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Piers Farthing

Business Professional/Game Designer
Fountain Inn,SC

Summary

Creative Game Developer with an eye for engaging, interactive experiences. Passionate about joining a high speed and creative industry. United States Marine Corps Veteran. 12 years of experience in electronic system troubleshooting and production.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Avionics Technician Specialist

Lockheed Martin
4 2023 - Current
  • Blueprint and Schematic interpretation, Production/Fabrication, Avionics and Wire Repair, Electronics Troubleshooting, Effective Communication, Develop requirements for Build Specifications, Quality Assurance.

Ballistics Section Supervisor

TRAX International
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Advise and Partner with government clients to provide excellent electronics systems support. Identify government clients business and budget requirements and translate those needs into actionable test plans based on available assets. Interpret developed test plans and build schedules for support technicians in order to meet those goals.

Ballistics Technician I, II, III and IV

TRAX International
02.2019 - 08.2022
  • Develop documentation on proper test performance, Active Secret Clearance. Perform document deliveries. Electronics and Wire Repair, Software Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Database usage, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Radar Usage

Security Officer

Department of the Army
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Physical Security, Crisis Management, Principles of de-escalation, Understanding Laws and Regulations, Effective Communication Under Stress, Firearms Safety

Field Technician

TRAX International
04.2017 - 01.2018
  • Physical Labor, Electronics Usage, Radio Etiquette, Software Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Data Collection

Avionics Technician/ Collateral Duty Inspector

United States Marine Corps
07.2011 - 07.2016
  • Blueprint and Schematic interpretation, Avionics and Wire Repair, Electronics Troubleshooting, Documentation Management, Effective Communication, Quality Assurance, Personnel Management, Project Management, Firearms Safety, Crisis Management

Education

Associate of Science - Game Development

Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Game Mechanics Design
  • Troubleshooting and testing
  • Prototyping and Iteration
  • Player Experience Evaluation
  • Scripting and Programming
  • Level Design
  • Game Balance
  • Documentation and Technical Writing
  • Effective Communication
  • Games development

Accomplishments

  • During service to Marine Corps, awarded "Meritorious Mast" for recognition of excellent service as a technician and attention to detail that aided in over 10,000 safe flight hours.
  • Awarded "Marine of the Quarter" For excellent maintenance of electrical systems and performance of duties on aircraft that saved the Marine Corps hundreds of man hours in labor costs.
  • Implemented Policy adjustments that led to higher personnel retention and quality of life for personnel.
  • Implemented a remote troubleshooting system for technicians in the field leading to higher safety measures and thousands of man hours saved in travel times.

Timeline

Ballistics Section Supervisor

TRAX International
08.2022 - 03.2023

Ballistics Technician I, II, III and IV

TRAX International
02.2019 - 08.2022

Security Officer

Department of the Army
01.2018 - 02.2019

Field Technician

TRAX International
04.2017 - 01.2018

Avionics Technician/ Collateral Duty Inspector

United States Marine Corps
07.2011 - 07.2016

Associate of Science - Game Development

Full Sail University
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
05.2001 -

Avionics Technician Specialist

Lockheed Martin
4 2023 - Current
Piers FarthingBusiness Professional/Game Designer