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Toronto, On, Ca

- Worked in Unity to develop and implement features for live game- Architected features, implemented features front-end and back-end- Developed and upgraded various packages for game integration- Worked within a team environment to deploy bug fixes to live issues

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with researchers to integrate ML models into VR environment made to demonstrate proprietary technology- Iterated on machine learning algorithms developed by research teams- Reworked networking flow for package to be more streamlined and optimized- Tailored experience and followed UX recommendations from design team

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with complex tech stack to deliver a high quality at home streaming experience- Handled in-depth networking and working with many concurrent users, harmonizing data- Developed improved game prototype iterating over older code base- Worked with GoLang, Javascript (Phaser), Unity and C#

- Programmed for games using Unity and C# for three released titles with the company.- Worked within existing systems to create combat scenarios, dialogue and event chains- Created and worked with systems in game to deliver a narrative driven experience- Extensive testing and bug fixing post-release- Worked with responsive AI to create tailored experiences for users- Developed extensively with UI in virtual reality- Created rapid prototypes for testing game design ideas

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- Worked with virtual reality software- Worked with in-game and diegetic UI- Created an experience directly from user stories, working to make their visions come to the virtual reality platform- Worked directly with 3D modelers, advising, and implementing assets

Toronto, Canada Area

- Conducted D&D games as the Dungeon Master - created and designed worlds for players to interact with- Educated and guided Guests to learn new board games - lead guests in new games / advise on best games applicable for interests and age appropriate- Helped maintain board game collection - organisation and categorization- Handled Guest relations - conflict resolution, and being attentive to unique needs of guests- Served tables - advise on menu items, serve guests

Advanced Diploma, Game And Interactive Media Design With High Honours, A

Activities and Societies: Designing Games, Coding (JS and C#), Level Design, Writing, Animations, Artwork/Sprites, Game Theory, MDA.

Honours Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History, A

History Program focused on events and specific historical times of student interest. I focused on the Medieval and Early Modern eras.