Kent Simon's Linkedin Analytics

I am a seasoned and skilled staff software engineer with over 45 years of experience in the technology industry. My specialty is Unity and game development, and I have a passion for creating innovative and engaging products that enhance learning and education for users of all ages and backgrounds. My most recent role was at Age of Learning, Inc., a leading provider of online learning solutions for children, where I built and managed cross-platform apps for various devices, using Unity 2018.3 and 2020.3 LTS. I developed a new framework for a classroom-specific app, and added support for different types of drag-and-drop games for a template-based system. I also helped port existing activities from an old Unity monolith app into a new game development framework, which could be used in any app that supported it. I was responsible for setting up and maintaining systems for asset bundling, deployment, debugging, and testing, using automated and direct methods. I also mentored and supervised a team of five engineers, improving their skills and performance. In addition to my technical skills, I have obtained several certifications that demonstrate my leadership and decision-making abilities, such as Transitioning from Manager to Leader, Golden Award Carol of the Code, and Dan Ariely on Making Decisions. I am a self-starter, highly motivated, and visionary, with a solid ability to solve problems and diagnose issues in code. I enjoy collaborating with others, reading and understanding existing code, and organizing and filtering the development pipeline. I have a keen interest in electronics, video games, and racing, and I value spending time with my family. I am always eager to bring my skills, experience, and passion to my work.