David Mertz

David Mertz has a diverse work experience in the gaming industry. David started their career as a Lead Level Designer at Gearbox Software in 1999, where they eventually became the Lead Level Designer. David worked on various titles such as Halo: Combat Evolved and James Bond 007 Nightfire. In 2004, they joined Pi Studios as a Partner and Lead Designer, where they worked on projects including Call of Duty titles and Halo 2 Vista. David later moved to Oscar Mike Games in 2011 as a Lead Designer, where they were responsible for the design and oversight of game play, game mechanics, and game economies for mobile games. In 2013, they joined Certain Affinity as a Principal Designer and held various roles including Senior Lead Designer, Design Director, and Lead Designer. Throughout their career, they have contributed to the design, production, and documentation of numerous game titles across multiple platforms.

David Mertz completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Engineering Science and Mechanics (E.S.M.) with a focus on Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech, where they studied from 1990 to 1996. After that, they pursued Masters level graduate studies in Engineering Science and Mechanics (E.S.M.) with a Biomedical Engineering focus, still at Virginia Tech, from 1996 to 1999.