Leading Solutions Architecture at Pragma, and helping grow the use of the first backend game engine for game studios small and large.Game developers need more than just a game engine, these days games of all types need backend solutions to power the features they want to deliver in their games. I'm excited to be able to further solidify the solutions offered by Pragma, and launch more and more games.

Founder of my own technical consulting focused on helping companies align their business and technology strategies. Tailored to solution providers in the games industry, who specifically need to strengthen their Solutions Architecture practice.

I was responsible for the integration efforts of our customers, from use case discussions through the launch of that game or feature. Each customer had their own systems to integrate with, and defining the correct architecture and operation required deep technical discussions with both customer and internal product teams.Internally, I was aligned with product engineering on solutions being developed and help to shape their design to best meet the needs of our customers. Once new features were developed, I led integration testing from the customers perspective to supplement the testing done by the QA team to help ensure customer satisfaction.My time at Forte solidified that game development is all about being creative with the tools and platforms that can be used. I had the pleasure of helping our first set of game studios launch new games making use of these blockchain and economic tools from Forte.

Responsible for helping companies unlock the potential of AWS for their customers in the games industry. Including supporting Technical Partners who offer products and services powered by AWS, as well as Consulting Partners who help game studios with AWS solutions. Leveraging both Amazon Game Tech and AWS Partner Network.

Responsible for creating value both through and for partners as well as game developers using AWS and game specific products and services including Amazon Lumberyard, GameLift, and GameSparks. Building marketing relationships and activities that include integrated campaigns, events, programs, and social media which ultimately deliver a better experience for developers and their community of players.

Build and engage with the Lumberyard development community at events and online. Contribute to digital marketing assets and overall customer messaging.

Supported business development opportunities by directly engaging with game developers from initial conversations through adoption. Advocate for game developers internally, driving product design decision based on customer needs.

My role is to embody what Unity is, and develop relationships with our users to help them build great games and products. Assist customers from initial inquiry through to adoption of Unity, including both technical challenges and helping the organization change. Engage with internal development teams and contribute to the product, based on feedback from customers and the community. Support the Field Engineering team, ensuring expectations of our customers as well as internal departments are met.

Engage in software development projects that involve customizing game engines and tools for internal customers. Multiple commercial game engines have been used. Support game development on this platform, producing 50+ games a year.

Formed and managed a global software development team that built next-generation game development tools for internal customers. The project went through the entire product development life-cycle and used elements from Agile development.

Supervised a team of Technical Artists who worked on over 50 games a year. Assisted in the improvement of development practices, resolved team conflicts, and managed priorities for the team of 15+ people. Worked with various other departments to manage dependencies.

Developed video slot games for an embedded system that met all jurisdictional requirements. Received art, sound, math, and game play descriptions and brought them to life.

Software developer responsible for the production of an annual promotional CD for Oregon Institute of Technology. This CD was targeted for prospective students.