Objective:
To work with teams of passionate and talented individuals dedicated to crafting engaging video game experiences. To continue my professional and personal growth within an environment that values communication and collaboration as a cornerstone to success.
Specialties:
Maya, Python, MEL, Zbrush, Photoshop, and being 6' 9".
Professional Experience:
Technical Artist – Sucker Punch Productions
April 2010 – October 2011
Infamous 2, PS3 (April 2010 to May 2011)
- Implemented parkour and navigation systems for the game environment.
- Managed and trained a team of two to assist in parkour efforts.
- Developed tools using python to automate and standardize parkour implementation.
- Integrated breakable environment assets.
- Modeled and optimized physics meshes.
- Reviewed environment assets to ensure system and game design specifications were met.
Infamous 2: Festival of Blood DLC, PS3 (May 2011 to October 2011)
- Continued previous responsibilities from InFamous 2.
- Implemented electrical visual effects for DLC props and environments.
- Adjusted pedestrian wandering behaviors and traffic systems.
- Modeled new props based on in-house concept art.
- Researched new physics systems and prototyped new level designs.
Interactive Design Specialist – Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
June 2007 - May 2010
- Designed, developed, and managed IEEE’s virtual presence in Second Life.
- Created two islands and produced promotional materials (video, web, and print media).
- Coordinated and engaged volunteer groups to participate and develop world content.
- Panelist at MIT's Emerging Technologies conference, presented "Serious Games, Solid Standards" with the IEEE Standards Association.
Education:
Master of Arts, Visual Effects
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, Georgia | September 2008 - March 2010
Bachelor of Science, New Media Interactive Development
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York | September 2003 - November 2007
References available upon request.