Games programmer sample resume

This free sample resume for a games programmer has an accompanying games programmer sample cover letter to help you put together a winning job application.

Elliot Doug

10 Smith Street
Smithfield VIC 3333
M: 0441 123 321
T: (03) 9456 6543
E: Elliot.doug@email.com
www.edoug.com.au

Summary

My professional aim is to work with other passionate people to develop groundbreaking interactive games.

Education

University of Smithfield

Smithfield, VIC

Bachelor of Computer Science (First Class Honours)
Graduated: 2005

Smithfield High School

Smithfield, VIC

Higher School Certificate
Graduated: 2002

Work Experience

June 2008 – Present: Games Programmer
Stingray Studios

Lexington, VIC

Stingray Studios is an independent games developer producing titles for next-generation consoles.

Responsibilities:

Programming and implementing technical and game design documents
Completing programming tasks to schedule
Performing functional testing on code
Fixing bugs
Lead the team while the Lead Programmer was on leave

Achievements:

Worked with the Lead Programmer to design the most complex components and architecture of core systems and game systems for The Return of the Thing (TRT)
Worked with the Lead Programmer to design the most complex components and architecture of core systems and game systems for The Return of the Thing (TRT)

January 2006 – May 2008: Games Coder
Point Blank Studios

Kogarah, VIC

Point Blank Studios is one of Australia’s largest interactive games developers, specialising in the creation of stadium-based sporting titles.

Responsibilities:

Applied an understanding of the various data structures and algorithms used in real-time applications to write code for Rugby World Cup (RWC).
Applied software engineering principles and practices to create relevant software.

Achievements:

Was part of a team that delivered de-bugged code for RWC two months ahead of schedule.

March 2005: Intern
Point Blank Studios

Kogarah, VIC

I received a placement via Film Victoria’s Digital Media Internship program and worked with Point Blank Studios on a part-time basis for 28 weeks. During the internship, I assisted the engine coding and games coding teams to develop Ricky Ponting’s Test Match Challenge.

Skills

Software	Proficiency	Experience
CC++	Advanced	5 years
Fortran	Intermediate	3 years
Java	Advanced	5 years
Pascal	Basic	4 years
ASP	Intermediate	5 years
Javascript	Advanced	5 years
Perl	Advanced	4 years
PHP	Intermediate	5 years
Unix Shell scripting	Intermediate	4 years
VB Script	Intermediate	3 years
ATL	Intermediate	5 years
CGI	Advanced	3 months

Extracurricular Activities

2002: Awarded Film Victoria Digital Media Internship

2002: Awarded Vice Chancellor’s Prize for final year computer science students.

Personal Interests and Activities

I am involved in some open source and online game development projects. These provide me with a set of unique problems that help hone my C++ skills and at the same time give me immediate feedback on my progress. I also play basketball and am learning the piano.

I regard myself as a motivated, creative and goal-orientated individual. I thrive on challenges, work well under pressure and value teamwork.