Sydney

Swartz
Skills
Real Time VFX
Shuriken
Cascade

Education
Xbox One XR Testing
Xbox One Functionality Testing
PC Functionality Testing

Software
Jira
UDK
Unity

Filledwithstraw@gmail.com
http://72pinprotagonist.weebly.com
Alameda, CA

Maya
Photoshop

Shipped Titles
Neverwinter - Xbox One (China Release)
Neverwinter - PC (Tyranny of Dragons Module)
Free-to-Play MMORPG based on the Forgotten Realms universe
of Dungeons and Dragons.

Academy of Art University

09/2011 - 12/2013
Bachelor of Fine Art - Game Design
Emphasis: Texture and Materials
University of California, Davis
09/2005 - 06/2007
Cum Laude
Deans Honor List
Bachelor of Art - Visual Communication
Emphasis: Design
Solano Community College
08/2002 - 05/2005
Presidents Honors, Highest Honors
Associate in Arts Liberal Arts
Associate in Arts Two-Dimensional Art
Associate in Arts Graphic Design

Experience
2014 - 2015 - Console QA Tester - Perfect World Entertainment
Redwood City
Console tester for Neverwinter on Xbox One. Tested to ensure the game met the Xbox Requirements (XR's)
for console launch as well as functionality testing. Entered violations and bugs into a bug database using
Jira, prioritizing bugs for developers.
2008 2010 Production Artist / Web Designer SDI Contracting (Motorola)
Alameda
Created and maintained websites using a proprietary software while adhering to web and company
guidelines. Worked closely with QA department and copywriters to ensure timely delivery of product.