Max Johnson Email Address

Senior Business Intelligence Data Scientist

PLAYSTUDIOS is a developer of engaging casual games for the world's largest social platforms. Founded by a team of experienced gaming and technology entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS first free-to-play application, myVEGAS, combines the best elements of popular social games with established gambling mechanics. Players enjoy an ever-growing collection of slot and table games and the opportunity to earn an unprecedented selection of valuable, real-world rewards. In creating myVEGAS, PLAYSTUDIOS has partnered with MGM Resorts International and its portfolio of the most recognized resorts in the industry, including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus.

Technical Artist with 10+ years experience developing titles mobile, consoles, plus PC and browser based games. Roots in multimedia design and web development. Main focus in support roles such as: - Art pipeline optimization and best practices. - Creating tools for artists and programmers to streamline art pipeline (export scripts, etc). - Technical Documentation. - General code and asset integration, bug fixing, and optimization of unfamiliar game code or scripts. - Writing, rewriting, and testing realtime CG shaders directly in code or with node-based editors. 2015-Present myVegas, myKonami, Pop! Slots mobile and facebook games 2015 Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Android) 2014 War Commander (PC) - Kixeye 2013 Bandfuse: Rock Legends (PS3, 360) - Realta Entertainment Group 2012 Farmville (PC) - Zynga 2011 Saints Row 3 (PS3, 360, PC) - THQ 2011 UFC Trainer (PS3, 360, Wii) - THQ 2011 Homefront (PS3, 360) - THQ 2010 UI and OS (The Jungle) - Panasonic* 2010 Ripsmart (PC, browser) - Pandoodle 2009 Re-Mission 2 (PC) - HopeLab 2009 Multi-player blackjack - (Gaming Coin-Op) - IGT * 2009 Blitz: The League 2(PS3, 360) - Midway 2009 Champions Online (PS3) - Cryptic Studios * 2008 Photo Party (360) - Microsoft 2008 Ballers: The Chosen One (PS3, 360) - Midway 2006 Slugfest 2006 (PS2) - Midway 2006 Superman Returns (PS2, XBox) - Electronic Arts * SKU cancelled Specialties: User Interface design, automation (perl, python, mel, javascript, actionscript), CG shaders, quick assimilation of new/proprietary tools. Oddities: Experience in Scaleform, StageXL, and Dart