Theo Casey Email & Phone Number

Santa Cruz, Ca, Us

Santa Cruz County, California, United States

• Delivered robust applications by following best practices in software development and Unity engine use.• Enhanced game performance by optimizing code and implementing efficient algorithms.• Spearheaded the adoption of cutting-edge technologies to stay ahead of industry trends.• Mentored junior developers, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the team.• Maximized resource utilization by strategically allocating tasks based on skills sets, experience levels, and availability.• Participated in regular code reviews to maintain clean an efficient codebase across projects.• Designed intuitive user interfaces, improving overall player satisfaction and retention rates.• Managed version control systems, facilitating efficient team collaboration during development cycles.• Incorporated audio assets into games for a cohesive auditory experience that complemented visuals.

Santa Cruz, California, United States

A VR Boxing Game focused on teaching technical boxingstrategies in a welcoming, digital environment.Responsibilities:❖ AI Development: Engineered robust Enemy and Challenger AI systems using advanced programmingtechniques, enhancing gameplay engagement and realism.❖ Unity Development: Reworked and optimized design patterns in Unity, streamlining VR controllervalue referencing, and boosting both game performance and development efficiency.❖ Version Control & Collaboration: Utilized GitHub for version control, collaborative code development, and issue tracking, promoting seamless integration of game systems and efficient resolution of code conflicts and bugs.❖ Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conducted regular code reviews, merged pull requests, andupheld high code quality standards, fostering a collaborative and productive development environment.

Santa Cruz, California, United States

Engaged in developing and delivering training programs,focusing on leveraging digital tools and technologies for academic andcreative endeavors within the UC Santa Cruz community.Responsibilities:❖ Training Material Development: Crafted asynchronoustraining materials (online and in-person) for 3D printing,Glowforge, Cricut Maker, Dreamoc Hologram, and SpaceSafety, enriching user experience and knowledge retention.❖ Workshop Design & Delivery: Conceived and facilitatedengaging in-person workshops with a strong emphasis onhands-on interaction and comprehension, utilizing an adaptableteaching format for easy modification by future workshopinstructors.❖ Training Initiative Management: Oversaw and administeredtraining initiatives, ensuring effective onboarding and skillenhancement, thereby contributing to a culture of continuouslearning and innovation.❖ Certification Process: Established a structured certificationprocess, supporting the creation of daily programming routinesand safe usage policies, to ensure adherence to best practices andsafety protocols.

Santa Cruz County, California, United States

A Unity 2D arcade game blending restaurant simulation and a physics-based driving game. Playersprepare and sell tacos in various towns, collecting fuel for a journey to reunite with a dear friend at theend.Responsibilities:❖ Team Leadership & Workflow Optimization: Directed a dynamic team of 30+ programmers, honingproject timelines and workflows to achieve development milestones.❖ Game Development & Design: Solely engineered essential game systems including gamemanagement, scene transitions, procedural environments, dynamic lighting, taco truck physics, andWebGL optimizations, utilizing Unity to create an engaging player experience.❖ Task Supervision & Delegation: Supervised and allocated development tasks encompassingtaco-making gameplay, character dynamics, order systems, camera mechanics, FMOD integration,character animation, and UI design, ensuring timely and quality delivery.❖ Training & Collaboration: Conducted comprehensive team training on core Unity concepts, liaisedwith the broader development team, and nurtured a growth-oriented culture to elevate collectivecompetency and project outcomes.❖ Production Management: Coordinated closely with Co-Producer to align on project goals, manageresources, and drive the game development lifecycle, ensuring a successful project delivery.