Lead Writer / IstoInc.

Dec 2019 - Current

Wrote the story and dialogues for Atrio: The Dark Wild. Also wrote the ARG-style marketing campaign and participated in QA leading up to Atrio's launch on Steam Early Access. Continuing to write the story and dialogue leading up to full release in 2022.

Unity Programmer / University of Southern California

Sept 2021 - Current

Working under Prof. Andreas Kratky creating a virtual environment of a room from the Vatican. Created back-end system to stream in assets from online database and developed interactive 3D hypertext system.

Student Aide (Advanced Games Project) / University of Southern California

Jan 2022 - Current

Assisting Prof. Jim Huntley in running the Advanced Games Project capstone course at USC Games.

Software Engineer Intern (Simulation Tools) / EA Maxis

May 2022 - Aug. 2022

Unfortunately, NDA says I can't say too much about this one.

Student Aide (Fundamentals of Procedural Media) / University of Southern California

Sept 2021 - Dec. 2021

Assisted Prof. Mark Bolas in delivering course material to a class of about 30 students. Helped plan assignments and lecture materials teaching fundamentals of programming using Processing.py and python. I also taught a lecture to the class on a bi-weekly basis.

Unreal Technical Designer / OBI Corp.

Dec 2020 - July 2021

Designing real-time visualizations in Unreal Engine for commercial and industrial applications.

Student Researcher (Unreal Engine Graph Database Integration) / University of Calgary

May 2021 - Sept 2021

Integrating a Neo4j Graph Database API into a SpatialOS Unreal Engine project for use in a multi-scale digital surrogate. Working in the Lindsey Virtual Human Lab under Dr. Christian Jacob and Owen Brierley.

Chief Communication Officer and Co-founder / yOIL Technologies

July 2020 - July 2021

Writing copy and automating research workflows for yOIL Technologies, a biotech start-up founded by me and my former iGEM colleagues.

Student Researcher (VR Development in Unreal Engine) / University of Calgary

May 2020 - Sept 2020

Designed and Developed tools and additional content for Lifebrush, an immersive VR environment used to model bio-molecular systems. Work completed in the Lindsay Lab at University of Calgary

Student Researcher (Synthetic Biology) / University of Calgary

May 2019 - Sept 2019

Researched, designed, and developed a prototype protein-based pigment extraction process for use within oilseed industry. Our team placed 2nd place overall out of over 200 international teams.

Seasonal Instructor / Prep101

2018-2019

Taught the Psychology/Sociology portions of the Medical College Admission Test during the summer months of 2018 and 2019.

MFA Interactive Media / University of Southern California

Sept 2021 - April 2024

B.Sc Computer Science (Game Development Concentration) with Embedded Certificate in Creative Writing / University of Calgary

Sept 2018 - April 2021

B.Sc Biological Science / University of Calgary

Sept 2013 - April 2017

Executive Member / WeSwim Calgary

Sept 2013 - Sept. 2021

Managed the logistic and financial operations of WeSwim Calgary, a non-profit organization which provides affordable swimming experiences for children with disabilities.

Writer / Scholarly Gamers

May 2017 - July 2019

Wrote critical analysis on the narrative aspect of video games, as well as the occasional review.