Ernie Stepp III
EXPERIENCE
Technical Game Developer, Ainsworth Game Technology ernie@ernies3.com
March 2011 – Present 702.556.4243
Develop video slot machine games onto approved software platform(s) in fast-
paced working environment. Perform Black-box testing and QA analysis,
prepare submission packages for various gaming jurisdictions in North and Development
South America. Visual Design
Interaction Design
Troubleshoot software issues and collaborate with development team to
create proper training documentation and game build specifications for video Functional Specification
slot machines. Efficiently manage project timelines and deliver quality work Information Architecture
with minimal supervision. Low-Fi/Hi-Fi Prototyping
Scope Documentation
Product Development Manager, DiTronics LLC. Black-box Testing
September 2009 – March 2011 Usability Testing
Collaborated with development team to create scope documentation and Tools
functional specifications for casino cash access - software applications. Visio
Tested, tracked, and submitted software issues for resolution. Efficiently Acrobat
managed project time lines, BETA testing, and final product implementation.
Fireworks
Managed multiple development projects from definition through product Photoshop
deployment. Lead project meetings with development staff and provided After Effects
updates to management. Developed and performed smoke testing, black-box Premiere Pro
testing patterns, and relevant user research. Dreamweaver
Final Cut Pro
Project and Operations Manager, DiTronics LLC. Illustrator
September 2006 – September 2009 InDesign
Flash
Successfully coordinated over 25 national installations of company product Flex
suite. Improved installation process by introducing efficient project scheduling
guidelines. Led weekly project meetings. Consulted with IT directors and
Code
CFOs to establish and maintain overall project plans. Maintained project
budgets while managing multiple vendor relationships. CSS
HTML
Managed daily operations of client services - including installations, repairs Javascript
and customer support. Managed technicians, customer support specialists, MySQL
and operations team. Responsible for the hiring of technical staff and annual PHP
reviews.
Freelance Web Designer, Ernies3.com
April 2006 – Present
Design and create client websites using XHTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.
Blend creative and analytical thinking to build efficient and engaging customer
projects with a focus on overall user experience. Develop new projects with a
focus on content, usability and increasing conversion rates.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Web Design and Interactive Media
The Art Institute of Las Vegas - GPA 3.80