About me
For the last two years, I have been working toward my Bachelor's degree in Game Programming at the University of Advancing Technology. During that time, I have learned to code in multiple languages, including C# and C++, and I am currently training in Python. By utilizing both Unity and Unreal Engine 4, as well as the skills acquired at UAT, I was able to develop several game projects, which you can check out here: Portfolio.
With my newfound love for programming, I intend to make a focused effort, in the near future, to learn all about Extended/Mixed/Augmented, and Virtual Reality, as well as Artificial Intelligence, with the hope that, one day, I can make a positive impact in that arena. I am currently in the process of creating a mobile application/game that will utilize AR and AI to teach children how to read. Details about that application can be found here: Art of Reading.
Finally, as I continue to strive for personal growth and development, through online game jams, individual training courses, and the wisdom of industry professionals, it is my intent to leverage that knowledge, as well as the skills obtained at UAT, to create an online presence focused on guiding future programmers down a similar path. Links to my social media can be found in the footer at the bottom of this page.
Education
BS in Game Programming
2019 - 2021
University of Advancing Technology: Game Programming
AS in Networking Systems and Administration
2012 - 2014
ITT Technical Institute
Employment
IT Business Intelligence Analyst I
Arizona Public Service
Managing data retrieval and analysis. Organizing data points, communicating between upper management and the IT department, and analyzing data to determine business needs. Transforming data into insight that can be used to help improve the value of the business.
Network Operations Center Operator II
Arizona Public Service
Monitor the corporate network, handle system alerts, notify proper teams of equipment failures, create or escalate top priority incidents, host bridge communications, and conduct frequent physical inspections of test, development, and production equipment.
IT Technical Analyst
TEKsystems
Contract position with APS in IT Field Services. Received, inventoried, imaged, and configured new company computers. Deployed computers to internal business partners, set up individual workstations, and conducted departmental moves.