I come from an RF engineering background, working for corporate contractors with the US Department of Defense. There, I cultivated a skill set in critical analysis, technical writing, and customer communication, as well as in physics and mathematics.As a teenager I used the internet to teach myself some fundamentals to video game development, which was one of the most fun and empowering time periods of my life. I learned a great deal about the process of creating logic, levels, and art assets. My love for programming and game design had been sparked!When I was preparing to go to college I could not ignore my passions for both problem solving and computers. After investigating several engineering disciplines I chose to pursue a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering. After I graduated from college, I started off my professional career in the field of RF engineering. My computer engineering background enabled me to go above and beyond my job description, by developing software tools to increase efficiency and automate work-flow. I notably gained some attention for taking the lead on experimental measurements, developing automated radio systems, and report generation, as well as for appropriately handling interactions with people outside of the company, and outstanding communication with technical writers. I received multiple bonuses and was even named Employee of the Quarter at one point.Although I encountered success in the RF field and found it to be both challenging and rewarding, my mind swam with thoughts of games and the power they have over us. I dreamt of creating engaging video games that help shape the world for the better. Games that encourage critical thinking and drive communication skills. Games that enable people and build confidence.Recently, I set forth to accomplish this dream and began teaching myself the necessary tools to enter the game development industry. I have been learning the Unity and Unreal development engines through various online resources, including official documentation, project tutorials, and coursework. I created multiple prototypes in Unity (see here) in order to code various mechanics found commonly in video games. With my well-established base in computer engineering, my professionally tested abilities for communication and math, and my recently refined skill set in game programming and development, I believe that I am ready to begin working on my skills in a professional setting. I would love to work together to create empowering experiences for gamers around the world!