Amaze Entertainment

Company Profile

Industry:Computer Games

Site:amazeent.com

Description:Amaze Entertainment was one of the world's largest independent video game developers, shipped over 100 titles that sold over $1Billion at retail, and worked with some of the largest brands (Harry Potter, The Sims, Spiderman, Lord of the Rings, etc.). Initially sold to Foundation 9 Entertainment (funded by Francisco Partners) in 2007, was rebranded Griptonite and sold to Glu Mobile (GLUU) in 2011.
Amaze was a collection of some of the nicest, most talented people working together to make...

Founded:1997

Company size:201-500 employees

Who has worked at Amaze Entertainment

	Position at Amaze Entertainment	Previous job position
Amanda Priestley	Level Designer/Scripter
Brian Mcauliffe	Producer
Dream Smith	Lead Game Designer
Elizabeth Walkey	Development Manager
Fraser Thompson	programmer	Griptonite Gamesprogrammer Since 2009
Gabe Jackson	Character Designer	Foundation 9 Entertainment / Amaze EntertainmentCharacter Artist Since 2005
Joe Stankowicz	ProgrammerSince Jan 2005	Griptonite GamesProgrammer Since 2005
Kate Kuttler	Technical ArtistSince 2006	T-SplinesArtist Aug 2005 - Oct 2005
Mark Ferrari	illustratorSince 2005
Ryan Johnson	Background ArtistSince 2006
Sean Braxton	Quality Assurance
Sean Epperson	Producer
Stephen Nguyen	Senior Programmer	RealtimeLead Programmer 1994 - 1998
Tadd Foote	Animator

Former Employees

	Position at Amaze Entertainment	Next job position
Aaron Rice	System AdministratorJun 2000 - Jul 2002	IntelContractor Since Jul 2008
Adam Liepins	Environment ArtistSep 2008 - Apr 2009	House of MovesUnreal Technical Director/Generalist Since Apr 2011
Adrian Lavallee	ProgrammerAug 2006 - Sep 2007	Area 52 GamesSenior Game Engineer Since Jul 2013
Al Eufrasio	Animator / Lead Animator2000 - 2004	Weird N.J.Artist/Author Since 1999
Alan Diekfuss	Graphic Artist (contract)Jun 2005 - Aug 2005	Diode StudiosOwner / Art Director Since Mar 2011
Amanda Sartor	Environmental ArtistNov 2007 - Jul 2008	A.M.Sartor IllustrationIllustrator Since Jul 2008
Andrew Brinkworth	3-D Character Art and Animation Lead/Art Lead2002 - 2006	Tinfoil Fez CompanyArt Director/Co-Founder Since Apr 2009
Andrew Christophersen	AnimatorDec 2008 - Mar 2009	Uber EntertainmentAnimator Since Nov 2011
Andrew Yurovchak	Art InternJun 2008 - Sep 2008	IntelComponent Design Engineer Since Apr 2010
Angela Woods	Software Developer2002 - 2006	Soar TechnologySoftware Engineer
Bailey Hall	Level DesignerJul 2008 - Dec 2008	Bailey Nicole Photography LLCOwner Since Apr 2010
Becky Kosuge	Artist/3D animatorMay 2004 - Aug 2009	Microsoft via Allovus DesignVisual Designer Since Mar 2014
Ben Coleman	Game Design and Level DesignJun 2001 - Mar 2002	U4iA Gamessenior level design Since Jul 2011
Ben Golus	Level Designer2001 - 2001	Uber EntertainmentTech Artist Since Nov 2008
Benjamin Bays	Lead ArtistOct 2006 - Aug 2009	University of Texas at AustinLecturer Since Aug 2008
Bill Carlson	Programmer2005 - Jun 2006	MicrosoftGeneralist Software Engineer Since Dec 2012
Bill Schneider	Lead Software TesterMay 2002 - Nov 2005 Associate ProducerNov 2004 - Mar 2005
Brennan Hornburg	Environment ArtistDec 2002 - May 2008	FreelanceContract Artist Since Nov 2012
Brent Thomas	Quality AssuranceAug 2003 - Feb 2004	Sucker Punch ProductionsLayout Designer Since Jul 2012
Brian Decker	Video Editing & CutScene Artist2001 - 2004	Decker Deisgn IncOwner / Installer / Designer Since 2006
Brian Fehdrau	Senior Software EngineerJun 2002 - Mar 2010	MicrosoftSenior Software Design Engineer Since Apr 2010
Brian Kirkness	Associate ProducerOct 2005 - Mar 2007 QA Lead TesterDec 2000 - Jan 2004
Bruce Shtelmakher	ProgrammerApr 2005 - Oct 2006	Carbine StudiosSystems Engineer Since Mar 2011
Caleb Doughty	Game DesignerSep 2006 - Jan 2009	Glu MobileGame Designer Since Aug 2011
Caleb Parrish	Environment Artist2005 - 2006	Bubble Zap GamesLead Artist Since Jul 2013
Cara Diehm	ProducerFeb 2000 - May 2004
Chad Hoynacki	Environment ArtistAug 2008 - Jul 2009
Chad Verrall	Lead Cinematic Designer2001 - 2004 Level Designer / Cut Scene DesignerJan 2001 - Jan 2002	Ready At Dawn StudiosCamera Designer Since Sep 2006
Chance Rowe	Character ArtistJul 1999 - Aug 2001	Riot GamesLead Character Artist Since Mar 2010
Chris Christenson	Game-play ProgrammerOct 2007 - Jul 2009	Red Fly StudioGame Designer Since Dec 2009
Chris Marvin	ProgrammerJun 2005 - Apr 2006	Crystal DynamicsSenior Software Engineer Since Dec 2011
Chris Phillips	Technical DirectorApr 2007 - Nov 2009	MicrosoftSDE Since Nov 2011
Christine Miller	Level DesignerOct 2003 - Aug 2004	MicrosoftOutsource Art Manager Since Jun 2013
Christopher Mosconi	Test LeadMar 2007 - Jan 2008	PlaydomProducer/Project Manager Since Jul 2012
Christopher Orth	DesignerJun 2004 - Jun 2007	Well Played GamesOwner / Creative Director Since Jan 2011
Cisco Martinez	3D artist/FX artistJun 2005 - Jun 2006	Z2 Live GamesSenior 3D Artist- contract Since Apr 2014
Cj Clark	ProgrammerOct 2005 - Mar 2007	Gas Powered GamesSoftware Engineer Since May 2013
Colin Tennery	artist2000 - 2002	Signal StudiosVice President/Project Director Since Feb 2009
Cord Carney	Level DesignerMar 2006 - Nov 2007	Glu MobileGame Designer Since Jun 2012
Cory Lee	Environment ArtistAug 2008 - Aug 2010
Dan Elenbaas	CEONov 1996 - Jan 2007	ClearshiftCEO Since Jan 2012
Dan Posluns	Lead ProgrammerFeb 2005 - Oct 2007	deCartaSenior Software Engineer Since Oct 2009
Dan Santiago	Sr. ArtistJun 2007 - Apr 2009	Self IndependentContract
Daniel Berke	Lead Software EngineerSep 2002 - May 2005	Concur TechnologiesSenior Software Development Engineeer Since Jun 2012
Danny Ngan	AnimatorApr 2005 - Jul 2009	Glu MobileArt Manager Since Aug 2011
Darrell Henry	DeveloperDec 1999 - Nov 2002	CADDTechnician Since 2012
Darryl Taverner	Game/Level Designer, ScripterSince Oct 2006 Level designer / Game designer2006 - Nov 2008	Airtight GamesLevel Designer / Scripter / Game Designer Since Nov 2008
Dave Timoney	ProducerOct 2002 - 2003	KingsIsle EntertainmentGame Designer Since Jan 2012
David Genet	Lead Artist2002 - 2009	Retired Astronaut CollectiveArtist Since Nov 2012
David Gunderman	Programmer2006 - 2009	Griptonite GamesProgrammer Since Feb 2006
David Kimber	Level DesignerJan 2003 - Aug 2004	Zombie StudiosGame Designer Since Dec 2011
David Shoemaker	Software EngineerJun 2003 - Sep 2003	AppleSoftware Engineer Since Apr 2009
Dennis Demercer	AnimatorOct 2006 - May 2008	Cat Daddy GamesAnimator Since Apr 2009
Derek Bowman	Environment Artist / LeadAug 2002 - Apr 2005
Derek Mccaughan	Senior Environment ArtistMar 2005 - Sep 2007	PopCap GamesFranchise Art Director Since Jun 2012
Donnavon Webb	Sr. Character ArtistJan 2003 - Oct 2006	Area 52 GamesSr. Character Artist \| 3D Generalist Since Jul 2012
Doug Schilling	Senior ProgrammerAug 2007 - Mar 2008 Lead ProgrammerNov 1999 - Apr 2003	DigiPen Institute of TechnologyDepartment Chair, Game Software Design and Production Since Jan 2013
Drew Cady	Sound DesignerMay 2001 - Jul 2008	ArenaNetSound Designer Since Jul 2008
Drew Shy	Animator/ArtistApr 2005 - Apr 2007	BungieAnimator Since Jul 2008
Duncan X	Level Designer2003 - 2004	Sabi GamesCreative Director Since 2008
Ed Byrne	Lead DesignerJan 2004 - Sep 2004 Level DesignerJul 2002 - Jan 2004	PlaydomLead Designer Since Jul 2012
Edwin Maynard	Software Tester, Multiple Projects & PlatformsJan 2006 - Oct 2008	KIXEYEQA Analyst Since Nov 2012
Emily Brower	Quality AssuranceJun 2009 - Jul 2010	Volt Technical ResourcesCompliance Since Aug 2010
Eric Dallaire	ProducerFeb 2004 - Jul 2005	IMVULead Game Designer Since Nov 2011
Eric Elders	Software TesterApr 2005 - Apr 2011	Glu MobileSoftware Test Lead Since Aug 2011
Eric Gingrich	Lead Game Designer / Designer / WriterMar 2005 - Mar 2007 Cut Scene LeadMay 2001 - Mar 2005 Digital ArtistAug 1999 - May 2001	Ringling College of Art and DesignGame Art and Design Faculty Since Aug 2009
Eric Rane	Engine Programmer2002 - 2005	ArenaNetLead Gameplay Programmer for Guild Wars 2 Since Apr 2013
Eric Wenske	DesignerAug 2008 - Jul 2009	klobitFinal Boss Since Jun 2011
Forrest Keyes	Senior Environment Artist2007 - 2009	MICROSOFT Turn10 StudiosTrack Artist Since 2011
Frank Peterson	Sr ProducerMar 2001 - Jul 2007 Sr. Producer/Development ManagerMar 2001 - Aug 2011
Gabriel Leingang	DesignerMay 2006 - Jul 2009	GameloftDesigner Since Nov 2009
Garrett Miller	ProgrammerNov 2005 - Aug 2006	HomeFreelance Software Engineer
Gary Masnica	Software Tester / QAApr 2005 - May 2007	F5 NetworksTest Engineer III Since Oct 2013
Hayden Wilkinson	Level DesignerSep 2005 - Jan 2006 Level DesignerDec 2002 - Jan 2005	Hayden Wilkinson - Designer/ArtistFreelance Designer Since Nov 2009
Howard Tang	Senior DesignerNov 2005 - Oct 2008	SCEA Santa MonicaCombat Designer Since Oct 2011
J.c. Connors	Senior Producer & Design DirectorJun 2000 - Oct 2007	AmazonPrincipal Product Manager - Game Services Since Jan 2013
Jaclyn Shumate	Sound DesignerAug 2008 - May 2010	PopCap GamesAudio Lead Since Mar 2013
Jaime Soule	Studio Coordinator & Outsourcing ManagerOct 2007 - Jul 2009	NCSOFTProducer, Creative Services Since Mar 2011
James Boer	ProgrammerAug 2002 - Aug 2005	Boars Lair GamesFounder / Owner Since Jan 2013
James Clarendon	Lead Programmer2005 - 2005	2K Games MarinPrincipal Systems Designer Since Jul 2012
James Shea	Game ProgrammerJul 2008 - Jul 2009	Red Fly StudioGame Programmer Since 2009
James Youngman	Level Designer/ScripterDec 2005 - Sep 2006	Airtight GamesSenior Game Designer Since Aug 2012
Jamie Burton	Artist2002 - 2006	Airtight gamessenior environment artist Since Jul 2012
Jarrod Faehnrich	Sr Network ManagerJul 2006 - Nov 2006	Glu MobileEnterprise Operations Manager Since Nov 2012
Jason Ilano	Cinematic ArtistFeb 2001 - Aug 2001	Signal StudiosVice President, Game Director Since May 2008
Jason Jones	InternshipJun 2008 - Sep 2008	Bungie StudiosCharacter Rigger
Jason Piel	Art LeadApr 2003 - Feb 2010	The Amazing SocietySr. Artist/Lead Since Feb 2010
Jason Yuhasz	Quality AnalystSep 2008 - Jun 2009	Microsoft / LionbridgeQuality Assurance Since Aug 2012
Jay Kint	Sr. Developer2003 - 2006	Microsoft Corp.Senior Developer Since Jun 2006
Jeff Evertt	Tech DirectorMar 2009 - Oct 2009 Lead Programmer2005 - 2009	Microsoft GamesProgrammer Since Oct 2009
Jeff Lafitte	Senior Software Engineer2002 - 2006
Jeff Petkau	Lead Programmer2000 - 2004	GoogleSoftware Engineer Since Jan 2011
Jen Carlson	Programmer2003 - 2006	Valve SoftwareProgrammer Since 2008
Jeromy Stroh	Tools ProgrammerOct 2008 - Mar 2009 Tools ProgrammerOct 2008 - Apr 2009	Pixelated GamesProgrammer Since Apr 2010
Jim Verhaeghe	Lead ProgrammerAug 2000 - Dec 2003	Self-EmployedConsultant Since Mar 2009
Jodi Dillinger	environment artistJan 2001 - Jan 2002
John Corpening	ProgrammerMay 2003 - Sep 2005	ArenaNetContent Programmer Since Aug 2010
Jon Cummings	Associate ProducerOct 2003 - Jan 2007	USA Self EmployedMassage therapist Since Aug 2008
Jon Martin	ProgrammerJul 2004 - Oct 2007	Data Systems InternationalAndroid Platform Developer Software Programmer III Since Sep 2012
Jonathan Mavor	Graphic Systems ArchitectJan 2000 - Sep 2004	Uber EntertainmentCTO Since Jul 2008
Jordan Isaman	QA EngineerJun 2008 - Jul 2009	DoubleDown InteractiveSoftware Engineer Since Aug 2011
Joshua Meeds	ProgrammerSep 2000 - Nov 2006	Skyjoy Interactive, LLCSenior Programmer Since Jul 2013
Justin Foote	Environment Artist2005 - 2006	BiowareSr. Visual Effects Artist Since Jan 2010
Justin Weingartner	Environment ArtistAug 2008 - Apr 2009	PerBlue3D Artist Since Mar 2011
Ka Tam	Quality Assurance TesterJun 2008 - Nov 2008	ginzaKitchen Assistant Since Nov 2010
Kasey Quevedo	Environment ArtistSep 2004 - Sep 2006	Airtight GamesArt Director- Quantum Conundrum Since Mar 2011
Kate Phillips	Technical Artist2006 - Dec 2010	AmazonSoftware Development Engineer in Test Since Jul 2011
Kelli Kenyon	Office CoordinatorOct 2007 - Oct 2009	Woodinville PediatricsReceptionist Since Oct 2009
Kerwin Burton	Lead Artist - FX Artist1997 - 2007	eBiz Owner SolutionsWebsite Designer & Development Since 2012
Kevin Cecelski	Game ProgrammerDec 2007 - Apr 2009	BiowareGameplay Programmer Since May 2011
Laith Ahmad	Art InternJun 2008 - Mar 2009	MicrosoftTagger for Kinect Since Sep 2012
Laurent Coulon	Lead Programmer2002 - 2004	Liquid Dragon StudiosC.E.O. Since Feb 2004
Lindsay Gupton	VP and executive studio directorJan 2002 - Mar 2007	Foundation 9 Entertainmentvice president of studios Since Mar 2007
Lynne Startup	Various positionsJan 1998 - Aug 2005	Startup Multimedia ProductionsOwner Since Aug 1998
M Cooper	IT SupportSince Mar 2004	HU EnterprisesElectrical and Plumbing Retrofitter Since Oct 2014
Marcus Howell	Level Artist2005 - 2007
Mark Lautenbach	Environment Artist2005 - 2007
Mark Yeend	Sound and Music ManagerNov 1998 - May 2007	Microsoft Game StudiosHead of Audio Since Oct 2010
Max Clendenning	Contract DesignerJan 2008 - Jul 2008	McCormack Intellectual Property LawChief Web Architect Since Oct 2012
Michael Cheung	ProgrammerMay 2006 - Nov 2012
Michael Dean	Vice President, Finance & OperationsJul 2004 - Dec 2006	AmazonSr. Finance Manager Since Dec 2011
Michael Lynn	Writer/Game DesignerFeb 2008 - Oct 2008	S.M.E.Freelance Writer Since May 2005
Michael Parker	Quality Assurance AnalystOct 2008 - Mar 2009	KenticoContent Marketing Manager Since Dec 2012
Michael Waite	Studio Head / Executive Producer2006 - Oct 2009	ZyngaExecutive Producer Since Feb 2011
Michelle Gingrich	Producer2002 - 2004
Mike Bauer	Gameplay ProgrammerApr 2008 - Sep 2008	MicrosoftSoftware Development Engineer Since May 2010
Mike Kersey	Game TesterJun 2005 - Aug 2005	High Moon StudiosProgrammer Since Jul 2007
Moksha Marquardt	2D/3D Game Artist and Concept ArtistJul 1997 - Apr 2006
Nathan Hall	Level DesignDec 2005 - Jun 2006
Nathan Kaylor	Environment ArtistSep 2002 - Sep 2004	KingsIsle EntertainmentSenior Environment Artist Since Sep 2010
Pamela Ansman-Wolfe	Lead ArtistFeb 2003 - May 2006	Wizards of the CoastSr. Visual Designer Since Nov 2008
Patrick Bulman	Associate Producer2008 - 2008	DigiPen Institute of TechnologyProfessor/ Technical Producer Since Sep 2012
Patrick Coughlin	ProgrammerJan 2008 - Aug 2010	Interact And ImmerseFounder/Senior Programmer Since Dec 2012
Paul Furio	Software Developer2000 - Jul 2003	Amazon.comManager, Software Development Since Aug 2011
Paul Knutzen	Designer1999 - 2002	Signal StudiosCo-founder Since 2008
Phil Trumbo	CREATIVE DIRECTOR1997 - 2007	TRUMBO STUDIOSFREELANCE ARTIST Since Apr 2011
Randy Briley	Studio Art DirectorJan 2000 - Jan 2011 Studio Art Director2000 - 2006 Studio Art Director2005 - 2008	Raven Mad StudiosOwner Since May 2013
Reid Johnson	Lead AnimatorApr 2003 - Oct 2005	Undead Labs(Re)Animator Since Jun 2011
Robin Vincent	Designer2005 - 2007	Signal StudiosDesign Director Since Jul 2010
Ross Dexter	InternJan 2006 - Apr 2006	Reactor ZeroProgrammer Since Feb 2011
Royden Lepp	Lead Character AnimatorMay 2007 - Apr 2009 Lead Character AnimatorFeb 2000 - Apr 2009 Lead Character Animator2006 - 2007 Animator2001 - 2006 Digital Artist, 2d animator Various titles2000 - 2001	20th Century FoxConsultant Since Sep 2012
Russ Bright	QA/Tester/Level Designer2006 - 2008	AmbrosiaSportsOwner Since Jan 2008
Russell Hochenedel	ProgrammerOct 2007 - Jul 2009	Zipline GamesProgrammer Since Mar 2013
Ryan Allred	Programmer and Tech Artist2002 - 2004
Ryan Bergan	ProgrammerOct 2008 - Aug 2009	Sabre Airline SolutionsSenior Software Developer Since Jul 2013
Ryan Clark	Programming Lead2006 - 2007	CrazyBumpMad Scientist Since 2007
Ryan Frayne	Software TesterMay 2005 - Apr 2006	Windcatcher Technology LLCPresident / Product Developer Since Jan 2012
Ryan Mattson	Junior Designer (contract)Feb 2007 - Mar 2007	2K MarinLead Level Designer Since Apr 2010
Ryan Milligan	ProgrammerMar 2005 - Oct 2005	Cypress ConsultingLead Software Engineer Since Jul 2011
Scott Brothers	Animator/ArtistMar 2008 - Jul 2008 Art Lead2005 - Mar 2008
Scott Creson	QA Project Account ManagerJun 2006 - May 2007
Scott Laing	Creative DirectorFeb 2002 - Oct 2006	MapMyFitnessMobile Product Manager Since Dec 2010
Scott Robinson	3D Character AnimatorOct 2007 - Mar 2009	Cat Daddy GamesAnimator Since Sep 2009
Scott White	creative director2002 - 2006	Aspyr MediaStudio Director, IP Since 2006
Sean Chong	Jr. Level DesignerJun 2008 - May 2009
Sean Stahl	Level DesignerSep 2006 - Oct 2007 ProgrammerJul 2005 - Sep 2006	MicrosoftGame Designer Since Jul 2013
Seth Gibson	Content Pipeline Developer / Visual FX ArtistAug 2002 - Aug 2004	Intel CorporationProject Manager Since Feb 2013
Sharon Plotkin	Character and Concept Artist1999 - 2009	DigiPen Institute of TechnologyArt and Animation Instructor (Part Time) Since Sep 2011
Shawn Wood	Artist and Game DesignerJan 2002 - Jan 2006	Fun Bits InteractiveSenior Concept and 2D Artist Since Mar 2011
Todd Gilbertsen	Director of TechnologyFeb 1996 - Mar 2007	PopCap GamesSenior Game Tech Engineer Since Apr 2013
Todd Harry	AnimatorJul 2007 - Mar 2009
Tom Miller	ComposerFeb 2005 - Aug 2006 ComposerFeb 2006 - Oct 2007 Freelance ComposerFeb 2006 - Jun 2007	Freelance Composer and MusicianComposer Since Jul 2012
Tristan Hall	Gameplay ProgrammerFeb 2005 - Oct 2005	MicrosoftSenior Program Manager Since Mar 2012
Wes Griswold	Environmental ArtistMay 2000 - Aug 2004	FILTER ARTIS MANAGMENT at Microsoft3D Digital Artist Since Jun 2008
Zach Prewitt	QA TesterJan 2006 - Jul 2006	Real NetworksContent Manager Since Mar 2010
Zhi Min Chen	Technical ArtistSep 2007 - Jan 2009 Environment ArtistApr 2006 - Sep 2007	343 Industries / MicrosoftSenior Creature Technical Director Since Apr 2011