David Phillips Game Producer

Game Summary

HoloScenarios, a suite of mixed reality training apps for HoloLens using Unity...

My Role

Directed cross-functional teams in developing HoloScenarios...

Awards / Recognition

TIME Best Inventions of 2022: Recognized for the HoloScenarios respiratory module...

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Game Summary

VMT is a training simulation for PC, mobile, and VR where users learn how to complete all repairs directly from real-world training manuals with photorealistic accuracy and immersive interactivity.

My Role

Managed a multidisciplinary team of developers through the full production pipeline to design, develop, and publish multiple military vehicle training simulations for the U.S. military.

Contributed to the development of core systems and internal developer tools using Unity and C# across VMT modules covering helicopters and vehicles including the UH-60M, CH-47, and MD-130.

Utilized Jira, Git, and Confluence to coordinate workflows, track progress, and maintain alignment across Agile teams.

Coordinated with aircraft mechanics (SMEs) to ensure absolute procedural accuracy, from rotor startup to engine replacement and fine-detail maintenance.

Awards / Recognition

Trivia: Mike Durant — the real pilot portrayed in Black Hawk Down — founded the company.

Links

Forbes: How Mike Durant Transformed His Battlefield Experience into Virtual Reality

Game Summary

Crash lab was the investigation of a real airplane crash and Rescue simulated drone rescue situation in Yosemite for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

My Role

Worked with other developers to create training simulations for the Virtual Hub which are Crash Lab and Rescue. Using Unity I coded systems for interactivity in the environment such as animation and path finding of NPCs, inspection systems, and drone assembly frameworks.

Awards / Recognition

The 2018 CIO 100 award honored the innovative use of virtual reality and simulation, specifically highlighting the collaborative work between ERAU and partners like Pinnacle Solutions and Unity Technologies

Links

> https://news.erau.edu/headlines/cio-magazine-virtual-crash-lab-takes-fight#:~:text=The%20lab%20was%20designed%20and%20built%20by:,crash%20lab%20that%20recreates%20a%20real%20accident > https://news.erau.edu/headlines/virtual-reality-powers-real-learning#:~:text=Honored%20with%20a%202018%20CIO,strategic%20excellence%20in%20information%20technology

Game Summary

Multiplayer game where you would take control of different roles in a combat simulation game such as commander, drone pilot, or helicopter.

My Role

My role was a Unity developer where I collaborated with developers and artists to design systems using Unity and C#. Worked closely with the 3D art team to import, optimize, and integrate assets into simulation environments. Programmed in-engine systems including pathfinding, AI behavior, physics interactions, and particle effects.

Awards / Recognition

Strikeforce, an award-winning project recognized at I/ITSEC.

Links

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/camber-corporation-wins-both-best-government-game-and-the-peoples-choice-award-at-iitsec-serious-games-showcase-and-challenge-competition-for-mum-t-strikeforce-300190053.html

Game Summary

start up systems and shut down

My Role

My role was a Unity developer where I collaborated with developers and artists to design systems using Unity and C#. I Worked closely with the 3D art team to import, optimize, and integrate assets into simulation environments. Created UI and menu systems to navigate the app.  Helped to Construct and maintain complex prefabs

Awards / Recognition

Actively used by the Airforce for military training

Links

https://www.aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com/news/camber-awarded-air-force-contract-081215/

Game Summary

Olympus is a fantasy role‑playing “exergame” that combines physical activity with gameplay and was developed as part of a research project at MSU involving faculty and students.

My Role

3d artist and Animator. Responsible for creating rigging and animations for characters and creatures using Maya such as the Hydra and Minotaur, including some 3d modeling of creatures like the bobcat

Awards / Recognition

A different year’s exhibition shows that Olympus, a game developed by MSU’s Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab, won the People’s Choice Award at an earlier International Academic Conference on Meaningful Play (October 2010)

Links

.https://gamedev.msu.edu/olympus/ https://meaningfulplay.msu.edu/2010/

Game Summary

Evolve bots using a genetic algorithm to scientifically solve and survive environmental puzzles, then compete against an AI for resources that is also evolving

My Role

I worked as a lead game developer using Unity and C# creating core pathfinding systems and working on evolutionary algorithms. Created the levels and challenges to test the evolution strategies and the bots them self using Maya. Conducted research in genetics and machine learning using interactive Unity simulations. Worked on grant proposals and delivered live project demonstrations at academic conferences. Created assets and development tools to support the team’s educational games, gaining proficiency in C#, Unity, Photoshop, and Maya. Maintained and optimized a large codebase while collaborating with other developers to produce an educational game focused on microevolution.

Awards / Recognition

Gained local recognition but nothing notable, perhaps one day.

Links

https://mgi.natsci.msu.edu/labs/adami-lab/people.aspx https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq8InppNnQ0

Game Summary

Global Game Jams and similar events such as Ludum Dare are where a team creates a game over a weekend then submits it to be judged.

My Role

I have worked solo and with teams in multiple roles as developer, designer, and artist. The following list of games were at one point released on mobile devices. Open Corey Door Crelos Bubble Friends Defend the City Mysterious Sphereous Frontier

Awards / Recognition

Open Coreys Door which stands for OCD is a memory game where you must repeat increasingly difficult OCD habits to leave your room each day.

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Game Summary

A promotional game for a cat toy features a multiple minigames simulating the real world activities to be done with the cat

My Role

I was a solo game creator on this project fulfilling all roles.

Awards / Recognition

The product is currently available for purchase

Links

holycatbag.com https://youtu.be/5lovF_tDpuM