Alyson Szymanski
About Alyson Szymanski
Alyson Szymanski is the Director of Development at Undead Labs, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in the gaming industry, having held various production roles at notable companies such as Amazon Game Studios and 343 Industries.
Work at Undead Labs
Alyson Szymanski has served as the Director of Development at Undead Labs since 2021. In this role, she leads the production of 'State of Decay 3', a significant project for the studio. She also functions as the Studio Production Manager, overseeing production processes to ensure efficient workflow. Additionally, she is a member of the Executive Leadership team, where she contributes to strategic decision-making within the organization. Her experience in game development enhances the studio's operations and project management.
Previous Experience at Amazon Game Studios
Prior to her role at Undead Labs, Alyson Szymanski worked at Amazon Game Studios in various capacities. She was the Lead Content Producer from 2020 to 2021, and before that, she held the position of Senior Technical Producer for two consecutive years, from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Amazon Game Studios involved significant contributions to game development and production processes, reflecting her expertise in the gaming industry.
Experience at 343 Industries
Alyson Szymanski has extensive experience at 343 Industries, where she worked on several notable projects in the Halo franchise. She served as Producer for 'Halo 4' from 2011 to 2012 and was involved in 'Halo 5' as a Producer from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, she contributed to 'Halo 5 Sustain' for 9 months and held the position of Senior Producer from 2016 to 2017. Her role as Associate Producer for 'Halo Waypoint' from 2008 to 2011 further solidified her experience in game production.
Education and Expertise
Alyson Szymanski holds a Master's degree in Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University, which she completed from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Northwestern University between 2003 and 2006. Earlier, she attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in game development and production.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her industry experience, Alyson Szymanski served as a Teaching Assistant for the Entertainment Fundamentals course at Carnegie Mellon University in 2007. This role allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise with students, contributing to the educational environment in the field of entertainment technology.