Provide architectural, project management, and solid background into scalable C# coding practices to the large-scale independent realistic vehicle combat simulator Gunner, HEAT, PC! on the Steam Early Access platform.Built a defined Release system of game updates, consistently delivering monthly content and fixes for thousands of players.Mentored junior roles in proper coding practices within an extensive multi-system code base.Create tooling and scripts for additional company needs including but not limited to marketing blasts, Discord moderation, and multiple quality of life workflow enhancements.

Bracer Studios LLC is dedicated to providing high quality technical expertise related to game and web development on multiple platforms, along with whatever else may sound fun at the time.

Providing engineering and game planning consultation for a fast-paced multiplayer tank game with focus on realism and crew dynamics.https://store.steampowered.com/app/1705180/Gunner_HEAT_PC/

Managed effort to transform existing product into a VR application, for use with HTC Vive Pro and Valve Index, along with other commercially available headsets.- Meet with client regularly to receive feedback within an Agile project plan time frame- Build prototype for trade show demonstrations that matched client specifications- Design and develop multi-threaded processes to work with existing code libraries and legacy apps- Modify client assets to fit requirementsTools used: Git, Git LFS, Unity 2019.2, SteamVR SDK, C#, Blender, Karita

As a Software Engineer at Quicken Loans, my regular duties were to design, develop, and maintain functionality for their loan servicing website utilized by (at the time) 1 million-plus clients. In this role I learned to create and apply test-driven metrics for our applications from test to production. While originally working in PHP 5.4, I led the drive to upgrade to PHP 7.1, then assisted in migrating our systems from PHP to an Angular 6 with TypeScript. Would regularly assist in feature planning with clients, head up team meetings for technical and non-technical functions, and promote cross-team collaboration to set technical review standards.From a non-technical perspective, I grew immensely as a mentor and team-supporter during my time at Quicken Loans. It was a great experience on-boarding new team members, sharing insights, and working to build everyone up into the quality engineering staff that QL standardizes upon.

Developed feature-rich Magento eCommerce applications. Collaborated in Agile teams using a Scrum process between concurrent projects and helped guide estimates to engineering-based feature work. Assisted different disciplines towards a client-built design.Worked with Tech Lead and Project Manager positions to define feature solutions and estimates. Handled data transference from design to automation for client.

Develop and design for services in a client-facing role ranging from user experience design to back-end web and database foundations. Expand client requests with detailed requirements and estimates.Working directly with clients, our team regularly sees projects and enhancements through from conception to production deployments. As part of a single hierarchy HP services team, we developed comprehensive estimates and requirements all work tasked to us, rarely missing the mark in terms of quantification and time frames.

Primary development using the .NET Framework, including scheduled services, MVC Web systems using the Entity Framework, and database integration.

Academic: Create a modification using the freely licensed Epic Games' Unreal Development Kit in a 4-man team. My game pitch, You Vs. Wall, was chosen as one of three final game ideas. Due to team scheduling, Kismet was chosen as the main language over UnrealScript.Main Duties:Review and follow up with each team members progress on the game's code, design, and implementationCreation and implementation of custom model, texture, and soundScripting levels using KismetSource control management using Dropbox

Academic: A two semester-long project as part of a 4-person team to enhance coordination efforts of the Michigan-based Penguicon registration and event system while concentrating their efforts into a single website.Main Duties:Form implementation and sanitizingEvent and News Feed posting with pagination effectsImplementation of Paypal-linked storefront and cart systemThorough documentation of all facets of the suite; from design to specific implementations

Independent/Self-Interest: Work in a 7-man team independent of academic setting developing tools and components for Shindig, a Xbox Live Indie Game.Main Duties:Assist in design of look, feel, and style of certain game play aspects.Build upon parts of the XNA Framework to create level overlays and system managers.Coordinate efforts with two dedicated programmers and art staff to create a flow for work milestones.