“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 knowledge of and 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
Functional/Business Analyst specializing in the collaborative design of complex yet intuitive user experiences. Experienced with all phases of the software development life cycle. Former Contributing Writer @148Apps.com.
Education & Training
- Master of Computer Science, Pace University
- Certified Agile Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner, Scrum.org
- 2023 Pixelles Game Writing Program
- Video Game Writing, Gotham Writers Workshop (David Kuelz)
- Storytelling For Games: An Interactive Workshop with Hannah Nicklin, The Guardian Masterclasses
- Wired For Story: How to Become a Story Genius, CreativeLive (Lisa Cron)
- Fiction Writing I, Gotham Writers Workshop (R. Dean Johnson)
- Creative Writing 101, Gotham Writers Workshop (Britt Gambino)
- Former Editor-in-Chief of FUSION, NYU Polytechnic University
- Mermaid Award for Outstanding Written Achievement, NYU Polytechnic University
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