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    Brendon Clifford is a software programmer and game developer with over 6 years of experience shipping and maintaining multiple game titles. He is currently a gameplay programmer at Ember Entertainment where he has worked on several games, adapting gameplay systems, developing creature pathing and animation, and optimizing asset management. He is proficient in languages like C++, Lua, and JavaScript as well as game engines like Unreal Engine 4. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from DigiPen Institute of Technology.

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    Brendon Clifford is a software programmer and game developer with over 6 years of experience shipping and maintaining multiple game titles. He is currently a gameplay programmer at Ember Entertainment where he has worked on several games, adapting gameplay systems, developing creature pathing and animation, and optimizing asset management. He is proficient in languages like C++, Lua, and JavaScript as well as game engines like Unreal Engine 4. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from DigiPen Institute of Technology.

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    Brendon Clifford is a software programmer and game developer with over 6 years of experience shipping and maintaining multiple game titles. He is currently a gameplay programmer at Ember Entertainment where he has worked on several games, adapting gameplay systems, developing creature pathing and animation, and optimizing asset management. He is proficient in languages like C++, Lua, and JavaScript as well as game engines like Unreal Engine 4. He has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from DigiPen Institute of Technology.

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    16340 NE 83rd St, Redmond, WA 98052

    Brendon Clifford 720-210-7023

    [email protected]
    www.brendonclifford.weebly.com
    Software Programmer www.linkedin.com/in/brendonclifford/

    OBJECTIVE Dedicated game developer with six years of experience shipping and maintaining multiple
    game titles. Looking for new opportunities to expand my knowledge of tools and languages and work with a
    dedicated team to deliver amazing games.

    WORK EXPERIENCE SKILLS


    Ember Entertainment | Gameplay Programmer Languages / APIs:
    May 2015 - Present (C++, Javascript, Lua) ● Proficient in C/C++
    ● Proficient in Lua
    Aqua Blast / Meow Match ● Proficient in JavaScript
    ● Adapted existing gameplay systems to support a new match-2 style game ● Proficient with OpenGL
    mode in two months.
    ● Developed a creature pathing and animation system used by level designers. ● Proficient with GLSL
    ● Expanded upon previous iterations of our level editor to improve workflow ● Proficient with Redis / RethinkDB
    and provide new accessibility features. ● Familiar with C#
    ● Optimized our asset management to improve performance and memory ● Familiar with HLSL
    requirements.

    Dragon Strike: Puzzle RPG Software Development:


    ● Developed the core events systems responsible for all our PVP, PVE, and ● Proficient with Data Structures
    Guild based content including strikes, dungeons, and tournaments. ● Proficient with Networked Games
    ● Responsible for deploying weekly updates with new features and heroes. ● Proficient with Object Oriented Design
    ● Developed online event leaderboards that included persistent highscores.
    ● Created an automated scheduling system to reduce weekly workload and ● Proficient with STL
    provide designers with easy to use tools. ● Proficient with Algorithms
    ● Proficient with Project Management
    Dragonstone: Kingdoms ● Proficient with Version Control
    ● Developed a network of landmarks that players battle to control that ● Proficient with Android / iOS
    promotes community interaction and rewarding replayability.
    ● Created a rewarding crafting system that provided players with new content
    and expanded existing features. Software:
    ● Implemented gameplay features with a focus on scalability to integrate future ● Proficient with Visual Studios
    similar content and rapid prototyping. ● Proficient with Xcode
    ● Proficient with Unreal Engine 4
    DigiPen Senior Projects | Graphics/Engine Programmer ● Proficient with Git / Mercurial
    Lightmare (Unreal Engine 4) May 2014 - February 2015 ● Proficient with FBX SDK
    ● Prototyped visual effect concepts for materials and particle effects based on ● Familiar with Maya
    artist concept art and specifications.
    ● Familiar with Photoshop
    ● Established a content pipeline with artists for importing static models,
    animations, textures, and materials.
    Math Skills:
    Prometheus Engine (Solo) (C++, OpenGL) September 2014 - July 2015 ● Proficient in Linear Algebra and Calculus
    ● Used C++ and OpenGL to create a sophisticated graphics framework and ● Proficient in Quaternions and Curves
    complex shaders for multiple effects.
    ○ Deferred rendering pipeline with dynamic shadow mapping.
    ○ Screen space reflections and volumetric lighting. Soft Skills:
    ○ Volumetric post processing effects. ● Proficient with Agile and Scrum
    ● Implemented RK4 integrator to simulate soft bodies and cloth. ● Cross-discipline Collaboration

    EDUCATION
    DigiPen Institute of Technology | August 2011 - May 2015
    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in Real Time Interactive Simulation
    Minor in Mathematics

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