Inno Spelman
About Inno Spelman
Inno Spelman is a Founding Unity Engineer with over five years of experience in the freelance commission industry, specializing in AI, game systems, and technical artistry. He has worked in various educational and technical roles, including positions at the Democratic National Committee and NYU Game Center.
Work at Joon Health
Inno Spelman serves as the Founding Unity Engineer at Joon, a company that participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2022 batch. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing Unity-based solutions for the company's projects. His tenure at Joon began in 2022 and he continues to contribute to the team's efforts in creating innovative applications in the gaming and technology sectors.
Education and Expertise
Inno Spelman studied Game Design at New York University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from 2017 to 2021. His education provided him with a solid foundation in game development principles. He specializes in areas such as artificial intelligence, game systems, shader math, and mechanical backends, integrating technical artistry with programming to address diverse technical challenges.
Background in Game Development
Spelman has over five years of experience in the freelance commission industry, primarily through his association with the NYU Game Center. He worked as a Software Programmer at the NYU Game Center from 2017 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in game development. Additionally, he has held teaching positions, including a role as a Summer Teacher in Game Design at Long Island University in 2019 and as a Teacher in Game Design at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning from 2018 to 2020.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Prior to his current position, Inno Spelman worked at the Democratic National Committee as a Canvasser and Phonebanker from 2016 to 2017 in Illinois. His diverse experiences in various roles have contributed to his understanding of both technical and community-oriented aspects of game development and education.