Click to Download Mark Walker Local Address 5025 E. Pacific Coast Hwy, Apt. P106 Long Beach, CA 90804 (562) 342-6968 markwalker@codemarked.com OBJECTIVE:   A position as a computer game programmer or applications software programmer. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Software Engineering University of Advancing Technology, Tempe, AZ  Degree April 2006. 3.6/4.0 GPA COMPUTER SKILLS: C/C++, VB, DirectX, and OpenGL Aurora Engine (NWN) SQL and ASP/ASP.NET RELATED COURSE WORK: C++ Programming I & II Game AI Concepts Data Structures I & II Multiplayer Game Programming Visual Basic Programming I & II Object Oriented Design Game Development in C++ Level Design Graphical Programming: OpenGL Applied Game Theory          PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Lead Programmer (September 2005 - October 2006) Neverwinter Nights module (“Torn Asunder”), Tempe, Arizona Programmed in Aurora Engine (Java/C like) Created cutscenes and programmed dungeons (puzzles) and in-game events Created a more flexible substitute for the default WalkWaypoints script Enhanced default henchman AI to recognize/heal petrification and use elemental  magic based on enemy strengths and weaknesses Co-Developer (July 2005 - August 2005) Black Shadow, Tempe, Arizona Vertical shooter programmed in DirectX/C++ Created Sprite Class, Gun Class, and numerous other portions of the project Developed an algorithm allowing the firing of a weapon at any angle with  floating-point X and Y velocity (credited in Beginning Java 5 Game Programming  by Jonathan S. Harbour) PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT: Cashier/Cook/Janitor, Stateline Dairy Queen, Niles, MI, (1999 - 2003) MEMBERSHIPS: International Game Developers’ Association