I am a motivated leader and programmer who loves the challenge of creating entertaining games while building exceptional teams.As a leader, my primary goal is to unlock the full potential of my teams: both as individuals and as a cohesive group. Many times this is as straightforward as giving clear goals, expectations, and a little guidance, then getting out of the way. Other times it means finding compromise across departments, navigating personalities, or refining product designs. I prefer to be inquisitive - asking the right question at the right time can build consensus faster than any other method.My technical background covers a broad range of tools used in game development and operations, particularly online games and services. The list is long and includes several proprietary engines, but the headlines are: C++, C#, Unreal Engine, Azure/GCP/AWS, Kubernetes, and pretty much all the other typical game development tools (Perforce, JIRA, etc). I've written and architected code all over the tech stack: UI, animation, gameplay, networking, security, databases, server reliability, patching, and more.I strive to follow the most difficult problems and find elegant solutions. I'm always teaching and learning, and find nothing more rewarding than watching the success of individuals or teams I've played a part in guiding. I tell my teams to make decisions with intent instead of passively moving forward with the default, though this is often easier said than done.Making entertaining, impactful experiences is incredibly rewarding and I'm thrilled I've been able to do that so far as a career.