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United States

● Led full life cycle management of game development project (Outerplates) by coding in Unreal Engine using Blueprints while collaborating with team of 20 SCAD students. Managed entire scope of technical development and executed game design outcomes of team. Organized training sessions to guide students through pipeline and management of additional technical tasks.● Won 6 awards in SCAD’s game design competition, including Best 3D Game for a Large Team and Best of Show awards for incorporating features into game and delivering impactful game design

United States

● Supported seamless development of Story Keepers and made updates to the game. Identified innovative solutions to address concerns about learning objectives for Stride students. Improved functionality of game by fixing bugs and iterating on feedback brought up during playtesting. Designed comprehensive tutorial to provide better new player experience.● Led successful publication of game, increased functionality, and improved interactivity by developing tutorials for the game, fixing bugs, and introducing customized features.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

● Developed leading-edge game to teach Middle Schoolers about Revolutions (Story Keepers). Guided team members on the game development pipeline and established frameworks (game system) for projects. Managed all facets of programming and execution for game.● Commended by Stride for delivering main museum game scene and multiple levels of mini-games within defined constrains.

United States

● Created additional levels for the game and developed new mechanics for the card game. Reviewed feedback and implemented process improvements to optimize game functionality.● Identified impactful solutions and addressed concerns about learning objectives for Stride students and fixed bugs during playtesting.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

● Collaborated with team of SCAD students to develop interactive card game to support Stride students in leading biology and biodiversity courses. Engaged with designers to translate creative concepts into functional game elements.● Received positive feedback from Stride employees by leading design and development of mini game inside the game to reintroduce plants and animals into environment.

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Developed innovative graphic design assets to support internal and client projects. Performed extensive market research and trend analysis to incorporate best user experience practices for client projects.