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I have worked in the games industry for seven years on some of the biggest games out there, Minecraft and Fortnite. During my career I have programmed tools, implemented gameplay, and worked with designers to develop mechanics. I have worked on creating public facing scripting APIs and learned to use Unity and Unreal engine. I was not always planning on getting a degree in Computer Science. I originally wanted to become a level designer to create worlds that people have never seen before. Over time I have realized that my skill set is better utilized making the technology that makes these worlds possible. By developing tools that allow for rapid iteration and ease of use I make steps towards realizing all the worlds I have dreamed up. Beyond empowering designers and creators I have a passion for game mechanics and love to work on creating new ways for players to interact with virtual worlds.I see myself as a bridge between designers, engine programmers, creators and players. If there is an awesome feature of the engine I try to give designers an easy and powerful way of using it. If there is a feature that would enhance the experience of creators I talk to the engine programmers to strive to have the feature included. If the designers have an idea for an awesome mechanic I want to be the one to implement it for the players. Being this bridge I have learned to speak to many disciplines. Working on custom engines taught me the language of engine programmers. My work on Minecraft taught me about working with creators and working on Fortnite have learned a lot about things all coming together as a gameplay programmer.

Listed skills include Computer Science, C++ Language, Level Design, Gameplay Programming, and 13 others.

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  Digipen Institute Of Technology

  Comuter Science