Dan Higdon

Dan Higdon is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in audio technology and game development. Currently serving as Software Engineer Level IV at Retro Studios since December 2008, Dan is responsible for audio technology engineering and has previously contributed to the UI and tools for notable projects such as Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze and Donkey Kong Country: Returns. Dan's career also includes key roles at TimeGate Studios, Deltek, Welcom Software, Edge of Reality, Acclaim Studios, Kinesoft, AMD, and Charybdis Enterprises, where a diverse range of programming and management skills were developed, particularly in graphics, AI, and engine programming. Dan holds a BA in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin.