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Carencro, La, Us

Lafayette, Louisiana Metropolitan Area

Founded In Minneapolis, Now Wfa!, Us

Architected and developed a Blazor web application leveraging Azure OpenAI and Document Intelligence to automate invoice processing, significantly reducing errors and improving efficiency.Created a Video Indexing proof of concept using Blazor and Microsoft Entra ID, integrating Azure's Video Indexer to automatically analyze and tag video content for script errors, enhancing content management and accuracy.Developed front- and back-end services, utilizing Azure Storage Blobs for seamless file uploads and robust data handling.Evaluated and implemented Azure resources like Form Recognizer, OpenAI chat completions, and Cognitive Services to integrate data sources, APIs, and enhance application efficiency.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Developed asset import tools to facilitate the conversion of existing assets, including bink animation and legacy prefab systems.Developed touch interface support for legacy projects to enable compatibility with newer hardware, ensuring seamless user experience and extending the lifespan of existing applications. Provided guidance to junior developers on SOLID programming principles through code reviews and instructional presentations.Resolved bugs and high-priority issues in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team using Jira.Established and documented coding standards for C# projects, and configured them for utilization in Rider and Visual Studio environments.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Developed online currency and multiplayer interaction systems using Playfab to enhance gaming experience and engagement.Developed tools using WPF, WinForms, Unity UIBuilder, UXML, and USS to streamline game development processes and enhance team productivity.Developed game systems including Stats, Ability, Damage, and Persistence using the .NET framework to enhance gameplay and user experience.Identified and resolved UI, Camera, and Inventory system issues on cross-collaboration projects to ensure seamless game functionality and user experience.Managed and maintained code utilizing centralized (SVN, Perforce) and distributed (GIT) version control systems, while providing mentorship to junior developers.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Utilized object-oriented programming (OOP) principles to improve code readability and maintainability for back-end development.Conducted code reviews and mentored developers to improve code quality and ensure adherence to best practices for development.Participated in the architecture and database design for external data integration services to support development.Developed, tested, and deployed tools and features using Spring framework with Java, Python, and JavaScript to improve code readability and maintainability for back-end development.

Watson, Act, Au

Developed curriculum with game industry standards in C# and C++ for graphics programming using OpenGL and WPF, also incorporating Python for advanced topics.Delivered lectures and assessed student performance in class, lab, homework, and projects.Led community outreach projects like Artcade and iFest to enhance the learning environment and promote industry connections for students.Facilitated connections between students and industry professionals to provide hands-on, realistic work experience opportunities.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Engineered a robust Dialogue plugin for Unity, reducing Game Designers' asset creation time from 1 hour to 10 minutes Engineered and integrated a holistic damage and health system leveraging custom event systems and editors for seamless event generation and reception Collaborated with Game Designers and Programming Lead to conceptualize, scope, and strategize gameplay features

Lafayette, La, Us

Led projects to develop custom applications in Unity for the Louisiana Science Museum, incorporating animation and immersive experiences.Rapidly prototyped VR concepts for Oilfield simulation using Oculus/Unity, integrating animation and IOT devices for immersive experiences.Created tools in Maya using Python to bake AI simulations into FBX animations, enhancing the animation pipeline.Collaborated with Sr. Developers to fix gameplay and build bugs in Unity, focusing on animation and user experience.Implemented user interfaces using custom tools such as NGUI in Unity, emphasizing animation and interactive design.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

Associate'S Degree, Networking Technology