Head Count: Zachary Tutlewski

Zachary Tutlewski is a gameplay programmer at Human Head Studios. Growing up in Racine, Wisconsin, Zach found his love for video games at a young age through titles like Spyro and Heroes of Might and Magic. He originally set out to pursue a career in molecular biology and bioinformatics, but switched majors to computer science after realizing how much more he enjoyed programming; a passion he discovered while modding Minecraft. After graduating from UW-Parkside, Zach entered the industry as a programmer for Volition, where he worked on Agents of Mayhem. Zach’s favorite part about the games industry is working with a team to creatively solve problems. What he enjoys most about Human Head is the collaborative environment. In his spare time, Zach likes to work on indie projects and explore what Madison has to offer.

Advice for Aspiring Game Developers:
“Programming is a great position in the industry because it’s applicable in a lot of ways beyond your specific role on a project.”

Three Games that Everyone Should Play:
1. Spyro
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim