Matt Polis

Software Engineer, Game Designer

Profile

I have geared my education as well as my extracurricular activities to ultimately culminate in the Video Game Design industry. I would like to begin my career in the Game Design field with opportunities for advancing to Project Management. I have completed my BS degree in Software Engineering and believe I would make a positive impact in an entry position commensurate with my training. I am sure my enthusiasm, education, and focused interest in this field would be an asset to the industry.

Skills

Software Testing and Quality Assurance

Ensuring any software releasedis as bug free as possible, and conforms to the software's specifications.

Software Project Management

Leading a software team from start until finish through the entire software lifecycle, and having all the skills required for the stages in between.

User Interaction Engineering and Human Computer Interaction

Designing user interfaces so they are as easy to use and understand as possible. Understanding how users will interact with software, and designing a proper interface to suit it's needs. Trained in running a Usability Lab.

Game Design

Ability to code in multiple Programming Languages. Trained in Graphics Programming. Trained in User Interface Design and Interaction. Trained in Player Interaction. Trained in proper Design Documentation. Trained in Leading a Design Team

Technical

  • C/C++
  • Java
  • C#
  • Flash CS3/CS4
  • Flex 3
  • Actionscript 2/3
  • HTML/XHTML
  • CSS
  • Javascript
  • PHP
  • Lua
  • Ruby/Rails
  • CVS / Subversion / Git
  • Various Flavors of Linux
  • Windows XP/Vista

Experience

Cadillac Jack

Programmer Analyst

April 2010 - Current

Descritpion coming soon!

SMART Business Technology

Programmer Analyst

Jul 2009 - April 2010

Descritpion coming soon!

Education

Southern Polytechnic State University - Marietta, Georgia

Software Engineering and Video Game Design

Matt Polis — matt@thrallmind.com