Lead Software Engineer

• Feb 2022 - Present

Software Engineer

• Sep 2020 - Feb 2022

Adjunct Instructor

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

• Design and implement curriculum related to Media Arts and Animation Program• Design and implement curriculum related to Game Art and Design Program • Design and implement curriculum related to Media Arts and Animation Program• Design and implement curriculum related to Game Art and Design Program

Game Engine Programmer Level 2

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2020

• Build skeletons for android and industrial robot characters in Maya that handles procedurally generated animation in Unity game engine• Design, program, and maintain custom deterministic IK system in Unity for android and industrial robot characters• Design, program, and maintain custom lip-sync algorithm for android characters• Collaborate with art team to ensure robotic characters are designed to work with IK system• Collaborate with other programmers to ensure IK system handles animation data correctly

Product Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

• Design and develop 3D interactive training scenarios within Unity game engine• Build and optimize 3D models of aircraft components and engines• Design and develop interactive animation template within Adobe Animate• Design and develop virtual aircraft tour app, utilizing panoramic images and video• Capture and edit panoramic photographs of aircraft located throughout the country• Maintain and update specification documents and work instructions for a variety of products• Lead working groups for new product new development and current product enhancement• Support Instructional System Specialists at Learning Centers with product development issues• Lead product development training for Instructional System Specialists

Instructional Systems Specialist II

• Jul 2016 - Jan 2018

• Ensure training materials match specifications and standards set by FlightSafety• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts to ensure training materials are technically accurate• Animate and program interactive animations within Adobe Animate for EC135, Bell 412, and PC-24 programs• Model and develop 3D flight control system within Unity game engine for Bell 412 program• Design and develop virtual aircraft tour app, utilizing panoramic images and video• Capture and edit panoramic photographs of aircraft• Mentor and train other Instructional Systems Specialists• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and corporate HQ

Assistant Professor

• Mar 2013 - Jul 2016

• Design and implement curriculum related to Media Arts and Animation Program• Setup MAA portfolio guidelines for all concentrations• Provide tutoring for struggling students• Mentor students, train faculty members• Collect and report classroom data for Instructional Effectiveness initiative• Deliver class instruction • Design and implement curriculum related to Media Arts and Animation Program• Setup MAA portfolio guidelines for all concentrations• Provide tutoring for struggling students• Mentor students, train faculty members• Collect and report classroom data for Instructional Effectiveness initiative• Deliver class instruction

VP of Design

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

• Designed layout for a business to business virtual marketplace• Constructed 3D models of products to be displayed in virtual marketplace• Created promotional videos in After Effects• Crafted style for company website in Illustrator and Photoshop • Designed layout for a business to business virtual marketplace• Constructed 3D models of products to be displayed in virtual marketplace• Created promotional videos in After Effects• Crafted style for company website in Illustrator and Photoshop

Animator

• Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

• Animated lip-sync for characters in training simulator for psychiatrists • Animated lip-sync for characters in training simulator for psychiatrists

Motion Capture Artist

• Aug 2009 - Sep 2009

• Retargeted motion capture data onto CG character skeletons for The Beatles: Rock Band and Rock Band 3 games• Cleaned raw motion capture data, removing any gaps or discrepancies • Retargeted motion capture data onto CG character skeletons for The Beatles: Rock Band and Rock Band 3 games• Cleaned raw motion capture data, removing any gaps or discrepancies

Intern

• Dec 2008 - Jan 2009

• Retargeted Motion Capture data onto CG character skeleton• Keyframed secondary animation for more appealing movement• Cleaned Motion Capture data, removing any gaps or discrepancies • Retargeted Motion Capture data onto CG character skeleton• Keyframed secondary animation for more appealing movement• Cleaned Motion Capture data, removing any gaps or discrepancies

Motion Capture Animator/Modeler

• Jul 2007 - Dec 2007

• Produced 3D characters, environments, and animations for in-house promotional videos for GameStop• Troubleshot software and hardware issues with the Vicon IQ motion capture system• Directed actors to acquire best performance for 3D animations• Trained other employees in the use of the Vicon IQ motion capture system • Produced 3D characters, environments, and animations for in-house promotional videos for GameStop• Troubleshot software and hardware issues with the Vicon IQ motion capture system• Directed actors to acquire best performance for 3D animations• Trained other employees in the use of the Vicon IQ motion capture system