Beau Gonzalez

Experience

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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Laboratory Assistant

  While a student at Georgia Tech I worked in the IDREEM lab, first as a sketching consultant to help evaluate perspective drawing data, then joined the team as a Lab Assistant more permanently. As an assistant, I helped organize and evaluate testing data for a project called Sketchtivity, a learning website that teaches students to sketch. With the lab, I helped on a few other projects, learning to collaborate with peers and the importance of communication.

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  Upsetter Studios

  Jun 2023 - Dec 2023

  Design and Marketing Intern

  Working on their first title, my initial responsibilities were to assist on the design and marketing of the game as it approached its early access launch date. However I was then trusted to design the UI of the games menu's and inventory as well. Utilizing internal testing to help implement my first professional designs. I have developed skills in Unreal Engine 5 and working as part of sprints. I enjoyed collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team, and learned so much about collaborating to implement designs. Show less

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  Savannah College of Art and Design

  Dec 2023 - now

  Digital Lab Technician

  Following my time at Upsetter Studios, I’ve begun working as a lab technician overseeing a fabrication lab. My responsibilities are to run projects for students and faculty, and advise them along the way. As well as maintaining the machinery and repairing when needed. This has served as an opportunity to improve my prototyping skills as I work directly with specialist tools such as laser cutters and Polyjet 3D printers. Working at the lab has also helped me improve my communication skills. I am consistently working with students and professors new to 3D printing and laser cutting, and teach them. Meeting them wherever their skill level is, and walking through the process together. Although there are parts of the job I enjoy, I am ultimately looking to apply my design skills and am looking for a role closer to that. Show less