Consulting services, 30 years experience.

Directing a team responsible for Meta game. Store, MatchMaking, Analytics and more !Integration of server tech into Ue4Define best practices for team

Built Server and Live ops teams. Responsible for all server tech, written from scratch, in C++. Working to scale in under a year with 2.5 programmers.Built multiple systems, including, but not limited to; Authentication, Matchmaker, Client "vpn tunnel", Custom Game servers, that work with Unity.

Built and Lead a team of server engineers working on MMO Armored Warfare.Built C++ server architecture from ground up.Built and managed a LiveOp team.Designed, Created and patented MatchMaker.Built Authentication systemCreated server dll for CryEngine, allowing for communications with full stack.

Designed, developed, and implemented modular real time server system in Java using Google Protocol buffers as the interface to Unity C#Created Dynamic Loot System supporting runtime modification of loot roll percentages which supports increasing the odds for paying customers and at strategic game intervalsAdvise programming team on best practices for client / server gamesHelped develop a security system allowing for client side combat with server validationCreated C# tools allowing for rapid iteration of game systems thereby decreasing design iteration from days to minutesDesigned and implemented original idea for upcoming Async Pvp feature

Team Lead for Server and Tools teams (8 direct reports); responsible for managing, mentoring, training, and 1:1 developmentInstrumental in strategic planning of game technologiesWork closely with engineers of all departments to develop their coding practices, intrapersonal skills, goals, and commitment to AAA qualityMember of the Trion hiring team; interviewing and hiring for multiple departmentsSolely responsible for Localization. Including creation of a Localization pipeline with tool support that allows dynamic (in tool) and CSV export functionalityDesigned and oversaw the implementation of a fully scalable 99.99% uptime, shard-less server architecture for Shooter/MMO DefianceIncreased server performance from 4 concurrent players, 450ms latency, 12 hour uptime to 1000 concurrent players per process, 15ms latency, and infinite uptimeDesigned and supervised creation of a rolling authentication, Client side combat systemPioneered concept of internal tools team; hired engineers, evaluated core technologies and determined best tools for game pipelineDeveloped relationships with Outsourcing, Data centers, MySql, Microsoft, and Sony

One of the founding members of the studio, responsible for architecting and implementing the core game and server code baseOversaw the architecture of the core game server systemsWorked closely with both Art and Design in developing pipelines and technologiesResponsible for creating several game systems, including; Creatures, Items, Spells, Vehicles, Factions, AI, Spawns, UI, sound and several othersPerformed initial creation of the internal SQL database structuresTeach engineers principals of good coding practices, and client/server technology

End to End development of iPhone Games Skyfighter. I was responsible for the Code, Art, and Design. Developed a 2d Sprite based, cross platform OpenGl engine for the iPhone. Create Alimony Counter iPhone app. Co-Created iTone. A musically tone generator game for the iPhone.

One of the initial 8 members of the World Of Warcraft development team; saw the project through shipping and several patchesInitially worked on the core database and game creation tools for the projectHelped evolve and maintain the server architecture as well as client graphicsOne of two SQL DBA’s for the creation and architecture of the SQL databasesLead a team rewriting the visual effects, model, and animation systems; team was essential in WoW meeting its ship date.Implemented spawn, loot, items, dressing room and other game systemsLead a development team which created client/server support tools for the customer service department

Created and maintained Paradox Database inventory system for equipment and parts related to support.