Thomas

About Thomas

Hi, I’m Tom I teach in the School of Emerging Media and Technology at Kent State University. Prior to academia, I spent nearly two decades building digital media and interactive entertainment products and services. This included Program Management and Software Development for global platforms: Xbox, PlayStation, and Twitch. Today, I bring those real-world experiences into the classroom, guiding students as they develop the skills to become the next generation of digital creators.

Experience

1. Lecturer

   Kent State University

   Aug 2024 — Present · Kent, OH, US

   Teaching as a Lecturer in the School of Emerging Media and Technology. Preparing and conducting lectures for courses: Introduction to Web Design, Web Application Development, Interaction Design, and Creative Coding.

Education

• Cleveland State University

  Master of Science - MS

• John Carroll University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

• Kent State University

  Master of Fine Arts - MFA

Skills

• Visual Studio
• Podcasting
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Javascript
• Html
• Xbox 360
• Entertainment Technology
• User Experience
• Business Intelligence
• Confluence
• Software Engineering
• Xml
• Debugging
• Program Management
• Css
• .net Framework
• C#
• .net
• C
• Digital Media
• Win32 Api
• Test Cases
• Playstation
• Object Oriented Design
• Video Game Production
• Mobile Entertainment
• Software Design
• Test Automation
• Technical Leadership
• Requirements Gathering
• Performance Testing
• Software Quality Assurance
• Kimball Methodology
• Interactive Entertainment
• Interactive Television
• Test Planning
• Video Games
• Partner Management
• Dimensional Modeling