About The Man


James Campion
(917) 841-4283
939 8th Avenue, Apt 606
New York, NY 10019
Skills
Programming Languages
·         Strong C++ programming for Game Development
·         C# Tools Development
·         Java AI programming
·         Maya MEL scripting
·         GLSL / HLSL Shader Development

Complementary
·         Visualizing gameplay from design
·         Strong with Linear Algebra
·         Strong C++ Debugging
·         Miniature sculpting with modeling clay

Passions
·         Working in a team environment
·         Developing close team bonds
·         Love of both creating and playing challenging games
·         Scuba Diving

Education
BSGD – Full Sail University (June, 2010)
o   Nominated as a Class Representative of June 2010
o   3.71 GPA

Experience
Rocket Turtle –3rd Person Cartoony Shooter (3D)
http://rocketturtlegame.blogspot.com/
o   Worked closely together on a 12 man team
o   Direct X Rendering (C++)
o   Direct X XMesh Animation (C++)
o   Smooth skinning through shader (HLSL)
o   MEL attribute editors for Gameplay content creation  
o   Maya Level and Gameplay Exporting (C++)

Kubulio    - Experimental gravity based game (2D)
o   Worked closely on a 4 man team
o   Tech Lead
o   Direct X Rendering (C++)
o   2D Particle System used for Lava and Fire
o   Multiple Render Targets for render optimization
o   DirectX management during window resize & full screen toggling
o   Gameplay Programming for Special Abilities(C++)
o   Wormhole connecting two positions
o   Data Creation & Management (C++)

Swarm Tactics –Top down squad based survival (2D)
o   Solo Game Project
o   Implemented 2D sprite rendering techniques
o   Squad Swarming AI (C++)
o   Fighter AI influenced by mouse location
o   Gameplay (C++)
o   Two Types of enemies with unique AI
o   Unique squadron control

Topics of Interest for Further Development
o   Advanced HLSL Shader Effects
o   Quaternion use in Game Development
o   Networked Multiplayer Game Development
o   Kinect Development 

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