Randy Bennett's Portfolio

Randy Bennett

codeGorilla22@gmail.com

www.Orangutangular.com

(970) 396-3504

Summary of Qualifications:

• Completed a software engineering internship at Sony Online Entertainment on the EverQuest team
• Implemented computer graphics techniques such as a particle engine, normal mapping, and shadows using HLSL
• Innovated the use of genetic algorithms for the procedural generation of balanced maps in turn based strategy games
• Researched the GameCube SDK and created a sprite class and demo game for the GameCube
• Programming games independently since the age of 16 and have now programmed six unique games to completion

Skills:

Ricochet

• A 2D turn-based multiplayer strategy game made using the Allegro game library and C++
  
• Highlights include random map generator, efficient ricochet algorithm, and recursive AI algorithm
  

Adventures of Kling

• A 2D side-view adventure/puzzle game made in Adobe Flash using ActionScript 2.0
  
• Self driven solo project. Created the design, art, programming, and tools
  
• Programming included gameplay, level editor, enemy AI, tile-map system, gravity/bouncing/ice physics
  

Safety Last Demo

• A collection of mini-games made in Adobe Flash CS3 using ActionScript 2.0
  
• Collaboration between UAT artists, designers, and myself as lead programmer/assistant designer
  
• Programmed and designed the user interface, gameplay, and momentum and spring physics
  

Charged Particles

• A 3D simulation of charged particle interactions using DirectX 9.0 and C++
  
• Features collision detection and reaction as well as charged particle reactions using real-world physics
  
• Implemented a unique data structure designed to increase efficiency of collision detection by 25 times
  

Flocking 3D

• An artificial life simulation of flocking geese which demonstrates how simple rules can lead to complex behavior
  
• Implemented in C++ with DirectX 9.0
  

Eat Your Words

• A cross between Tetris and a word search, this game involves dropping blocks of letters to create English words
  
• Utilizes a hash table to look up possible word matches
  

Education:

2007-2009 University of Advancing Technology Tempe, AZ

• Degree: BA of Science in Software Engineering: Game Programming
• Graduation Date: Summer 2009 GPA: 3.8

2005-2007 Front Range Community College Fort Collins, CO

• Degree: AS with emphasis in Computer Science
• Graduation Date: Summer 2007 GPA: 3.7

Achievements/Awards:

• 2004-2005: AIMS Community College Presidential Scholarship
• 2007-2009: University of Advancing Technology Dean’s Scholarship

Work Experiences:

Summer 2009; Sony Online Entertainment; San Diego, CA

• Job Title: Software Engineering Intern on EverQuest
• Duties: I worked within the framework of a code release cycle that included using a revision control system, supplying release notes, and using a bug tracking system. I also participated in daily SCRUM stand up meetings and updated sprint backlogs.

Summer 2007; Summer Enrichment Program; Greeley, CO

• Job Title: Camp Counselor
• Duties: I planned activities and team-building exercises and was responsible for kids ages 10-16. This served as a great leadership experience.

2005-2007; Runza Restaurant; Fort Collins, CO

• Job Title: Cook/Register
• Duties: I trained new employees, strengthened my communication skills, and learned to work as a team with coworkers.