Gabriel Sloan

Experience

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  Neumont College of Computer Science

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2021

  Academic Coach

  Provided coaching and grading for students in the Application Development course, covering WPF, WinForms, and UWP in C#.

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  Neumont College of Computer Science

  Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

  - Coached students in introductory C++ concepts like memory management, functions and more, while reinforcing their OOP fundamentals. - Developed Grapple Gear, a fast-paced grappling speed running game in Unity as part of Neumont Game Studios.- Implemented a fun user experience refining fast-paced movement mechanics.- Led the team through technical challenges and complex problems.- Utilized knowledge of C#, Unity, and OOP to ensure high performance.

  • Academic Coach

    Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

  • Lead Gameplay Programmer

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
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  AdvancedMD

  Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

  Software Engineer

  Worked as part of the Neumont College of Computer Science Enterprise program.- Developing improvements to an in house data conversion tool using Python (pandas, kivymd)- Solved bug reports found in automation software- Implemented requested features using Python and SQL

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  Swire Coca-Cola

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  VR Development Intern

  - Created a VR training simulation utilizing passthrough hand interactions using Unity and C# for the Meta Quest 2.- Spearheaded the project development cycle by taking lead on technical tasks, such as event sequencing, UI, and VR / XR interactivity.

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  Blue Skies Play

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Unity Developer

  - Constructed a virtual playhouse demo for play therapists to assist with therapy sessions for children.- Taking valuable feedback from play therapists and implementing features in app, including a robust interaction system.

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  Digital Scorpion Interactive

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2022

  Junior Game Developer

  - Implemented gameplay systems into a 2.5d metrioidvania, "Hit n' Bit", such as Dialogue, Inventory, and Items.- Improved player gameplay by focusing on the game feel of the player's actions and movement.

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  Halfbrick

  Jan 2023 - now

  Generalist Gameplay Programmer