Attack Mountain is a NY based game development studio focused on creating awesome video games. + Full package indie game development, from paper design to final product & everything in between.+ Catalog of four feature titles successfully released & are currently available on Steam, Itch.io & VOXPOP distribution platforms for purchase.+ Managed all aspects of business, marketing and development production pipelines, maintaining close relationships with our external collaborators and freelancers throughout each project’s life cycle.+ Title release “FROG X BIRD” voted one of the best indie titles at PLAYNYC, Playcrafting New York’s first video game convention.For more information visit our website:

Cancelled Project: “Unannounced Survival Game”Production process leadership & team mentorshipLed the Technical Art Division's production & feature delivery:Teams:- Development Pipeline & Tools- Look Development & Performance- Procedural Environment & Interactives- Technical Character & Animation- Technical Research & Development

Chain Runners is a collaboratively built cyberpunk universe owned and influenced by the community. We design entertaining and innovative experiences that span mediums and break convention. We build primitives that are open and free to use. We enable self-expression across the connected web of digital spaces now linked by interoperable assets. We make stories – and we invite you to help write them.It all started with 10,000 avatars completely generated and stored on the Ethereum blockchain. A diverse collection of characters powered by a hyper-optimized contract, beautiful pixel art, and rich narrative. We built something we wanted to exist, a world inspired by stories and characters that shaped our taste and interests.This collection is the genesis of a fictional universe that captured the imagination of thousands and it is forever imprinted on chain.+ Served as the primary decision-maker for the creative direction of the company, driving major initiatives both internally and externally+ Developed creative solutions to integrate game design and narrative elements into the company’s Web3 development model, drawing on experience in developing AAA and indie game titles+ Led the creation of rich world lore that elevated the quality and “wholeness” of the company’s products without sacrificing key mechanics necessary for a Web3 native release+ Worked closely with technical founders to build stable and engaging systems, wrapped in compelling interactive 2D/3D experiences for both Web and UE5 platforms+ Created design documentation for game systems and mechanics that utilized the company’s ecosystem of tokens to engage the community and broaden the company’s product line+ Generated directional moodboards and reference flows to kick off new features, releases, and concepts+ Produced the 2D pixel art for the Genesis collection+ Oversaw the direction and quality assurance of 40,000 fully rigged metaverse-ready 3D avatars

+ Assisted in the production and delivery of new IP pitch decks for the studio’s next open world project, working alongside game and design directors+ Maintained project budget and team headcount transition planning through production phases+ Coordinated with discipline directors and ensured that remote team members were productive during designated “golden” work hours to ensure alignment and a shared product vision+ Established a team production methodology and a weekly team culture to support consistent and stable development cycles+ Implemented a soft agile approach that balanced flexibility and the exploration of prototype features with stability and progress+ Produced progress updates for studio heads and publishers+ Motivated and engaged the team culture in a remote setting, fostering collaboration and reducing meeting fatigue

Project Contraband - Microsoft Games+ Managed and maintained cross-disciplinary team roadmaps for a team of 40+ members, including dependencies and pipelines for development between Stockholm and New York studios+ Adapted to Agile development, utilizing sprint structures to efficiently reach goals on time and kick off new features, schedule feature reviews, and establish successful feedback loops+ Assisted creative and technical departments in solving problems and finding simple solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of video game development and various game development pipelines+ Motivated team members by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and positivity between departments, driven by passion, enthusiasm, and trust+ Assisted directors and product owners in balancing project scope and vision with the bandwidth and backlog of the team+ Identified potential project risks ahead of time to mitigate the loss of time and resourcesTeams:- UI / UX Design & Tech- World Design & Development- Environment Art & Design- Worldsimulation- Systems Design- Branding- Mentorship & Training

Just Cause 4: Los Demonios+ Led the development of initial project pitches, working closely with the lead designer and lead artist to establish a strong creative vision and direction+ Managed all aspects of the production process, including project scoping, process and pipeline management, headcount allocation, and cross-studio communication and development+ Maintained a high-level creative direction from pitch to release, ensuring that the project remained on track and aligned with the team's vision+ Facilitated the direction and production of publisher-driven marketing assets and press promotion+ Ensured a smooth submission process to first-party partners by maintaining quality standards and clear goals during the closing period+ Implemented a holistic development process that encouraged rapid feedback and iteration, inspiring team members to take ownership of their work and leading to a more expansive and fulfilling project development experience for the team and a stronger final product.

Just Cause 4+ Coordinated development and communication between Stockholm and New York studios, including daily syncs and clear communication with production teams+ Demonstrated ability to multitask, coordinate, and unblock team members to facilitate a fast-paced and reactive development environment+ Identified potential project risks and implemented strategies to mitigate losses of time and resources+ Adopted an Agile development approach, utilizing sprint structures to efficiently reach goals and establish successful feedback loops+ Assisted creative and technical departments in problem-solving and finding simple solutions, leveraging knowledge of game development pipelines+ Motivated team members by fostering a culture of collaboration, cooperation, and positivity, driven by passion, enthusiasm, and trustTeams: Concept ArtCharacter ArtAnimationCharacter TechPlayer MechanicsAI

Just Cause 3+ Established and optimized QA processes and practices at Avalanche New York, resulting in the successful release of the award winning title "Just Cause 3"+ Implemented a QA structure that encouraged collaboration, problem-solving, and idea generation among QA and development teams+ Recruited, interviewed, and mentored new employees, and assisted with recruitment efforts for other departments+ Facilitated communication and collaboration between QA and production teams across locations, ensuring teams were aligned and informed about project developments and testing strategies+ Successfully integrated external QA teams into a shared bug database during the alpha phase, meeting requirements for both parties and smoothly transitioning project issues+ Demonstrated strong communication skills and effectively conveyed important information to senior production and department leads+ Maintained high staff morale, productivity, and retention through challenging times by promoting a sense of community among teams+ Worked to improve the reputation of "factory QA" by empowering team members to understand how features are developed and adapt testing strategies accordingly

+ Managed QA teams throughout all phases of project development, utilizing daily test plans and maintaining a well-managed database to ensure a clean product shipped+ Maintained intimate knowledge of Rockstar titles and worked alongside lead designers and producers to maximize the potential of each product+ Participated in daily development meetings with project leads to prioritize bug fixes and develop test strategies+ Compiled and provided detailed design feedback reports on large-scale titles+ Participated in online and offline events to promote the company and its projects.-Credits-+ Rockstar Table Tennis (Wii)+ Bully: Scholarship Edition (Wii, 360)+ Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3, PC, 360)+ Manhunt 2 (PSP)+ Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and the Damned (PS3, PC, 360)+ Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony (PS3, PC, 360)+ Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (DS, iOS)+ Midnight Club: Los Angeles (PS3. PSP, 360)+ Midnight Club: Los Angeles Complete Edition (PS3, PSP, 360)+ Beaterator (PSP, PS3, iOS)+ Red Dead Redemption (PS3, 360)+ Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (PS3, 360)+ LA Noire (PS3, 360)+ Max Payne 3 (PS3, PC, 360)

+ Performed in a production assistant capacity within the narrative cinematic team during motion capture sessions+ Facilitated the success of these sessions across various projects by relaying critical project specificinformation and providing the necessary references to properly realize each shot+ Provided motion capture and voice data as an actor in a variety of titlesTitles:+ Red Dead Redemption (PS3, 360)+ Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare (PS3, 360)+ Max Payne 3 (PS3, 360, PC)

Founded in 1996 by Joe Laurino and Bryan Rodriguez, HP was a nonprofit dev team consisting of a few like-minded individuals, with the goal of helping its members hone their skills in preparation for eventual roles in the game industry.