Head or Tail Studios

Position: Lead Gameplay and Systems Engineer

Leading systems architecture and gameplay programming for an indie game studio developing mobile and PC titles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designed 10+ core gameplay/systems modules across 2 projects, defining ~95% of the technical design surface area (data flow, extensibility points, and implementation standards)
• Document and implement 60+ scripts containing 2,500+ lines of code with automated tests/tools for 65+% of gameplay code, reducing designer implementation time by 25%
• Planned sprint milestones for 3 engineers and unblocked 5 high-priority issues/week
• Set coding standards and conducted reviews for a 3-person engineering team, improving consistency and reducing regressions

Studio Projects:

• Fearosis - Monster pandemic simulator for Android
• Deadtective - Supernatural detective puzzle game

Development Metrics:

Gamers Inc.

Position: Front of Store Team Member

Customer-facing retail role in video game specialty store, combining business operations with in-depth gaming industry knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provided product guidance across console/PC accessories and trade-ins
• Became familiar with gaming hardware and the effects that has on video game production and maintenance
• Handled 30-40 customer interactions/shift
• Performed inventory counts for 500+ SKUs with >99% accuracy

Mystical Die Studio

Position: Sole Programmer and Mechanics Lead

Leading all programming efforts for an indie game studio specializing in turn-based RPG development in Unreal Engine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implemented 3 gameplay systems (combat, grid-movement, dialogue) using C++ and blueprints
• Created detailed documentation for 20+ scripts and blueprints, enabling designers to build 10+ features without engineering support
• Ran weekly training sessions, supported 7 designers/artists, resolved 5+ support requests/week with a 3 hr average turnaround
• Exposed systems to designers via Blueprint-extensible APIs, cutting engineering involvement per new feature from full implementation to targeted review-only (<35%)
• Ran extensive profiling and debugging on all new features in weekly builds

Studio Projects:

• Reconnection - D&D-inspired turn-based RPG with C++ combat systems

Development Metrics:

Limbitless Solutions LLC

Position: Assistant Scholar

Contributed to innovative accessibility-focused game development for children with limb differences as part of Limbitless Solutions' mission to empower through technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Built and integrated player-facing mechanics in Unreal as part of a 25+ person interdisciplinary team; delivered changes on tight playtest deadlines
• Translated playtest feedback from Bionic Kids into concrete gameplay changes (controls clarity, pacing, feedback/UI), improving moment-to-moment readability and engagement
• Shipped weekly iteration builds and partnered with design to rapidly scope, implement, and validate changes in short loops

University of Central Florida

Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Major: Digital Media - Game Design

Focus: Systems Programming / Engineering

Minor: Computer Science

Expected Graduation: May 2026

Academic Highlights:

• Admitted through UCF's prestigious Top Ten Knights Guaranteed Admission Program
• Awarded Bright Futures Florida Academic Scholars scholarship with 100% tuition coverage
• Recipient of Pegasus Silver Scholarship for academic excellence
• Made President's Honor Roll for 5 consecutive semesters (4.0 Semester GPA)
• Member of UCF Marching Knights for four years, achieved Section Leadership position
• Won 1st place at UCF Game Development Knights Summer Game Jam 2024
• Mentored 2 students in Unity game development for Game Development Knights club
• Served on staff for UCF's Esports team, supporting competitive gaming operations
• Led programming efforts on multiple semester-long collaborative team projects
• Developed expertise in Unity, Unreal Engine, C++, Java and C# through coursework and projects

Relevant Coursework:

• Intermediate Game Development
• Data Structures & Algorithms (Computer Science)
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Game Workshop
• Game Performance & Optimization
• Unity Tools and Plugins

Indian River State College

Program: Dual Enrollment - Engineering

Duration: January 2021 - May 2021

Program Focus:

• Enrolled in Engineering track to explore STEM foundations
• Completed General Education Program (GEP) requirements before university
• Gained early exposure to college-level coursework and expectations
• Developed time management skills balancing high school and college classes
• Became acclimated to college life and academic rigor while still in high school
• Built strong foundation for transition to University of Central Florida

Key Achievements:

• Successfully completed college credits while maintaining high school obligations
• Reduced time-to-degree at UCF by completing prerequisite courses early
• Demonstrated academic initiative and readiness for higher education
• Explored engineering discipline before committing to game design specialization