Aaron Henner
About Aaron Henner
Aaron Henner is a Game Play Software Engineer at Wizards of the Coast, specializing in Natural Language Processing for Magic: the Gathering Arena. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Oregon and has extensive experience in software engineering across several companies.
Current Role at Wizards of the Coast
Aaron Henner serves as a Game Play Software Engineer at Wizards of the Coast, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the development of Magic: The Gathering Arena, utilizing his expertise in Natural Language Processing and custom semantics processing. His work contributes to enhancing the gaming experience for players.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Aaron Henner worked at several companies in various software engineering positions. He was a Software Engineer at Billups for four months in 2020 and spent five years at Tranxition Software from 2014 to 2019. He also has experience as a Software Engineer at IBM from 2007 to 2011, where he worked for four years in Portland, Oregon.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Aaron Henner earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Oregon. He completed his undergraduate studies from 2002 to 2006 and continued with his Master's degree from 2002 to 2007. During his time at the university, he participated in programming competitions, engaging in weekly practice sessions and coaching the team.
Internship and Teaching Experience
In 2006, Aaron Henner gained practical experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Rosen Aviation for three months in the Eugene, Oregon Area. He also served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow at the University of Oregon from 2006 to 2007, where he contributed to the academic environment by assisting in teaching responsibilities.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Aaron Henner possesses strong technical skills in programming languages, specifically C++ and Java. His expertise in these languages supports his work in software development and game engineering, particularly in the context of his current role at Wizards of the Coast.