I have worked off-and-on as a self-employed artist as well as full-time positions in the software development industry. I love everything about computers and the ways that we interact with them, both for business and entertainment. My primary passion is video games as an art form.
I am interested in working in a position where I can make a difference, somewhere that I can tackle hard problems like climate change or social inequality using my skills. I value creativity and take pride in my work.
Skills
Programming
- Proficient with C#
- Comfortable learning new programming languages
- C/C++ game development
- Unity game development
- Unreal Engine game development
- Godot game development
- Python for various applications
- Reverse-engineering
- Authoring HLSL shaders
- Source control including git/svn
- Azure DevOps on a large team
- Regression testing, including building some automation tools
Art
- Digital painting/illustration
- 3D Environment art
- Creating advanced 3D materials for realtime
- Photoshop
- Blender
- Substance Designer
- Traditional media
Miscellaneous Skills
- Managing small teams, both WFH and in-office
- Self-employed business management
- Clear communication and documentation
- Servicing and maintaining my own professional photo printing setup as part of my business
- Managing inventory
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and similar
Work History
Test Associate 3 at Microsoft contracted through Experis
Aug. 2019 through Nov. 2020
QA Tester working on the XBox Series X backward compatibility project.
Promoted twice, leading a small team of testers during the transition to WFH in the 2020 pandemic.
Driver/Stocker with Bluestar Refreshments
Feb. 2018 through Apr. 2019
In charge of a delivery route to several notable downtown offices including Uber and Snapchat. Responsible for tracking and maintaining inventory, loading and driving a box truck every night, and managing a small team.
Gig Delivery Driver
Mar. 2016 through Aug. 2018
Several gig delivery companies, but mostly Caviar. Responsible for timely deliveries and dealing with customers while resolving conflicts and issues as they arose.
Self-Employed Freelance Artist
2013 through Present
Managed a business completely by myself, while also producing artwork and physical merchandise to sell at conventions.
Managed inventory, predicted sales, navigated business taxes, sold product to customers in person, completed commissions, and produced my own work for sale.
Education
Attended Shasta College in Redding, CA 2013-2015 with a focus on Fine Art. Achieved a 3.8 GPA.
Attended Cascadia College in Bothell, WA 2022-2023 with a focus on Computer Programming. Achieved a 3.9 GPA, graduated with an Associates in Integrated Studies.