Atiya is currently working as a user researcher at Ubisoft Toronto. She is also a hobbyist developer, making games for jams and personal projects on the side as a way of exploring her identity and life experiences. Previously she obtained her Master’s in Computer Science at Ontario Tech University, and as a TA taught subjects such as game design, programming, and math. In 2023 she became a part of The Game Awards Future Class.
If you wish to contact her about work opportunities, please send her a message on LinkedIn.
At a glance…
Ubisoft Toronto | 2021-Present
User Research Analyst
Stitch Media | 2020
User Research Intern
UXR Lab | 2017-2021
Research Assistant
GAMES
AAA Titles
Far Cry 6 (2021)
Ubisoft
Worked as a User Research intern.
Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope (2022)
Ubisoft
Worked as a User Research Moderator.
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage (2023)
Ubisoft
Worked as a User Research Analyst.
Personal Projects
You’re Not Family is a short narrative rhythm game that explores tense family dynamics and mental health struggles through the lens of an eldest daughter. Aside from some free visual/audio assets listed in the credits of the game, Atiya developed this as a solo project in Unity. It is available on Steam and Itch.
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