Hey, I’m Daniel

I was born in Sorocaba SP, Brazil and my journey through life has taken me to most parts of the globe. Me and my family made the effort of moving to the USA in 2009, and soon after I enrolled at Full Sail University, graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor in Game Arts.
I have since done a myriad of jobs, from medical prototype development, models that came bundled with early consumer-based 3D printers for Microsoft, and even drove to LA over 2.5 days for a job in the movie industry in which I was a CG artist for the Maze Runner – Scorch Trials movie. My prerogative has always been this: Keep moving forward, no matter where you end up, what you do, always do your job and do it well and keep advancing, you never know what tomorrow might bring, and taking risks might just get you to where you have always wanted to be!
Which leads right to my career with Sanzaru Games over the past 9 years, having since moved to the Bay Area in California where I currently reside, and were it not for that job and the opportunity, I would never have met my husband.
My body of work spans so many years, avenues and even personal projects that it’s difficult sometimes to put it all in words or pick only the ones that matter most, I have zero regrets.

I think of myself as someone who loves what he does, and is quick and flexible enough to fit into any opportunity, any career path, and quickly learn the trade if needed be, or fit with the pace of a company and their teams. I’ve always delivered on my goals and the company’s vision, and I am very dedicated into bringing forth a level of skill and professionalism, paired with my career experience, to any company and any field.

You will certainly not be disappointed with me, that I guarantee!

Here is a list of my major project contributions:
– Maze Runner: Scorch Trials
– Marvel: Powers United
– Asgard’s Wrath 1
– Asgard’s Wrath 2
– Spyro Reignited Trilogy

And lastly, a pair of internal prototype projects for AAA titles spanning 12 months or more,
which I am unable to share, sadly

Outside of Video-Game work, I am an avid traveler, a passionate photographer, a spirited sports driver and vehicle builder, and in case you couldn’t see it yet also a massive nerd: boardgames, tabletops, RPGs, worldbuilding, writing and even the occasional drawing or painting.