Kyle Stockton

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Experience Summary

• Collaborated on development of web-based application using ASP.NET MVC, jQuery, Bootstrap, Sass, and SQL Server following Scrum methodology
• Planned, developed, and debugged a variety of simple applications in C#, Python, and JavaScript as part of rigorous software development bootcamp coursework
• Directed and instructed newer campers in team web development project
• Developed and published 3-D action/adventure game for iOS using Unity
• Earned AAS degree in Computer Game Development, graduating Valedictorian
• Built games in Unity and Unreal for group and individual college projects
• Interned in college IT department, focusing on made-to-order system builds

Skills Summary

• Programming / Development: C#; C++; Javascript; Python; HTML; CSS; Clojure; R; ShaderLab
• Operating Systems: Windows XP, 7, 8, 10; Linux Ubuntu, OS X; Android 4; iOS 6 & up
• Frameworks: Unity 4.x, 5.x; .NET Framework 4.5; ASP.NET; ASP.NET MVC; Entity Framework; Windows Forms; Bootstrap; jQuery
• Architectural Paradigms: MVC; JSON-interfacing APIs
• Business Domains: Video Games; Social Media
• IDE: Visual Studio 2015; Unity; MonoDevelop; IDLE; Emacs; Xcode
• Methodologies: Agile / Scrum
• Database Management: SQL Server 2008, 2012; MySQL; SQLite
• Content Management: WordPress; DreamWeaver

Experience

Behdad Sami Interactive, Beaverton, OR
8/2014 - 5/2016

Contracted Unity developer. Developed a published 3-D action/adventure game for iOS.

Skill set: C#; JavaScript; Unity; MonoDevelop; Xcode

Key projects include:

• User interface development, including prototype swipe-based control scheme
• Camera tracking / control development, including transition between first- and third-person views
• Level design based on creative interpretation of design document to optimize visual asset economics

Borders Books & Music, Gresham, OR
10/2007 - 9/2011

Periodicals specialist.

Skill set: Efficient sorting/processing; time management; problem solving; teamwork

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing incoming shipments, with emphasis on inventory control and efficient display implementation
• Maintaining periodical section for optimal organizational efficiency and visual impact
• Pulling and accounting for expired titles, responsible for loss prevention and timely cycling of product
• Engaging in standard customer service and retail duties throughout all store departments

Education and Training

The Tech Academy, Portland, OR

Comprehensive, self-paced coding bootcamp

• Coding in HTML, CSS, Python, JavaScript, and C#
• Experience in self-directed software development using Visual Studio and IDLE
• Database management using SQL Server, MySQL, and SQLite
• Content management with WordPress
• Principles of computer science, project management (Agile/Scrum), and version control
• Practical team-based full-stack development using Entity Framework, MVC, Razor, Bootstrap, Sass and jQuery

Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR

Graduated Valedictorian and received Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Information Systems with focus in Computer Game Development.

• Programming in C#, C++, HTML/CSS, ShaderLab, and Unreal Blueprints
• Game development theory as well as individual- and team-based development projects in Unity and Unreal
• Website development theory and application using DreamWeaver, Flash, and WordPress
• Illustration and graphic design in digital and physical mediums
• Visual asset creation using Photoshop, GIMP, Maya, and Max
• Principles of animation with practical exercises in Flash and Maya
• Calculus
• IT Department Internship

Recommendation

Letter of Recommendation:
Kyle Stockton

My name is Adam Smith and I am the Lead Instructor at The Tech Academy. The Tech Academy runs a Software Developer Boot Camp that trains students in seven programming languages. The program includes real-life experience through involvement in a Live Project, overseen by seasoned developers.

I'm writing today to say some things about one of our students: Kyle Stockton.

I have great respect for Kyle. He has a strong work ethic, drive to learn new skills and a calm demeanor. He has excellent technical knowledge and is proficient in applying it in actual work environment. Towards the end of his training, Kyle was part of a team that took on a challenging web/database project for one of our clients. Here his work ethic and intelligence came to the fore. Kyle is a great member of a team–professional and efficient, hardworking and bright.

Kyle completed training in the following areas while attending our Academy: Computer Science Fundamentals, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, Version Control, TFS and other technologies. He excelled in learning ASP.Net, MVC, SQL, Python, JavaScript and C#. Kyle demonstrated great competence in those languages.

Kyle has worked hard to become a very able, well-rounded entry-level software developer, armed with the current skills needed in the marketplace.

I am very proud of Kyle and recommend him unequivocally for hire in a developer position. He is both intelligent and self-motivated and will be a great member of a development team. I welcome any questions you may have about Kyle or about the course of study he completed here at the Academy.