Resume
For the last 19 years, and throughout my career as a Technical Artist and Technologist, I've striven to build a strong and trustworthy relationship with the content creators I work with. I truly believe that in order to get the most out of a team's productivity and to foster a working environment that coworkers cherish and flourish in, we as TAs need to empower them through amazing tools, improved user experiences and relentless support. When you can build a comradely Creator-TA relationship that is built on trust and success, you're creating a win-win scenario for everybody.
This philosophy also applies to building a solid and trustworthy relationship with your studio engineers. Technical Artists can't do it alone. They will need to partner with engineers to help build the studio technology all developers will be using. Partnerships like this require an entire studio to believe in this kind of culture. A culture where TAs are seen as a vital cog in uniting multiple disciplines for one goal, creating an awesome experience for our customers.
I've seen the transformative powers a solid and talented TA department can have on an entire studio and the products it produces. I strive to not only be an indispensable TA or Technologist, but to also help build and foster a studio TA culture that is looked upon as a role model in the entire industry.
Skills
Programming Languages
- Python, MaxScript (proficient)
- JavaScript, CSS, HTML (familiar)
- C (minor)
Software
3DS Max, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier, Perforce, git, Hansoft, Jira, Wing IDE, Visual Studio, Autodesk Eagle, Autodesk Fusion 360, Arduino IDE
Disciplines
Materials, Environments, Asset Management, Batch Processes, Prototyping, Pipeline Development, PC/XBox/Playstation (proficient)
Web Dev, AWS, Microcontrollers, 3D Printing, Woodworking (familiar)
Titles
Agents of Mayhem (2017)
Saints Row IV (2013)
Saints Row the Third (2011)
Saints Row 2 (2008)
Karaoke Revolution Country (2006)
Rise & Fall: Civilizations at War (2006)
Karaoke Revolution Party (2005)
Guitar Hero (2005)
Empires: Dawn of the Modern World (2003)
Empire Earth (2001)
Guillermo Del Toro's Insane (cancelled)
Experience
Amazon (July 2015 - Present)
- Design Technologist - Amazon Imaging Oct 2018 - Present
- Design Technologist - Alexa Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
- Graphics Technical Artist - Lumberyard 2016 - 2017
- Field Technical Artist - Lumberyard 2015 - 2016
Volition Inc. (February 2006 - July 2015)
- Senior Technical Artist III - Core Technology Group 2008 - 2015
- Senior Technical Artist II - Insane (cancelled project) 2011 - 2012
- Senior Technical Artist - Saints Row II 2006 - 2008
Harmonix Music Systems (April 2005 - February 2006)
- Technical Artist 2005 - 2006
Stainless Steel Studios (February 2000 - April 2005)
- Environment Artist 2000 - 2005
Personal Projects
- Designed & Created the Lumbercade, a cloud-connected, Alexa-powered gaming arcade with integrated smart kegerator.
- Built a matching pair of high-end, 10 player poker tables for a friend’s game room.
Hobbies
- Woodworking
- Building small electronics projects or home automation gadgets.
- Home Improvement
- Camping
- Hiking
References
*Available upon request