My zeal for interactivity, arts, and technology began when I was a homeschooled kid. As a young adult, my passion for technology and art never waned, and I began interning for a small, 4-person-tech-startup called Vigilant (now called Illumis/COMPLY). My work there supported research and vetting software used by political clients like the 2016 Clinton and Sanders Presidential Campaigns. Delivering results on time, managing workloads, and ensuring end-user functionality was paramount during my time at Vigilant.
After this experience my appetite for creating impactful media grew and I opened a small commercial animation business with my partner, Alexandra Steele (Marcel the Shell, Tiny Chef Show, Spongebob). Our business delivered projects for clients like Warner Brothers, Ronnie Coleman (8X Mr. Olympia), Redbarn Dog Food, and animation directors like Valerie Giuili (Family Guy, The Simpsons, Big Mouth).
Traditional media wasn’t enough for my growing appetite. In 2023, I completed my degree in Interactive Media, and began finishing my BFA in animation. I also entered one of my games in the 2023 IEEE Game Sig, winning third place for gameplay and cinematic storytelling. For this
accomplishment, my team and I also received a Special Recognition from the City of Irvine.
