Dwayne Hammond, Pmp®, Pmi Acp®
About Dwayne Hammond, Pmp®, Pmi Acp®
Dwayne Hammond is a game designer with over twenty years of experience in the gaming industry, currently working at Legends of Learning. He specializes in aligning product vision with business goals and has held various roles at notable companies including Rockstar Games and Prodigy Game.
Current Role at Legends of Learning
Dwayne Hammond has been working as a Game Designer at Legends of Learning since 2022. In this role, he focuses on creating educational games that align with the company's mission to enhance learning through interactive technology. His expertise in aligning product vision with key performance indicators (KPIs) and business goals contributes to the development of effective educational tools.
Previous Experience in Game Design
Prior to his current position, Dwayne Hammond held several roles in game design. He worked as a Lead Game Designer at Prodigy Game from 2018 to 2022, and as a Senior Game Designer at Prodigy Game for one month in 2018. His earlier experience includes positions at Rockstar Games as a Level Designer from 2000 to 2005, and at Gameloft as a Senior Game Designer/Producer from 2005 to 2006. He also served as a Game Designer at Pseudo Interactive from 2006 to 2007.
Academic Contributions and Teaching
Dwayne Hammond has contributed to academia as a Professor of Video Game Design and Development at Fanshawe College from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Strategic Advisor and Adjunct Professor at Algoma University from 2007 to 2016. His involvement in education reflects his commitment to shaping the next generation of game designers.
Educational Background
Dwayne Hammond studied at Carleton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) degree from 1993 to 2000. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in design principles, which he applies in his game design work.
Expertise and Specializations
Dwayne Hammond specializes in creating user-centric experiences in health, education, and gaming through interactive technology. He has extensive experience in stakeholder collaboration and alignment, and he is an expert in data-driven and data-informed development processes. With over twenty years of experience, he has a proven track record of creating successful and award-winning products across various platforms.