Joshua Cruz

joshua.cruz@sjsu.edu

joshua-cruz.com

EDUCATION:

San Jos State University, San Jos CA

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Minor in Music
GPA 3.01/4.0
Expected Date of Graduation: Summer 2017

HONORS:

Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering Deans Scholarship Award

Associated Students Advocacy Scholarship Award

August 2014
August 2013

PROJECTS:
Pew Pew Studios
Game Developer / Web Developer
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
SJSU CS:GO (@SJSUCSGO)
Founder / Manager
May 2014 Present
Founded and currently manage the #1 Collegiate Counter-Strike: Global Offensive eSports team in North America

Recruited and mentored top talent from my university to win $10,150 in scholarships last year
Developed team branding by designing apparel, and engaged fans and potential sponsors through social networks
Won 1st Place 2015-2016 Collegiate Starleague CS:GO, 1st Place 2016 National Collegiate E-Sports Association
CS:GO, and 1st Place 2016 Collegiate American Video Game League CS:GO
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Presentation High School
Baby Ad Graphic Designer
September 2016 - Present
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
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
Digital Media Academy, Stanford University
Technical Director
June August (2014) & June - July (2015)
Led a technical team to independently troubleshoot unpredictable hardware & software errors

Monitored and maintained the usage of over 400 computing devices

Adapted to an extremely fast paced work environment to support computers used on a daily basis
Pioneered a logistics documentation plan that is used for a weekly turnover process in over 20 campuses
OTHER INVOLVEMENTS:
Braven Accelerator
SJSU Salzburg Global Citizenship Program
National Residence Hall Honorary of SJSU
Engineering Ambassador Program
Leadership Today (Social Justice Retreat)

Alumni
Scholar
Vice President of Finance
Member
Delegate

January 2016 Present

January 2015 Present
January 2014 May 2014
August 2013 May 2015
January 2013