Kelsey Gardner Cavanaugh

Kelsey Gardner Cavanaugh

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Software Engineer at Fire Hose Games

  • Education

    • George Mason University

      2012 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Applied Computer Science

      Concentration in Game Design

    • Northern Virginia Community College

      2008 - 2012
      Associate of Science (A.S.) Computer Science 3.8

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Psychology Club Dual-enrollment with high school from 2008-2010. Full time 2011-2012.

  • Experience

    • GameStop

      Feb 2011 - Dec 2012
      Game Advisor

      Remain up-to-date on current as well as upcoming games in order to provide accurate information and a pleasant and effective shopping experience.

    • Professions Quest

      Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
      Networking Engineer

      Developed and maintaining the multiplayer functionality and database connectivity on flagship title, Mimycx, also managed a small team of network engineers.

    • Big Huge Games

      Mar 2016 - Mar 2020

      Led development of the administration web tool used by both design (to add features to the game) and CS (to view and edit user data, award compensation, etc)Wrote the backend side of many features of flagship title DomiNationsImplemented caching system for game data

      • Software Engineer

        Jan 2018 - Mar 2020
      • Associate Software Engineer

        Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
    • Fire Hose Games

      May 2020 - Dec 2023
      Senior Software Engineer

      Created a server architecture and related tools for an unreleased project. Contracted with MIT to create educational games to teach about photonic technology.Architected and implemented p2p multiplayer connection for Early Access title Techtonica!

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Internet Webmaster Professional

      CIWcertified
      May 2010
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Conference Associate

      Issued by Game Developers Conference on Mar 2013
      Game Developers ConferenceAssociated with Kelsey Gardner Cavanaugh