About Me

Hi I’m Cameron Wilson :wave:,
I’m a self-taught programmer, designer and artist who’s been running an indie studio full-time since 2019! In that time I’ve worn a ton of different hats, and most recently shipped Firekeep into Early Access on Steam. I have a ton of experience solving design problems and implementing them on tight timelines and budgets, and I’ve had to tackle them from all perspectives - developer, producer and business strategist.

Before that, I spent 5 years working in advertising - first as a strategist, then as a tools developer. I’m a great communicator, and an expert at pitching ideas both internally and externally, along with managing clients, partners and inter-disciplinary teams.

In my spare time I try to get outdoors as much as I can - running, hiking, skiing, canoeing and camping. I also brew my own (mostly drinkable) beer!

Programming Skills

Unity & C#

80%

JS

50%

Unreal/C++/Blueprints

30%

Other Skills

MS Excel/Google Sheets

95%

Systems Design

70%

Content Generator Design

60%

Tech Tree/Progression Design

60%

Designer & Developer, CortexCollider Studios

2019 — present

• Developed and released Firekeep, a strategy roguelike, currently in Early Access. Built and ran the studio, managing contractors and project milestones, while working as the design and development lead. • Selected for Ontario Creates’ Fund Futures Program, would later receive Concept Definition funding and be named a finalist at the 2021 Ubisoft Indie Series. • Wrote, edited and managed grant applications for major arts and interactive media institutions both for CortexCollider and as a consultant to other small studios.

Account Strategist/Ad Tech Coordinator, The Aber Group

2014 — 2019

• Developed a web-based reporting solution that consolidated data from all the ad platforms the agency used, and delivered daily reporting to teams automatically. Deployed custom reports and solutions for each team, working closely with non-technical coworkers to create a product that was easy to use and met their clients’ specific goals. • Crafted digital ad strategy based on client goals, optimized and tweaked campaigns based on feedback, and managed client relationships and a team of Account Coordinators.