Windows Incubation

Microsoft, 2017

As a member of the Incubation team in the Windows Experiences organization, I independently built prototypes to explore how Windows apps could take advantage of new hardware. I built technical demos using computer vision and machine learning to showcase high-value user experiences. While partnering with the Surface hardware team, I defined and prototyped differentiated features of an early-stage device.

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3D For Everyone

Microsoft, 2015-2016

As part of the 3D For Everyone initiative, I developed 23 prototypes in less than two months to explore integrating 3D objects and experiences with existing Microsoft products. I envisioned, designed, and engineered the “3D in Powerpoint” prototype that eventually became a feature in the main product and was showcased on stage at the 2016 Build conference.

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Skype for HoloLens

Microsoft, 2014-2015

While on Skype for HoloLens, I engineered new features and guided the product from pre-production to final release. As a part of the studio that brought the first generation of HoloLens experiences to the world, I worked in an environment of early prototype hardware, undocumented APIs, and constant change.

I engineered several mixed-reality systems, including the 3D UI, gaze and gesture controls, and eye comfort support. I also wrote addons for the Unity engine in C# to support speech recognition and localization, and contributed these tools to our centralized tech repository to be shared with other HoloLens teams.

For the HoloLens worldwide announcement event in January 2015, I ran technical operations in a press demo room, driving our demo to the highest possible quality for reporters, analysts, and business guests.

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ActionGram (HoloLens)

Microsoft, 2015

On a special assignment to the ActionGram team, I brought an augmented-reality video app from proof-of-concept into playable prototype.

I co-created a guided demo to showcase the app to internal executives and outside partners, and exhibited it in France at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in 2015.

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Bejeweled Blitz

PopCap, 2013-2014

At PopCap Games, I drove the engineering of key functionality for the iOS, Android, and Facebook versions of Bejeweled Blitz. I ported popular features from the Facebook client to the mobile game while paving the way for future development. I quickly invented and prototyped new gameplay concepts for upcoming game modes, and participated in the design and tuning of new features and UX workflows.

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Tome: Immortal Arena

Kixeye, 2012-2013

At Kixeye, I engineered gameplay for a 3D MOBA title. I developed essential systems including character abilities, dynamic voice-over, UI, and enemy AI. I worked closely with the design team, concepting several characters and ability kits that were released as playable content.

As the game's writer, I created the game's story, cultivating an original world, conflict, and history for dozens of unique characters. I supervised the recording of dialogue and the integration of lore into the playable product.

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