Joshua Killinger
About Joshua Killinger
Joshua Killinger is a Senior Software Engineer with a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. He has extensive experience in game development, having worked at various companies including Wizards of the Coast and Dire Wolf Digital.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Joshua Killinger has been employed at Wizards of the Coast as a Senior Software Engineer since 2020. His role involves developing software solutions for gaming applications, contributing to the company's portfolio of tabletop and digital games. His experience in game development and software engineering supports the innovative projects undertaken by Wizards of the Coast, enhancing user experiences in their gaming products.
Education and Expertise
Joshua Killinger earned a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Clemson University from 2006 to 2009. His educational background provides a solid foundation in software engineering principles, game development, and programming languages, which he applies in his professional roles.
Professional Background
Joshua Killinger has a diverse professional background in software engineering and game development. He served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2014 to 2016. He worked as a Client Engineer at Dire Wolf Digital from 2016 to 2020, where he focused on game development. Prior to that, he held positions at Sealevel Systems, Inc. and SCANA, gaining experience in software development and engineering. His early career included a role in computer sales at Best Buy.
Game Development Projects
Joshua Killinger has developed various personal projects that showcase his skills in game development. Notably, he created a Google Cardboard Labyrinth and a split-screen tank dueling game within a short timeframe. Currently, he is working on a 4x strategy game and is exploring procedural generation techniques, demonstrating his commitment to advancing his expertise in game design and development.
Technical Skills and Experience
Joshua Killinger possesses over four years of experience in developing games using Unity, a widely used game development platform. He also has more than four years of experience writing software for hardware systems. His technical skills encompass a range of programming languages and software engineering practices, enabling him to contribute effectively to complex software projects.