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Raleigh, NC, US

• Founded in 2022, veteran-owned and operated from Raleigh, NC
• Research and Game Development studio focused on real world immersive technologies
• Continued development into a photogrammetry to optimized 3d asset library with a focus on high-end textures
• Developed a scan to game ready asset pipeline with the potential to bring real world objects into Unity with LODs and 8k textures within 2-8 hours

• Designer working in game event scripting, non-player character and AI game intelligence scripting, weapon/inventory cataloging, difficulty balancing, and Unity development with C sharp and various AAA game engine.
• Specialized in game event scripting, AI behavior, asset implementation, and gameplay balancing, with a focus on player engagement and world-building
• Developed and published game modifications for major titles, including Dead Island, Dying Light, Fallout 4, and Skyrim
• Leveraged 15 years of experience with Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom), 9 years in Unity3D, and 12 years in 3D design tools (Autodesk Maya, Blender, ZBrush)

Virginia Beach, VA - Virginia, US

• Vectrona develops cutting-edge AI/ML-based modeling & simulation systems, serious games,and 3D data visualization solutions to help warfighters train and operate.
• Led the software development department, directly supporting the CEO in managing a team of 57 employees and contractors
• Collaborated with Program Managers and Subject-Matter Experts to create design documentation for the VoxC2 and ACE-XR platforms, driving innovation in serious games and simulations
• Mentored the development team, fostering growth in existing products while spearheading R&D for new features and solutions
• Played a key role in identifying and assessing growth opportunities in services and solutions, developing project pipelines, and supporting proposal development

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

• NextGen Interactions' mission is to empower people through the use of mind, body, and technology.
• Progressed from a non-leadership role to VP of Product Development, leading XR design and development in Unity3D with a focus on real-world physicality, 3D modeling, and custom haptics.
• Directed a team of 9 engineers, programmers, artists, and UX designers, overseeing all creative and technical aspects from storyboarding to optimization, ensuring alignment with company brand and goals.
• Collaborated closely with the CEO to define and schedule XR R&D projects, while fostering a positive work environment and mentoring the creative team for professional growth.
• Spearheaded artistic and technical tasks, including environmental and level design, GUI/UX, and the implementation of real-world haptics, enhancing the immersive quality of our XR products.

Dubai, AE

• Developed a 3D model of BIOSTAT Bioreactor for use inside of VR Unity game.
• Developed a VR simulation game for teaching College of Science students operation procedures to complete sterilization on BIOSTAT Bioreactor.

8 Years experience in zBrush and 6 years experience in modeling with Maya. Focuses have included: photogrammetry,hard surface modeling, human anatomy design, scale accurate modeling, VR experiences, environmental design.

Assisted in re-branding the NCCHCA website by creating personas for User experience design research and creating graphic design elements for implementation on the new 2018 website, designed to facilitate a better understanding of services for users and vendors of the NCCHCA.Produced work:- User Experience Interviews and Personas for company use.- Multiple.

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Selected for a mentoring program designed to assist me in further developing my professional image and resume. Produced work:- Digital e-Portfolio on Wordpress.- Conducted two informational interviews with CEO's to learn more about job needs and future personal development in design fields.- Further development of professional image and future goals.

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Developing and mapping personas for nonprofit organizations to better website and graphic design for user experience research to be published in 2018, 2019.Produced work:- User Experience Interviews and Personas for research use.- Research presentation poster.- Research and notes on Social Justice and sociology topics.

Raleigh, North Carolina, US

Worked for NC State MEA's department as their secondary IT Support Specialist. I was tasked with the refitting of hardware and software throughout the laboratories as well as handling open tickets as an OS admin. Developed skills in SCCM, Active Directory, and continued development with Operating system administration and management for corporations.

• Focus on K-12 education and research for digital media development.
• Worked as the lead artist for development of 3D Unity game utilizing player input and interactions inside digital environment.

Cardiff, GB

Overseeing the development of Art2Wear 2017-2018 as the Photography Director. My primarily goal for the year will be overseeing the artist style and representation of the final show, generating content for use in the Art2Wear, documentation of work, and teaching volunteer photographers how to take their photography to the next level. Produced work.

Washington, DC, US

Worked in hospital setting for 2 years and then was inserted into 3/2 Marine division as 8404 Corpsman.Learned valuable skills in Leadership, time management, customer service, and the ability to think big picture. Educated in nursing care, minor surgical procedures, long term care, phlebotomy, and search and rescue/ rapid response medicine.-Worked as a.

Created a small company during my high school and college years dedicated to: - Diagnostics, - Virus Removal, - Optimization, - Hardware Installation, - Software installation and - Operating system use training and education, - Operating System Installation, - Data recovery and backup solutions. My clients varied from small business to residential, I.

Responsible for turning outdated systems into combined efficient systems, installing operating systems, bloatware/virus removal services, and sales.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art + Design

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

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

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