Aaron Hoogstraten

Aaron Hoogstraten is a skilled Senior Software Engineer currently working at Second Dinner since February 2023. With prior experience at PlayQ from February 2016 to February 2023, where roles included Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer, Aaron has a strong background in mobile casual game development for iOS and Android using Unity and AWS. Previous positions include Software Developer at Fifi Entertainment and Gameplay Programmer at Adhesive Games, contributing to the networked multiplayer gameplay of HAWKEN, a title that launched in February 2014 on Steam. Aaron’s early career also includes a programming internship on HAWKEN and leadership experience as a Software Development Intern Team Lead at the Southern California Earthquake Center. Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Games) from the University of Southern California, obtained in 2013.