Alex Kim
Education
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
- Bachelor of Science in Interactive Media and Game Development, with Distinction, May 2014
- GPA: 3.42
Projects
Learn To Dev
- May 2014 - Present
- My Own Time
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Studied MIT Open Courseware: Introduction to Computer Science and Programming.
Course Website - Solved Project Euler problems using Python.
- Personal Projects: Command Line Minesweeper, HTML Interface Minesweeper, Github Pages Website.
Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
- June - October 2013
- Game Designer & Artist
- Collaborated with four other students to create a mobile multiplayer application targeted for Android OS, intended for users to play on train commutes.
- Led the design and creation of two-dimensional art assets in Adobe Photoshop; authored the application specification report.
- Assisted in application architecture and QA process.
- Participated in the presentation (PowerPoint) and live demonstration of the application of Osaka University professors and graduate students.
- Report, Presentation & Source
Venice Mobility Department, Venice, Italy
- October - December 2012
- Researcher & Web Manager
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to observe and analyze pedestrian traffic patterns within the city; presented findings to city officials.
- Created and managed web pages with information on major city streets.
- Established a foundation for future projects.
- Final Paper
Experience
Space Dwarves Entertainment
- June 2014 - November 2014
- Texture Artist Intern
- Retexturing environment and mechanical assets.
Bracedr, PC, Hamden, Connecticut
- May - August 2012
- PowerPoint Hacker
- Adapted an educational CD-I program into a comprehensive PowerPoint application.
- Used to teach orthodontic patients about proper dental care while wearing braces.
CRN International, Hamden, CT
- May - August 2010
- Information Technology Intern
- Assisted senior IT staff in performing software updates and maintenance.
- Constructed new computers to company specifications.
National Computer Camps, Fairfield, CT, Atlanta, GA
- June - July 2009, 2011
- Camp Counselor
- Set up computers before camper arrival.
- Instructed campers in basic Java, C++, Multimedia Fusion 2 and 3D Game Studio.
Technical Skills
- Programming Languages: Python, HTML, CSS, Javascript, JQuery
- 3D Design: Maya, 3DS Max, Zbrush
- Visual Design: GIMP, Photoshop
- Audio Design: Audacity, Reaper
- Game Engines: Neverwinter Nights 2 Editor, Unity, Unreal 3
- Hardware: Desktop Computer Assembly
- Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Development Tools: Github
- Exposure To: Flash, Java, C++
Relevant Coursework
- 3D Modeling I & II
- Advanced Storytelling in Games
- Animation I & II
- Artistic Game Development I & II
- Concept Art
- Creative Writing & Creative Writing in Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
- Design of Tabletop Strategy Games
- Digital Game Design I & II
- Digital Painting
- Figure Drawing
- Game Audio I