Obsidian Entertainment
Industry: Video game company
DescriptionObsidian Entertainment, Inc. is an American video game developer based in Irvine, California. It was founded in June 2003, shortly before the closure of Black Isle Studios, by ex-Black Isle employees Feargus Urquhart, Chris Avellone, Chris Parker, Darren Monahan, and Chris Jones. Parent organization: Microsoft Studios (2018–) Headquarters: Irvine, CA CEO: Feargus Urquhart (Jun 2003–) Number of employees: ~170 (2017) Founders: Chris Avellone, Feargus Urquhart, Darren Monahan, Chris Parker, Chris Jones
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Obsidian Entertainment Employees
Obsidian Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Fallstreak Studio LLC August 2011 - December 2014
Obsidian Entertainment April 2014 - June 2014
Obsidian Entertainment July 2013 - April 2014
Obsidian Entertainment February 2012 - May 2012
Blizzard Entertainment June 2011 - December 2011
Chapman University September 2010 - September 2011
Orange Curtain Games February 2011 - June 2011
Skills
JIRA, Python, Photoshop, Java, Microsoft Office, Computer Graphics, Microsoft Office..., C#, Unreal Script, AVID, Maya, 3D Studio Max, HTML/CSS, Budgets, 3D, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, Compositing, UnrealScript, EP Scheduling, Shotgun, EP Budgeting
Education
Chapman University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Arts, Game Development
Teefury.com July 2013 - May 2015
ROBLOX October 2010 - July 2013
Obsidian Entertainment August 2010 - February 2011
Barnes & Noble August 2006 - February 2011
Blind Squirrel Games June 2010 - October 2010
Bank of America February 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, 3D, Social Media, Game Development, Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustration, Creative Concept Design, Concept Design, Conceptual Design, Digital Illustration, Computer Games, Game Design, MMO, Video Games, Mobile Games, PS3, Traditional Animation, Low Poly Modeling, Premiere
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game Art and Design
Fresno City College 2005 — 2006
Obsidian Entertainment November 2013 - Present
Electronic Arts February 2012 - January 2013
The Guildhall at SMU January 2010 - December 2011
Wholesale TV and Radio Ads October 2009 - January 2010
Mad Science February 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Editor, Level Design, Texturing, Game Development, Game Design, Environment Art, Video Games, Maya, 3ds Max, Unity3D, Photoshop, Concept Design, Perforce, Mudbox, 3D Studio Max, Computer Animation, 3D Modeling, Traditional Animation, Game Art, Lighting, Gameplay, UV mapping, Modeling, Texture Painting, Low Poly Modeling, Xbox 360, UV Mapping
Education
Southern Methodist University 2010 — 2011
Master of Interactive Technology, Art Creation
University of North Texas 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Art, Watercolor
Satellite Markets and Research February 2009 - March 2015
Dell March 2012 - January 2014
Application Technology Strategy, LLC May 2007 - December 2013
IGN/Gamespy September 2006 - April 2007
Obsidian Entertainment February 2006 - September 2006
Blizzard Entertainment November 2001 - February 2006
Interplay Entertainment November 2000 - July 2001
Squaresoft July 2000 - November 2000
Habitat for Humanity - San Fernando/Santa Clarita Valleys May 1997 - September 1998
Skills
Program Management, Team Leadership, Video Games, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Game Development, Management, Marketing, MMO, Game Design, Online Gaming, Computer Games, Photoshop, MMORPG, Gameplay, Event Planning, Research, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Survey Design, Survey Research, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Microsoft Excel, Events, Public Speaking, Writing, Social Media, Customer Service, Analysis, Editing
Education
Concordia University-Irvine 2006 — 2008
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
University of California, Irvine 2001 — 2002
Certificate from UCI Extension, Digital Design and Convergent Media
California Lutheran University 1993 — 1998
B.A., Theatre
Aughty Inc. February 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment June 2010 - February 2014
Wolfgang Puck Catering June 2009 - November 2010
Valeant Pharmaceuticals May 2006 - November 2007
Ameriquest Mortgage April 2004 - May 2006
Various June 2003 - June 2004
First American Title September 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Illustrator, Flash, Dreamweaver, Maya, Outlook, SharePoint, Access, Toon Boom, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Video Games, Adobe Creative Suite, Game Design, Graphic Design, After Effects, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Traditional Animation, Texturing
Education
iAnimate 2013 — 2014
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
California State University-Los Angeles 2008 — 2010
Design, Animation, Graphic Arts
Orange Coast College 2004 — 2008
Associates, General, Art
Obsidian Entertainment February 2015 - Present
Fantasy Flight Games March 2011 - December 2014
Zivix LLC September 2009 - February 2011
Target October 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Unity3D, C#, C++, Objective-C, Cocoa, Game Development, User Experience, User Interface Design, ASP.NET, Programming, User Interface, Video Games
Education
Full Sail University 2002 — 2003
Assoc. Game Design and Development, Computer Software Engineering, 3.67
Obsidian Entertainment November 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2014 - November 2014
The Tech Center April 2014 - August 2014
Sony Online Entertainment January 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Digital Illustration, Illustration, HTML, Software Quality..., Scrum, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Defect Tracking, Ad-Hoc Testing, Defect Logging, HTML + CSS, Software Lifecycle, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Word, iPhone repair, Quality Assurance, Testing, Test Planning, SQL, Databases, Web Applications, Test Cases
Education
Irvine Valley College 2015 — 2016
Associate’s Degree, Computer Programming
Moreno Valley College 2014 — 2014
Computer Science
Marist College 2010 — 2012
Bachelors of Science, Digital Media
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2008
Bachelors of Art, Linguistics, Japanese
Riverside Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate's Degree, Humanities and Social Science
Taipei Language Institute October 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment January 2013 - July 2014
The Chapman Coffee House December 2011 - December 2013
Chapman University January 2009 - May 2012
Obsidian Entertainment January 2011 - February 2011
Skills
Screenwriting, Film Production, Final Cut Pro, Film, Directing, Script Coverage, Editing, Facebook, Photoshop, After Effects, Creative Writing, Video Production, Producing, Video Editing, Film Editing, Animation, Art, Illustrator, Maya, Public Speaking, Premiere, Drawing
Education
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2011 — 2013
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Chapman University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film Production with Minor in Game Development, Directing
Vicious Entertainment July 2013 - Present
Thermaltake U.S.A. September 2014 - December 2014
Snail Games USA December 2012 - May 2013
Team Vicious April 2009 - January 2013
Obsidian Entertainment September 2012 - December 2012
AB Games May 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Dreamweaver, Game Design, Maya, Level Design, Video Games, Game Development, Networking, Social Networking, Quality Assurance, DevTrack, Gameplay, Xbox 360, Computer Games, PS3, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Online Gaming, Wii, MMO, Flash, Multiplayer, Console, Unreal Engine 3, Social Games, Unity3D, Video Game Production, Casual Games, MMORPG, UV mapping, Xbox, Unreal Editor, Gameplay Programming, Game Programming, Environment Art, Game Engines, Texturing, Low Poly Modeling, Lua, PSP, Zbrush
Education
Mt Sierra College 2011 — 2014
Bachelors, Game and Interactive Media Design
Obsidian Entertainment June 2015 - Present
Zoic Studios May 2015 - June 2015
DIGITAL Hearts USA Inc. November 2014 - June 2015
Red 5 Studios June 2014 - August 2014
NYPD Pizza Delicatessen December 2010 - May 2012
Nationwide Insurance Company May 2006 - August 2008
Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream July 2004 - November 2005
VONS July 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Soundbooth, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling, Customer Service
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Entertainment Art, Animation
Obsidian Entertainment July 2010 - Present
Art Institute of California - Orange County January 2009 - June 2010
Old Navy March 2007 - February 2010
Walt Disney Imagineering 2010 - 2010
Skills
Animation, Illustration, Character Animation, Management, Character Rigging, Maya, Storyboarding, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, After Effects, Flash Animation, Concept Design, Rigging, Texturing, Cinematics
Education
iAnimate 2013 — 2014
Coursework, 3D Animation
Art Institute of California - Orange County 2007 — 2010
Media Arts and Animation, 2D and 3D Animation
University of California, Irvine 2005 — 2007
coursework, Studio Art
Blizzard Entertainment September 2015 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment June 2013 - September 2015
Obsidian Entertainment December 2012 - June 2013
Obsidian Entertainment July 2012 - December 2012
Obsidian Entertainment June 2012 - September 2012
Thunderfish Entertainment January 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Video Games, Tools Programming, Gameplay Programming, C++, C#, Perforce, Subversion, Quality Assurance, DevTrack, SharePoint
Education
University of California, Irvine 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Palomar College 2009 — 2011
Associates Degree, Computer Science
Enhanced Media October 2014 - March 2015
Berklee College of Music September 2013 - May 2014
Obsidian Entertainment June 2013 - August 2013
Obsidian Entertainment June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Sound Design, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Drums, Drum Set, Post Production, Percussion Performance, Piano, Arranging, Sound Editing, Live Sound, Professional Audio, Audio Editing, Audio Post Production, Video Games, Pro Tools, Sound, Music, MIDI, Logic Pro, Reason, Recording, Studio Recording, Music Industry, Music Theory, Editing, Film
Education
Berklee College of Music 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Music, Music Production and Engineering
Chaminade College Preparatory 2006 — 2010
Obsidian Entertainment June 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2014 - June 2015
M2Catalyst, LLC April 2014 - March 2015
Pacifica Resouces February 2011 - December 2014
Regency Web Services Inc December 2013 - August 2014
Lyynks June 2012 - March 2013
Athletic's Unlimited January 2008 - September 2008
Skills
User Experience, Qualitative Research, User Research, Usability Testing, CSS, HTML, HTML 5, jQuery, Photoshop, JavaScript, Web Development, Flash, Git, HTML5, Python, Visual Basic, Eclipse, Linux, After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Maya, C++, Digital Art, Graphic Design, IDLE, Data Coordination, Visio, JIRA, Confluence, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Version Control, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Management, Bug Tracking, Powerpoint, Scrum, Web Analytics, Flurry
Education
University of California, Irvine 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Informatics
American River College 2008 — 2012
General Education (IGETC), Computer Science, Digital Media
Otis College of Art and Design 2010 — 2011
Digital Arts
Obsidian Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Maandi Media September 2013 - May 2014
Starbucks May 2007 - September 2013
Skills
3D Modeling, Texture Artist, 2D art, 3D rendering, Graphic Design, Customer Service, Assistant Work, Photoshop
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Game and Interactive Media Design
Georgia State University 2008 — 2010
Karma Labs, Inc February 2013 - Present
Secret Cow Level August 2012 - Present
No Mimes Media May 2013 - Present
Fourth Wall Studios November 2011 - January 2013
The Blood Factory April 2011 - January 2012
Obsidian Entertainment April 2008 - November 2011
Synthetic Worlds Initiative August 2006 - January 2008
National Survey of Student Engagement 2005 - 2007
Skills
C#, C++, MySQL, PHP, ColdFusion, C, HTML, ActionScript, Python, Lua, Advanced CSS, JavaScript, Java, Scaleform, Unreal Engine 3, Gamebryo, Gameplay Programming, HTML 5, Programming, Video Games, AJAX, Xbox 360, Subversion, iOS, jQuery, Creative Problem Solving, User Interface, OOP, User Interface Design, Objective-C
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Obsidian Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Sledgehammer Games February 2013 - July 2015
Spark Unlimited February 2013 - February 2013
Spark Unlimited July 2011 - January 2013
GoPlay Games, LLC. February 2009 - April 2011
Killspace Entertainment January 2010 - February 2011
Obsidian Entertainment February 2008 - February 2009
Crave February 2007 - April 2007
Art Institute 2006 - 2007
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Level Design, Gamebryo, Unreal 3, Video Games
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
Art Institute California - Orange County 2005 — 2007
Bachelors of Science, Game Art & Design
Penn State University 2002 — 2004
N/A, Business Marketing
Obsidian Entertainment May 2015 - Present
Carbine Studios April 2014 - May 2015
Carbine Studios February 2011 - April 2014
Sonic Boom, Inc. March 2010 - February 2011
Vogster Entertainment October 2008 - March 2010
Gameloft November 2006 - November 2007
Gameloft August 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Unreal 3, Game Design, Scripting, Content Design, Level Design, Game Development, Video Games, Gameplay, World Building, MMORPG, MMO, Unreal Editor, Character Animation, Multiplayer, Game Mechanics
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Animation
Hart Solution June 2015 - Present
Oculus VR August 2014 - June 2015
Circle k January 2011 - June 2015
DIRECTV February 2014 - March 2014
Nexon July 2013 - February 2014
DIGITAL Hearts USA Inc. November 2012 - June 2013
Square Enix February 2013 - April 2013
Obsidian Entertainment August 2012 - October 2012
GameStop November 2006 - August 2012
Gene's Market January 2004 - October 2007
Skills
Producer, Test Cases, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, QA Tester, Microsoft Office, C++, Stress Testing, Python, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Sketching, Digital Illustration, Adobe Illustrator, Tutoring, Training, Game Development, PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Wii, Dev Kits PS3, PC and 360, Photoshop, DevTrack, Quality Assurance, MMO, Computer Games, Video Games, Online Gaming, Mobile Games, JIRA, Game Testing, Ad hoc testing, Level Design, Illustrator, Character Animation, Animation, Scripting, Social Games, Unreal Engine 3, Texturing, Game Mechanics, Traditional Animation, Zbrush, Ad-hoc, Management
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Game and Interactive Media Design
Mt Sierra College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Game Arts & Design
Blind Squirrel Games October 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment March 2013 - August 2014
SuperBot Entertainment, Inc. May 2012 - March 2013
Eat Sleep Play, Inc. July 2007 - June 2012
Incognito Entertainment November 2005 - July 2007
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Game Design, PS3, Gameplay, Localization, Multiplayer, Cinematics, Console, Video Games, Game Development, Producer, Team Management, Game Enthusiast, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Task Management, Organization &..., Great Motivator, budget and schedule..., Risk Assessment, Multi-million Dollar..., Team Leadership, Close Attention to..., Online Gaming, Multitasking Skills, Outsourcing, Multiplayer Design, System Design, Online Video Game..., Game, MMO, Computer Games, Scripting, Game Mechanics, Level Design, DevTrack, PSP, Production
Education
Iowa State University 1997 — 2001
BS, MIS & International Business
Obsidian Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Bento Box Interactive September 2013 - June 2014
GameResort July 2012 - August 2013
Nickelodeon Animation Studio September 2011 - December 2011
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
C#, C++, Java, Git, Game Programming, C, Unity3D, Subversion, Perforce
Education
Chapman University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Obsidian Entertainment April 2014 - Present
Double Helix (Amazon Game Studios) November 2012 - March 2014
5TH Cell Media September 2009 - October 2012
Rockwell Collins August 2009 - September 2009
Smart Bomb Interactive January 2009 - June 2009
Sensory Sweep July 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Xbox 360, C++, Computer Graphics, DirectX 11, DirectX 9, Xbox One, HLSL, .NET, Wii, C#, Java
Education
Brigham Young University
BS, Computer Science
Obsidian Entertainment January 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment June 2014 - January 2015
Iocaine Studios June 2012 - September 2013
Blink September 2011 - May 2012
THQ January 2012 - March 2012
THQ May 2011 - June 2011
Roninfilm July 2010 - September 2010
Freestyle Collective May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Character Design, Costume Design, Prop Design, Visual Development, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Production Design, Entertainment Design, Illustration
Education
Art Center College of Design 2009 — 2011
Entertainment Design
Obsidian Entertainment June 2015 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Unreal Engine 3, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Customer Service, Level Design, Video Games, Game Development, Computer Games
Education
Southern Methodist University 2013 — 2015
Obsidian Entertainment July 2015 - Present
High Moon Studios January 2014 - July 2015
Skills
3D Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, High Poly Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, UV mapping, Texturing, Autodesk 3D Max, Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Zbrush, Mudbox, Unreal Engine 3, Wacom Tablet, Environment Art, 3D Studio Max, Maya
Education
The Art Institute of California-Inland Empire 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Media Arts and Animatin
ITT Technical Institute-San Diego 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Multimedia / Visual Communications
Obsidian Entertainment March 2015 - Present
Red 5 Studios September 2014 - March 2015
Psyonix December 2013 - September 2014
Red 5 Studios April 2011 - November 2013
Themis Group 2009 - 2011
Themis Group 2005 - 2009
Themis Group 2005 - 2009
Themis Group 2003 - 2005
Themis Group 2000 - 2003
Skills
Flash, Premiere, Graphic Design, Video Games, Zbrush, Illustrator, User Interface Design, Game Design, Game Development, MMO, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Gameplay, Casual Games, Social Games, User Experience, Xbox 360
Education
CEGEP - John Abbott College 1999 — 2002
CED, Fine Arts
[Unannounced] September 2015 - Present
[Unannounced] March 2015 - Present
[Unannounced] October 2014 - Present
[Unannounced] September 2014 - Present
inXile Entertainment May 2013 - Present
Malibu Road Pictures 2013 - Present
[Unannounced] September 2011 - December 2012
Killspace Entertainment January 2009 - September 2011
Obsidian Entertainment 2008 - 2009
Obsidian Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Skills
Video Game Design, Online Entertainment, Interactive Production, Digital Production, Digital Innovation, New Business Development, Social Promotion, Guerrilla Marketing, Entrepreneurial Skills, IP creation, Global Deployment, Distributed Team..., Project Turnaround, Speech Writing, Key Message Development, Creative Writing, Narrative Design, IP development, Business Planning, Narrative, Entrepreneurship, Game Design, Interactive Media, Project Management, Social Media, Online Platforms, Contract Negotiation, Start-ups, Business Development, Product Development, PS3, Creative Direction, Level Design, IP, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Development, Computer Games, Management, Film, Film Production, Digital Media, Video, Strategy, New Media, Entertainment, Television, Video Production, Feature Films, Social Networking
Education
Beverly Hills Playhouse 2011 — 2013
Acting
The University of Texas at Austin 1997 — 2002
BS, Film
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law 2003 — 2006
Law
Obsidian Entertainment February 2014 - Present
Iocaine Studios June 2012 - January 2014
Obsidian Entertainment January 2011 - March 2012
3D Bob Productions July 2010 - December 2010
Team Dos June 2009 - May 2010
Crunch Time Games August 2008 - June 2009
Realmware Corporation July 2008 - January 2009
Univ. of Advancing Technology 2008 - 2009
Skills
Character, Texturing, Art, Character Modeling, Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Maya, Zbrush, Photoshop, Rigging, Low Poly Modeling, Modeling, Animation, Game Design, Game Development
Education
University of Advancing Technology 2007 — 2010
Obsidian Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Bjeardsoft( Student Team ) June 2013 - December 2013
Fashionably Late Entertainment( Student Team ) January 2013 - May 2013
Dallas Baptist University October 2008 - July 2012
Dallas Baptist University January 2009 - May 2012
Skills
C++, Programming, Java, Higher Education, Tutoring, Photoshop, CSS, Research, JavaScript, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, WordPress, Windows, C#, Flash, MySQL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Databases, XML, Subversion, Computer Hardware, ActionScript, Windows 7, Visio, Linear Algebra, MVC, OpenGL, Visual Studio, Computer Science, Calculus, Unity3D, Game Programming, Discrete Mathematics, Game Theory, Unreal Engine 3, GLSL, OOP, Object Oriented Design, Tortoise SVN, Microsoft Visual Studio..., Perforce, Game Mechanics, Game Development, Unreal Editor, Teaching, Python, Lua, Git, Gameplay
Education
Southern Methodist University 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Game Development
Dallas Baptist University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Majored in Mathematics and Computer Science, Minor in Physics
DICE (EA Digital Illusions CE AB) November 2013 - Present
Concept Design Academy June 2011 - Present
Geisler Graphics August 2013 - Present
Laguna College of Art and Design 2012 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment August 2013 - November 2013
Rebel Entertainment, Inc June 2012 - May 2013
Yellow Tracksuit Entertainment October 2011 - May 2012
Meteor Games LLC 2011 - 2011
Skills
Flash Animation, Photoshop, Illustrator, Oil Paint, gouache paint, watercolor, Prisma maker, Copic Maker, Illustration, Watercolor, Animation, Concept Design
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2005 — 2009
BFA, Illustration/Animation
Mt. San Antonio College 2001 — 2003
animation and illustration
Rowland Heigh School 1999 — 2001
Rowland Animation ROP LPV, 2d animation and storyboards
los altos high school 1996 — 2001
Cartoon Network Action Storyboard Class
Action Storyboard
Concept Design Academy
entertainment art
Obsidian Entertainment August 2015 - Present
The Workshop Entertainment May 2015 - July 2015
Electronic Arts (EA) May 2014 - December 2014
Digital Domain April 2013 - June 2013
Electronic Arts November 2011 - February 2013
Electronic Arts June 2011 - November 2011
Electronic Arts December 2007 - May 2011
Electronic Arts April 2007 - November 2007
EPI Construction, Inc. May 2005 - April 2007
Empire Futures Group, LLP April 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Level Design, Game Design, PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Video Games, Game Development, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Scripting, Quality Assurance, Testing, Perforce, Console, Management, Social Games, Bug Tracking, MMO, Mobile Games, Casual Games, Xbox, MMORPG, DevTrack, DevTest, Agile Methodologies, Multiplayer, Frostbite, Video Game Production, Test Planning, Test Cases
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, History
Obsidian Entertainment June 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment February 2014 - June 2015
Video Game Development Club October 2013 - June 2015
Obsidian Entertainment November 2012 - February 2014
Video Game Development Club September 2011 - December 2013
Video Game Development Club May 2012 - October 2013
Center for Digital Transformation October 2012 - January 2013
American Advertising Federation May 2012 - January 2013
Management Information Student Society April 2012 - November 2012
Thunderfish Entertainment February 2012 - June 2012
Skills
JIRA, Confluence, Python, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Java, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Video Games, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Digital Marketing, Software Project..., WordPress, Management, Web Analytics, HTML, Microsoft Word, Version Control, Bug Tracking, CSS, PowerPoint, Scrum, Web Development, Data Analysis, Mentoring, Creative Writing, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Graphic Design, Integrated Marketing, MySQL, Leadership Development, System Administration, DevOps
Education
University of California, Irvine 2011 — 2015
Business Economics International Economics Specialization
Obsidian Entertainment May 2013 - Present
Nexon May 2011 - May 2013
Liquid Entertainment November 2010 - May 2011
Seven Studios June 2010 - August 2010
Vivendi Universal Games May 2005 - August 2007
Ignite Media February 2005 - May 2005
Just for Show Video February 2005 - May 2005
Skills
Video Games, Social Games, Flash, Game Prototyping, Game Development, Game Design, Mobile Games, iPhone, Gameplay, User Interface, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Information Architecture, Communication, Teamwork, Team-oriented, Unix, Wire Framing, User Experience Design, Prototype, User Experience, Web Design, Wireframes, Project Management, Team Building, Branding & Identity, HTML 5, Storyboarding, Usability Testing, Xbox, Console, Rapid Prototyping, Flash Animation, Design Thinking, HTML, Graphic Design, Wii, Typography, Free to Play, Level Design, Concept Design, Cinematics, MMORPG, Interactive..., MMO, Casual Games, World Building, Game Mechanics
Education
Art Center College of Design
Master of Fine Art, Media Design
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelor of Art, Multimedia emphasis
Riot Games May 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment June 2014 - April 2015
Microsoft Studios March 2013 - May 2014
PopCap Games November 2012 - March 2013
Microsoft Studios November 2011 - November 2012
Rickwood Music May 2010 - November 2011
Bryan Higa Productions January 2009 - November 2011
Velvet Runway - 80's Tribute Band January 2009 - September 2011
Game Developers Conference February 2011 - March 2011
AFAB Studio January 2010 - May 2010
Skills
Sound Design, Unreal Engine 3, Field Recording, Pro Tools, Music, Recording, Sound, Composition, Studio Recording, Wwise, Audio Engineering, Xbox 360, Video Games, Audio Editing, Film, MIDI, Knife Skills, Mastering, Sound Editing
Education
The University of Georgia 2004 — 2009
BMUS, Music Education, Music Business
8 Bit LA August 2013 - Present
Slightly Ajar Treasure Chest May 2013 - Present
We Say So Games May 2011 - Present
S3 Music and Sound March 2008 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment June 2010 - September 2010
Sonic Magic May 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Video Games, Sound Design, Audio, Music, Audio Engineering, Audio Editing, Audio Mixing, Audio Post Production, Audio Processing, Sound Forge, Sound Editing, Music Industry, Music Theory, Music Publishing, Music Licensing, Music Supervision, Studio Recording, Field Recording, Audiovisual, Live Sound, Pro Tools, Logic Studio, Logic Pro, Sound, Foley
Education
Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences 2007 — 2008
Johnson County Community College 2003 — 2007
Music Composition, Music Theory, Ear Training, Piano
Obsidian Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment April 2015 - July 2015
Obsidian Entertainment May 2014 - April 2015
Verizon January 2014 - May 2014
Broadsword Studios May 2013 - April 2014
Sprint Nextel May 2012 - May 2013
Best Buy July 2010 - May 2012
Carvercomm July 2004 - July 2009
Skills
Wireless, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Mobile Devices, Customer Retention, Sales Operations, Account Management, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Management, Selling, 4G, Game Development, Game Design, Game Programming, Content Design, Quality Assurance, Character Designs, Gameplay Programming, Android Development, Game Balance, Salesforce.com, Managed Services, VoIP, Game Mechanics, Computer Games, Mobile Games, Teamwork, Gameplay, ActionScript, Networking, User Interface, Flash, Android, iPhone, JavaScript, Java, C++, Unity, Software Quality..., Testing, Manual Testing, Eclipse, Mobile Applications, Role Playing Games, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Office
Education
New England Institute of Technology 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Game Development and Simulation Programming
Santa Fe College 2004 — 2009
Associate's degree, General Science and Engineering
Springfield Technical Community College 2006 — 2007
Graphic Design
Chapman University August 2013 - Present
Fallstreak Studio LLC February 2014 - August 2014
Quantum Neuromonitoring August 2013 - December 2013
Obsidian Entertainment November 2013 - November 2013
Quantum Neuromonitoring August 2012 - December 2012
Chapman University August 2012 - December 2012
Hyperion Communications LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Maya, 3D, After Effects, Photoshop, Motion Graphics, Mudbox, Character Animation, Computer Animation, Level Design, Art Direction, Storyboarding, Visual Storytelling, Film, 3D Studio Max, 3D Modeling, 3D rendering, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, Game Design, Texturing, Environment art
Education
Chapman University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Digital Arts
Obsidian Entertainment July 2013 - Present
Tencent Boston, Inc September 2012 - July 2013
Trion Worlds -Defiance July 2011 - August 2012
Carbine Studios June 2005 - July 2011
Blizzard Entertainment January 1997 - June 2005
UTech June 1993 - January 1997
Mach2Games September 1956 - January 1957
Skills
Game Development, MMO, C++, C#, XML, Java, Scripting, Lua, Perforce, Visual Studio, Architecture, Gameplay, Distributed Systems, System Design, Windows, Video Games, Gaming, OpenGL, JIRA, Multiplayer, MMORPG, Video Game Development, Objective-C, iPhone development, Game Design, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Console, PS3, Computer Games, Software Development..., Level Design, Game Programming, iOS development, Unity3D, Xbox, Gameplay Programming
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 1990 — 1993
Computer Science
California State University
Computer Science
Alelo June 2009 - October 2012
Obsidian Entertainment April 2004 - June 2009
Electronic Arts January 2003 - January 2004
Westwood Studios January 2003 - February 2003
Nexon October 1998 - February 2002
Crytek 2002 - 2002
Cornell University, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering June 1997 - October 1998
Cornell University, Department of Computer Science May 1995 - December 1997
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Planning, User Experience, Game Development, Game Design, User Interface Design, Team Building, Game Theory, Video Games, Microsoft Office, Mobile Games, Gameplay, Technical Writing, MMO, Product Management, Online Gaming, Xbox 360, Serious Games, Project Management, Creative Direction, Crowdfunding, Product Design, Product Development, Software Project..., Mentoring, Educational Technology, SharePoint, Common Lisp, Objective-C, Creative Writing, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Project Execution, Agile Project Management, Risk Management, Process Improvement, Pascal, Assembly, Scheme, HTML/XML, Statistical Modeling, JIRA, Playstation, Natural Language..., Artificial Intelligence, Mobile, Interaction Design
Education
Cornell University 1996 — 1998
M.Eng., Environmental Engineering
Cornell University 1992 — 1996
B.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering
NCSOFT May 2015 - Present
Zynga August 2014 - May 2015
Zynga June 2012 - August 2014
Bigpoint Inc August 2011 - June 2012
Obsidian Entertainment August 2008 - April 2011
K2 Network December 2007 - July 2008
K2 Network July 2006 - December 2007
K2 Network September 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Production, Video Games, MMO, Publishing, Editing, Public Relations, Game Development, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Xbox 360, PS3, Console, Writing, Agile, Gameplay, Virtual Goods, Social Games, Multiplayer, Online Gaming, Virtual Worlds, MMORPG, Computer Games, Monetization, Community Management, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Interactive..., Level Design, Video Game Production, Xbox, User Experience, Game Balance, Free to Play, Console Games, World Building, DevTrack, Perforce, Playstation, Unreal Engine 3, Hansoft, Unity3D, Cross-platform..., Casual Games, Content Strategy
Education
University of California, Irvine 2001 — 2006
BA
Rio Hondo College August 2014 - Present
Sony Santa Monica Studio July 2011 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment October 2008 - July 2011
Skills
PS3, Animation, Maya, Video Games, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Cinematics, XSI, Character Animation, Zbrush, Cartoons, Game Development, Xbox 360, Computer Animation, Game Design, Gameplay, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, 3D
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2006 — 2009
BFA, Animation, 3D and Traditional
Mt. San Antonio College 2001 — 2005
Animation, 3D and Traditional
Riot Games July 2015 - Present
Riot Games April 2013 - Present
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC January 2012 - February 2013
Obsidian Entertainment February 2008 - October 2011
Obsidian Entertainment February 2007 - January 2008
Chapman University May 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Softimage, Photoshop, Maya, Python, Javascript, 3D Studio Max, Mentoring, Technical Art, Performance Analysis, Mel Script, PyMel, XSI, MelScript, Art, Unreal Engine 3, Game Development, Perforce, PyMEL, JavaScript, Video Games, MEL
Education
Chapman University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Computer Science
Obsidian Entertainment July 2013 - Present
(Self Proprietorship) August 2011 - July 2013
Shadows in Darkness July 2006 - July 2011
Venture Media January 2005 - March 2005
Skills
3D Studio Max, High Poly Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, UV mapping, Zbrush, Vray, Photoshop, Rapid Prototyping, Web Development, Environment Art, 3D graphics, Digital Sculpting, UV Mapping, 3D, ZBrush, Game Development, Texturing, 3D Modeling, Video Games
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 2003 — 2006
BA, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
Cryptic Studios August 2014 - Present
Bleve Games January 2012 - Present
Self Aware Games November 2012 - August 2014
Zynga October 2010 - January 2012
Bonfire Studios June 2010 - October 2010
Obsidian Entertainment December 2009 - May 2010
Obsidian Entertainment July 2009 - December 2009
Northrop Grumman Corp July 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Game Development, Video Game Development, Gameplay Programming, Programming, 3D, Software Engineering, Video Games, Computer Games, OpenGL, Game Design, Mobile Games, Game Programming, PS3, Xbox 360
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2008 — 2010
Masters, Computer Science
University of California, Davis 2000 — 2005
BS, Mech + Aero Engineering
Obsidian Entertainment July 2007 - Present
Noesis Interactive September 2005 - June 2007
The Fiction Lab 2003 - 2006
Animatica Studio January 2002 - September 2002
ANIMA Studio 1998 - 2001
TGI - Tecnologia Grafica Industrial July 1996 - 1999
Skills
Softimage, Maya, Character Rigging, Character Animation, Facial Rigging, Facial Animation, Compositing, After Effects, Photoshop, Pipeline Development, Game Development, Motion Capture, XSI, Animation, Computer Animation, MEL, 3D, Video Games
Education
9Zeros - Spain 2002 — 2003
Master's, in Art and Animation
Tecnológico de Monterrey 1991 — 1996
(BA) in Computer Science
Obsidian Entertainment October 2014 - January 2015
Emulex July 2014 - September 2014
Neudesic July 2013 - September 2013
Technijian Inc. June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Programming, C++, Java, Windows, CSS, C, HTML, SQL, JavaScript, Eclipse
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2010 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Etsy April 2010 - Present
Morgan Stanley August 2008 - April 2010
Treyarch May 2007 - August 2007
Obsidian Entertainment January 2007 - February 2007
EmSense Corporation May 2006 - August 2006
RBM Technologies May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Python, JavaScript, Java, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems, Linux, PHP, MySQL, Software Development, CSS, SQL, jQuery, Ruby on Rails, Product Management
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's in Computer Science and Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
Obsidian Entertainment May 2013 - Present
High Moon Studios March 2011 - April 2013
Obsidian Entertainment December 2010 - March 2011
The Atomic Cafe [student project] May 2009 - February 2010
Skills
UV mapping, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Game Development, Video Games, Texturing, 3D, Texture Artist, Texture Painting, Game Art, Photoshop, Xbox 360, Props, Modeling, Normal Mapping, Hard Surface Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Lighting, PS3, Perforce, Gamebryo, Digital Sculpting, Environment Art, Level Design, Unreal Editor, 3D Vehicle Creation, Quixel SUITE
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2007 — 2010
BS, Game Art and Design
Bakersfield College 2007 — 2007
Crystal Dynamics December 2014 - Present
Crystal Dynamics May 2011 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Game Development, Game Design, Maya, Level Design, Xbox 360, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Computer Games, PS3, Xbox One, Playstation 4, Path Clarity, Best practices for...
Education
The Art Institute of California - Orange County 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Game Art & Design
Orange Coast College 2005 — 2008
AA, General Education
ZeniMax Online Studios September 2013 - Present
ZeniMax Online Studios September 2012 - September 2013
Trion Worlds, Inc. June 2011 - February 2012
Obsidian Entertainment December 2010 - April 2011
Obsidian Entertainment November 2010 - April 2011
Obsidian Entertainment July 2009 - April 2011
Obsidian Entertainment October 2010 - December 2010
Obsidian Entertainment August 2010 - October 2010
Obsidian Entertainment July 2009 - August 2010
Skills
UDK, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Photoshop, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, Kismet, Level Design, World Building, PS3, Gameplay, Scripting, Xbox, Xbox 360
Education
The Art Institute of California: Los Angeles 2006 — 2009
Bachelors Degree, Game Art & Design
Oakland Community College 2002 — 2005
AA, Computer Information Systems
Disney Consumer Products July 2014 - October 2014
PHYSICAL OPTICS CORPORATION May 2014 - June 2014
UCode October 2013 - December 2013
WemoLab June 2011 - July 2013
Doppelgames, Inc. June 2011 - September 2011
Obsidian Entertainment September 2010 - January 2011
Game Wizards 2010 - 2011
Best Buy April 2009 - July 2010
Game Wizards August 2009 - March 2010
Avondale Electric August 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Zbrush, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, Video Games, Game Design, Game Development, Unity3D, Producing, Digital Sculpting, 3D Modeling, 3D, Flash, Unreal Engine 3, Premiere, UV mapping, Mobile Games, Level Design, Texturing, Gameplay, PS3, Video Game Production, Project Management, Management, JIRA, Pivotal Tracker, Unreal Editor, Testing/QA, Quality Assurance, QAM, Particle Effects, Mobile Game Development, Customer Support, Video Editing, Agile Methodolgy, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, Digital Asset Management, UV Mapping, ZBrush
Education
Art Institute of California, Los Angeles 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Game Art and Design
Art Institute of California, Sunnyvale 2009 — 2009
N/A, Game Art & Design
Illinois Institute of Art, Schaumburg 2007 — 2008
N/A, Game Art and Design
Ferris State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Facilities Management
Rockford College 2000 — 2002
N/A, General Studies
The Instabooth April 2015 - Present
DIRECTV September 2012 - Present
Sleepy Giant August 2012 - September 2012
Konami August 2011 - June 2012
Marketing Werks April 2010 - May 2011
Hinjinx Studios 2011 - 2011
Obsidian Entertainment April 2008 - February 2009
Fry's Electronics June 2006 - December 2007
Skills
PS3, Video Games, Quality Assurance, 3D, Computer Games, Game Design, Game Development, JIRA, Testing, Xbox 360
Education
Westwood College 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Game Software Developement
Orange Coast College 2003 — 2005
None, General Education
La Quinta High
Highschool diploma
Turtle Rock Studios May 2012 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment July 2007 - April 2012
Obsidian Entertainment October 2004 - July 2007
Troika Games January 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Visual Effects, Conceptual Art
Education
Collins College 1999 — 2002
AOS, Animation
Glu Mobile March 2015 - July 2015
Obsidian Entertainment June 2014 - October 2014
Japanime Games November 2013 - June 2014
Mad Men of Super Science April 2013 - November 2013
Viewpoint Games March 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, Texturing, Modeling, Video Games, UV mapping, Level Design, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Character Animation, Environment Art, Game Design, Mudbox, Digital Sculpting, Texture Artist, Low Poly Modeling, Digital Painting, Game Development, Texture Painting, Game Art, 3D Modeling, Hard Surface Modeling, Computer Animation, Character Designs, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Illustrator, 3D
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game Art and Design
Freelance Sound Designer April 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment November 2011 - April 2014
Bang Zoom! Entertainment September 2010 - November 2011
Sony Computer Entertainment America June 2010 - August 2010
Tree Sound Studios January 2010 - May 2010
NPALL Audio, Inc. January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Sound Design, Pro Tools, Dialogue Editing, Audio Post Production, Field Recording, Recording, Video Games, Mastering, Sound, Audio Engineering, Sound Editing, Audio Editing, FMOD, Foley, Wwise, SFX, PS3, Sound Forge, Computer Games, Game Audio
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2007 — 2009
Bachelors, Audio Production
Naughty Dog May 2015 - Present
Fallstreak Studio LLC October 2011 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment November 2012 - April 2015
UC Irvine April 2014 - June 2014
Iocaine Studios June 2012 - August 2012
Obsidian Entertainment September 2011 - March 2012
Chapman University IS&T July 2011 - September 2011
Viacom/MTV Networks/Nick Virtual Worlds Group June 2011 - August 2011
Orange Curtain Games February 2011 - May 2011
Dodge College of Film and Media Arts September 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Maya, Game Design, Video Games, 3D Studio Max, Animation, 3D, Character Animation, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Level Design, Dreamweaver, Computer Animation, Film, After Effects, Modeling, Premiere, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Game Development, Mobile Games, Visual Effects, Unreal Editor, Motion Graphics, Flash, Unreal Engine 3, Scripting, Social Games
Education
Chapman University 2008 — 2012
BFA, Digital Arts
Chapman University 2008 — 2012
BFA: Digital Arts, Minor: Game Development, Honors
WW Studios January 2012 - Present
Home Studio February 2011 - January 2012
Specular Interactive September 2009 - January 2011
Specular Interactive July 2007 - September 2009
Obsidian Entertainment November 2006 - July 2007
Blizzard Entertainment January 2004 - January 2006
Swingin' Ape Studios January 2001 - January 2004
Midway Home Entertainment January 1997 - January 2000
Education
ArtCenter College of Design
Bachelor's of Science, Product Design; Industrial Design
California State University Long Beach
Industrial Design
Vicarious Visions August 2010 - Present
Pacific Beach Digital July 2009 - June 2010
Heatwave Interactive December 2008 - June 2009
Obsidian Entertainment January 2008 - November 2008
The Collective June 2004 - January 2008
The Collective / F9E June 2004 - January 2008
The Art Institute of California - Orange County 2005 - 2007
Rapid Eye Entertainment 2001 - 2004
Seven Studios 1999 - 2001
Skills
Maya, Zbrush, After Effects, 3D Studio Max, Texturing, XSI, Bodypaint, Photoshop, Scheduling, Concept Design, Mental Ray, 3D, UV mapping, Modeling, Rendering, Cinema 4D, Digital Sculpting, Mudbox, Low Poly Modeling, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Rhode Island School of Design 1996 — 1999
BFA, Illustration
Obsidian Entertainment January 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2013 - December 2013
360-VFX July 2013 - September 2013
Ubisoft March 2012 - July 2013
Blindlight May 2012 - August 2012
Ubisoft March 2011 - March 2012
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Wisconsin Chapter July 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Video Games, After Effects, Maya, Photoshop, Animation, Game Development, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Digital Media, Video Editing, Game Design, Illustration, Art, Production, Web Design, Conceptual Art, Visual Effects, Zbrush, Character Art, InDesign, Drawing
Education
Bradley University 2009 — 2013
Double Degree, Bachelor of Science, Interactive Media - Animation & Visual Effects, and Studio Art - Graphic Design
Homestead High School 2005 — 2009
Harvard University August 2013 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment June 2015 - August 2015
inXile Entertainment May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
iOS Development, Creative Arts, Organizational..., Creative Writing, Public Diplomacy
Education
Harvard University 2013 — 2017
Computer Science
Bethesda Game Studios January 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment July 2009 - December 2014
Skills
PS3, Game Development, Xbox 360, C++, Memory Management, Cross-platform..., C#, Gameplay Programming, Game Programming, Console, Gamebryo, Gameplay, DirectX, Game Design, Multiplayer, Perforce, Game Engines, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Game Mechanics
Education
California State University-Fullerton
BS, Computer Science
PVPHS
University of California, Santa Barbara
Biopsychology
Obsidian Entertainment February 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2013 - February 2014
InFocus Associates, Inc. July 2013 - September 2013
Innovative Leisure December 2012 - January 2013
MacGillivray Freeman Films May 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Animation, Character Animation, 3D Modeling, Layout, Background Art, Computer Animation, Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Corel Painter, Maya, Digicel Flipbook, Audacity, Art, Drawing, Maquettes, Compositing, Creative Direction, Film, Traditional Animation
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Character Animation
Chapman University May 2014 - Present
Epicenter - LA 2009 - Present
Corona Norco Unified District 2009 - 2014
Pomona Unified School District 2005 - 2009
Obsidian Entertainment 2005 - 2005
Pomona Unified School District 1997 - 2005
Education
National University 2004 — 2005
Master’s Degree, Educational/Instructional Technology
The University of New Mexico 1993 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology and English
Cerritos College 1992 — 1993
Associate’s Degree, General Studies
Oregon State University 1991 — 1992
Biology
Reloaded Games, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Turtle Rock Studios April 2012 - June 2015
Obsidian Entertainment July 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Xbox 360, PS3, Windows, Graphics, Shaders, Audio, C++, C#, Multithreading, Game Development, OpenGL, DirectX, 3D Math, Game Programming, Perforce, Gameplay Programming, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3, Sound, Xbox, Wii, Computer Games, Game Engines
Education
University of California, Irvine 2004 — 2008
BS, Computer Science
Obsidian Entertainment August 2015 - Present
GameStop June 2012 - August 2015
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. May 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Time Management, JIRA
Education
Orange Coast College
digital media design
Obsidian Entertainment June 2015 - Present
High Moon Studios April 2014 - Present
Synosure Games, Inc February 2014 - March 2014
Skills
Character Animation, Maya, Character Rigging, 3D Studio Max, Zbrush, Unity3D, Unreal Engine 3, Maya Dynamics, MelScript, Motion Capture, Python, C++ Language, C#, Photoshop, After Effects
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Visual & Game Programming
Obsidian Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Liquid Development December 2014 - February 2015
SCAD Game Developer Network April 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Environments, Photoshop, Drawing, Maya, Modeling, Texturing, CryEngine, Unreal Editor, Unreal Engine 3, Zbrush, Unreal Engine, Marmoset, Environment Art, UV mapping, ZBrush
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Game Design
Obsidian Entertainment September 2014 - Present
Square Enix August 2012 - March 2013
Trademotion April 2011 - May 2012
Diane Berley & Associates August 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Editing, Event Planning, Data Entry, Proofreading, Quality Assurance, Management, Microsoft Office, Web Content, Content Writing, Photoshop, Video Games, Marketing, Content Strategy, Teamwork, Meeting Scheduling, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft Excel, Technology Integration, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Content Creation
Education
California State University-Northridge 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
Pierce College 2006 — 2008
Associate's Degree, General Studies
Makeup Designory
Obsidian Entertainment September 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2014 - August 2015
Skills
Photoshop, Art, Conceptual Art, 3D Modeling, 3D Studio Max, Digital Painting, Concept Design, Game Design, ZBrush, Maya, Teamwork, Visual Storytelling, Architectural Design, Character Modelling, Unity3D, Drawing, Sketchbook Pro, xNormal, UDK, Github, Substance Designer, dDo, nDo, Marmoset 2, Perforce
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Environment Artist
DoubleBear Productions January 2009 - Present
Bungie May 2013 - April 2014
ArenaNet September 2009 - May 2013
Obsidian Entertainment January 2006 - October 2008
Papaya Studio 2004 - 2005
Skills
Level Design, Game Design, System Design, Coordination, Gameplay, Video Games, Mobile Games, Editing, Character Animation, Social Games, Game Development, Xbox 360, PS3, Art, Computer Games, MMO, Console, Gameplay Programming, Wii, Animation, Game Mechanics, Texturing, Multiplayer, Maya, Perforce, World Building, MMORPG, Scripting, Casual Games, Unreal Engine 3, Online Gaming, Organization
Education
Macalester College 1999 — 2003
B.A. (cum laude), English
Iocaine Studios April 2012 - Present
IGDA Orange County January 2013 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2010 - March 2012
Obsidian Entertainment January 2011 - April 2011
Obsidian Entertainment November 2008 - September 2010
Obsidian Entertainment September 2008 - October 2008
Iocaine Studios January 2005 - September 2008
Blizzard Entertainment 2001 - 2005
Education
University of California, Irvine 2000 — 2003
Computer Science, Computer Science, Game Development
Obsidian Entertainment May 2013 - Present
EALA, Danger Close May 2011 - April 2013
Treyarch November 2005 - May 2011
Manifest Games July 2004 - July 2007
BlackOps Entertainment June 2005 - November 2005
BBE Sound Inc September 1994 - June 2005
Skills
Xbox 360, UV mapping, Texturing, Shader Creation, Modeling, PS3, Video Games, Environment Art, Maya, Zbrush, Texture Artist, 3D Studio Max, Low Poly Modeling, Game Development, Texture Painting, Hard Surface Modeling, ZBrush
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2000 — 2003
3d Animation and Digital Multimedia, Art
Gnomon School of Visual Effects
Modeling, Texturing, Lighting and Concept Painting
Apple May 2014 - Present
Vespyr Games January 2013 - May 2014
Microsoft February 2011 - July 2013
GoPlay Games, LLC. February 2009 - August 2009
Obsidian Entertainment November 2008 - February 2009
Faramix Enterprises, Inc. February 2007 - November 2008
Skills
Business Development, C++, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Mobile Games, Photoshop, Video Games, Video Game Production, Game Development, Writing/Design, Writing, Microsoft Word, Casual Games, Social Games, Unreal Engine 3, Computer Games, Game Mechanics, MMO, Xbox 360, PS3
Education
Devry University 2006 — 2010
Game and Simulation Programming, Game Development, 4.0
The University of North Dakota 2003 — 2005
Business, Entrepreneurship, 4.0
Obsidian Entertainment January 2015 - Present
Yahoo February 2012 - November 2014
Boeing April 2005 - June 2011
Northrop Grumman September 1997 - June 2003
Skills
Perl, Software Engineering, Bash, Linux, CVS, Software Design, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Python, Hadoop, Configuration Management, Object Oriented Design, C++, XML, SQL, Release Management, C, Scrum, Red Hat Linux, Apache Pig, MySQL, Physics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Wireless Networking, Networking, Chef
Education
The University of Connecticut 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Sacred Heart University 1994 — 1996
Master of Arts, Secondary Education and Teaching
Seymour High School
Obsidian Entertainment artistn-Space1998 - 2003
Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh 1996 — 1998
Obsidian Entertainment June 2007 - December 2007
Earthwave Studios May 2006 - July 2006
Lost Vectors June 2006 - June 2006
Education
ArtCenter College of Design 2005 — 2009
BS, Industrial & Entertainment Design
Art Institute of Boston "AIB" 2003 — 2004
Transfer, Illustration
Amazon September 2008 - Present
WayForward Technologies June 2007 - September 2008
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. 2005 - 2007
Obsidian Entertainment 2005 - 2007
Skills
Xbox 360, Gameplay, PS3, Game Development, Perforce, Video Games, Wii, Game Design, Gameplay Programming, Console, Scripting, Visual Studio, Xbox, Game Mechanics
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science
Blizzard Entertainment June 2014 - Present
Gnomon School of Visual Effects January 2014 - Present
Section Studios April 2014 - June 2014
Otis College of Art and Design August 2011 - June 2014
Sony Computer Entertainment America October 2008 - April 2014
Obsidian Entertainment 2006 - 2008
Midway Games 1996 - 2006
Sir Tech/Media Interactive Studios 1995 - 1996
Skills
Maya, Animation, Video Games, 3D, UV mapping, Texturing, Rigging, Character Animation, Autodesk MotionBuilder, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Cinematics, Computer Animation, Storyboarding, Traditional Animation, Modeling, Game Development, Motion Capture
Education
Platt College San Diego, CA 1994 — 1996
Certificate, Graphic Design/Digital Media
Edmonds Community College
Obsidian Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Activision March 2010 - November 2014
Activision October 2008 - February 2010
Activision August 2007 - September 2008
Treyarch February 2005 - July 2007
Shiny Entertainment February 1998 - January 2005
Virgin Interactive / Burst Studios December 1996 - January 1998
Virgin Interactive Entertainment December 1995 - November 1996
Skills
Video Games, Production, Publishing, Agile, Video Game Development, Video Game Design, Team Management, Game Development, Game Design, Quality Assurance, Agile Methodologies, Xbox, Level Design, Xbox 360, Mobile Games, Social Games, MMO, Gameplay, Management, MMORPG, PS3, Online Gaming, Visual Effects, Wii, Perforce, Casual Games, Cross-functional Team..., Computer Games, Game Mechanics, Interactive..., Monetization, Console Games, Unreal Engine 3, Gaming, Console, Digital Distribution, Strategy, Video Game Production, Playstation, Localization, Community Sites, Game Balance, Multiplayer, Free to Play, DevTrack, PSP, Hansoft, Animation, PC Games
Education
Loyola Marymount University
Bachelors, English Writing, Business Administration
Obsidian Entertainment 2011 - Present
Double Helix Games 2010 - 2011
NCsoft - Carbine Studios 2010 - 2010
Double Helix Games 2008 - 2010
BottleRocket Entertainment 2008 - 2008
Obsidian Entertainment 2003 - 2008
Interplay 2001 - 2003
Papaya Studios 2000 - 2001
Squaresoft 1997 - 2000
Artech Studios 1995 - 1997
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Game Development, Perforce, Video Games, Xbox, Gameplay Programming, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Game Mechanics, Game Programming, Console, DirectX, User Interface
Education
McGill University 1989 — 1993
B.Eng
Obsidian Entertainment August 2015 - Present
SWON 3D September 2012 - Present
SuperVillain Studios February 2015 - August 2015
Evox Images October 2014 - February 2015
Sony Computer Entertainment America October 2012 - August 2013
Checkpoint Studios Inc. January 2012 - September 2012
Sony Computer Entertainment America January 2010 - December 2011
Trion World Network June 2009 - December 2009
Heavy Iron Studios/THQ February 2008 - June 2009
Concrete Games/THQ May 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Maya, Art, 3D, Game Development, Xbox 360, ZBrush, Texturing, Computer Games, Game Design, PS3, Animation, Character Animation, Computer Graphics, Gameplay, Unreal Engine 3
Education
Otis College of Art and Design
BFA
•Gnomon, School of Visual Effects for Film, Television & Games
Crabby Crow Games October 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment June 2013 - May 2015
Spark Unlimited February 2011 - May 2013
Double Helix Games November 2008 - February 2011
Alchemic Productions February 2008 - November 2008
Spark Unlimited March 2006 - February 2008
Novalogic June 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Unreal Engine 3, Xbox 360, PS3, Gameplay, Level Design, Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Unreal Editor, Multiplayer, Texturing, Game Mechanics, Mobile Games, Console, Unreal 3, Scripting, Computer Games, World Building
Education
Orange Coast College 1990 — 1993
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
The Art Institutes January 2014 - Present
Norco College September 2013 - Present
Interplay Entertainment Corp. December 2009 - January 2014
Art Institute January 2007 - January 2010
Technicolor Interactive Services 2009 - 2009
Obsidian Entertainment October 2006 - July 2008
Blizzard Entertainment November 2004 - September 2006
Electronic Arts August 2004 - October 2004
Zion Sky January 2000 - August 2004
Activision Incorporated December 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Concept Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Video Games, Conceptual Art, Game Development, Digital Painting, Photoshop, 3D, PS3, Xbox 360, Digital Illustration, 3D Modeling, Storyboarding, 3D Studio Max, Maya
Education
LA Academy of Figurative Arts 2008 — 2009
Classical Drawing and Oil Painting
Art Institute of California - LA 2002 — 2004
Bachelors of Science, Game Art and Design
Gnomon School of Visual Effects 2003 — 2003
Industrial Design
Cypress College 1998 — 2001
Certification, Graphics Design
Obsidian Entertainment January 2013 - Present
FireForge Games June 2011 - January 2013
Double Helix Games February 2008 - March 2012
Foundation9/Shiny Entertainment December 2006 - December 2007
Atari/Shiny Entertainment/Steamroll Studios December 2005 - November 2006
Atari/Shiny Entertainment February 2005 - November 2005
Electronic Arts August 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Texturing, Character Modeling, UV mapping, Zbrush, Digital Sculpting, Rigging, Low Poly Modeling, Mudbox, Hard Surface Modeling, Maya, Organic Modeling, 3D Modeling
Education
Art Institute of California: Orange County 2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Media Arts and Animation
Art Institute of Philadelphia 2000 — 2001
Obsidian Entertainment May 2011 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment May 2005 - Present
Liquid Dev/Bethesda January 2005 - May 2005
Troika Games January 2002 - December 2004
Skills
XSI, Mudbox, Unreal 3, Gamebryo, Zbrush, 3D Studio Max, PS3, Xbox 360, Video Games, Texture Painting, Digital Sculpting, Hard Surface Modeling, CryEngine, Low Poly Modeling, Unreal Engine 3, UV mapping, Texture Artist, Unreal Editor, Game Art, Shaders, Max, Normal Mapping
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1997 — 2002
Twitter January 2014 - Present
Code Hitmen LLC December 2007 - Present
Netflix July 2011 - December 2013
Obsidian Entertainment March 2009 - June 2011
Obsidian Entertainment July 2004 - August 2007
Totally Games March 2000 - March 2004
Skills
Scala, C#, F#, C, C++, Distributed Systems, Functional Programming, PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Gameplay, Video Games, Perforce, Git, Console, Game Programming, Scripting, Computer Games, Xbox, Wii U, Wii
Education
Southern Methodist University 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science, Math
Obsidian Entertainment April 2005 - Present
Skills
Level Design, Scripting, PS3, Game Development, Xbox 360, Gameplay, Game Design, Video Games, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Game Mechanics, Console, Multiplayer, MMO, Perforce, Wii, Social Games, Mobile Games, Maya, Texturing
Education
Harvard University 2000 — 2004
BA, Computer Science, English
ClubSport September 2014 - Present
Silver Creek Sportsplex May 2014 - Present
Morgan Hill - South County Outlaws April 2015 - Present
Encore Lacrosse July 2014 - August 2014
Galileo Learning July 2014 - August 2014
SMR Magazine April 2014 - August 2014
Electronic Arts June 2012 - December 2012
Obsidian Entertainment March 2010 - March 2012
Pandemic Studios July 2009 - November 2009
Pandemic Studios July 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Gameplay, Computer Games, Perforce, PS3, Multiplayer, Localization, Sound Design, Online Gaming, Console, PSP, Cross-platform..., DevTrack, PC Games, Interactive..., Video Game Production, Field Recording, Audio Post Production, Motorsports, Motorcycling, supermoto, Outdoor Adventures, Xbox, FMOD, Wwise, Texturing, Mobile Games
Education
Harvard University 1998 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Humanities
San Jose State University 2014 — 2014
Project Management Certificate, PMP Certification Prep, Agile/Scrum Management
Pratt Institute 1997 — 1998
Animation/Media Arts
Specific Media November 2013 - Present
MIND Research Institute February 2009 - October 2013
Ready Up Technologies, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Obsidian Entertainment June 2007 - February 2009
Skills
Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Perforce, PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay Programming, Gameplay, C++, Scripting, Java, Computer Games, Social Games, ActionScript, Python, OpenGL, General Awesomeness, Programming, Game Programming, Objective-C, Unity3D, iOS, Mobile Games, Scrum, Game Mechanics, Console, iPhone, Unreal Engine 3, Multiplayer, Web Development
Education
Chapman University 2003 — 2007
BS, Mathematics and Computer Science
Chapman University
Double Major in Math and Computer Science , Mathematics and Computer Science
Red 5 Studios March 2015 - Present
Levsha Games August 2011 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment April 2013 - February 2015
Blizzard Entertainment June 2008 - August 2011
Nival Online February 2008 - April 2008
Nival Online October 2007 - February 2008
Buka Entertainment October 2006 - October 2007
Softclub March 2005 - October 2006
Electronic Arts September 2005 - March 2006
Moscow State University 1999 - 2004
Skills
Localization, Computer Games, MMO, Translation, MMORPG, Social Games, Localization Testing, Casual Games, Quality Assurance, Linguistics, Internationalization, Project Management, CAT tools, JIRA, DevTrack, XML, HTML, Web Project Management, FTL, Online Gaming, Video Games, Xbox 360, PS3, Console, Gameplay
Education
PMI OCC 2012 — 2012
PMP Workshop
Scrum Alliance 2011 — 2011
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 2004 — 2005
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), English literature for children in 19-20 centuries
Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) 1999 — 2004
MA, Translation, linguistics, literature
Obsidian Entertainment September 2010 - May 2013
Obsidian Entertainment October 2007 - September 2010
Obsidian Entertainment May 2006 - September 2007
Atlus U.S.A., Inc. July 2004 - August 2004
Education
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1995 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
ACM SIGGRAPH May 2014 - Present
Freelance January 2012 - Present
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School Anaheim April 2010 - Present
Little Orbit January 2013 - March 2015
Rothick Art Haus April 2010 - March 2015
ACM SIGGRAPH September 2012 - August 2014
Entertainment One August 2012 - December 2012
Promenade Gallery February 2011 - August 2012
Obsidian Entertainment January 2012 - March 2012
Obsidian Entertainment April 2008 - January 2012
Skills
Game Design, Art, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop, PS3, Microsoft Office, Production, 3D, Premiere, Excel, Game Development, Scheduling, Flash, Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Quality Assurance, Adobe Creative Suite, Outlook, Video Production, Video Games, Video Editing, Creative Writing, Maya, After Effects, Level Design, Concept Design, Modeling, Wii, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Console, Drawing, Scripting, ActionScript, Painting, Video Game Design, Unreal Engine 3, Video Game Development, Gameplay
Education
Westwood of Anaheim 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Game Design and Art
University of California, Irvine 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Obsidian Entertainment February 2014 - Present
SuperBot Entertainment, Inc. January 2012 - February 2014
Technicolor December 2010 - November 2011
Mosaik Studios December 2009 - June 2010
Technicolor Interactive April 2005 - December 2009
Black Isle Studios January 2001 - December 2003
Interplay Productions, Inc 2000 - 2001
Skills
Lua, Xbox 360, Computer Games, Gameplay, Game Development, Game Design, Video Games, Animation, Perforce, PS3, Game Programming, Maya, Scripting, Casual Games, Computer Graphics
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2005 — 2006
Masters, Software Engineering
National University
Bachelors, Computer Science
Breakaway Games February 2013 - Present
City State Entertainment, LLC. March 2011 - February 2013
Day 1 Studios January 2005 - March 2011
Obsidian Entertainment 2002 - 2004
Troika Games 2001 - 2003
Max Ink Cafe 1999 - 2001
Skills
2d, 3D, Xbox 360, Game Development, technical art, Environment Art, Cinematics, Video Games, Art, Traditional Animation, Unreal Engine 3, Texturing, Level Design, Characters, Shaders, PS3, UV mapping, Low Poly Modeling, Game Art, Unreal Editor, Texture Painting, Console, Perforce, Maxscript, Zbrush, Computer Games, ZBrush
Education
Cleveland Institute of Art 1993 — 1998
BFA, Sculpture
Obsidian Entertainment June 2010 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment July 2008 - June 2010
Vivendi Universal Games April 2008 - July 2008
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Game Development, Gameplay, Video Games, Computer Games, Quality Assurance, Game Design, MMO, Game Mechanics, Multiplayer, Level Design, Xbox, Console
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2004 — 2008
art klozet photography June 2015 - Present
Cloud Imperium Games October 2014 - March 2015
New Game Plus January 2014 - September 2014
Square Enix May 2009 - May 2011
Obsidian Entertainment March 2008 - February 2009
Electronic Arts July 2005 - February 2008
Electronic Arts May 2003 - June 2005
The 3DO Company May 2002 - April 2003
Electronic Arts October 2001 - April 2002
Electronic Arts January 1999 - September 2001
Skills
Video Games, Texturing, Texture Painting, 3D, Xbox, User Interface Design, Zbrush, Modeling
Education
Capilano University 1994 — 1997
diploma, Graphic design and illustration
Univerzitet Umetnosti u Beogradu
Fine art
Obsidian Entertainment August 2013 - Present
Trion Worlds, Inc. April 2010 - August 2013
Sony Computer Entertainment America February 2002 - January 2010
Interplay Productions October 1995 - February 2002
Intrinsic Circuits, Inc. January 1994 - October 1995
Skills
Distributed Systems, Agile Methodologies, Architecture, Scalability, Embedded Systems, Perl, Scrum, High Performance..., C++, Perforce, Debugging, Software Engineering, Testing, Web Applications, Software Design, SQL, Object Oriented Design, PS3, Subversion, Integration, Xbox 360, REST, Video Games, Multithreading, Game Development, Python, JIRA, Architectures
Education
University of California, Irvine 1992 — 1994
MS, Computer Science
University of California, Irvine 1985 — 1990
BS, Computer Science
Petroglyph Games July 2009 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment April 2008 - February 2009
Iron Lore Entertainment March 2005 - February 2008
Tilted Mill Entertainment April 2004 - November 2004
Turbine January 2004 - April 2004
Parker Services May 2001 - December 2001
Skills
Gameplay, Game Development, Video Games, Game Design, Xbox 360, Lua, Quest Design, Game Balance, Level Design, Game Mechanics, Game Design Documents, Scripting
Education
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1997 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science
Digipen Institute of Technology 1999 — 2001
Associates of Science, Real-Time Interactive Simulation
Obsidian Entertainment September 2007 - Present
Gigablast, Inc. October 2004 - August 2007
Los Alamos National Laboratory June 1998 - August 2004
Education
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology 2000 — 2004
B.S., Computer Science
PURE F.P.S. August 2014 - Present
Victory Point Games July 2012 - Present
Freelance Work 2004 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment 2010 - 2011
Showrights.com 2010 - 2010
paint-sculpt.com 2006 - 2010
Captive Audience Productions 1999 - 2003
Crisis FX 2002 - 2002
Skills
Texturing, Maya, Zbrush, Unreal Engine 3, 3D, Animation, Mudbox, UV mapping, Game Development, Modeling, Low Poly Modeling, Level Design, Game Design, Video Games, Character Animation, •High & Low Poly..., •Diffuse, Specular, &..., •UV Unwrapping, •Retopology, •Rigging, •Rendering, •Terrain, Sculpture, Special Effects, Rigging, After Effects, Rendering, 3D Coat, Shaders, 3D Modeling, Unreal Editor, •Animation, •Engine Implementation, •Creating Physics..., Unreal Engine 4, ZBrush, UV Mapping
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 1996 — 1998
Fine Art
GSN (TV & Games) April 2015 - Present
Idle Games, Inc. April 2014 - April 2015
Electronic Arts January 2012 - March 2014
Art Institute Orange County AIGA Student Chapter June 2006 - June 2012
Betsoft Gaming December 2010 - September 2011
Obsidian Entertainment 2006 - 2009
Skills
Animation, Maya, Character Animation, 3D, Texturing, Photoshop, Game Development, 3D Studio Max, Video Games, Computer Animation, Flash, Illustration, Storyboarding, Illustrator, After Effects, Character, Modeling, Xbox 360, Character Design, 2D, Unity3D, 3D animation, UV mapping, Computer Games, Unreal Engine 3, Character Rigging, Video Game Development, Scripting, Social Games, Console, Xbox, Adobe Creative Suite, ActionScript, Unity, C#
Education
i-animate
University of Pennsylvania
MSE, Mechanical Engineering
The George Washington University
BS, Applied Mathematics
Obsidian Entertainment November 2011 - Present
Total Immersion Software August 2010 - October 2011
The Guildhall at SMU January 2009 - May 2010
NAVAIR July 2007 - December 2008
Education
Southern Methodist University 2009 — 2010
MIT, Game Programming
University of Miami 2003 — 2007
BSEE, Audio Engineering
Obsidian Entertainment October 2012 - February 2014
Insomniac Games November 2011 - October 2012
Activision August 2011 - November 2011
2K Games January 2011 - July 2011
MR the Barbershop July 2009 - April 2010
Skills
JIRA, Bug Tracking, Regression Testing, Bugzilla, Gameplay, DevTrack, Mobile Applications, PS3, Video Games, Xbox 360, Game Development, Wii, Console, Multiplayer, Mobile Games, Social Games, Scrum, Computer Games, Windows, Databases, Quality Assurance, Facebook, Online Gaming, Seapine Test Track Pro, Casual Games, Game Design, MMO
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2014 — 2016
Computer Science
UCI
Blizzard Entertainment March 2013 - Present
Blizzard Entertainment April 2012 - March 2013
Obsidian Entertainment October 2003 - March 2012
Interplay January 2003 - October 2003
Skills
PS3, Xbox 360, Gameplay Programming, Gameplay, UnrealScript, C++, Visual Studio
Education
Marquette University 1989 — 1993
BS, Computer Science
N/A Student AssistantGolden West CollegeJune 2008 - May 2010
Fluor September 2007 - June 2008
Gamestop September 2006 - August 2007
Obsidian Entertainment February 2006 - August 2006
Crave Entertainment June 2005 - December 2005
Login Networks February 2005 - June 2005
Target November 2001 - November 2004
Education
Los Angeles Valley College 2011 — 2012
Screenwriting
Obsidian Entertainment July 2015 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment July 2014 - July 2015
EDMC September 2012 - July 2014
Regal Entertainment Group April 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, 3D Modeling, Autodesk Software, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Eye for Details, Game Design, Maya, 3D, Environment Art, Illustrator, Art, Game Development, Traditional Animation, Texturing
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2011 — 2015
Game Art and Design
Obsidian Entertainment January 2014 - Present
Knott's Berry Farm March 2007 - Present
Knott's Berry Farm October 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Wicklander-Zulawski..., Loss Prevention..., Internal Theft..., Surveillance Proficiency, Surveillance Camera..., Theft Prevention, Fraud Detection, Case Managment, Field Work, Computer Proficiency
Education
Coastline Community College
Golden West College
Blizzard Entertainment November 2014 - Present
Obsidian Entertainment September 2014 - November 2014
Spark Unlimited May 2012 - July 2013
Aegis Medical Systems October 2011 - March 2012
2K Games March 2011 - September 2011
The Secret Garden Restaurant June 2010 - February 2011
Aksys Games August 2008 - January 2009
Global Secure Services June 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Xbox 360, JIRA, Unreal Engine 3, Game Design, Quality Assurance..., Creative Writing, PS3, Technical Writing, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Illustrator, Photoshop, Gameplay, Test Planning, Test Management, Test Cases, Manual Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Game Design Documents, Game Development, Game Mechanics
Education
The Art Institute of California-Orange County 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Game Art and Design
Obsidian Entertainment May 2014 - Present
Skills
Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Modo, Unreal Engine, CryEngine
Education
Laguna College of Art and Design 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), 3D Art