Leo Dresang

Designed and implemented system-level game mechanics and features for FanThrill, contributing to the overall game design and player experience.

-Designed short-form adaptive educational gameplay experiences (5–10 minutes)
-Collaborated remotely with Art Director on design and development
-Designed and developed User Interfaces which interact with AI-assisted pipeline assets

-Designed and implemented automation workflows that significantly reduced manual workload and improved client process efficiency

-Enhanced and maintained existing automation solutions, improving reliability and reducing process failures

-Integrated automation systems across multiple platforms to enable seamless data flow and faster task execution

-Collaborated with clients to adapt automation s

-Designed and implemented user interfaces and gameplay mechanics under direction of project leads

-Integrated HUDs, menus, tooltips, and UI animations with a consistent visual language and smooth user experience

-Prototyped and iterated on gameplay features based on playtesting feedback and design revisions

-Implemented features using C# in Unity, collaborating across design and development wor

-Defined the creative vision and core player experience, guiding design and technical decisions throughout development
-Led UI/UX design for menus, HUDs, and in-game systems with a focus on clarity, usability, and consistency
-Balanced scope, usability, and technical constraints to deliver playable builds on schedule
-Maintained and managed an Agile development environment, coordinating tasks and

-Managed day-to-day operations related to the competition within my respective title.

-Was the initial point of contact for all competing teams, and ensured that all teams/players thrived in the structure set by Game Directors.

-Ensured that matches were played following all tournament rules, and promptly updated documents reflecting those matches (schedule, stats, standings).

-Conducted thorough game analysis and provided strategic insights to optimize gameplay strategies.

-Organized and facilitated practice sessions, scrimmages, and team reviews to improve overall gameplay and team dynamics.

-Communicated closely with the program director to ensure the team's needs were met.

-Lead the team to an undefeated regular season record and a 3rd place finish at state cha

-Helped to build and expand a web-based virtual tour tool for exploring the Central Heating Plant on UW Stout’s campus and teaching the concepts of thermodynamics to students. [JSON & JavaScript]

-Created and implemented graphics/designs to enhance learning and improve user experience. [Adobe Suite & Canva]

-Created on-screen graphics for live-streamed Esports matches and events.

-Created eye-catching graphics to promote Esports schedules, live-streamed matches, tryout dates, etc.

-Worked with the Esports Production Manager to ensure that graphics were well-made, functional, and on-brand.

-Redesigned the look and functionality of the Faith Ella Photography website using showit.com.

-Communicated on a consistent basis with Faith herself to ensure that my work matched up with her vision of the redesign.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, with coursework and projects in software development, game design, and UI/UX.

Completed high school education, laying the foundation for further studies in computer science and game design.