Computer Science: Game Design

ANTHONY NGUYEN

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EDUCATION

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA 2026 Bachelor of Science, Computer Science: Game Design Dean's Honors List - Fall Quarter 2022, Spring Quarter 2023 Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Assembly Language, Programming Abstractions, Discrete Mathematics, Game Systems, Video Game Design/Development, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UCSC Transportation and Parking Services, Santa Cruz, CA - SafeRide Driver present

-Facilitated over 2,500 safe and timely rides for students and staff, averaging 50 rides per week, contributing to the university's commitment to accessible and reliable transportation.

-Maintained a perfect safety record with zero accidents or violations by strictly adhering to traffic laws, SafeRide protocols, and defensive driving practices.

-Contributed to team operations by assisting in training new drivers and sharing best practices for safety and service excellence.

UCSC Baskin Engineering, Santa Cruz, CA - Student Facilities Assistant 2023 – 2024

-Conducted a daily inspection and maintenance of campus facilities, ensuring 100% compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

-Responded to facility-related inquiries from student and staff, resolving 90% of issues on the first contact.

-Collaborated with a team of four facilities staff, streamlining workflows and increasing overall operational efficiency by 10% through clear communication, task delegation, and teamwork. Uniqlo, Emeryville, CA - Sales Associate 2023

-Assisted an average of 50 customers per shift, ensuring a seamless shopping experience and addressing inquiries effectively.

-Conducted daily inventory checks and managed restocking, reducing stock discrepancies by 10%

-Contributed to a monthly sales increase of 20% by upselling products and promoting in-store promotions PROJECTS

DodgeBall

-It's a local multiplayer game where you and your friend each control either Player 1 or Player 2 on the same keyboard. The goal is to throw balls at each other, and the first player to score 3 points wins.

-It was created using JavaScript and Phaser 3, utilizing some free assets from itch.io. House Tour Trailer

-I created a house touring trailer in Unity, using a camera configuration to move throughout the house. I also implemented special contraptions that trigger at specific times during the scene, showcasing special VFX like fire and a rigged door animation.

-It was created using Unity, utilizing free assets from the unity store.

-Managed to use timeline managers to trigger specific events, along with particle systems, to create a more game-like experience.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Technical: Unity, Python, C, C++, C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Microchip PICk it 3 UNO 32, GitHub, Phaser3, Twine, Photoshop, Illustrator, GDevelop, Deno, TypeScript Language: English, Vietnamese

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