Alberto Campo

Developer BIO

Upon completing four years at the University of California: San Diego, Alberto Campo earned a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts with an emphasis on Computing and a minor in Spanish Literature. Enrolling in both Visual Arts and Spanish Literature programs exposed Alberto to the values and importance new media has on all aspects of society. Whether it be in a virtual world, literary world or "real" world, art and creativity surrounds us all. Alberto attempted to harness this creativity by controlling the airwaves thus resulting in a six month internship at Jammin' Z-90FM, a local hip-hop and R&B radio station. During this time, Alberto assisted in the production of audio tours and on-air promotional spots. Eventually the corporate powers that be, Clear Channel, purchased the privately owned radio station. Disenfranchised by such a takeover and subsequent treatment of employees, his search for a new medium in which to reach the masses began.

In the Summer of 2002, Alberto Campo landed an entry level position as a Quality Assurance Tester at Midway Home Entertainment in Mira Mesa, Ca. At the time, Midway was currently developing major titles that would launch worldwide. Recognizing a possible area for growth and not being one to let opportunities pass him by, Alberto Campo, with the backing of management, began creating a localization department that would utilize his fluency in the Spanish language. In charge of the Castilian and Latin American Spanish translations, Alberto helped create localization documents that facilitated a quicker, more accurate and timely turnaround in product support as it pertained to the European languages. Ultimately the localization QA team supported Spanish, Italian, French and German. With the European video gaming market continuously growing, the demand for quality rose as well.

Unfortunately, all that was well at Midway did not remain that way. Amicably, Alberto parted ways with Midway and relocated to the Los Angeles area, where the job market is larger and opportunities seemed abound. Alberto Campo eventually secured employment with THQ Inc. in Calabasas Hills, Ca.

Since 2003, Alberto has been assisting and credited with the Quality Assurance aspects of many high profile titles. His experiences working in conjunction with larger brand names such as Nickelodeon, Disney and Pixar has taught Alberto about the intricacies of partnerships and the need for excellent communication between all departments.

Shipped titles:
Localization Testing at Midway (All uncredited):

Defender (PAL)

Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (PAL)

FireBlade (PAL)

Dr. Muto (PAL)

Justice League of America (GBA PAL)

Quality Assurance:
Midway (Uncredited): Haven (PS2)


THQ Inc. Credited:

Finding Nemo (Xbox, Gamecube)

Bob the Builder: Bob Builds a Castle (PC)

The Fairly OddParents (PC)

SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom (PC)

Smackdown: Here comes the Pain (PS2)

Yager: Multiplayer Add-on (PC PAL)

Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon (Xbox, PC PAL uncredited)

Red Faction 2 (PC Russian) (uncredited)

Full Spectrum Warrior (Xbox) Juiced (PC)

As QA Test Lead: Bratz: Rock Angelz (PC), Mx vs. ATV Unleashed (PC) and subsequent online patches, and Company of Heroes (PC) (uncredited)

After a great partnership with THQ Inc. that saw Alberto span the continent traveling to such events as GamersDay in San Fransisco, E3 (Electronics Expo) in Los Angeles and touring with the import car circuit at various Hot Import Nights stops along the east coast, Alberto sure was tired. Presenting to media outlets and conducting interviews were fun and although opportunities within the company were plentiful they did not ultimately satisfy his desire to be challenged daily. This is were The Walt Disney Internet Group steps into the story and takes over as employer. It is within the Disney Internet Group that Alberto has found a home that stimulates his ambitions of working for a great company of great size yet maintaining the intimacy of a small office setting. Alberto has been overjoyed to be attached to such great titles as:

Walt Disney Internet Group: Toontown Online (France, Spain, United Kingdom, Asia Pacific, Japan, Brazil) Disney Magic English Disney Connection Disney Game Downloads (Kim Possible, Princess Castle Party)

...and other new exciting titles in which you will just have to wait for.

The Disney Internet Group is growing in the direction that mirrors Alberto's original vision of several media types working in harmony and reaching the masses. Alberto looks forward to a successful and promising future with The Walt Disney Company and thanks those patient enough to follow along in his journey.

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Games Credited

MX vs. ATV Unleashed (2006), THQ Inc.
Bratz: Rock Angelz (2005), THQ Inc.
Juiced (2005), THQ Inc.
Full Spectrum Warrior (2004), THQ Inc.
Hot Wheels: Stunt Track Challenge (2004), THQ Inc.
The Incredibles (2004), THQ Inc.
Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo (2003), THQ Inc.
WWE Smackdown! Here Comes the Pain (2003), THQ Inc.