About Me
XNA Studio
DirectX
OpenGL
Win32
Flash / Java
Modding
I am a 20 year old Programmer and Game Developer from Ottawa, Ontario, with over 12 years of computer programming experience and an Advanced Diploma in Game Development from Algonquin College.
I have over three years experience designing interactive desktop applications, both 3D and form based, with a variety of different objectives.
I also have experience with a many development tools such as level editors, 3D modeling applications and versioning systems.
During the course of my studies at Algonquin College, I developed video games individually, as well as in cooperation with small and large teams of students, using best-practice methods such as version control and SCRUM reports.
I have succeeded on teams of weaker members who relied on me to up hold the project, as well as on teams of very skilled individuals who bring allot to the table.
In addition to my studies, I have created both games and applications on my own time, simply because I enjoy programming.
I have a dedicated passion for game development and I am very excited launch my career in the games industry.
Resume
My resume is available below in several formats. PDF is recommended.
Portable Document Format (PDF)
Microsoft Word Document (DOC)
Open Office Document (ODT)Skills, Known Languages, Etc...
- Fluent in a wide variety of programming languages including: C++, C#, JAVA, PHP, Javascript, Actionscript and Litescript
- Experience with API's such as DirectX, OpenGL and XNA
- Experience with a variety of development tools and pipelines
- Ability to quickly learn new languages and frameworks with little assistance
- Can work productively in a team environment or effectively on my own
Education
Game Development (Programming and Digital Media) (2006 - 2009)Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario
- Dean's Honour list for all six semesters
- GPA of 3.7 / 4.0
Centre Hastings Secondary School, Madoc, Ontario
Experience
Developing 2D and 3D games- Took part in the planning and conception of many different games
- Designed the framework and core 3D functionality of many games
- Designed and implemented user interfaces (start menus and in-game HUDs)
- Worked together with a team of students to create larger scale games
- Over 12 years of web programming experience
- Fluent in PHP, CSS, Javascript and HTML
- Experienced in database design and optimization
- Designed, built and deployed over 30 websites
- Designed an application to integrate the Xfire instant messenger with the popular social network, Facebook
