I'm a game developer and interactive storytelling specialist with 10+ years shipping original games and interactive experiences across web, mobile, VR, and AR platforms. I translate narrative content into engaging gameplay mechanics, designing decision-based progression systems and building accessible, visually appealing experiences for broad audiences. I'm proficient in Unity (C#), HTML5/WebGL, and web-based game platforms, with a focus on cross-device compatibility, gamification, audio design, and UX for non-technical users. I collaborate closely with content creators, designers, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time. I'm passionate about using games to educate, motivate, and inspire.

Andrew Katsikapes

I'm a game developer and interactive storytelling specialist with 10+ years shipping original games and interactive experiences across web, mobile, VR, and AR platforms. I translate narrative content into engaging gameplay mechanics, designing decision-based progression systems and building accessible, visually appealing experiences for broad audiences. I'm proficient in Unity (C#), HTML5/WebGL, and web-based game platforms, with a focus on cross-device compatibility, gamification, audio design, and UX for non-technical users. I collaborate closely with content creators, designers, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time. I'm passionate about using games to educate, motivate, and inspire.

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I’m a game developer and interactive storytelling specialist with 10+ years shipping original games and interactive experiences across web, mobile, VR, and AR platforms. I translate narrative content into engaging gameplay mechanics, designing decision-based progression systems and building accessible, visually appealing experiences for broad audiences.

I’m proficient in Unity (C#), HTML5/WebGL, and web-based game platforms, with a focus on cross-device compatibility, gamification, audio design, and UX for non-technical users. I collaborate closely with content creators, designers, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time. I’m passionate about using games to educate, motivate, and inspire.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Director & Lead Game Developer at Wooly Games
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Led cross-functional team (engineering, design, audio) through full development lifecycle for Feltopia; owned technical architecture, delivery cadence, and milestone execution.
Distinguished Engineer, Interactive Platforms at Verizon
September 1, 2019 - January 1, 2026
Designed and developed a web-based interactive 3D platform (THREE.js, A-Frame, WebGL, React) with decision-based navigation, zone progression, avatar customization, and real-time multiplayer. Built gamification and engagement systems, including feature toggling for progressive content unlocks and compatibility-gated experiences.
Co-Founder & Lead Game Developer at Depthcast / Hotmax Interactive
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Co-founded a creative technology studio specializing in interactive experiences: shipped VR tours with branching navigation paths, AR instruments with player-driven audio creation, and collaborative multiplayer tools. Designed for non-gamer audiences and shipped to live audiences (enterprise clients and consumer) with 25,000+ downloads.
AR & VR Developer at Farbridge / Double A Labs
May 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Built AR mobile apps with dynamic content pipelines (Firebase, Unity, Wikitude) for real-time asset delivery and cross-device compatibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at Western Washington University (Music Production & Ethnomusicology)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
Coursework at Cornish College of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education