Develop, Dance, Disrupt, Repeat
My Projects
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QA Engineer, Basil and the Isles of Spice
Nov. 2023 -- Dec. 2023
3D platforming adventure game. Unity. Team of thirty-one.
games.digipen.edu/games/basil-and-the-isles-of-spice- Architected player input recording and playback tools, streamlined testing and gameplay video production
- Resolved dialog system issues; saved a beloved side quest from being cut only 24 hours before ship, delighted the design team
Kartaclysm
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Engine Architecture Programmer, Kartaclysm
Jan. 2023 -- May 2023
3D kart racing game with fourth-wall combat. C++ custom engine. Team of six.
games.digipen.edu/games/kartaclysm- Implemented JSON library integration for data-driven game objects, achieved 30% faster iteration times
- Redesigned lap progress tracking system, reduced dead-zone issues by 80%
Education
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DigiPen Institute of Technology
December 2024
Master of Science in Computer Science -- Graduated with distinction
Redmond, WA
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University of Washington
June 2007
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
Seattle, WA
Work Experience
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Game Development Course Content Creator
Sept. 2023 -- Dec. 2023
DigiPen Research and Development, Redmond, WA
- Designed and coded "Match 3" puzzle game, introduced students to advanced game logic
- Authored guide for building "Match 3" from scratch, contributed the most advanced curriculum module
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Teaching Assistant
Jan. 2021 -- Nov. 2021
DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA
- Supported 80+ undergraduates in challenging data structures course
- Invented bespoke visual aids to reinforce core concepts and inspire creative solutions
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Technical Writer
Dec. 2018 -- May 2019
Torch 3D, Portland, OR
- Built comprehensive documentation suite for the Torch AR augmented reality authoring mobile app
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Healthcare Advocate and Consultant
Sept. 2015 -- Nov. 2018
Self-Employed, Seattle, WA
- Advocated for people seeking gender-affirming healthcare, provided full-spectrum support
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Crowdfunding Manager
Jan. 2014 -- Sept. 2014
Nova Heartbeat, Redmond, WA
- Managed successful Kickstarter campaign for a start-up game company, raised 110% of funding goal
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Programmer Writer II
Dec. 2010 -- Apr. 2011
Microsoft Windows Embedded (Aquent), Redmond, WA
- Developed and documented C# and C++ example code, demonstrated SDK features
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Programmer Writer I
Jun. 2008 -- Jan. 2009
Microsoft ACES Game Studio (Volt), Redmond, WA
- Authored developer guides to accompany code samples
- Doubled repeat traffic to our developer center website in just six months as primary copywriter
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Technical Intern
Jun. 2006 -- Jan. 2008
Volt Technical Education, Bellevue, WA
- Developed training suite for an in-game advertising platform
Technical Skills
| Tools: Git • Jira • Trello • JetBrains Rider • Visual Studio • Google Test | Languages: C++, C# |