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Matthew Christian

 

2321 Court St.
Plover, WI. 54467
(715) - 432 - 4901

Education:

  • September 2006 - May 2009 University of Wisconsin - Stout (Menomonie, WI.)
    • Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science: Software Development
  • 2004 - 2006 Northcentral Technical College (Wausau, WI.)
    • Associate Degree in Information Technology - Programmer/ Analyst

Achievements:

  • University of Wisconsin - Stout Chancellor's List (2007)
  • Outstanding Graduate Award in Northcentral Technical College's Information Technology - Programmer/ Analyst program (2006)
  • Association of Information Technology Professionals Student Individual Performance Award (2005-2006)

Experience:

  • Creative Director/ CEO -- April 2014 - Current Subject Matter Games (Plover, WI.)
    • Founded, designed gameplay, and wrote code to create unique titles such as Don't Be Dinner and Super Wall Crash.
    • Worked with contract artists and actors to focus game vision through art and voiceover performances.
  • Programmer Analyst II -- Oct 2010 - Current Sentry Insurance (Stevens Point, WI.)
    • Held technical lead role that included reviewing peer code, running developer strategy meetings, and coordinating developer standards across large scale legacy replacement projects.
    • Utilized Scrum and Agile project management methodologies for daily reporting and future planning.
  • Gamasutra Expert Blogger -- Sept 2010 - Sept 2011 www.Gamasutra.com (Online)
    • Authored articles on game programming and design subjects including object oriented design, design patterns, and story development.
    • Featured on the home page several weeks as a 'Featured Blogger'.
  • Programmer Analyst I -- May 2009 - Oct 2010 Sentry Insurance (Stevens Point, WI.)
    • Designed and developed code as part of a large-scale system upgrade using a Java-like language.
    • Performed in an Agile methodology workplace while consistently meeting monthly goals.

Skills:

  • Programming Languages: C++, C#, Java, Visual Basic
  • Engines: Unity 4/5, Unreal Engine 3, Elder Scrolls Contruction Set
  • Graphics: Microsoft XNA, DirectX
  • Database: Microsoft Server 2000 and 2003, SQL
  • Web: HTML, CSS, PHP

References:

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