Hi, I’m Chris. 👋

I’m a recent career-changer and two-time degree-holder
looking to grow my experience, and hopefully work within some of these areas:

Software Engineering

Game Development

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

I have experience with the following languages and tools,
but I am a quick learner and eager to expand my skillset:

C++ / C#

VS Code

CSS

Git

LUA

Unity

Java

Unreal

Python

Jupyter


About Me

I am a still-recent converter to programming, but I have over a decade of experience in professional and data-driven roles. I started my career after earning a degree in psychology at Penn State University, and took that on to work in human resource data management for demanding tech companies like SAP and Comcast. Eventually unfulfilled with that line of work, and with a global existential event which changed the way we interact with the world and work, I enrolled in a second degree in software engineering at Full Sail University to pivot my career into something I felt more strongly compelled to.

I want to merge my experiences from my non-typical background to provide technical development with a lens of psychology, human behavior, and positive communication. I am interested in creating things which improve the human quality of life, are based off human psychology and natural concepts, and which can utilize the interactive platform to enhance potential learning and fun.

I am looking for immediate remote work in a technical development or engineering role. I am certified to work as an American remotely, but I am currently based in EU time zone. I am flexible with timing requirements, synchronous or asynchronous work, understanding that I am six hours ahead of EST.


Project Samples

Phobia (C#, Unity)

Fight your way out of the dungeon in this 3rd-person hack-and-slash
A group project from university

Metronome (C#, Unity)

Test how well you can keep the beat with this simple rhythm game.
A solo project

Russian Flashcards (Python)

Start learning Russian with basic letters, numbers, and words through this flashcard app.
A solo project

Work Experience

Operations Team Lead - RetireUS, Philadelphia, PA

Created process framework for processing client data in a growth environment for a startup financial investment company.

December 2020 - present


Education


Sr. Rep, Int’l HR Service Delivery - Comcast, Philadelphia, PA

Enabled Comcast’s expansion from 100 to over 900 international employees through HR support services and technical systems implementation.

March 2016 - February 2019


HR Specialist, HR Data Team - SAP Americas, Newtown Square, PA

Administered annual Open Enrollments for over 15,000 employees; led system and policy changes following the 2013 DOMA repeal.

July 2011 - January 2015

Computer Science, A.S. - Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL

January 2024

Psychology, B.S. - Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

May 2011



Skills

Languages: C#, C++, Python, Java, CSS, LUA


Software: Unity, Unreal, Visual Studio, Microsoft Office


Tools: VS Code, Jupyter Notebook


Human Languages: English (fluent), Spanish (conversational), Russian (learning)


I am also a…

Hobbyist baker, with a recent specialty in making caramel sauce and caramel candies

Guild leader, raid leader, and in-game event organizer for online communities

Cool uncle, enjoy finding fun ways to encourage learning and mental stimulation

Recent digital nomad abroad in Montenegro, taking this opportunity to travel and see new sights!