Kate Barker

QA Analyst II at ForwardXP

Kate Barker's work experience begins in 2015 when they worked as a Lab Tech at Sam Houston State University. Kate opened and maintained computer labs and provided assistance to artists and users.

In 2015, they also worked as an Independent Contractor for Shipt, where they remotely connected with consumers, shopped for groceries, and made deliveries within a designated time frame.

In 2017, Kate worked as a Prop & Texture Artist on a student capstone game called "Up In the Air" at Southern Methodist University. Kate helped define the art style and made design decisions for the game.

During their time at Southern Methodist University, from 2017 to 2018, Kate also served as a Teacher's Assistant for the Art Creation department. Kate ran labs, provided feedback to students, and answered technical questions.

In 2018, Kate worked as a 3D Artist-Contractor for Triseum, where they developed assets and textures for 3D environments and collaborated remotely with the team to meet deadlines.

From 2019 to 2020, they worked as a 3D Artist & Quality Assurance at Bad Rhino Studios, creating environment and prop assets and working on various assignments beyond asset creation.

In 2019, Kate also worked as an Art Intern at Velan Studios, Inc. on the project "Knockout City." Kate developed materials, props, and environment assets and contributed to pipeline and material exploration.

Currently, Kate is QA Analyst II at ForwardXP, a position they have held since 2021. Prior to this role, they were a QA Analyst at the same company from 2019 to 2023.

Kate Barker attended Sam Houston State University from 2012 to 2015. However, there is no information about the degree or field of study. Kate then went on to pursue a Master of Technology (MTech) degree in Art Creation at Southern Methodist University from 2016 to 2018.

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Dallas, United States

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ForwardXP

ForwardXP is an independent game developer creating innovative games across platforms with an emphasis on multiplayer games. Our senior team previously served in leadership positions to ship titles in some of the top selling game franchises of all time including Call of Duty, DOOM, QUAKE, RAGE, Wolfenstein, Counter-Strike, Half-Life, Left 4 Dead, The Sims, James Bond, and Medal of Honor. We are currently working on an unannounced title. See more at www.forwardxp.com. We are the co-developer and publisher of the hit game, Please, Don't Touch Anything. We also worked with Insomniac Games to help deliver the critically acclaimed Stormland for the Oculus Rift.


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11-50

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