Solo DeveloperAug 2023 - Present |
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Develop both experimental interactive art and RPG + horror game dev logs in Unreal Engine using C++.
Research + integrate Indigeneity, cultural storytelling, and solar punk philosophy into new game worlds.
Record, design, and publish findings weekly on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube, and other platforms.
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Gameplay Programmer (Contract)Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 |
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Implemented + debugged inventory, combat, save, UMG, and UI systems in Unreal blueprints and C++ with design lead.
Engineered and documented optimized code for an upcoming single-player AA sci-fi action-RPG (like Persona 5/Lies of P).
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Narrative Design InternJul 2022 - Dec 2022 |
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Conceptualized central storyline and 4+ character
bios inspired by historical figures for action-RPG mobile game.
Developed coherent game narratives based on existing 10+ combat mechanics with game designers
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Game Programmer, Narrative Designer, Tools DesignerAug 2022 - Dec 2022 |
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Implemented movement, procedural content, tools, save-load, enemy AI, UI, and localization systems for 3 games in C#.
19-person game development team (producer, composer, audio designer, visual artists, graphics artists,
art directors, and three programmers)
Composed narrative systems including character bios, crew audio logs, and character narration (~20 min audio) to
establish and strengthen an ethical dilemma in a puzzle exploration game .
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Creative Design InternFeb 2020 - May 2022 |
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)Baltimore, Maryland
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Illustrated promotional materials to market 15+ student incubator events to campus; leveraging Adobe design tools.
Refined the collateral such as videos, logos, and pitch decks of 7+ student entrepreneur teams to create to help win
$25K while pitching to stakeholders for events in fall and spring semesters (and up to $365K from other sources).
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Leadership Team Member (Mentoring Assistance Peer Program MAPP)May 2021 - Jan
2022
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The Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, Maryland
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Planned events with leadership team members as an officially JHU Office of
Multicultural Affairs sponsored program.
Hosted weekly community bonding events and individual check-ins with 5 mentors each
with 2-4 mentees.
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Strategic Planning and Marketing LeadDec 2019 - Oct 2020
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Drafted and validated successful business model plans concerning company growth and efficacy of community-focused model
(JHU Business Plan 3rd ($1,000); FFU Spark Accelerator Grant ($1,000), Ecodesign Competition 1st).
Cultivated stakeholder relationships by meeting weekly and discussing goals to maximize start-up growth.
Researched product-market fit by surveying potential clients in Baltimore neighborhoods and on Facebook.
Reflected on team’s weekly performance to validate steady, measurable progress and assure well-being of team members.
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