JD Yaske

JD Yaske has over 10 years of experience in game and software development. In 2010, they began their career as a Game Developer for MSU Serious Games. In 2011, they joined The Innovation Games Company as a Developer. In 2012, they worked as a Game Developer for fineOrange Games. From 2013 to 2015, they held various roles, including Developer for the Digital Innovation Institute at Lansing Community College, Game Programmer for S2 Games, and Technical Director for Radd3. In 2017, they joined PLAYSTUDIOS ASIA as a Senior Software Engineer. In 2021, they began working as a Senior Software Engineer for Matterless Studios. Additionally, they have been a Board Member and Programming Instructor for GameHeads Oakland since 2015.

JD Yaske attended Michigan State University from 2006 to 2011, where they earned a BA with a specialization in Game Design, Media Arts and Technology.