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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Designed over 20 levels for SP!NG post-v1.0 content updates across various game modes.
• Contributed to the launch of Moving Out 2 by designing core game levels, creating and refining all arcade levels, and implementing new gameplay mechanics.
• Designed and released maps for RISK: Global Domination, including the Advanced II, Viking Legends, and USA Advanced map packs. Played a key role in collaboration with Legendary Pictures to design maps for the Dune Map.
• Currently designing levels and developing UI for an unannounced party game.

Greater Detroit Area

• Established Moon Metro Digital, a solo-run indie studio focused on crafting short, high-quality, experimental games using the Unity game engine and programming in C#.
• Designed, developed, and launched Daydreamour, a 1-bit, challenging platformer, on Itch.io.
• Designed, developed, and launched ParaMonsters and the Haunted Escape Room, a spooky yet charming adventure/visual novel, on Itch.io.
• Contributed to impactful charity game bundles, supporting causes like racial justice, reproductive rights, and humanitarian aid for Palestinian relief.
• Currently developing two unannounced new full-length titles.

El Paso, Texas, United States

• Programmed and implemented game features and project architecture for Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3.
• Collaborated with team members to bring assets into the game.
• Coordinated development efforts with project leaders, aligning coding tasks with overall project direction for successful outcomes.
• Contributed to design proposals, provided scope-friendly solutions, and consistently maintained the project's codebase for optimal performance.

Chicago, Illinois

• Developed C# backend for a time management training and assessment services company, interfacing with a partner company's API for a sales portal.
• Resolved software bugs in an HR payroll portal, improving forecasting and budgeting efficiency.
• Drafted mock-ups and implemented a mobile-friendly version of the HR payroll portal, enhancing on-the-go productivity.
• Designed and developed a SharePoint disaster recovery site for a prominent makeup and fragrance manufacturer.

• Designed website events in collaboration with fellow directors, engaging a community of over 300k members.
• Oversaw events to ensure order and streamline the participation process.
• Pioneered the "PST Quick Time Event," a bi-monthly fan-favorite that became one of the website's most popular events.

San Antonio, Texas Area

• Oversaw programming for Cryptography & Active Directory teams, driving automation initiatives to streamline manual processes.
• Designed and implemented web applications (HTML, CSS, Java & AngularJS) automating Cryptography team tasks and significantly improving work efficiency.
• Enhanced customer experience by automating request forms and processes, reducing Cryptography team involvement by 300 hours annually.
• Contributed to agile development practices, including unit testing (Mockito), deployment management (Jenkins), and codebase maintenance (Git and Github).

West Lafayette, Indiana

• Contributed to the Intelligent Scenery Simulation Project (ISSY) by assisting in hardware layout/development and enhancing aesthetics.
• Developed efficient code in C++ and Java for microcontrollers, enabling data retrieval from sensors for obstacle detection, line-following, and precise motor control.
• Engineered I2C networks to establish seamless serial communication between microcontrollers, while also designing buck and boost converters for effective power distribution throughout the machine.

West Lafayette, IN

• Expertly addressed customers' network, software, and hardware issues across Windows, MAC, and Linux platforms.
• Oversaw printing job logs and managed audio/video rental equipment, contributing to the maintenance of a friendly work/study environment for students.
• Collaborated with colleagues to provide personalized tutorials, tailoring technical guidance based on patrons' skill levels.

Bachelor’S Degree, Electrical And Computer Engineering Technology

Activities and Societies: Football (2 years), Track and Field (1 year), Association for Mechanical and Electrical Technologists (2 years).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Football (4 years), Track & Field (3 years), Wrestling (1 year)