John S.

John S. is a versatile professional with extensive experience in both travel writing and software development. Currently, John serves as a Contributing Travel Writer for Paste Magazine and as a Contributor for Matador Network, focusing on documenting travel experiences and stories. As a Senior Engineer at Bitwise Alchemy, John develops interactive content using Unreal and Unity. Previous roles include Senior VR Developer at Moth + Flame and Senior Gameplay Programmer at Lost Boys Interactive, with notable contributions to titles like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and System Shock 3. John is also a Yoga Teacher at Black Swan Yoga, imparting vinyasa flows in Texas. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University.