I am Matthew White, the CEO of Whitethorn Games, an indie game publisher based in Erie, PA. With over six years of experience in leading and managing a game business, I am passionate about creating and supporting approachable, chill, and accessible games for diverse audiences. My former games career spans data science, user research, and business development across a variety of enterprises.As a former academic and a current author, I have a strong background in game development and education, with a focus on user research and HCI. I have published multiple books and articles on topics such as cognitive psychology, the psychology of individual differences, and user experience in games. I have also taught and supervised undergraduate students in game design, programming, and artificial intelligence at Penn State University.
Listed skills include Game Design, Game Development, Video Games, User Experience, and 34 others.