From Consumer to Creator – Becoming a Video Game Developer (November 21, 2024)

Join Adam Coleman, a seasoned game developer and Army veteran, as he shares his journey from avid gamer to professional game creator in “From Consumer to Creator.” In this workshop, Adam will discuss how his background in IT, programming, and gaming led to a successful career working with major companies like Bioware and EA Games. Tailored for individuals of all abilities, this session will provide valuable insights into breaking into the entertainment industry.

About Adam Coleman: Adam, a veteran of the United States Army and an avionics software engineer, specializes it IT and programming. He hails from S.U.N.Y (State University of New York) where he earned his Associate Degree in Applied Science: Computer Technology, A+Certification, and Microsoft MCSA: SQL certification. Adam’s always had an interest in gaming (both tabletop, PC, and console), and has been working in the industry since 1997, helping companies like Mythic Entertainment, Bioware, and EA Games. Adam is an outdoor enthusiast who, in his free time, enjoys hiking, fishing, camping, and kayaking. His other hobbies include designing and sewing his own costumes for Renaissance fairs and conventions.

Adam has worked on Magestorm, Spellbinder, Darkness Falls, Darkness Falls: The Crusade, Dark Age of Camelot, Warhammer Online, Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Star Wars: The Old Republic online Hardware and software engineer specialized in many programming languages.