Professional Documents
Culture Documents
joshua.cruz@sjsu.edu
CORE COMEPETENCIES:
Iterative Development
Object-Oriented Design
Circuit Design and Analysis
joshuamcruz.com
EDUCATION:
HONORS:
August 2014
August 2013
PROJECTS:
Personal Project
Piezo Drum Pad
February 2016 - Present
Currently working on developing a drum pad utilizing piezo sensors that interface with computer software
Developed a prototype using an Arduino Uno that is able to produce a variety of sounds at different velocities
Assembled a team of students and faculty advisor to take upon this as a senior project
Pew Pew Studios
Game Development / Web Development
May 2015 June 2016
Served as a game developer to develop engaging content for Green Ninjas middle school curriculum
Worked with a small team to make data-driven decisions gathered during playtesting to retain player interest
Developed marketing, business, and analytics plans to enter various innovation and startup competitions
Achieved 2015 Silicon Valley Innovation Challenge 3rd Overall Innovation and Peoples Choice Awards, Silicon
Valley Business Plan Competition Finalist, 2016 Games for Change Climate Challenge Live-Pitch Finalist in NYC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Presentation High School
Baby Ad Graphic Designer
September 2016 January 2017
Hired as a graphic design contractor to work with clients who are purchasing Baby Ads for their graduating seniors
Created genuine connections with clients to bring imagination, vision, and creativity in the Baby Ad design process
Expecting to have about 120 appointments to design and layout 37 pages in the 2017 PHS Honora Yearbook
Digital Media Academy, Stanford University
Teen Director
June 2016 August 2016
Created and implemented strategies to provide the most effective and efficient program operation
Utilized insight from staff members as well as business metrics from clients to continuously improve the program
Served as the bridge amongst instructors, students, parents, and corporate staff to address a wide array of feedback
Exhibited confidence in serving a mentorship, leadership, and management role for over 30 instructional staff, an
overnight program, and up to 200 students each week throughout this summer
Digital Media Academy, Stanford University
Technical Director
June August (2014) & June - July (2015)
Led a technical team to independently troubleshoot unpredictable hardware & software errors
Strengthened the students' skills in programming and helped them develop an interest to enjoy programming
University Housing Services, SJSU
Resident Advisor
August 2012 May 2016
Established a lasting legacy throughout my 4 years of work in the SJSU residential community
Produced and initiated engagement strategies to provide memorable experiences for residents and staff
Honored for my achievements in various Resident Advisor positions with the UHS Directors Award for Mentoring