Zachary Johnson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Minneapolis, Mn

Over a decade of experience as a development resource, consultant, or partner in new business ventures. Roles include: game developer, software engineer, front-end web developer, mobile developer, technology consultant, and product user experience developer.Developed many rich, highly interactive responsive web sites and UI components with JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. Created custom WordPress driven CMS solutions. Programmed an iOS app reaching #1 in free charts using PhoneGap, JavaScript, and Objective-C. Produced UX designs and did development for mobile web apps and hybrid iOS/Android apps using SQLite and jQuery Mobile. Built massively multiplayer HTML5 arcade games with Node.js and Socket.io. Wrote technical articles and developed tech demos for my blog, building an audience of over 1.5 million unique users. Developed open source libraries and associated documentation pages.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Directed studio team that released the multiplayer game Joggernauts for Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Epic Games. Recognition includes SXSW 2019 Gamer's Voice Award Nominee, PAX Best of the MIX 2017, and Official Selection Indie MEGABOOTH at PAX East 2019.Lead programmer for gameplay, tools, and GUI in C#/Unity. Completed full Nintendo Switch port. Designed and tested game levels with HTML5/JavaScript prototypes. Created automated level import tools in node.js. Managed publisher and external QA relations, project milestones, and team task scheduling.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Added new game modes and playable content in C#/Unity to existing codebase for launch of Totally Reliable Delivery Service: Totally Delivered. Optimized networking data compression of ragdoll and physics-driven gameplay by over 45%. Added new online matchmaking features. Developed GUI for world map, network lobby, and options menus. Created localization automation tools in node.js.Transitioned to lead programmer for an unreleased game title. Created a player character abilities framework and enemy AI systems in C#/Unity. Developed new low-latency network systems with C#/Photon Fusion and network testing tools in node.js. Coordinated with art and design departments to develop and run programming team sprints. Reviewed team code. Assisted writing of monthly and long term milestone plans.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Developed a prototype in Unity/C# for an online multiplayer action adaptation of the asymmetric board game Vast: The Crystal Caverns. Used Photon PUN2 for networking. This was a contracted collaboration between Space Mace and Leder Games.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Developed mobile app prototypes for iOS and Android using JavaScript and contributed to C# .NET backend APIs. Acted as primary project liaison between design and technology.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Lead programmer for Beemo - Adventure Time iOS app designed by Ham in the Fridge and Cartoon Network. Developed the mobile app and its mini-games using PhoneGap, Objective-C, and JavaScript. Designed all levels for Kompy's Kastle. Coordinated with the art team. App reached #1 in the Apple iOS charts.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

User Experience (UX) development lead for a wide variety of products for global Fortune 500 clients in the consumer electronics and medical technology sectors. Liaison between design teams and clients for technical needs. Projects included mobile apps, desktop software, web services, and personal medical devices. Developed interactive user interface (UI) prototypes using HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript on a variety of platforms including iOS, Android, Mac, and Windows. Conducted user testing and ethnographic research in the field in Canada, Germany, and across the US.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Team lead for front-end and back-end web development. Directly facilitated work between art, marketing, and development teams. Developed and maintained many PHP/MySQL/Linux/Apache web applications with dynamic JavaScript front-ends. Defined department guidelines for code, CSS, web forms, and UI/UX while steering the University towards standardization. Facilitated and analyzed usability testing.Developed custom touch screen building directory kiosks with HTML5/JavaScript. Launched two e-commerce retail solutions. Produced award winning web-based video games and accessible alternative activities. Wrote, directed, and edited an award winning video advertisement. Produced and distributed accessible, semantic web templates directly resulting in University-wide standardization.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Science

Activities and Societies: DJ for Radio K Passed U of M Graduation Proficiency Test (GPT) for Spanish as an incoming freshman.

Computer Science

Spring 2003 Study Abroad - Focus on Neural Networks, User Interfaces, and 3D Graphics