“I dream. Sometimes I think that’s the only right thing to do.”
― Haruki Murakami, Sputnik Sweetheart

Robert is a writer and technology professional, with proficiency in narrative and functional design. In addition to crafting agile user stories and mapping thoughtful user experience, he has been a contributing writer to publications such as 148Apps.com and Short Fiction Break. Robert specializes in science/speculative fiction, literary fiction, and the occasional creative nonfiction essay, with a passion 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 Narrative Designer/Writer with extensive experience in the agile software development of complex yet intuitive user experiences. Adept at working in collaborative teams to conceptualize, build, iterate, and deliver a cohesive and compelling story stack. Seeking a challenging, narrative-focused position where I can actively contribute to bringing story and gameplay together.
Education & Training
- The Narrative Department: Susan O’Connor’s Game Writing Masterclass, Class of 2023
- Pixelles Game Writing Program, 2023
- Master of Computer Science, Pace University
- Bachelor of Computer Science, NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering
- 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 University
- Mermaid Award for Outstanding Written Achievement, NYU Polytechnic University
- Member of IGDA, NYC Chapter, SIG Game Writing
- Certified Agile Professional Scrum Master, Scrum.org
- Certified Agile Professional Scrum Product Owner, Scrum.org
Bylines
- Fiction
- One Small Paw – The Things We Orbit
- Buttered Roll – The Things We Orbit
- Rant of Steel – The Things We Orbit
- A Gentle Shove – The Things We Orbit
- Window of Opportunity – Short Fiction Break
- 7 Seconds in Heaven – Short Fiction Break
- 148Apps.com
- 150 Years Later, The Civil War Chronicled Daily on iPad
- Death Rally Update Hits App Store
- 8tracks Brings Virtual Mix Tapes to Your iPhone
- iMockups for iPad Review
- Aqueduct Review
- PAC-Match Party
- Favorite 4: Apps for the World Cup!
- Sam & Max Episode 1: The Penal Zone for iPad Review
- Mirror’s Edge for iPad In-Depth Review
- Drift Sumi-e Review
- Winter Olympics = Time for Curling!
- Apple Doubles Over-the-Air Download Cap
- Battle Blasters
- Official Sega Emulator ‘Ultimate Genesis’ Coming Soon
- Unleash Your Inner Sam Jackson, Win Prizes
- Train Conductor
- Madden 10 Updated for Playoffs, Predicts Future
- Vanquish: The Oath of Brothers Trailer
- geoSpark
- iSaidWhat?! Hands-On
- OpenFeint Releases Free Standalone App
- Get Ready for Free App a Day, Return of Appvent Calendar
- Appy New Year Sale
- The Inferno
- Sherlock Holmes Mysteries
- Parcel Panic – Post Car Racer 3D
- The Muppets Animal Drummer
- Cross Fingers
- Ragdoll Legends
- PAC-MAN Championship Edition
- The Simpsons Arcade
- Macworld 2010 GameSalad Challenge
- Several Games Up for Grabs During the ’12 Days of Christmas Apps’
- House M.D. – The Game
- Gameloft Announces ‘Countdown to Christmas!’ Sale
- Beat It!
- Origin8 Submits Space Station: Frontier for Approval
- IUGO Holding Huge Holiday Sale
- Namco Bandai Bringing Ridge Racer to the iPhone
- Earthlings to Get ‘Sentinel: Mars Defense’ FREE for the Holidays
- Plushed Submitted to App Store, Final Trailer Released
- Secret Exit Games Sale, Big ‘Stair Dismount’ Update
- Mirror’s Edge Trailer
- bitFlip
- Connect 4
- Hippo High Dive
- Chronicles of Inotia: A Wanderer of Luone Trailer
- Guess the News
- EA Mobile Announces 25 Games Til Xmas Sale
- Finger Physics
- Stair Dismount
- C64
- Star Wars: Trench Run
- Harbor Havoc 3D
- Asphalt 5
- Gravity Sling