Dustin Kochensparger

dustinkochensparger.com Industry Experience:

dtk5634@rit.edu (614) 989-7324

Second Avenue Learning Pittsford, NY Game Developer June - August 2013 Provided design critique and added features for a game about historical properties Created screen mockups and ran client demos for a project about puberty Performed quality assurance on learning software, including bug tracking and smoke testing The RIT Center for Media, Arts, Games, Interaction & Creativity Rochester, NY Producer February - June 2013 Worked with faculty to lead 15 students in the creation of a financial literacy game Managed deadlines, scheduled meetings, and performed build reviews Assisted in the implementation of Agile practices on the team, including sprint planning Blind Horizon Studios, Inc. Producer and President Founded the company with three fellow RIT students. Lead a team of students in the creation of various serious games Manage deadlines and company affairs, and facilitate meetings Rochester, NY August 2012 - Present

Selected Projects:
Memento Producer/Designer June December 2013 An action game about the trials and tribulations of working as a modern police officer Designed as an episodic narrative where choices impact gameplay outcomes Personal Contributions: Conceptualized and designed the experience, including writing dialogue Managed a large team of part-time student developers and artists Energy Drive Producer/Designer August 2012 - May 2013 A serious game that presents the problems associated with the current energy grid Publishing rights were sold to MassDiGi for polish and release around third quarter 2014 Awarded Excellence in Concept at the RPI GameFest 2013 Personal Contributions: Developed and maintained documentation and scheduling for the project Worked with a remote team to coordinate production and development

Skills:
Team leadership, including time and task management Strong written and interpersonal skills Management Software: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite Languages: Familiar with: Javascript, Processing, PHP, Python, AS3, C++, C# APIs: Minim, jQuery, Unity 3D, NLTK, Adobe Flash CS6

Education:
Rochester Institute of Technology BS in Game Design and Development, Minoring in Communications Target Date: May 2014 3.7/4.0 GPA

Honors/Awards:
Eagle Scout Rank Summer, 2009