I'M
BRIAN MUSHIKA.
ABOUT ME
I am a versatile professional specializing in developing tools to support artists and building robust software solutions. With expertise in Python, Ruby, JavaScript, and a range of technologies, I am passionate about creating innovative tools that enhance artistic workflows and engineering reliable software solutions.
Software Developer
As a Software Developer, I focus on:
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Python Development: Leveraging Python for developing efficient and scalable solutions.
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API Integration: Working with various APIs such as AWS, Stripe, Twilio, and SendGrid.
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Full Stack Expertise: Comfortable with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
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Cloud & Infrastructure: Experienced with AWS services including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, Cognito, API Gateway, and Secrets Manager.
Technical Artist
As a Technical Artist, I specialize in:
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Tool Development: Creating and optimizing tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
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Art and Technology Integration: Bridging the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation.
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Platforms: Experienced with Unreal Engine and other industry-standard tools.
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Software Skills: Proficient in Python for scripting and tool development
01 TECHNICAL SKILLS
:PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
PYTHON, RUBY, JAVASCRIPT - Proficient
C++ - Familiar
:CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE
:COMMUNICATION SERVICES APIS
:PAYMENT PROCESSING API
:WEB DEVELOPMENT
:SOFTWARES
AWS (EC2, S3, LAMBDA, RDS, COGNITO) - Proficient
TWILIO, SENDGRID - Proficient
STRIPE - Proficient
HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT - Proficient
UNREAL - Proficient
SUBSTANCE DESIGNER & PAINTER, HOUDINI - Familiar
02 projects
03 EXPERIENCE
Sep 2009 - Jun 2010
Volition Inc.
Technical Artist (Core Tech)
Part of the Core Technology Group (CTG) Team at Volition, Inc., responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the studio's game engine, development tools, and pipelines. Worked closely with artists and designers to improve workflows and optimize user experience.
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Volition Inc.
Technical Artist (Core Tech)
Part of the Core Technology Group (CTG) team at Volition, Inc., responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the studio's game engine, development tools, and pipelines. Worked closely with artists and designers to improve workflows and optimize user experience.
Jun 2012 - Feb 2016
Volition Inc.
Technical Artist (Core Tech)
Part of the Core Technology Group (CTG) team at Volition, Inc., responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the studio's game engine, development tools, and pipelines. Worked closely with artists and designers to improve workflows and optimize user experience.
2018 - Aug 2022
Ziggyfetch Inc.
Co-Founder (Fullstack Developer)
Spearheaded the full-stack design, development, and deployment of a marketplace for animal adoption, services, and products as the sole developer. Managed servers on Amazon AWS, deployed the application, integrated Stripe for payment processing, and implemented Twilio for text messaging.
Feb 2022 - Oct 2022
Cold Symmetry
Senior Technical Artist
Built and managed the Studio Art Tools Pipeline and Framework. Collaborated with the Lighting Department on custom workflows and supported the Tech Animation Team.
Jul 2022 - PRESENT
Loading Inc.
CTO | Technical Director
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and integrating Amazon AWS services such as Cognito, API Gateway, Lambda, and Secrets Manager, along with third-party APIs like Stripe, LicenserSpring, Twilio, and SendGrid into our in-house licensed tools, all built with Python. Collaborating with clients to create custom Python-based game development tools and pipelines. Experience with Unreal Engine, including performance profiling, Blueprints, and more.
04 Education
2005 - 2009
Parkland College
Associate's Degree in Computer Games and Web Development
Graduated with dual degrees in Game Development and Web Development
2010 - 2012
DePaul University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Games and Programming