Mason Reed
Summary
Motivated Programmer with exceptional background spent in the games industry. Engaging demeanor known for working well in deadline-driven environments. Expert in UI implementation with training in game engine technology. Quickly masters new software packages and hardware technologies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Gameplay Programmer
GravyStack Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked within project parameters, supporting game vision and developing original content with the objective of teaching financial literacy.
- Collaborated with project leadership, developing optimal workplace settings for team-oriented productivity.
- Maintained product vision throughout project lifecycle, supporting user-focused experience and integrated mechanics.
- Developed UI framework with reusable UI components, allowing for faster implementation and testing.
Gameplay Programmer
Wayforward Technologies
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Designed supporting documentation, writing in-depth game design documents for features and systems using professional and audience-appropriate voice.
- Stayed within project limitations, supporting the client's vision developing content with their specific vision in mind.
- Optimized mini games to run on specialized hardware, improving framerate by 5x.
Gameplay Programmer
Floor 84
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Created custom editor tools, supporting designers and allowing for easier creation of game content.
- Developed games according to clients' wants and needs, revising as necessary to provide the best possible product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA06.2018
Skills
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Audio Programming
- User Experience
- Problem Solving
- Object-oriented Programming
- Input Systems
- Collision Detection
- Data Structures
- Procedural Generation
- Version Control
- UI Development
- Scripting Languages
Timeline
Gameplay Programmer
GravyStack Inc.
05.2023 - 09.2023
Gameplay Programmer
Wayforward Technologies
08.2021 - 05.2023
Gameplay Programmer
Floor 84
10.2018 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of California, Santa Cruz
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