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Richard Hernandez

Houston,TX

Summary

I am passionate about the art of creating immersive and interactive gaming experiences. I bring a strong foundation in programming, a creative mindset, and a willingness to learn and grow within the industry.

I possess a deep understanding of player psychology and game design principles, which I believe are crucial in crafting truly engaging gaming experiences. I am adept at analyzing player behavior and feedback to enhance game mechanics, ensuring that players are not just participants, but active contributors to the evolving narrative of the game.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Manager

Reynolds & Reynolds
03.2022 - Current
  • Devised and implemented reliable data management procedures to enable usability and security of company data.
  • Reviewed source documents and listings to compile resources for identifying and correcting data allocation issues.
  • Set up and controlled user access levels across databases to protect important data using role-based access control (RBAC) and encryption techniques.
  • Initiated a comprehensive data quality improvement project utilizing C# and SQL to create automated scripts to cleanse and standardize our existing data, resulting in higher accuracy and consistency in the company's database.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05.2025

Skills

  • Game design and development (Unity)
  • C# Language
  • Glitch and Bug Resolution
  • Data Management (SQL)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • UI/UX design
  • Time management and organization

Projects

Pokémon Rivals

March 2023 - Current


  • This project brings to life a Pokémon game with real-time battles, a concept that introduces a fresh and dynamic twist to the beloved Pokémon universe.
  • Developed using GameMaker Studio 2 and Piskel App.


Schedule App

September 2022


  • Developed a schedule app for my coworkers that allows them to input their work hours and enables others to view the schedules seamlessly.
  • The app was built using Microsoft SQL Server and Xamarin.



Leadership

GML Club, Community
Houston, TX |January 2023 - Current
• Provided a space for beginner game developers to express their ideas and transform them into video games using Game Maker Studio 2.


• Taught beginner game developers how to use Game Maker Studio 2 and GML (Game Maker Language) to create video games.

 
Event Coordinator, CougarCS

Houston, TX |August 2023 - Current

  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.


  • Managed event logistics and operations.


  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.

Certification

  • Harvard University CS50G Introduction to Game Development
  • Harvard University CS50X Introduction to Computer Science

Languages

English
Spanish

Hobbies

  • Gaming
  • Photography
  • Drawing
  • Soccer

Timeline

Data Manager

Reynolds & Reynolds
03.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Houston
Richard Hernandez