Mike Halbrook Email & Phone Number

Redmond, Washington, United States

Redmond, WA

• As a Test Lead on the TestX PCX team, I am responsible for facilitating weekly test passes on Windows PC content. Former internal positions include:
• SCOPE / C# Scripter on the DataX teamo Maintained, updated and created data feeder scripts in SCOPE and C# using COSMOS.o Monitored and corrected automated workflows in Xflow.o Investigated data and performance.
• Build Manager for the Xbox Backwards Compatibility teamo Researching and ingesting game content into the production pipeline.o Building game packages from initial test builds to release candidates.o Resolve bugs on.
• Test Lead for the Xbox Backwards Compatibility team.

Edmonds, WA

I repaired, tuned, and maintained vintage video game arcade machines. * Performed ad hoc troubleshooting on failed equipment. * Installed replacement parts on machines, and then tested for accuracy of function.

Everett, WA

I was responsible for finding, staging, and photographing cars at new and used car dealerships each day.

Seattle, WA

I designed new level layouts and implemented bug fixes of all kinds in existing codebase. * Designed and implemented tutorial missions to introduce the player to new units and upgrades. * Wrote detailed design documentation to consolidate miscellaneous information sources. * Wrote user manual and test scripts for JigScript, a scripting language developed.

Redmond, WA

Turn 10 Studios - Forza Motorsport 5Responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of the car content from pre-production to shippable asset. * Compared car model deliveries to reference photographs and generated illustrated documents on out-of-specification issues and/or quality issues at all stages of production. * Authored and later, reviewed.

Redmond, WA

Disney Interactive - Club PenguinImplemented level layouts and room logic for a kid-friendly online MMO. * Ported level layouts from flash into a proprietary game engine. * Wrote scripts in Lua and Actionscript to implement various gameplay events and minigames. * Identified, fixed bugs, and worked around design constraints developing on a new platform.

Redmond, WA

Turn 10 Studios - Forza Motorsport 4Responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of the car content. * Reviewed car model deliveries at all stages in production from concept document to in-game asset. * Communicated with offsite vendors and resolved production issues for the content teams. * Used various bug tracking and in house tools for the Test.

Redmond, WA

GEAR is a 2D platforming game with an emphasis on swinging through environments and puzzle solving. Featured at PAX 2009, IGF 2010 Student Showcase Honorable Mention, and IGC 2010 Non-Professional Grand Prize Winner.* Designed levels based on playtesting feedback, team suggestions, and thematic consistency.* Implemented new features and game mechanics.*.

Redmond, WA

* Responsible for teaching two week sessions about programming and game design. At the end of the session, each student produced a 2D game of their own design. * Managed up to 25 students ranging from ages 10 to 18.* Presented fundamentals about math, programming, and computer science in a fun way.* Wrote and debugged code on the fly at a rapid pace.

Bachelor Of Science, Game Design

Associate Of Arts, And Sciences