Ashley is a grounded and people-oriented Computer Scientist with a wide variety of professional experience. Adept at motivating self and others, they're passionate about computer graphics and the use of technology in building robust 3D spaces to explore and interact with.

2023 — NowElectronic Arts (EA)Software Engineer

2023 — Now

2022 — 2022Electronic Arts (EA)Software Engineer Intern

2022 — 2022

2022 Summer Internship with Maxis/Electronic Arts. Served as a Software Engineering Intern on The Sims 4 and aided development on the High School Years Expansion Pack by verifying major issues in various client-facing systems and implementing solutions before launch.

2018 — 2019Walt Disney ImagineeringRobotic Animation Test Engineer (Contract)

2018 — 2019

Glendale, California

After three months with the QA department at Walt Disney Studios, was promoted to the WDI - Tech Studios as a Robotic Animation Test Engineer. Here, I worked with Walt Disney Imagineering's (WDI) Animation Labs in order to test and verify internal softwares for use on animatronics in Disney Parks.

Collaborated with developers to structure test cases to assure the quality of multiple products.

Organized and documented software and hardware requirements, as well as robotic configurations for multiple testbeds.

Participated in regular sprint meetings to discuss potential issues and progress of software testing

2018 — 2018The Walt Disney CompanyQuality Assurance Tester (Contract)

2018 — 2018

Burbank, California, United States

Hired on as a Quality Assurance Tester with Walt Disney Interactive's mobile games division. Worked as a tester on multiple mobile titles, and worked with a small team to log bugs and execute test cases.

Developed performance and security test plans for console titles such as Frozen Freefall on Sony PS4 and Xbox

Reviewed user interfaces for functionality and adherence to design guidelines for mobile and console games.

Executed test cases and logged bugs for multiple mobile games.

2015 — 2017University of Souther California Creative Media and Behavioral Health CenterLead Programmer

2015 — 2017

USC

Serving as the Lead Programmer on the VR/AR Butterfly Lover's project in collaboration with the Creative Media and Behavioral Health Center.

Developing a VR/AR experience using the HTC Vive, Unity, and the AR plugin, Vuforia.

Leading a small group of four programmers to build and test an immersive experience that players can explore in.

Created the original test build for the experience and will continue to build off of it in the coming year.

Education

University of Southern California

Master of Science - MS

University of Southern California

Bachelor's degree

Troy High School

Experience+

Education

Master of Science - MS

Bachelor's degree

High School