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Joseph Conley, RIT
Email: Joe@JosephConley.com   
Permanent Address: Leicester, MA 01524
School Address: Rochester, NY 14623

OBJECTIVE
Obtain a full time position in which to foster my skills and interests in the field of programming and technology.  


EDUCATION
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester NY
Bachelor of Science: Information Technology, November 2008.
Concentrations in Game Development, Interactive Multimedia Development, and Web Design/Development.
Minor in Japanese Language
Studied abroad at Kanazawa Institute of Technology in Kanazawa, Japan during June and July 2008.
Overall GPA: 3.97/4.0          GPA in Major: 3.95/4.0    IT Honors Student, Dean’s List


COMPUTER SKILLS
Programming Languages: Experienced with C++, Java, C# & Windows Forms, HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ActionScript, XML, SQL, PHP, familiar with VB
Operating Systems: Experienced with Windows 95/98, 2000/XP, Mac OS X, UNIX, familiar with DOS, Linux
Hardware: Experienced with PC and Macintosh hardware
Software: Experienced with Visual Studio, MS SQL Server, MS Office, Photoshop, Flash, Director, DirectX, Xcode


ACADEMIC PROJECTS
Ray Tracer: My Honors Capstone project is a Ray Tracer implementing Phong shading, shadows, environmental lighting, ambient occlusion, object transformations, loading models from .PLY files, transparency, and reflection.

Programming for Digital Media: Created a world of sensor-equipped vehicles that had different reactions to stimuli in Flash;  motion was recorded with brush strokes to create an artistic “drawing;”  interactivity included to customize your drawing.
Multi-User Media Spaces: networked multiplayer RTS-style 18th century pirate ship adventure in Director;  players use a fleet of ships complete with cannons to capture territories and eliminate other ships to ultimately conquer the game world.
2D Graphics Programming: Built a 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up game in DirectX using C++; consisted of one complete level with the usual scrolling backgrounds, collision detection, special items, and multiple types of enemies including a boss battle.
3D Graphics Programming: 3D castle defense game in DirectX using C++ with castle upgrades, special weapons, and a relentless onslaught of enemies attempting to destroy your castle.


WORK EXPERIENCE
Junior Software Engineer, Activision Blizzard’s Vicarious Visions, Albany, NY (12/2008 to Present)

  • Implementation, debugging and optimization of game and other software in C++ and other languages.
  • Designing and documenting software systems through consultation and coordination with other programmers.
  • Collaboration with artists, designers and producers on the requirements of tools and systems.

Programmer Coop, Activision’s Vicarious Visions, Albany, NY (5/2007 to 11/2007)

  • Daily programming responsibilities for Guitar Hero: On Tour for the Nintendo DS.
  • Worked on a team to support Design and Art’s artistic vision for our game.
  • Worked on 2D, 3D and UI aspects of the game using C++, XML, XSL
  • Coded several Guitar Duel attacks incorporating microphone, touch screen and guitar peripheral input.
  • Improved the system for importing menus from 3DSMax to in-game and implemented menu functionality.

Application Developer, Microsoft Corporation, Issaquah, WA (7/2006 to 11/2006)

  • Code and test Web Services applications in languages including .NET, MS SQL Server, T-SQL and C# that perform efficiently, are operationally stable, and meet  business requirements to support the rewards program for Microsoft Sales Managers bonuses based on revenue.
  • Built a generalizable prototype for better searching on database objects in the sales database.

Flash Development Contractor, Gillespie Associates, Rochester, NY (10/2005 to 5/2006)

  • Program online learning courses and create software simulations in Flash to teach software and business process skills.

Lab Assistant, Information Technology Department, RIT, Rochester, NY (9/2005 to 5/2006)

  • Maintain and manage lab equipment and computers running Windows and Linux.    
  • Assist students through the use of lab equipment and instructional tutoring in various course content.

Resident Advisor, ResLife, RIT, Rochester, NY (1/2007 to Present)

  • Build and foster a sense of community on a floor of a dormitory among residents, and work to promote their safety and responsibility.
  • Introduce new students and their families to institute programs, resources and services, encourage them to develop relationships with floor-mates, faculty, staff and their peers, and facilitate their transition and acclimation to the Institute.

INTERESTS
Ultimate frisbee, MacRIT, Game Developers Club, reading text books, photography, digital art, video games


REFERENCES
Available upon request.