I am the driving force behind Prairieville Games, a "Small Studio, Making Big Memories" located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. My recent project Available on Steam and Nintendo Switch reflects my commitment to delivering impactful gaming experiences.My journey began with thorough market research to understand our audience, resulting in well-crafted solutions and concepts that evoke intended emotional responses. Rapid prototyping played a pivotal role, allowing us to test early and refine core features, enhancing the game's fun factor. User feedback was instrumental in reshaping production concepts, leading to a significantly improved player experience.Some highlights of my skillset:- Proficient in game engines including Unity, Unreal Engine, Monogame, Lumberyard, and Scratch.- A proponent of productive accountability within collaborative teams, ensuring positive goal attainment.- Expertise in creating efficient meeting structures for time management and project tracking.- Conducting comprehensive team meetings, providing critiques and reviews for continuous improvement.- A strong advocate for team support, adept at navigating challenges together.- Skilled in SCRUM development framework, ensuring streamlined and effective development processes.My production concepts encompass the entire journey from ideation and iteration to project planning and successful publication. I excel in game development roles including Producer, Storyboard, Level Design, Production, and Deployment.My proficiency extends to AI development, including Behavioral State Machines, reActive & Needs-based AI, and Raven's Flocking and Cohesion. I also have experience in Neural Net AI and Machine Learning.In the realm of world-building, I employ tools like procedurally generated terrain and structures, along with integrating real-world topographical maps into Unity and Unreal.Additional competencies include creating plausible storylines, simulating physics, and crafting in-game economies based on renewable and non-renewable items.Utilizing software such as Adobe's Ps, Ae, Au, Ai, Indesign, as well as Maya and Blender for 3D/2D modeling, I ensure that every aspect of game development is finely tuned.With an in-house motion capture setup at my disposal, I'm equipped to breathe life into virtual characters.