Core design for a new AAA multi-platform game featuring a character driven narrative set in a new science fiction universe• Defined core design in collaboration with Lead Designer and CEO• Established internal design methodologies and guidelines• Game Structure Design, Planning & Documentation• Conception, design & prototyping for signature gameplay feature• Design, prototyping and implementation for all game systems including: Progression, Weapons & Equipment, AI… Show more Core design for a new AAA multi-platform game featuring a character driven narrative set in a new science fiction universe• Defined core design in collaboration with Lead Designer and CEO• Established internal design methodologies and guidelines• Game Structure Design, Planning & Documentation• Conception, design & prototyping for signature gameplay feature• Design, prototyping and implementation for all game systems including: Progression, Weapons & Equipment, AI creatures, AI abilities and behaviours• Gameplay tuning, feedback and iteration for game feel, balance and pacing• Defined Design Documentation format & best practicesAdditional Roles & Responsibilities• Game design candidate hiring selection and Meet & Greets• Onboarding for all design hires• Guidance and mentoring for team members Show less

• Local design group leadership, organisation & onboarding• Design for user-generated content systems• Design for alternate game modes & map layouts• Design for player-facing feedback systems• Defined design documentation format, structure and guidelines• Defined playtest observations and objectives• Gameplay feedback• Collaboration with programming, technical design, UI/UX & narrative groups

• Design owner for majority of objectives in primary game mode• Design, iteration and feedback for objective discovery rules• Collaborated with Lead Designer to define objective flow, signs and feedback• Defined documentation structure for objectives• Design document review and feedback• Instituted and co-led regular reviews for objectives• Loading tips writing and editing• Onboarding for new designersAdditional Roles & Responsibilities• Key member of… Show more • Design owner for majority of objectives in primary game mode• Design, iteration and feedback for objective discovery rules• Collaborated with Lead Designer to define objective flow, signs and feedback• Defined documentation structure for objectives• Design document review and feedback• Instituted and co-led regular reviews for objectives• Loading tips writing and editing• Onboarding for new designersAdditional Roles & Responsibilities• Key member of Ubisoft Toronto Ambassador program• Active member of Ubisoft Toronto Mentorship program Show less

• Design for NPC recruitment gameplay loop• Design and tuning for NPC intrigues, progression and content • Design and tuning for NPC affinity and player affinity actions• Design for player push-back systems and Revenge Ops feature• Instituted and led weekly team reviews for recruitment experience• Collaborated with co-dev teams, providing feedback to increase feature quality• Provided design observations and detailed instructions for recruitment playtests

• Led mission design group• Design, data implementation and tuning for mission types and systems• Design for Pilot stories and StarFox content system• Oasis rule design and tuning• Design and tuning for new, open world gameplay mechanics• Collaborated closely with Narrative and Systems teams• Defined guidelines for gauging and improving quality of missions• Sprint planning

• Systems design and prototyping for dynamic interest system• Mission systems design• Mission content design and documentation• Design and prototyping for procedural playable spaces• Planet hazard design

• Combat encounter design, scripting and balance• Player controller feedback and tuning• Review and iterative feedback on core mechanics balance, design and presentation• Puzzle design and revision• Narrative review• Level design, construction, pacing and flow• Navigation mesh creation and tuning• Design, implementation and auditing of level-wide logic for triggers and scripted sequences• Design and programming for sectional level geometry culling… Show more • Combat encounter design, scripting and balance• Player controller feedback and tuning• Review and iterative feedback on core mechanics balance, design and presentation• Puzzle design and revision• Narrative review• Level design, construction, pacing and flow• Navigation mesh creation and tuning• Design, implementation and auditing of level-wide logic for triggers and scripted sequences• Design and programming for sectional level geometry culling system• Programming for various scripts for sequences and custom AI behaviours as needed • Animation for multiple scripted sequencesAdditional Roles & Responsibilities• Team management• Conception and feedback for future projects• Schedule and conduct playtests, gather critical player feedback• Key internal contact for Unity functionality and game logic related issues• Key contributor to studio culture and morale Show less

Responsible for administrating all IT systems and servers in addition to planning and executing infrastructure projects.• Managed systems distributed across sites throughout Canada and the United States, maintaining 24/7 availability• Planned and executed replacement of core backup software from Symantec Backup Exec to EMC Networker• Acted as an escalation point and provided technical guidance on complex issue for the helpdesk team

Technical support, systems administration and project planning and implementation.• Planned and executed major infrastructure changes including Operating System migrations (XP to 7, Server 2003 to 2008) and internal e-mail systems migration (Exchange 2003 to 2010)• Planning, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a service-based network including fail-over and disaster recovery• Organised and executed network cut-overs between CanDeal, clients and network service… Show more Technical support, systems administration and project planning and implementation.• Planned and executed major infrastructure changes including Operating System migrations (XP to 7, Server 2003 to 2008) and internal e-mail systems migration (Exchange 2003 to 2010)• Planning, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a service-based network including fail-over and disaster recovery• Organised and executed network cut-overs between CanDeal, clients and network service providers Show less

• Planning and implementation for player experience point progression and pacing• Balance melee and ranged weapons across all player classes• Consult on level design, flow and item placement and drop rates• Design and tuning of in-game normal and unique itemsAdditional Roles & Responsibilities• Tasked to craft a narrative outline used in a pitch, submitted to a major AAA publisher• Consequently assigned to work on additional sections of the pitch

Responsible for all aspects of local IT operation and support.

Provided technical support via telephone and e-mail to customers worldwide for EEG and Sleep product lines.• Leveraged IT skillset to analyze issues and create efficient solutions, allowing for a higher rate of issue resolution.• Leading contributor to internal solutions database which facilitated better knowledge transfer within team environment, in addition to providing answers to common questions.• Promoted to Senior EEG/Sleep Technical Support Specialist, and acted as… Show more Provided technical support via telephone and e-mail to customers worldwide for EEG and Sleep product lines.• Leveraged IT skillset to analyze issues and create efficient solutions, allowing for a higher rate of issue resolution.• Leading contributor to internal solutions database which facilitated better knowledge transfer within team environment, in addition to providing answers to common questions.• Promoted to Senior EEG/Sleep Technical Support Specialist, and acted as escalation resource for complex issues and team members requiring additional expertise and information. This was in addition to regular duties, including 24x7 on-call support rotation.Environment: Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerConnect Switches, Dell Optiplex Desktops, Windows NT/2000/2003 Server, Windows NT/2000/XP, Office 2000/2003, SQL 2000, Webex Show less

Provided IT support via telephone and e-mail for internal customers across several locations in Canada and the United States.• Quickly became top performing member of local group, often within top three team members for cases resolved each month.• Received desk-side support duties in addition to regular workload as result of high skill level and proven ability to accomplish goals.• Trained new employees.Environment: Dell and IBM desktops, Toshiba Satellite and Tecra… Show more Provided IT support via telephone and e-mail for internal customers across several locations in Canada and the United States.• Quickly became top performing member of local group, often within top three team members for cases resolved each month.• Received desk-side support duties in addition to regular workload as result of high skill level and proven ability to accomplish goals.• Trained new employees.Environment: Dell and IBM desktops, Toshiba Satellite and Tecra laptops, Office 2000, Lotus Notes, AS/400 Show less

Product support (50% telephone, 50% e-mail) for Luxor CRMImplemented Product Support process with documentationProduct support for Outlook Synchronization add-in toolEmergency on-call support 24/7Server/network maintenance, support, and light administrationAssembled and installed rack-mount serversInstalled and tested both new and refurbished hardwareLight graphic designQuality Assurance of company productsImplemented Quality Assurance process with… Show more Product support (50% telephone, 50% e-mail) for Luxor CRMImplemented Product Support process with documentationProduct support for Outlook Synchronization add-in toolEmergency on-call support 24/7Server/network maintenance, support, and light administrationAssembled and installed rack-mount serversInstalled and tested both new and refurbished hardwareLight graphic designQuality Assurance of company productsImplemented Quality Assurance process with documentationOn site support and installation of servers, network hardware and telephone equipmentUsername/Password recovery with SQL Query AnalyzerAssisted in product design and change decisions Show less

Administrated local servers and network while providing desk side and remote IT support to staff throughout Canada.• Developed and implemented PC maintenance program and schedule, decreasing failure rate of desktop units.• Implemented new internal e-mail system based on OfficeMail product platform, allowing for better management and administration of all internal e-mail.• Instrumental in design and development of web portal ordering system, enabling customers to order directly… Show more Administrated local servers and network while providing desk side and remote IT support to staff throughout Canada.• Developed and implemented PC maintenance program and schedule, decreasing failure rate of desktop units.• Implemented new internal e-mail system based on OfficeMail product platform, allowing for better management and administration of all internal e-mail.• Instrumental in design and development of web portal ordering system, enabling customers to order directly on-line. Environment: Windows NT/2000 Server, Windows NT/95/98/2000/XP, Office 2000/XP, Accpac 4.2/5.0, OfficeMail Show less