RocketWerkz
Dylan West has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Dylan started their career as an Information Services Analyst at Tasman District Council in 2007 and worked there until 2010. Dylan then joined Datacom as a Server Support Analyst from 2010 to 2014. After that, they worked at Altair Computer Systems Ltd as a Senior Technical Consultant from 2014 to 2016. In 2016, they transitioned to the gaming industry and joined RocketWerkz as a Game Developer, eventually taking on the role of Producer from 2019 to 2021. Dylan then became an Executive Producer from 2021 to 2022. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Product Officer at RocketWerkz, which they started in July 2022. Additionally, in 2018, they took over as Project Lead for the game Stationeers, succeeding Dean Hall.
Dylan West has a Diploma in ICT Level 5/6 from the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT). They also have a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering from the Media Design School, which was earned between 2014 and 2017. Additionally, Dylan completed a specialization in Computer Games and Programming Skills during their time at the Media Design School from 2014 to 2016.
RocketWerkz
We're growing a new AAA games studio in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Founded by Dean Hall, creator of hit survival game DayZ, we are independently-run with creative control but have the backing of one of the world's largest games companies. We also have a studio in Dunedin, on New Zealand's beautiful South Island. We're independent, ambitious, focus on deep PC gaming experiences and have roles for artists, modelers, environment builders, programmers, devops and more.