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EVAN V. SHECHTMAN |
7 Alderbrook |
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551-6711 or evan_shechtman@cox.net |
Irvine, California 92604 |
GAME PROGRAMMER |
· Skillful and knowledgeable game designer/programmer
with a passion for creative coding.
· Resourceful / experienced, able to visualize
and utilize a wide range of 3D math concepts.
· Proficient
at enhancing game play with physics based realism emphasizing efficiency and
performance.
· Broad
knowledge of visibility determination including bounding volume construction /
testing, spatial partitioning and portal systems.
· General
experience with environmental and interobject collision detection.
· Development
of software / tools for integration of audio/visual components to game engine
technologies.
· Strong
ability to work within a team environment involving brainstorming,
collaboration, revision, “concept / feel”, and game development.
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KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE |
LANGUAGES
· C/C++, Java, Basic (Visual Studio 6) Win32 API, DirectX 8.1/9.0 API
· x86 Assembly Language (MASM)
HTML, Web Design
· UNIX Shell Script, C-Script, MAXScript Lisp
(used in AI implementation)
OS
· Windows (98 and NT), Linux, SunOS, Solaris,
MacOS
GRAPHICS SOFTWARE
· 3D Studio Max 5, trueSpace 5.1, Lightwave
7, Maya Unlimited 4.0
· Character Studio 3.1, Poser 4 RealFlow 1.3, Reactor Plug-in
· 3D GameStudio A5 Pro Adobe Photoshop 7
GENERAL
· Linear Algebra / Discrete Mathematics Linear / Rotational Physics
· Trigonometry / Analytical Geometry
Artificial Intelligence
· Algorithm Analysis / Optimization Character Animation / IK
· TCP/IP & Socket Networking Message-Based Architecture
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· Combinatorics / Statistics Written
& Oral Communication A
STRONG ACHIEVEMENT HISTORY |
· Researched, developed, and designed
a Frisbee Golf PC Game written in C++ using DirectX 8.1 API freely available
on the WWW at Frisbeegame.com.
· Implemented a turtle racing PC game in
C++ using Win32 API synchronization methods, including event driven models,
and socket-based heterogeneous networking.
· Created a version of the classic game,
Mancala, using the functional language, Lisp, to demonstrate heuristic based AI
techniques.
· Taught seminars
at UCLA and UCI geared toward personal business development and organization
utilizing the MS Office Professional package. Web design was also introduced
using Dreamweaver 4 and Flash 5.
PROFESSIONAL
EMPLOYMENT |
· Database
Designer, Technologies
West, created and currently maintains MS Access derived database system
software incorporating sales tracking, employee compensation programs, and
custom tailored production reports coded in Visual Basic. (1998 – present)
· Personal Computer Training Consultant,
Complete Computers, train people in various applications of computers to
include word processing, desktop publishing, spreadsheets, direct mail design
and programming. Provide hardware/software recommendations to enhance
development. (1994-Present)
· R&D Specialist, 9 ALARM 1 Security
Corporation, ADP Corp., responsible for all computer applications and design to
include database management, financial applications, brochure design, hardware
and software analysis, and product promotion. (1992 – 1993)
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EDUCATION |
· Graduated from San Diego State University
with my BS – Computer Science (1996 – 2002)
· Graduated from Woodbridge High School,
Irvine, CA. (1996)
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REFERENCES |
· Sid Kritzstein, Owner, Technologies West, Coto de Caza,
CA.
· Fred Schuler, Owner, ADP Corp., Irvine,
CA.
· Paul Arnold, President & Owner, 9
ALARM 1 Security Corporation, Aliso Viejo, CA.