I began as a musician, playing drums and percussion throughout middle school and high school. As I began to branch out into other artistic pursuits, I discovered a love of creating music and audio for games that evolved into a passion for game development more broadly. I finished my undergraduate degree in Interactive Entertainment with minors in Game Audio and Video Game Programming at the University of Southern California in 2024. I'm now spending my time freelancing and working on my own independent projects!

I am an energetic and excited game developer with specialties in audio design and technical game design. I love creating game mechanics and interactive audio/music systems that help to create powerful and compelling player experiences. Some of my favorite games include The Beginner's Guide, ABZÛ, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, and Rocket League. 

Email: zachnorthrop@gmail.com Phone: (818) 516-1318 LinkedIn