Reed Knetzger Email & Phone Number

Redmond, Wa

Programming Xbox Store at Microsoft via Hanson Consulting Group.

Redmond, Wa

• Learned various roles of the Vehicle Asset Design Team working on an Unannounced Title.• Wired detailed vehicle components and parts.• Tuned camera settings for weapons and vehicles.• Collaborated with artists to create model functionality.• Determined AI interaction for vehicle-specific geometry targeting.• Gave detailed feedback to Level Designers on prototype maps.• Investigated vehicle motion behavior using telemetry.• Communicated with other design teams to translate intent into gameplay.• Suggested ideas to add character and gameplay depth to vehicles.• Examined content and tools issues with QA and worked toward solutions.• Playtested frequently to evaluate the experience and gain insight from others.

Redmond, Wa

• Formed a cohesive feature through building, reviewing, and editing over 800 levels/experiences.• Directed a design team through aspects of producing content, from initiation to final polish.• Developed and executed features (Autovista/Forzavista) that grew from small to universal in later titles.• Positioned cameras and limits to balance vision with gameplay feel.• Collaborated with software engineers to build a level editor and other tools for content creation.• Provided outlines of creative ideas to improve user experience.• Tracked task progress and adjusted team workflow for more robust results.• Collaborated with artists on animations, cinematics, user interface, and more.• Researched, wrote, edited and fact-checked voice-over scripts and displayed text.• Teamed up with other writers and Audio Team, for tone and accuracy.• Observed and analyzed playtesting sessions to update a feature.• Transformed real-world research into game engine files.• Tuned vehicle data values for accurate simulation in a physics engine.• Created high-quality content that made the games extremely accurate and fun!• Titles: Forza Motorsport 4, FM5, FM6, FM6: Apex, FM7, Forza Horizon, FH2, FH3, and DLC for each.

Redmond, Wa

• Led a research design team and recorded automobile information into a database.• Organized daily Subject Matter Expert team tasks to meet deadlines.• Generated and managed a process to request data from car manufacturers, in cooperation with Licensing Team.• Titles: Forza Motorsport 3 and DLC.

• Tested Bluetooth wireless devices. • Wrote and updated technical documentation.

I spent the summer of 2008 helping to enhance the realism of a racing simulation game. I enjoyed working with my team, but I had to return to my final quarter at WWU.• Investigated authenticity of automobile information sources.• Classified and communicated discrepancies through a bug database.• Verified accuracy of entries in a database.• Title: Forza Motorsport 2 DLC.

• Supervised and trained a team of eight employees who serviced aircraft and assisted customers at the second largest seaplane base in the nation.• Operated Class V heavy duty forklifts in a demanding environment and trained new drivers.• Provided outstanding customer service to airline passengers and private aircraft owners as well as other departments at the base. • Earned promotions to reach a position with responsibility for a fleet of commercial aircraft worth over fourteen million dollars.

Bs, Industrial Technology-Vehicle Design

Activities and Societies: Society of Automotive Engineers- SAE Baja TeamI transferred to WWU to earn my degree at the Engineering.

Aviation

I studied in the Flight Technology program at CWU, earned my Private Pilot Certificate and completed a Flight Tech. minor.