About

“I dream. Sometimes I think that’s the only right thing to do.”

― Haruki Murakami, Sputnik Sweetheart

Author Bio: Robert is a writer and recovering tech professional, with proficiency in narrative and functional design. In addition to crafting agile user stories and mapping thoughtful, interactive experiences, he has contributed to publications such as 148Apps.com and helped co-found the independent, volunteer game developer Small Loan Studio. Robert specializes in speculative fiction, literary fiction, and the occasional creative nonfiction essay, with a penchant for video game writing. In his spare time, Robert can be found asleep on the couch or playing games with his daughters.

Professional Experience

Highly motivated, creative, and versatile Writer/Designer with extensive experience in the agile software development of complex yet intuitive user experiences. Adept at working in collaborative teams to conceptualize, build, test, and deliver compelling stories and cohesive solutions.

Projects
Education & Training
  • Master of Computer Science, Pace University
  • Bachelor of Computer Science, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
  • Certified Agile Professional Scrum Master, Scrum.org
  • Certified Agile Professional Scrum Product Owner, Scrum.org
  • Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL v4.0), ISTQB
  • Certified Tester Advanced Level – Test Analyst (CTAL-TA), ISTQB
  • Certified Tester – Game Testing (CT-GaMe), ISTQB
  • Quality Assurance: Creating Robust QA Testing Frameworks, intogames.org
  • Advanced Narrative Design, intogames.org
  • Game Writing Masterclass I, The Narrative Department
  • Pixelles Game Writing Program
  • Video Game Writing I, Gotham Writers Workshop (David Kuelz)
  • Fiction Writing I, Gotham Writers Workshop (R. Dean Johnson)
  • Creative Writing 101, Gotham Writers Workshop (Britt Gambino)
  • Storytelling For Games: An Interactive Workshop with Hannah Nicklin, The Guardian Masterclasses
  • Wired For Story: How to Become a Story Genius, CreativeLive (Lisa Cron)
  • Former Editor-in-Chief of FUSION, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
  • Mermaid Award for Outstanding Written Achievement, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
  • Member of IGDA, NYC Chapter, SIG Game Writing
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