I graduated with my first Bachelors degree in Computer Science in 2008, and subseqently gained 17 years of experience as a software engineer, working on everything from embedded systems to web-scale microservices. I eventually decided to chase my lifelong dream of starting my own indie game studio, so in January 2025 I quit my job as a Principal Engineer at Twitch. In order to give myself the best chance of success, I enrolled in Digital Arts and Entertainment at Howest University in Kortrijk, Belgium. I am been learning the Game Design and Art skills that I felt were lacking when I initially set out on this path; once acquired, I will be starting my own indie game studio.
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My Journey

By Marissa

I graduated with my first Bachelors degree in Computer Science in 2008, and subseqently gained 17 years of experience as a software engineer, working on everything from embedded systems to web-scale microservices.

I eventually decided to chase my lifelong dream of starting my own indie game studio, so in January 2025 I quit my job as a Principal Engineer at Twitch.

In order to give myself the best chance of success, I enrolled in Digital Arts and Entertainment at Howest University in Kortrijk, Belgium. I am been learning the Game Design and Art skills that I felt were lacking when I initially set out on this path; once acquired, I will be starting my own indie game studio.

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