Zaima Atoshi
Education
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Multimedia, McMaster University
Specialization
- Software Development, Game Development, Digital Storytelling, Creative Technology
Biography
A life-long digital media enthusiast, Zaima started learning and experimenting with creative technologies such as Macromedia Flash, Sony Vegas pro to Blender. By the time she was in High School she expanded her skills into coding languages such as Visual Basic, C# and Python.
As an avid fan of video games, Zaima decided to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Multimedia focusing on Video Game Development at McMaster University. After graduation she focused more on Software Development through Professional Roles as well as publishing various Software Tools and Video Games under her personal brand. She worked in an AI startup as Unity Developer developing Educational Software as well as VR models. She also worked for a Legal Tech company developing the companies Web based solution.
Alongside studying digital media, Zaima is currently working towards establishing her own Tech company in partnership to sell Apps and Video games.
Why Digital Media?
I have always been captivated by how digital tools can empower creativity and storytelling. As a creative person myself, I have countless visions and ideas that I want to bring to life. These experiences shaped my desire to combine technical skills with artistic vision that led me to pursue an Undergrad degree in Multimedia.
As a lifelong learner, next I want to achieve a deeper understanding of the most effective ways to build impactful tools and ecosystems to foster creativity from both a practical and academic point of view. The MDM program offers the ideal environment to bring my ideas to life. Its blend of academic rigor, practical project work, and industry connections is exactly what I need to achieve my vision and leave my footprint in the digital media field.