- Director | OwnerCrafted Reveries Limited2011 - PRESENT
- Owned and operated a video game company.
- Created a large number of small video games for varying devices including PC/Mac, web, and mobile.
- Co-designed, coded, and created the visual art for Shu's Garden—a sandbox game nominated for the best social/casual game at the Canadian Video Game Awards in 2014.
- Researched and experimented with interactive story techniques; including a substantial fictional work created with funding from the Ontario Arts Council.
- Wrote algorithms for simulating ecosystems and procedural generation of flora. (Shu's Garden).
Technologies: C#, Unity3D, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Web, VR, AR - VR ConsultantMind Brain Hive2016 - 2017
- Created sample content using a proprietary VR experience editor called DiVR.
- Provided quality assurance services for the alpha version of this toolset.
- Provided technical and design guidance on the further development of the toolset.
Technologies: WebGL-Based VR, DiVR (Virtual Reality Experience Editor) - Unity Engine ConsultantPostopian Games Inc.2016 - 2017
- Implemented a virtual reality video game with interactive story content.
- Provided technical guidance for the art pipeline.
Technologies: Unity3D, C#, Google Cardboard - Unity Engine ConsultantSecret Location2016 - 2016
- Revised a prototype for a VR video viewing application.
- Provided technical guidance on implementing VR with the Unity Game engine.
- Gave design guidance on and implemented several UX models for the above prototype.
Technologies: Unity3D, C#, Samsung Gear VR - Unity ConsultantDigital A.I.R2016 - 2016
- Provided technical guidance for an augmented reality startup.
- Created and helped to create various augmented prototypes using a wide range of AR toolkits within the Unity engine.
- Provided the design guidance for creating AR experiences.
Technologies: Unity3D, C#, Vuforia, Kudan AR SDK, Sony SmartAR, Various AR SDKs - Unity Engine Consultant | DeveloperAWE Company Ltd2012 - 2015
- Created augmented reality installations with historical dramatic content.
- Managed team members in the creation of a second-screen TV episode and interactive app.
- Created various prototypes for VR and AR apps.
- Worked primarily in Unity3D, using various AR and VR SDKs and equipment.
Technologies: Unity3D, C#, Meta AR Glasses, Google Tango, Google Cardboard - Lead Story DesignerAAA Game Studio in Toronto, Canada2008 - 2011
- Researched source material and wrote draft scripts for a story-heavy AAA action game.
- Worked with script writer and scenario design team to revised scripts.
- Assisted in voice recording and motion capture sessions.
- Directed a team of 4 in the creation of in-engine cutscenes; including art direction and schedule management.
- Created a rich script-writing tool to produce industry-standard scripts for actors and directors, as well as subtitles for the game data in 7 languages.
- Monitored and edited text material in the game, the manual, and website.
- Led in the last 5 months the localization of a mobile social game.
Technologies: Xbox 360, Playstation 3, C#, Trac
