Currently at Naughty Dog as Principal Technical UI Designer.
Projects:
-The Last of us Part II (PS4 2020)
-The Last of us Part I (PS5 2022)
-The Last of us Part I (PC 2023)
-The Last of Us Online (Cancelled)
-The Last of us Part II Remastered (PS5 2024)
Front end, video game, UI development from design to C based programming. Main strength is getting mockups into the game, testing, and iteration. Secondary strength is project management in UI development.
Education
BS in Computer Science & Game Design
I attended DigiPen Institute of Technology graduating Spring of 2019. Effectively a double major, I obtained a large breadth of knowledge in both programming and general game design. The core focus on my projects here was UI/UX design and development within commercial and custom game engines.
Deans List All Semesters + Summa Cum Laude + Valedictorian
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA, USA
Work Experience
- Rapid prototyping and iterative development aimed to improve overall user experience when it comes to HUD, menus, and controls
- Guide overall technical direction and strategy of development as co-lead of UI department
-Manage pipelines of getting requests into broken down tasks and in game. Head point of contact for implementation.
Principal Technical UI Designer Jun 2019-Present
Naughty Dog
Santa Monica, CA, USA
Additional Work Experience
Resident Assistant Aug 2016 - Apr 2019
- Fostered a sense of community for 100+ domestic & international students
- Organized events for residents to producing an involved community
- Mediated & resolved conflicts between residents
- Assisted professors in 5 programming and game design classes
- Mentored students to further their understanding of core topics
- Reviewed student projects providing constructive and detailed feedback
Teaching Assistant Jan 2017 - Apr 2019
- Lead individuals of different backgrounds and experience
- Designated work and maintained communication form staff to volunteers
- Oversaw projects maximizing efficiency and volunteer safety
Team Lead Jan 2018 - Aug 2018
Operations Assistant Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
- Managed collection and distribution of resources throughout the facilities
- Supervised supporting staff and increased moral of children ages 3-16
DigiPen Housing, LLC
Redmond, WA, USA
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, WA, USA
All Hands & Hearts - Smart Response
Barranquitas, PR
Rolling Hills Day Camp
Marlboro, NJ, USA
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
School Accolades
Best Sophomore Game
Game Of The Year Runner Up
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
Best 2D Design Runner Up
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
Best Custom Physics
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
Best Custom Graphics
Best Sound Design
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
Best Custom Tech
Best Trailer Runner Up
Best Music Runner Up
DigiPen Student Awards for Utomah
IGF 2018 Game Entry
DigiPen Game Entry for Utomah
Dean's Honor List
All Semesters
