Experience

• Technical Artist at Sony Interactive Entertainment America via Yoh

  San Diego, United States of America

  April 2017 - Present

  - Research and develop new art tools and processes for production of real-time game artwork
  
  - Design, implement and maintain art production paths using both off-the-shelf and proprietary software
  
  - Troubleshoot problems in pipeline and for individuals on as-needed basis

• 3D Anatomy Modeling Technician at Anatomage

  San Jose, United States of America

  August 2016 - March 2017

  Create highly accurate human anatomy 3D models based on CT scan data, QA builds and design marketing videos.

• VFX Lead/Rigger at Anna Thema (Project)

  San Francisco, United States of America

  June 2015 - December 2015

  Collaborative project implementing augmented reality on the Google Tango in a survival horror game taking place at a church in San Francisco. Used to compete in the Project Tango app developer contest, passing the 1st round: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aaudemo.test
  
  • Rigged all characters and created particle effects.

• UI/UX Designer at Stock Market Simulator (Project)

  San Jose, United States of America

  June 2015 - September 2015

  Collaborative project, creating a game simulating the stock market with play currency for educational purposes. Designed mockups for the game and created buttons and tabs for the user to interact with.

• Indie Developer at Simple Torch

  San Jose, United States of America

  April 2015 - May 2015

  Designed and created variation of logos for the company using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Lead/Level Designer at Buggy Beat (Project)

  San Francisco, United States of America

  March 2015 - May 2015

  Conceptualized and led a group of students in creating a web based rhythm game in Unity. Designed the GDD, created the level layout and wrote scripts for the game. Posted on Newgrounds: http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/657790

• Rigger/Animator/Programmer/VFX Artist at Rage of Tiamat (Project)

  San Francisco, United States of America

  February 2015 - March 2015

  Collaborated with a group of students in creating an epic boss fight in a 5 week project using Maya and Unity. Rigged and animated the main character, created all the VFX, and wrote scripts for the game.

• Indie Developer at New Odyssey Recreation Apps., Inc.

  San Jose, United States of America

  January 2014 - July 2014

  Designed and created characters and UI for tablet and mobile games using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
  
  • Created color scheme and UI for tablet games used to help in the rehabilitation of stroke victims.
  
  • Designed monsters to be used in a mobile app game for entertainment.

• Research Associate II, Research Assistant I, Intern at Aridis Pharmaceuticals

  San Jose, United States of America

  January 2010 - May 2013

  Developed and designed experiments, wrote protocols, analyzed data, created templates, made presentations, and trained employees and interns.

  • Cultured different strains of cells for antibody production against Pneumonia.
  
  • Performed resistance studies on different bacterial strains to determine the effective dose of drugs containing Gallium to prevent infections in wounds.
  
  • Conducted stability study on Rotavirus vaccines for babies in the form of films that would melt in their mouths once in contact with saliva.
  
  • Conducted stability study on spray-dried and foam-dried vaccines. Results were used for selection of formulas for countries with extreme temperatures and lack of refrigeration.
  
  • Conducted stability study of LAIV (live attenuated influenza vaccine) formulations using the TCID50 assay for extension of shelf life of thermo stable influenza vaccines.