Derek Miner

BEST AMATEUR WEB DESIGNER!


Aloha, my name is Derek and I am a first-year student at the University of West Oahu pursuing a degree in Creative Media with a specialization in Video Game Design and Development. My objective for this program is to acquire a formal education on the fundamental principles and practices of design, build an industry-standard portfolio, and interact with other innovative media designers. I am the founder of Spell Lynx Games, a brand committed to producing exceptional video games for the next generation. If you are interested in collaborating with me, please feel free to contact me through my social media or business profiles listed below. My ultimate aspiration is to share my passion for gaming with my players by creating entertaining and stimulating games. Check out my ICS101 "Final Project Video (Work In Progress)" here.

Personal Contact



Email : derekm24@hawaii.edu

Website : https://spelllynxgames.com

Phone : N/A

Address : Ewa Beach, HI

Work History



Creative Media Student, University of Hawaii - West Oahu

Game Design and Development | Jan 2024 - Present

Integrating various media domains, such as design, storytelling, and technology, the general creative media concentration provides study and extended practice in the student’s chosen area of competence. Course requirements address development and maintenance of existing artistic skills; foster support for a broader understanding of related disciplines including humanities and technology; and provide experience in working in multidisciplinary teams on realistic problems.

Executive Officer at US Network Enterprise Center, Wheeler AAF HI

1LT XO | Dec 2021- Jul 2023

I served as the Executive Officer for the United States Army Network Enterprise Center (USANEC), Schofield Barracks, to provide long-term SIPR and NIPR capabilities to customers on the island of Oahu. I managed the accountability of all network devices, storage facilities, and personnel operations for the 30th Signal Battalion. As the Executive Officer, I planned, maintained, and executed all long-term network operations to enable Mission Command across the Pacific Theater.

Platoon Leader at US Army Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Schofield Barracks HI

2LT PL / Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

As a Platoon Leader in the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB), I managed 6 teams, over 50 personnel, and over 82 million dollars worth of property to provide Signal assets to customers across the Pacific Theater. I led over 17 successful missions to Operate and Defend Mission Command Systems and Networks in order to support Unified Land Operations anytime, anywhere. My Soldiers and I provided the best Signal capabilities to our customers throughout the volatile COVID-19 environment for long-term sustainment operations, natural disaster relief, short-term expeditionary operations, and warfighter training for on-island units.

Cadet at United States Military Academy, West Point

Cadet | Jun 2015 - May 2019

After finishing high school, I relocated to West Point, New York, to undergo Cadet Basic Training. Throughout my time at the Academy, I pursued a Philosophy major with a Cyber Security minor, where I worked to integrate these fields to enhance my comprehension of cyber ethics, cyber law, and cyber warfare. My academic pursuits enabled me to cultivate a warfighter mentality for the Information Age. As my senior seminar project, I assisted DARPA in developing contemporary doctrine by exploring the Ethical Use of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems. I branched Signal and graduated in May of 2019.