Joseph William DeMarco
Portfolio Overview
- Professional growth is always a work in progress! - 

Writer and Game Writer

A single idea when carefully crafted can become a whole world of adventure. Building worlds and questing through them is a passion and a hobby. 
I have experience writing RPG Content for tabletop RPGs including descriptions of items, beasts, and locations. I have experience writing adventure seeds, and full on adventures.
I have further experience with quest design, level design, and have a growing interest into interactive narrative fiction.
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I enjoy writing fiction and non-fiction works. I have participated in NaNoWriMo for a few years now. I have a work in progress novel called Looking For Group. I have also found enjoyment in writing short stories. 

Quality Assurance

I have over 5 years experience as a manual tester. I have tested native mac OS applications, mobile apps, and windows based systems. I am familiar with database management through MySQL. I have experience developing test plans, presentation of test projects, and business analysis on customer needs. I have a strong written communication skill set to help write bug reports, update plans, and tech updates. Part of my training included analysis of client requirements and predicting potential needs. 
I have experience alpha and beta testing games. 
I am familiar with Javascript, HTML, C# and C++ language. 
I am learning through Udemy, Zenva, and other online courses.  

Podcast and Livestream

​I have experience launching and operating two podcasts so far.
Overland Gamer: The Podcast - A podcast about gaming and travel. - Currently Live
Test Reactor - A podcast about software testing and geek culture. - No longer live

I also live-stream via twitch, Facebook, and you tube on a regular basis. I live-stream playing different games both digital and tabletop. I have live streamed a couple of talk shows and game dev events. 

Product Testing, Demonstrations, and Reviews​

I have worked with Indie Game Alliance and other game studios to help test, promote, review, and demonstrate tabletop games. I have worked with digital studios on presentation, testing, and demoing their games.
​I have experience growing and operating a tabletop game room to a convention of over five thousand guests. 

Game Design

I have experience with interactive narrative fiction through Twine. 

I have experience in game design on digital platforms Unity, HTML5, GameMaker and Arcade Make Code. I have some experience with making app games but mostly with native apps. I am learning Javascript and more Unity game design through Zenva and Udemy. 

I have experience in tabletop game design in board game design and RPG game design. 

I have participated in several game jams over the years. These include local game jams as part of the Omaha Game Dev Association, and Global Game Jam.

I am an active member of the Omaha Game Dev Association. 
​I am an active member in the Independent Game Developers Association. 

Automotive

I have education and experience in automotive repair. I have over 8 years in automotive parts service experience. I have experience restoring and maintaining a 1984 Jeep J10. 

Other Skill Sets

I am a father. Best full time job I have ever had.