Jami Schwarzwalder
Software Engineer - Unity Game Developr - User Experience

Portfolio


Games

Websites

About


I'm a AWS software engineer and Unity VR game developer with experience leading projects and working with end users of various skill levels.

I'm interested in API design and back end services, but my major focus is on designing experiences in Virtual Reality as well as integrating AWS Services together.

Most of my development is with Unity, Java, Python, Rust and LAMP web applications, but I have additional experience with AWS services including S3, EC2, KMS, RDS, IAM, and CodeStar suite.


I also have skills in other fields like instruction, usability and project management.

I care about my team mates, and strive to make my project great through encouraging contributions from everyone.

I am a life long learner, and am looking for my next challenge.

Experience


WORK
Software Developer Engineer
Amazon

AWS Config Rules
Lead project to increase total number of Config managed rules from 42 to 140 over a 6 month period.
Streamlined processes to release new Config rules for internal AWS teams reducing time to release a rule from 3 months to 6 weeks.
Migrated core infrastructure from Python 2.7 to Python 3.6.
On boarded and released rules in 4 new AWS regions and expanded region availability for rules to more regions including regions for Government Cloud Services and China
Automated system to keep rule descriptions in sync across Web UI, API, and Documentation.

MARCH 2020 - OCTOBER 2021
Web Developer Engineer
Amazon

AWS Docs Build Tools
Released 4 Automation Tutorials for Amazon EC2
Support Documentation Writers in creating publishing API reference and Developer Guides for AWS Services
Translate UX mockups to Documentation UI

AUGUST 2019 - MARCH 2020
Technical Writer
Amazon

AWS SDK and Tools (Java SDK, PHP SDK, Python SDK - Boto3)
Corretto - OpenJDK
Wrote code examples for using the top 10 AWS Services.
Composed articles for AWS SDKs in python based markup Sphinx.
Facilitated and deployed AWS Code Example Catalog from code examples in GitHub

JANUARY 2018 - AUGUST 2019
Technical Writer
Amazon - Rylem

Mechanical Turk Team
AWS
Composed and deployed getting started tutorials and API documentation
Wrote Python sample code for Mechanical Turk.
Performed acceptance testing for new features.

SEPTEMBER 2017 - DECEMBER 2017
Content Writer
Microsoft - Simplicity Consulting

Evaluate and Maintain Support for Office 365 Education Products
Develop Sample Content using Product
Usability Tests and Information Architecture

DECEMBER 2016 - AUGUST 2017
Unity VR Developer
Indentured Servant

Worked on team of 3 to implement Virtual Relity Game for Occulus Rift and Vive
Utilized Unity 5.5, NewtonVR, and C#.
Used GitHub Repository for version control.

FEBURARY 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017
Web Developer
Emotions Count

Worked on team of 4 to implement web survey using Bootstrap, PHP, jQuery, and MySQL.
Utilized Usability tests and Paper Prototypes for Design.
Team employed Scrum and Agile methodologies to assign roles and prioritize tasks to be completed.
Used Waffle.io as our Kanban board.
Used GitHub Repository for version control.

JUNE 2016 - DECEMBER 2016
Web Developer
Class Project - Course Eval

Worked on team of 3 to add new features and documentation
Utilized Usability tests and Paper Prototypes for Design and Functionality Testing.
Project was built with Fat Free Framework
Used GitHub Repository for version control.

SEPTEMBER 2016 - DECEMBER 2016
Producer
Cat's Pajamas

Worked with programmers to build a game in Unity within 72 Hours.
Designed Levels, performed QA tests, promoted game in community.

AUGUST 2015 - AUGUST 2016
Web Administrator
Barony of Wyewood

Manage listserv for board members.
Organize information on web for better usability.
Kept WordPress site up to date with plug-ins and content management.

JANUARY 2015 - APRIL 2017
Web Developer
Petal Pusher Flowers

Built a simple website using Bootstrap for small buisness owner.
Utilized Usability tests and Paper Prototypes for Design.
Used GitHub Repository for version control.

JUNE 2016 - AUGUST 2016
Web Developer
Class Project - Fireworks

Worked on team of 2 to recreate card game online using Meteor's Javascript Framework and MongoDB.
Utilized Usability tests and Paper Prototypes for Design.
Used Waffle.io as our Kanban board.
Used GitHub Repository for version control.

MARCH 2016 - MAY 2016
Web Developer
Class Project - Kent Food Bank

Scrum Master for 3 Sprints. Worked on team of 3 to implement website using Bootstrap, PHP, jQuery, and MySQL.
Utilized Usability tests and Paper Prototypes for Design.
Team employed Agile methodologies to assign roles on Waffle.io.
Used GitHub Repository for version control.

JANUARY 2016 - MARCH 2016
Web Developer
Culture Scout

Installed and built a customized theme for WordPress that utilized BadgeOS and BuddyPress.

DECEMBER 2015
Librarian
Pierce County Library System

Developed and Implemented Services for 19 locations.
Provided Outreach Support to 13 School Districts.
Lead 3 Annual Projects. Served on cross departmental committees.
Worked with end user to troubleshoot common technology issues.
Tested website features and desktop images before staff launch.

MAY 2007 - DECEMBER 2016


EDUCATION
Web Application Development

Green River Community College

1 Years Course
Master of Information Science

Indiana University

2 Years Course
Bachelors of Science

Butler University

4 Years Course