Frank has worked in the IT field for over 30 years. Frank taught a game design course back in the 2000s and, using his knowledge of IT and coding, created Fort Miami Games. Frank is an Assistant Professor at Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC).
When Frank isn’t busy with work or Fort Miami Games, he can be found spending time outside or relaxing with a good read.
Dan has two degrees in electronics. He also has an electrical engineering degree from ITT Tech as well as a Computer Science degree from Davenport University.
His hobbies outside of Fort Miami Games include collecting, fixing, and modifying older games and game systems. He likes to modify with his Rx7, watches, as well as Pokémon Cards. His favorite games are Pokémon Blue, Red, and Green and his recent favorite is the Fallout series.
Sura earned a Bachelor of Computer Science, Global Project Management Certificate, and a higher degree in data analysis. They also obtained a Master Degree in Data Analytic from their advance certificate in Data Analytic Graduate Degree. Currently for Fort Miami Games Sura is the Project Manager, so she develops basics of Alpha and Beta experiments and their workflow. She has a wealth of knowledge that allows her to excel in this position such as the Software Testing Process, Unity tester, Testing Tools for Android Development, and Testing Mythologies.
Other than working for Fort Miami Games, Sura works for the University of Davenport Warren Customer Service Specialist. She also enjoys doing handicrafts like designing and implementing gifts as well as cooking. Some of her favorite all time games are old electronic games like The Goonies MSX, Classic Games Junkies, King’s Valley, and Rambo III. Current favorites of hers are more two dimensional rather than three, like Project Makeover, Matchington Mansion, and Super Stylist Fashion Dress Up.
Cameron Graduated from Davenport University in Spring of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science tailored to game design/development. He was hired initially as a game developer but has transitioned to the role of website developer.
Outside of working with Fort Miami Games Cameron likes playing games, reading, bowling, and helping family. He has also worked on two separate game development projects outside of this. His current favorite games are the Pokémon series, Dead by Daylight, and Oxygen not Included. His all-time favorite is Chrono Trigger because of the narrative, characters, and world where it takes place.
Austin is currently attending Baker College, working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Video Game Design. They also graduated from Muskegon Community College where he got an Associate’s degree in programming. He is currently a game developer for Fort Miami Games.
Outside of work, some of his hobbies include playing video games, playing disc golf, watching anime, and hanging out with family. Austin’s current favorite game is between Genshin Impact and Marvel Snap. His all-time favorite game is MX Unleashed for the PS2 since it was a game, he played a lot during his childhood, and he thinks the physics in the game was ahead of its time.
Tuyet works for Fort Miami Games as a website developer. They graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science information systems with a focus on web development from Baker College.
Outside of work, some of Tuyet’s favorite hobbies include watching movies and tv shows, playing video games, and traveling/experiencing new places and cultures. Due to their busy schedule, Tuyet does play that many games currently. However, they have played some games in the past that are their favorites.
Jay works for Fort Miami Games as an Intern Game developer. They are self-taught in both game and web development. They look to use their experience to help with development and enhance their skills in game/web development.
In addition to working with Fort Miami Games, Jay also works as Electrical Technician at Train Technologies. Outside of work, some of their favorite hobbies include rock climbing, reading, playing games, and working on personal robotics/3D printing projects. Jay’s current favorite game is Nightrain and Rematch. Their reason is that they like how Nightrain brings different elements into a souls like ecosystem that brings fun and how the game pivots ideas that might of gone to waste. For Rematch, they like how the game allows the players to make their own strategies to compete against others. Jay’s all time favorite game is Hollow Knight.
Ivan is currently enrolled at Ferris State University, where they are pursuing a Major in Game Design and Digital Animation. They have worked on some individual projects and participated in Game Jams. Ivan is currently working at Fort Miami Games as a Game Developer.
In addition to working at Fort Miami Games, Ivan also works as an IT Technician. Outside of work, some of their favorite hobbies include working out, playing video games, watching shows, and fishing. Ivan’s current favorite game is Rocket league since they play the game with their friends and have a fun time. Their all time favorite game is between the Halo series and Minecraft. The reason why is that these games were apart of their childhood and they played these games with their sister.