Resume

EXPERIENCE

HIGH VOLTAGE SOFTWARE – Hoffman Estates, IL
Software Engineer, June 2004 – Present
Programming Intern, Summer 2003

  • Recent Work (unannounced projects)
  • Designed a universal objective/event system, now in use by multiple projects
  • Developed six unique multiplayer game modes along with team AI strategies
  • Implemented combat system for main character
  • Developed tool in C# to streamline designer tasks
  • Duel Masters [PS2]
  • Implemented Sony TRC functionality
  • NTSC version passed Sony certification on first attempt
  • Contributed to initial implementation of cross-platform certification framework
  • NBA Inside Drive 2004 [Xbox]
  • Overhauled UI between 2003 and 2004 versions
  • Built a reputation for working fast with minimal guidance
  • I am a hidden (and likely the shortest) character in this game

VISUAL CONCEPTS – San Rafael, CA
Quality Assurance, Summer 2002

  • Credited in NCAA Football 2K3 [PS2, Xbox, GCN]
  • Credited in ToeJam & Earl 3 [Xbox]
  • Developed a feel for the games industry while building contacts

CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY – Chicago, IL
Management Information Systems Intern, Summer 2000

  • Supported a variety of hardware and software platforms
  • Gained large-scale team and technical support experience

IMPERIAL TRAVEL AND TOURS – Chicago, IL
Consultant, 1997 – 1999

  • Administered Windows NT-based network
  • Designed and implemented web presence

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – Ann Arbor, MI
BSE Computer Engineering, December 2003

ACTIVITIES

ANIME CENTRAL – Chicago, IL
Guest Relations Director, 2002 – 2004
Guest Relations Staff, 1998 – 2002

  • Managed 30 staffers at a convention attracting 8,000 attendees
  • Oversaw a $35k department budget
  • Acquired strong event management skills
  • Built and maintained a large global contact list

FAMILY HOUSING LANGUAGE PROGRAM – Ann Arbor, MI
Volunteer Teaching Assistant, 1999 – 2001

  • Assisted non-natives in acquiring English proficiency

SKILLS

OS: DOS, Unix variants, all flavors of Windows
Software: Visual Studio, CodeWarrior, SourceSafe, Alienbrain, g++, vim
Languages: C++, C, C#, HTML, Javascript, VBScript
Misc: Outstanding writing skills, Latin literacy, basic Japanese

BEST REASON

Incredibly fast learner; reputation for picking up something new and quickly delivering results.