Jj Odell

JJ Odell is a Technical Gameplay Designer at Respawn Entertainment since July 2022, focusing on systems and gameplay for Apex Legends. Previously, JJ served as a Technical Design Intern at Respawn from May 2021 to August 2021, contributing to the creation of the Rampart Arenas Takeover and other features for the game. As a Co-Founder of Will and JJ Private Label LLC from May 2019 to February 2020, JJ identified market opportunities on Amazon, negotiated with manufacturers, and implemented marketing strategies. JJ also gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Blackbaud in 2019, developing a safety and management system for innovation labs. During a Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) internship at SPAWAR in 2017, JJ programmed an algorithm for satellites to combat signal jamming. JJ holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Astrophysics from Rice University, completed in 2022, and graduated from Academic Magnet High School in 2018.