Derek Padula

Current

Owner at Young Forest Games

Past

Game Designer/Scripter at Seven Studios
QA Tester at Electronic Arts
QA Tester at Activision

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Education

Western Michigan University

Connections

29 connections

Industry

Computer Games

Websites

Derek Padula’s Summary

My goals are to help as many people as I can before I pass away. I strive to always look at the long term end results, and do what is good for others before I do what is good for my self.

Derek Padula’s Specialties:

Creator of Original IP, Business Management, Game Design, Quality Assurance Testing, Web Site Design, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe / Macromedia Suite, Martial Arts Instructor, Falun Dafa Disciple and Coordinator, Board Member of Westwood College LA's Game Design Curriculum.

Derek Padula’s Experience

Owner

Young Forest Games

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Computer Games industry)

May 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)

I am the founder and manager of Young Forest Games. My duties including running the business, creating and designing the original IP, managing the team, creating production schedules, and ensuring that the games stay focused and are fun.
Game Designer/Scripter

Seven Studios

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Computer Games industry)

October 2005 — May 2006 (8 months)
QA Tester

Electronic Arts

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Games industry)

July 2004 — March 2005 (9 months)
QA Tester

Activision

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Computer Games industry)

June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)

Derek Padula’s Education

Western Michigan University

Bachelors , Asian Studies, Minor in Chinese , 2001 — 2005

Activities and Societies:

Founder and Manager of Western Michigan Kung Fu Club (teaching Shaolin, San Sau, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong). Also taught Falun Dafa.