The Oregon Trail

A modern twist on the trials and tribulations of the road to Oregon, this official successor to the global phenomenon will immerse players in exhilarating journeys ranging from the historically accurate to the totally extreme. Players will pick their traveling party, stock the wagon with supplies, and embark on an adventure filled with tough choices, new dangers, and unexpected situations.

As a senior gameplay programmer, I worked closely with various content creators whilst developing several expansions to the baseline content. Most importantly, I accomplished the following:

• Shipped one expansion: The Chisholm Trail
• Shipped a variety of quality of life features and bug fixes to the base game
• Rapidly upskilled in the Unreal Engine in order to make meaningful contributions in short order
• Seamlessly integrated into the game evolution team along with their pipeline and processes

As a mid-level gameplay programmer, I was responsible for working closely with designers and artists to develop the core game mechanics as well as the UI/UX. Most importantly, I accomplished the following:

• Developed a prototype of a free-to-play incarnation of the game using the Unity game engine
• Led the technical development of the project through the pitching and conception phases