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A bit about Me! 

About Me

Hi, I'm Owen, a web and game developer with a passion for creating beautiful, functional, and user-centered digital experiences. With years of experience in the field, I am always looking for new and innovative ways to bring my clients' visions to life.

I believe that design is about more than just making things look pretty – it's about solving problems and creating intuitive, enjoyable experiences for users.

Whether I'm working on a website, a videogame, or another digital product, I bring my commitment to design excellence and user-centered thinking to every project I work on. I look forward to the opportunity to bring my skills and passion to your next project.

OwenBrown
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satisfied users

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projects completed

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years of experience

Skills

Web
Unreal Engine
HTML
CSS
React
Javascript
C#
Unity
.Net
Scrum
A.I.
MySQL
API Calls

Experience

  • Front Desk Agent Strathcona Hotel

    March 2021 – November 2022 | Victoria, BC

    ▪ Used RoomKey Property Management Software to organize and track guests I would check in and out.

    ▪ Developed filing, data entry, and organizational practices.

    ▪ Trained new employees on systems and procedures.

  • Freelance Developer 

    January 2020 – Current | Seattle, WA

    ▪ Solo-developed first-person-shooter game with multiplayer functionality.

    ▪ Built dedicated servers using source build of UE5.

    ▪ Designed unique weapon recoil patterns and character animations.

    ▪ Developed skills using the Blueprints visual scripting system in the Unreal Engine to create games.

Education

  • Degree (BA), Major (Philosophy) 

    Graduated: June, 2020 | Western Washington University

    ▪ Graduated with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Communications.

    ▪ I spent time doing improv and stand-up-comedy around the city in between my studies.

  • Coding Bootcamp, C#/React Track 

    Graduated: 2023 | Epicodus

    ▪ Attending full-time, 27-week program in web and open-source development.

    ▪ Used command line in Git from day 1 of class

    ▪ Built over 60 applications so far with C#/.NET, HTML, Javascript, and CSS, and more.

    ▪ Developed interpersonal and communication skills through pairing and group projects, mirroring a professional development environment.