Jonathan Otcasek, M.F.A. Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

• GAME DEVELOPMENT | SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING | CROSS-DISCIPLINARY MANAGEMENTART AND SOUND INTEGRATION | DEBUGGING | FRONTEND AND BACKEND DEVELOPMENTLead development of end-to-end digital project, creating code, assets.
• Developed code and assets for multi-platform online multiplayer project, from inception to completion.
• Designed, implemented, tested, and perfected frontend and backend implementation in Unity Engine.
• Implemented and designed dynamic cloud-based loading using online Cloud Content Delivery (CCD) system communicating with AWS cloud, and coded further backend functionality, enabling smooth online experience.
• Established and tuned app economy and monetization model, balancing for maximum player engagement.
• Created and managed project technical art, writing maintaining and implementing shaders and visual effects.

New York, New York, United States

• GAME PRODUCTION & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT | GAME RELEASES | PROJECT MANAGEMENTGAME DEVELOPMENT | TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING | PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS
• Proficiently developed and released Awakening ―3D platform game in collaboration with a five-member team while acting as a team lead and programmer for open-platform focusing on language/communications.
• Utilized excellent game development acumen, releasing The School ―VR horror puzzle game to explore haunted high school while overseeing end-to-end planning and coding game functionality.
• Operated as a main contributor towards frequent game production, supported mastermind feedback sessions with fellow developers, and presented concepts to executive personnel.
• Designed and released online games in alignment with target audience expectations, along with developing game systems, codes, arts, and music tracks for multiple initiatives.
• Collaborated and established long-term partnerships with industry professionals and leaders.

New York, New York, United States

• GAMING PROJECT MANAGEMENT | GAME DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN | CONTRACT ENGAGEMENT GAME ANALYSIS | PROTOTYPE GAME DEVELOPMENT | OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
• Assumed a multi-faceted game development and design role, handling contract engagements while developing and coding procedural terrain and features, along with releasing games for mobile and desktop platforms.
• Leveraged in-depth knowledge and experience regarding top-down design, object-oriented programming, design patterns, and game design principles while designing prototype games for mobile devices.
• Delivered game design presentations to the project team and stakeholders while leading end-to-end gaming projects, along with streamlining game design workflow from initial-concept-to-final-release and post-release.
• Earned increased responsibilities based on performance excellence, professionalism, and strong work ethic while working with design team members to improve players’ experience.
• Provided actionable feedback to drive design improvements while delivering value-added support with overseeing New York studio’s diverse operations, along with thoroughly analyzing and evaluating games.

New York, New York, United States

• SOFTWARE ISSUE RESOLUTION | TECHNICAL SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT | SERVICE DELIVERY CODE DEVELOPMENT | END-USER ENGAGEMENT | SOFTWARE/HARDWARE TESTING
• Facilitated highly-engaging and impactful insights towards annual game deliverables, including ‘RBI Baseball 2019’ from inception-to-final deliverable while thriving in a challenging Triple-A game studio environment.
• Operated as a Game Tester and Quality Assurance Engineer, identifying software issues through troubleshooting strategies and successfully resolving technical glitches with accuracy, thus ensuring uninterrupted services.
• Provided proactive game feedback and recommendations regarding design functionality and end-user engagement while formulating test plans and performing code development in liaison with programmers.
• Showcased excellent analytical abilities in software and hardware testing across major game platforms.Closely interacted with the tester team to cultivate detailed test plans and determine QA direction.
• Reviewed requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide meaningful feedback while creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.

New York, New York, United States

• ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT & DOCUMENTATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT | CLIENT DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
• Proactively delivered administrative support, performing record-keeping requirements, handling copying and mailing, maintaining ongoing projects’ progress, updating databases, and analyzing potential client documents.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• ARCHITECTURE MANAGEMENT | PROTOTYPE RULE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT | DESIGN INITIATIVES
• Administered coaching, mentoring, training, and development to (6) students on emerging concepts, design development, and material utilization while leveraging in-depth expertise regarding Adobe Illustrator.
• Recognized as a high-performing Game Designer and Youth Facilitator, managing architecture and designing board games while creating prototype rules and design elements to ensure alignment with objectives.

New York, New York, United States

• PROJECT DEVELOPMENT | INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS VENDOR/CLIENT ENGAGEMENT | DATABASE MANAGEMENT
• Acquired extensive industry exposure, generating (1200) product sheet files’ database while supporting senior architects with drafting projects description and streamlining communications with vendors and clients.

Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Game And Interactive Media Design, Gpa: 3.8/4.0

Courses: Prototype Studio, Intensive Workshop: Developed one game per week within a high-pressure environment gaining design, programming.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), General And Special Honors In English Literature, Gpa: 3.44/4.00

Honors & Awards: Dean’s List (2012–2016) Undergraduate Thesis Awarded Special Honors for Academic Rigor.