Summary of Skills

Programming

Completed coursework related to:

• Application Logic and Design
• Software Engineering
• Object-Oriented Programming
• System Architecture
• Approximately 4 years experience working with C++
• Approximately 1 year experience working with Sybase SQL
• Basic experience with C#, Javascript, HTML, CSS and x86 Assembly
• Experienced with Visual Studio 2008-2013, and Subversion

Game Design

Completed projects using Direct X 9, Unreal Engine 3, Unreal Engine 4, Simple Fast Multimedia Library, FMOD Audio Library, and Game Maker 8.

Moderate experience with Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk 3DS Max

Completed coursework relating to:

• Game Design and Theory
• Artificial Intelligence
• Level Design
• 3D Math and Physics
• Game Engine Design
• Networking

Management

Completed coursework related to:

• Leadership and Motivation
• Project Management
• Approximately 5 years experience in restaurant management
• Experienced in training, coaching and delegation

Work Experience

Lead Game Programmer 2014 - Current

Grand Arc Designs –Knoxville, TN

• Design and implement gameplay systems for Memories of Aeldaria
• Implement and maintain source control.
• Manage a small team of programmers.

IT POS Systems Support Analyst 2014 - Current

Ruby Tuesday Inc. – Maryville, TN

• Regularly implement SQL and C# based software updates to over 700 stores.
• Implemented a table-top ordering device in late 2015
• Implemented an updated credit card driver package in early 2015
• Assisted in implementing a major system upgrade in mid 2015

Store Systems Service Desk Support Analyst 2011-2014

Ruby Tuesday Inc. – Maryville, TN

• Provided first level support to over 800 stores.
• Traveled to Manila to train a team of analysts.

Education

Bachelor of Science – Game and Simulation Programming

• December, 2015
• DeVry University – Chicago, IL
• Summa Cum Laude (4.0 GPA)
• Dean’s List

Projects

Memories of Aeldaria

• Currently serving as lead game programmer for this project.
• Developing in Unreal Engine 4.
• Designing and implementing melee combat systems towards the completion of a full demo.
• Anticipate full production in mid 2016.

Havok, Inc – Unreal Engine 4

• Completed in October, 2015 as a group Senior Project.
• Served as Team Leader, Documentation Controller, Programmer and Level Designer
• This concept was entirely reworked for this Senior Project, loosely based on a previous project (below).

Havok, Inc – Unreal Engine 3

• Completed in October, 2013 as a Level Design Project.
• Served as the primary resource on this; with the exception of a few sound effects, this is entirely personal work.

Tank Gauntlet

• Completed in June, 2014 as an Applied Development Project.
• Written completely in C++ using DirectX 9, FMOD Audio, and the Windows API.
• Created all artwork with the exception of the background for the menu and the skybox texture.