Alexandra Barrett
Hi! I'm Alexandra Barrett, a Game Developer and Community Manager
About Me
I have experience building software applications, video games, and online communities. I can create single player and multiplayer experiences, available on various platforms such as desktop and virtual reality. Also, I am a successful community manager, who has set up and created communities on Instagram, Discord, and Reddit. Throughout the past 8 years, I've created and managed an online group with more than 60,000 members.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a degree in Media Arts and Sciences, including a Computer Gaming certificate. I worked at Meteor Studio, an extended reality research lab, for three years. There, I was involved in numerous projects working with several teams. Check out my projects below to see my work! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
What I do:
Video Game Development
Community Management
Virtual Reality Development
Multiplayer Development
Leadership / Team Management
Software Development
Shipping and publishing (Steam)
Skills
Unity
Steam
Virtual Reality
Unreal
GitHub
Discord
Oculus
UVCS
Personal Experience
Software Development
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Visualization and collaboration tool for scientists and researchers
Role: XR Developer
Supported Platforms: VR, Windows, Mac, Linux
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Programmer and designer who implemented new features that worked across virtual reality and desktop
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Developed multiplayer and single-player functionality using C# and Netcode for GameObjects
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Published and shipped application onto Steam
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Demonstrated project at American Geophysical Union (AGU) conference in 2023 and 2024
3-act experience that explores careers in the Meteorology field.
Currently deployed to a online course at Arizona State University.
Role: Technical Lead
Supported Platforms: VR, Windows, Mac
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Managed a team of developers through strong communication, delegating tasks, and reviewing work
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Communicated with other team leads about progress
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Ensured that deadlines were accomplished by creating tasks and managing them on Trello
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Implemented features to the project
Multiplayer First-Person Shooter developed on Unreal Engine 5
Role: Lead Multiplayer Developer
Supported Platforms: Windows
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Responsible for all multiplayer networking programming and development. Achieved LAN and online multiplayer functionality
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Used Steam's API to use online functionality
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Presented project at the Senior Capstone showcase, with 12 computers in a multiplayer session simulataneously
Dreamscape Immersive Classroom
Multiplayer experience developed for a classroom to interact in VR
Role: XR Developer
Supported Platforms: VR
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Converted the project over from SDK6 to SDK8
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Ensured that all interactions worked properly
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Quality of life changes: updated UI, rearranged seating arrangement so all students can view the scene properly
Single-player Platformer developed on GameMaker Studio 2
Role: Programmer
Supported Platforms: Windows
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First video game ever developed
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Worked with another programmer to have a completed game by the end of the semester. Consisted of a tutorial and three levels; each level had several waves and a boss battle
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Responsible for programming all aspects: level structure, abilities, health, main menu, etc
Single-player horror game developed in Unity Game Engine
Role: Programmer
Supported Platforms: Windows
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Semester project; worked with another programmer to create a game with three levels and an win objective
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Implemented different interactions in every level and the shop system
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Communicated with team members on a consistent basis
Personal Experience
Community Management
The Last of Us Community
Online fan community for "The Last of Us" franchise
Role: Owner, Creator
Platforms: Instagram, Discord, Reddit
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Creator and owner of Instagram account and Discord server
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Manages a community of over 60,000 members. Responsible for staff team management, implementing features into the server, and ensuring a safe community for everyone
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Received recognition from people involved in HBO Max's The Last of Us, Sony Music Entertainment, and developers at Naughty Dog
FLAME
Student-led club at Arizona State University
Role: Creator, Co-President
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Brought community events and provided workshops to students in the School of Arts, Media and Engineering
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Built a leadership team with different roles and responsibilities
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Led staff team meetings to plan and execute events
