About
I'm a full-stack software engineer with a decade of experience in game development and tools, specializing in crafting unique and engaging player experiences. My expertise spans everything from building immersive slot machine games to developing mobile applications like Prize Kingdoms, which achieved hundreds of thousands of downloads and retained thousands of daily active users.
- Professional accomplishments include:
- Development of Prize Kingdoms - a mobile game that reached a massive audience and fostered an active player base.
- Release of numerous slot machine titles that power real-world casino floors.
- Enhancing game features & live ops tools to improve player experiences and streamline development workflows.
Whether working solo or collaborating with a team, I thrive on pushing creative and technical boundaries to build innovative solutions. When I'm not coding, you'll find me gaming or spending quality time with my family.
Portfolio
Legacy Website 2021
My first concept for my portfolio website. I wanted to make something to showcase my Unity skills so I made a lobby, a slot machine game, and a boggle-like game.
Prize Kingdoms
The first mobile game I worked on professionally, Prize Kingdoms blends board game mechanics with slot machine elements, offering players a chance to win real-world prizes through a sweepstakes system.
Legacy Website 2024
My second concept for my portfolio website. I intended to create something unique that required user interaction. Ultimately, I decided to make something more traditional, so this is now a legacy website.
Match Three Demo
A match three feature I was invited to create with the constraint of only using basic Unity features.
Horizon Run
An endless runner with roguelike elements intended for mobile.
Experience
INK Games
Software Engineer (2021 - 2023)
Contributed to the development of gameplay features and tools for
Prize Kingdoms,
a mobile game where players win real-world prizes via sweepstakes tickets.
Languages used: C#, Typescript
- Developed player-facing game features (some examples include traps, bonuses, special tiles, features sweepstakes, and club chat) and backend tools for the mobile game Prize Kingdoms, enhancing user engagement and system performance
- Worked on key features in the admin tool that empowered non-technical teams to manage live data.
- Built the dynamic, scalable club chat system front-end, improving real-time player engagement and retention
- Created and optimized reusable front-end components, reducing admin tool feature
LACC Technologies LLC
Software Engineer (2020 - 2021)
Sole Unity client developer on a small team making slot machine games and a platform to run them on.
Languages used: C#
- Designed and implemented systems for data visualization, user interaction, and reward management
- Developed a request management system for external API communications
- Built automated data parsing tools, improving data accuracy and workflow efficiency
- Led a major platform migration from Godot to Unity
Everi
Game Developer I (2015 - 2019)
Solo gameplay programmer for various slot machine titles, some still found in casinos.
Notable games:
Lucky Totem,
Electric/Blazin' Triple Wheel,
Tut's Reign.
Languages used: Javascript
- Developed multiple slot machine titles and core software library features, improving product consistency
- Implemented a 3D animation system for interactive visual elements, differentiating products in the market
- Created a deployment automation tool to reduce test cycles and improve test build frequency
Tech Stack
React
Frontend
Vue.js
Frontend
Node.js
Backend
JavaScript
Webdev & Tools
TypeScript
Webdev & Tools
Unity
Game Development
C#
Game Development, Tools, & Backend
SQL
Database management
MongoDB
NoSQL database management
Docker
Containerization
Git
Version control
HTML
Webdev
CSS
Webdev
React
Frontend
Vue.js
Frontend
Node.js
Backend
JavaScript
Webdev & Tools
TypeScript
Webdev & Tools
Unity
Game Development
C#
Game Development, Tools, & Backend
SQL
Database management
MongoDB
NoSQL database management
Docker
Containerization
Git
Version control
HTML
Webdev
CSS
Webdev