Shi Johnson-Bey, Ph.D.

Hi, I'm Ishmael Johnson-Bey. I typically go by my nickname, Shi (pronounced "shy"). I'm a research software engineer and game developer passionate about building tools and software that empower game developers. This site is the best place to connect with and learn more about my past and current work. My experience spans social simulation, emergent/procedural storytelling systems, web apps, robotics, neurogaming, and VR. I earned my Ph.D. in Computational Media from the University of California, Santa Cruz, with a concentration in AI for Games. Most recently, I worked as a Senior Data Scientist on the AI R&D Team at Take-Two Interactive Software.