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Profile

Senior Front End Engineer with 12+ years of experience building interactive applications, games, and digital solutions. Skilled in TypeScript, React.js, CreateJS, Three.js, and Unity (C#), with expertise in game development, UI/UX and performance optimization. Proven track record delivering high-impact projects for major brands including Disney, PBS, DreamWorks, and The Pokémon Company. Driven by a passion for creating visually compelling, scalable, and high-performance front-end experiences that merge creativity with technical precision.

Experience

Sr. Client Engineer, Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Las Vegas, NV — 2023–Present

  • Worked with global teams building interactive digital animations and enterprise experiences with TypeScript, React.js, GSAP and PixiJS.
  • Delivered high-performance front-end solutions in collaboration with design, animation and backend teams.
  • Project leader and mentor to junior developers.

HTML5 Game Developer, Curious Media Inc.

Nampa, ID — 2015–2023

  • Developed award-winning HTML5 games for PBS, Disney, DreamWorks and Pokémon Company.
  • Built scalable, reusable frameworks reducing delivery times.
  • Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to create engaging, kid-friendly gameplay experiences.

IT Manager, Silver Creek Supply

Boise, ID — 2009–2015

  • Directed IT infrastructure for 6 regional locations across Idaho and Wyoming.
  • Led website development and SEO initiatives, boosting online visibility.
  • Designed marketing materials and newsletters to support business growth.

Education

ITT Technical Institute — Associate of Science, Multimedia (2005–2007)

Skills

Front-End Development

TypeScriptReactJavaScriptHTML5CSS3WebpackViteYarngRPCKreya

Interactive & Game Development

PixiJSThree.jsCreateJSWebGLHTML CanvasTweenJSGSAPUnityBox2DMatter.js

Workflow & Tools

GitJIRAAgileXcodeAndroid StudioCordovaCapacitorBitbucketCornerstone

Creative & 3D Tools

PhotoshopIllustratorAnimateBlender3ds MaxSpineTexture Packer

Expertise

Game DevUI/UXInteractive AnimationPerformance Optimization

Awards

  • The Cat in the Hat Builds That — Curious Media Inc
    2019 Parents Choice Award, 2018 Webby Award
    Role: Developer (team member)