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Nixie Behrens

@nixiebehrens

Technical project manager at Trane Technologies who co-created Reach Studio and led a team delivering interactive software and graphics projects.

United States

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At Trane Technologies, I co-created Reach Studio, an internal team focused on research and development and special graphics and software projects. As its Head, I led project initiatives and advised creative strategy for promotion and training software.

I managed a multidisciplinary team of media designers and led a team of four on projects valued at $100k+. I oversaw project lifecycles, including schedules, resources, risks, quality, and stakeholder updates.

As Graphics Project Lead at Trane Technology, I led a cross-functional design team and guided staff in advanced 3D and design tools. The team achieved 100% on-time completion over a year.

At From Nothing Game Studios, I directed the design and development of indie game titles. I led the design of GravBlocks, a match-3 puzzle game for Android, Nintendo Wii U, and Steam, including core mechanics, asset creation, and multi-platform optimization.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Project Manager - Founder & Manager of Reach Studio

Trane Technologies

Feb 2018 - Oct 2025 (7 years 8 months)

Led all project initiatives and advised creative strategy for promotion and training software. Managed a multidisciplinary team of media designers, overseeing workload, performance, and professional development.

Project Management Creative Strategy Team Leadership Budget Management Risk Management Client Communication Workflow Optimization Mentorship

Founder | Developer and Creative Director

From Nothing Game Studios

Feb 2013 - May 2022 (9 years 3 months)

Directed the design and development of multiple indie game titles, overseeing gameplay systems, art direction, and technical production. Authored detailed design documentation and coordinated cross-functional teams.

Game Design Art Direction Technical Production design documentation Team Coordination Unity Cross Platform Optimization

Graphics Project Lead

Trane Technology

Nov 2014 - Feb 2018 (3 years 3 months)

Led a cross-functional design team, overseeing daily operations, technical training, and client communications. Skilled in 3D modeling, animation, and architectural visualization.

3D Modeling Animation Architectural Visualization 3D Max Adobe Creative Cloud Team Leadership Client Communication

Product Tester

Amano-McGann

Feb 2013 - Nov 2014 (1 year 9 months)

Conducted stress and functionality testing for automated parking systems, designing and implementing rigorous test protocols. Oversaw live beta sites and collaborated with engineers and designers to resolve issues.

Performance Testing Functional Testing Test Protocols Bug Reporting Collaboration

Sergeant - NCOIC Terrain Team

United States Army - National Guard

Jul 2006 - Jun 2014 (7 years 11 months)

Led intelligence and mapping operations at state and international levels, overseeing classified document handling, team management, and geospatial product development. Supported federal and local agencies through secure data analysis and operational planning.

Intelligence Operations Mapping Geospatial analysis Team Management Document Control Security Clearance

Video Game Tester (Temp)

Activision-Blizzard

Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 (3 months)

Conducted technical and regression testing across multiple titles, focusing on failure states, save systems, and user profiles. Documented and communicated bugs using standardized QA methodologies.

Technical Testing Regression Testing Bug Documentation QA Methodologies Collaboration