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Objective


Seeking a creative programming/design position crafting interactive experiences.


Skills

  • Computer Programming in C++, Java, and C#
  • Interactive software and game design
  • Audio engineering and sound design


    • Education

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    M.S. in Computer Science, focus in Game Development and Interactive Narrative (Graduating 2013)

    Yale University

    B.A. in Anthropology, 3.5 GPA (2004)


    Programming and Design Experience


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    Notable Coursework

    Expressive Intelligence Studio Research and Development Lab (2011-present)

    Weekly meetings to discuss and assist with procedural narrative and AI research

    Interactive Narrative (2013)

    A study in computational approaches to interactive narrative

    Game Engines (2012)

    An examination of game engine design and development. Created a 3d game engine with physics and simple AI in C++

    Playable Media (2012, 2013)

    Seminar in interactive narrative theory and prototyping practices

    Procedural Content Generation (2012)

    Seminar in PCG technology and applications

    Electronics and Art-making (2012)

    Seminar and workshop exploring electrical engineering for artistic purposes

    Work Experience

    Mariposa's Art - Board Member and President (2009 - present)

  • Organize and lead board meetings
  • Finalizing a successful merger with the Cultural Council of Santa Cruz County
  • From 2009-2011, oversaw the operations of the organization as it provided over 
       2,000 students with after-school art and music programs

    • Musician, Audio Engineer, Composer and Instructor (2000 - present)

  • Collaboratively compose, arrange and perform drums and percussion
  • Perform on, engineer and edit studio recordings
  • From 2004, to 2011, instructed students of all levels in drum-set and percussion

    • Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Administrative Assistant (2005-2006)

  • Provided administrative support for a non-profit jazz organization
  • Managed member database and implemented technological improvements

    • Conferences

  • Inventing the Future of Games: Interactive Storytelling Symposium(2013)
  • San Francisco Game Design Conference (2012)
  • Indiecade Conference Attendee (2011)
  • Game Developer's Conference Attendee (2010)