Resume for Doug Quinn

Contact Info:

dquinn@digipen.edu
doug_quinn@hotmail.com

Douglas Quinn
5013 148th Ave. NE Apt. M102
Bellevue, WA 98007
Phone: (425) 885-3570

Objective:

I want to gain as much field knowledge with games and other software as possible while completing my degree at DigiPen Institute of Technology so that I will eventually be a lead/technical programmer for a top notch company.

This summer, I would like to work full time at an excellent game or software company in the area.

Education:

1998 - Present:
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Pursuing a degree in: Real-Time Interactive Simulations
Redmond, WA

Currently completing my final semester of school. Date of completion is at the end of April.
Current Classes for Semester 4:

Computer Graphics 2: The 3D Pipeline, hidden surface removal, Z buffering, shading and lighting, texture mapping
Computer Networks 1: Interprocess Communication
Computer Networks 2: TCP/IP Communication Protocol
High Level Programming 4: Advanced C++ Topics
Data Structures: Algorithm analysis, First Class ADT's and the Object oriented model
Semester 5 Game Project: A 3D team capture the flag style game

Completed Classes:

Semester 3

Calculus and Solid Analytic Geometry
Computer Graphics 1: The 2D Pipline, Triangle Fillers and Line Drawers
High Level Programming 3: Beginning C++
Game Implementation Techniques 2
Semester 3 Game Project: A 2D side scrolling shooter called Nanotech

Semester 2

Calculus and Planar Analytic Geometry
Operating System 2: Windows GDI, Win32 API, Direct X
High Level Programming 2: Advanced C
Game Implementation Techniques 1
Semester 2 Game Project: Several powerful game editing tools

Semester 1

Algebra and Trigonometry
Linear Algebra and Geometry
Computer Environment
Operating System 1: Man-Machine Interface
High Level Programming 1: Beginning C
Semester 1 Game Project: An ASCII limited fighting game called ASCII Fighter

1996 - 1998:
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Took a couple C programming classes:

Introductory C programming with emphasis on the Borland 3.0 Turbo compiler.
Software Engineering where a team environment and project design was taught with Microsoft Visual C++.

Was a member of the University's C programming team.
Took several general courses: Physics, Chemistry, English, and Communications.

Work Experience:

March 2000 - Present:
Carthos.com, Inc.
13101 Washington Blvd., Suite 106
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Phone: (310) 566-7450
Fax: (240) 525-7597

Duties:

Developing original FPS levels for an internal 'Half-Life' module.
Integrating '3D Studio MAX' images from artists into levels along with scripting for NPC's and level interaction.

What I learned:

How to use the WorldCraft 2.1 Editor for 'Half-Life'.
How to work as an independent contractor.
Wrote a converter from '3D Studio MAX' geometry to 'Half-Life' level geometry.

September 1999 - March 2000:
DigiPen Institute of Technology
5001 150th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 558-0299
Fax: (425) 558-0378

Duties:

Tutoring those in need of help in the general lab. Mostly programming related topics.
Grading papers and programming assignments.
Assisting the teacher during classtime by answering the questions of anyone who had them.

What I learned:

How to communicate complex ideas in a clear manner to those who are just learning them.

June 1999 - August 1999:
June 1998 - August 1998:
Nintendo of America Inc.
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (425) 882-2040

Duties:

Product Testing and Development.
Being assigned to a new game that is in beta stage and play through every aspect of it.
Find bugs and glitches to ensure a quality product image.
Documenting these bugs and glitches on video tape as well as on paper to eventually be put into a bug log.

What I learned:

How a professional company tests its newest software in a high security environment.
How all the positions relate to each other in a project environment.

Related Skills:

Highly proficient in the C programming language
Microsoft Visual C++ 5.0/6.0 IDE
Direct X API and COM
Win 32 API
3D Pipeline
C++
HTML
The ability to learn new concepts very quickly.
Great Experience with several semester long Team Coding Projects.

References and Demos:

I would be pleased to provide personal references and demo games upon request.