Alexander Crane

I am a Kansas City-native software engineer and game developer, with a focus on the fields of game development and AR/VR/XR. I have a passion for designing gameplay mechanics, level creation, world-building, creating unique user interfaces, engaging users, and bringing my own innovative features into projects. I believe my roots in art have lent me a certain type of creativity not often seen in the software engineering field, and it has often helped me see things from a different perspective.

Accolades & Roles

• Advisory Board Member for Game Development Program at Johnson County Community College (2021-Present)

• Global Game Jam (2020-Present) - Midwest Regional Organizer, responsible for overseeing 30+ jam sites

• GameJam+/Game Development World Cup (2020-2021) - Regional Organizer & Judge, responsible for Midwest United States, United Kingdom, Canada

• Ludum Dare 46 - Ranked Top 10% Worldwide in Theme and Humor Categories

• Ludum Dare 45 - Ranked Top 1% Worldwide in Innovation Category

• Major League Hacking (HackKU 2019) Winner of "Best Game Award", 2nd Place Overall