Xander Mills

Xander Mills

OMIS

Team Management Program Development Java (OOP) SQL & Relational Databases Communication Problem-Solving Project Management Agile/Scrum

I am an esports coach and program developer with experience at Northern Illinois University and Michigan State University. I focus on building competitive teams, increasing recruitment, and helping students develop teamwork, leadership, and STEAM-related skills through gaming.

Education

  • Northern Illinois University - OMIS (Expected Graduation 2027)

Skills

  • Team Management
  • Program Development
  • Java (OOP)
  • SQL & Relational Databases
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Agile/Scrum

Work Experience

  • Esports Staff, Northern Illinois University (January 2025 – Present)
  • Esports Staff, Michigan State University (May 2024 – January 2025)
  • Software Developer, Discover / Code Orange (January 2020 – January 2022)
  • Intern, Informatica (May 2018 – May 2019)

Project Experience

  • Built and structured collegiate esports programs at NIU and MSU - recruitment, practice systems, performance tracking
  • Led software development life-cycle and emergency bug fixes at Discover
  • Lacrosse leadership - Captain (UNL), Vice-President/Coach (NIU)