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Hi, I'm Willow O'Hara, a passionate systems designer with a love for creating immersive gaming experiences. With a strong foundation in game design and programming, I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation can shine. I enjoy tackling challenges head-on and adapting to evolving project needs. My journey through numerous projects has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to contributing to the vibrant world of game development.…Hi, I'm Willow O'Hara, a passionate systems designer with a love for creating immersive gaming experiences. With a strong foundation in game design and programming, I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation can shine. I enjoy tackling challenges head-on and adapting to evolving project needs. My journey through numerous projects has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to contributing to the vibrant world of game development.

Willow O’Hara

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Hi, I'm Willow O'Hara, a passionate systems designer with a love for creating immersive gaming experiences. With a strong foundation in game design and programming, I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation can shine. I enjoy tackling challenges head-on and adapting to evolving project needs. My journey through numerous projects has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to contributing to the vibrant world of game development.…Hi, I'm Willow O'Hara, a passionate systems designer with a love for creating immersive gaming experiences. With a strong foundation in game design and programming, I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation can shine. I enjoy tackling challenges head-on and adapting to evolving project needs. My journey through numerous projects has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to contributing to the vibrant world of game development.

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Hi, I’m Willow O’Hara, a passionate systems designer with a love for creating immersive gaming experiences. With a strong foundation in game design and programming, I thrive in collaborative environments where creativity and innovation can shine.

I enjoy tackling challenges head-on and adapting to evolving project needs. My journey through numerous projects has equipped me with a diverse skill set and a keen eye for detail. I look forward to contributing to the vibrant world of game development.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Work Experience

Systems Designer & Product Owner at Double Down (Capstone Project)

August 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025

Collaborated with an interdisciplinary 7-person team to prototype a fast-paced first-person shooter with roguelike elements. Pitched the prototype to professors and industry veterans, successfully being greenlit for 6 additional team members and expanded development time. Planned and iterated combat and upgrade systems with a focus on balance and replayability. Conducted weekly playtesting sessions and compiled testing reports. After release on Steam, the game reached over 2,000 downloads and peaked at #2 on the "New & Trending" chart for free games.

Meta Progression Designer at Project: HERO

May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Worked in a team of over 60 student volunteers to further develop a single-player hero shooter in Unity, focusing on a meta progression system to encourage repeated engagement and adapting components to fit new gameplay designs.