test Automation, Product Management, Distributed Systems, Test Planning, SharePoint, Mobile Devices, Testing
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2007 — 2012
DigiPen Institute of Technology September 2012 - Present
Private Contractor August 2005 - September 2012
VMC Game Labs July 2009 - July 2012
Microsoft Game Studios April 2009 - April 2009
Wegmans Food Markets 2008 - 2009
Micro Center 2006 - 2007
Skills
Programming, C++, Game Development, Troubleshooting, Testing, Xbox 360, Integration, Software Engineering, DirectX, Computer Graphics, Game Engines, Game Architecture, Teamwork, Video Game Production, 2D graphics, Game Design, Video Games, Visual Studio, C, Debugging, Mercurial, Multiplayer Design, Shaders, OpenGL, HLSL, GLSL, WebGL, Three.js, Git, Agile, CMake, Java, Sublime, Command Line, Bash, GNU Compiler, Borland C++, Clang Compiler, Doxygen, Jira, 3D Graphics, Subversion
Education
Digipen Institute of Technology 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, BSCSRTIS
Northern Virginia Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate's degree, Computer Science
Fun Bits Interactive June 2015 - September 2015
Microsoft Game Studios December 2013 - June 2015
Dinosaur Games June 2013 - June 2014
Mindgamers LLC September 2012 - May 2013
Rochester Institute of Technology September 2010 - June 2012
Rochester Institute of Technology June 2011 - May 2012
Rochester Institute of Technology August 2005 - May 2012
Rochester Institute of Technology June 2010 - September 2010
Ratatoskr Entertainment June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Game Design, Level Design, 3D Modeling, Video Game Design, Unity3D, Visual Studio, Scripting, DirectX, Adobe Creative Suite, Programming, Game Development, Video Games, Maya, ActionScript, Unreal Engine 3, User Interface Design, Texturing, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, Flash, User Interface, Perforce, XNA, Character Animation, 3D, Game Programming, Gameplay, Animation, C++, Java, C#, Unreal Editor, Mudbox, Gameplay Programming, Computer Graphics, OpenGL, Xbox 360, Combat Design, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, HTML
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Game and Interactive Media Design, 3.7
Rochester Institute of Technology 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Game Design and Development, 3.2
The STUDIO NYC August 2013 - Present
LUCITE Vintage & Modern 2007 - 2014
Elpromotions Presents Birmingham International Fashion Week January 2013 - June 2013
Microsoft Game Studios January 2012 - May 2012
ART Network January 2012 - May 2012
Sarasota Memorial Hospital January 2011 - May 2011
Good Magazine and the City of Sarasota January 2010 - May 2010
David O’Keefe Studios January 2009 - May 2009
Isis Salon and Spa June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Creative Direction, Event Management, Project Management, Team Leadership, Art, Video Production, Strategic Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Quantitative Research, Press Releases, Leadership Development, Production Planning, Leadership, Storyboarding, Creativity, Coordinating Special..., Strategy, Photoshop, Film, Television, Layout, Premiere, Management, Post Production, Pre-production Planning, Script Supervision
Education
Birmingham City University 2012 — 2013
MA, Arts and Project Management, Project Management in Creative Environments
Ringling College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
BA, Business of Art and Design
New York University 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Art
LAIKA, LLC January 2015 - Present
Bridget Underwood Animation & Illustration March 2014 - Present
Oculus VR November 2014 - December 2014
Titmouse August 2014 - September 2014
343i August 2013 - August 2014
Microsoft August 2012 - August 2013
Microsoft Game Studios June 2011 - August 2011
Base14 December 2010 - March 2011
Sony Pictures Imageworks July 2010 - August 2010
Base14 January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Character Animation, Toon Boom, Computer Animation, Maya, Animation, Traditional Animation, Storyboarding, After Effects, Digital Painting, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, Flash, Concept Design, Illustration, Texturing, Gameplay, Comics, Storytelling
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2008 — 2012
BFA, Animation
GameStop October 2010 - Present
Central Washington University June 2010 - August 2010
Alpha Wireless February 2009 - March 2010
GameStop 2010 - 2010
RadioShack July 2008 - September 2008
Microsoft Game Studios February 2006 - September 2008
Papa Murphy's International April 2007 - July 2008
Target August 2006 - February 2007
Education
Central Washington University 2008 — 2010
Bellevue College 2007 — 2008
International Business
Skyline High School 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Cascade Game Foundry July 2014 - Present
Microsoft Studios Global Production Services January 2012 - July 2013
Microsoft Studios March 2011 - January 2012
Microsoft Game Studios February 2010 - March 2011
Microsoft Game Studios June 2003 - February 2010
Microsoft Xbox Racing Games Studio October 2001 - June 2003
Microsoft Entertainment Business Unit December 1994 - October 2001
Skills
User Experience, Technical Writing and..., HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Globalization, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Copywriting, Editing, Content Development, Localization, Software Development, Contractor and Vendor..., Content Management, Video Games, Game Design, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, Publishing, Content Strategy, Web Content, Scripting, Narrative, Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Digital Media, Marketing Copy, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Xbox 360, Casual Games, Manuals, Software Documentation, User Interface
Education
General Assembly
Certificate of Completion, Front-End Web Development
Chapman University
MA, English - Media Rhetoric
Chapman University
BA, English - Media Writing
University of Washington
English Rhetoric
Digital Dreamland January 2008 - Present
Microsoft Game Studios August 2005 - April 2008
Electronic Arts June 1996 - April 2004
Education
Cambridge Technical Institute 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Graphics