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Level Design
Game Design
Scripting
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Ryan Wanger

www.ryanwanger.com
ryanfitts@hotmail.com

1229 Mansfield Ave #408
LA, CA 90038
(323) 962-9383


Objective

Game/level design or gameplay programming/scripting postion.



Skills

Programming Languages
  • Substantial knowledge of C/C++, DirectX, C Script, Java, UnrealScript, and MaxScript


  • Software
  • Substantial knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Photoshop

  • Experience building levels with WorldCraft, UnrealED, and 3D GameStudio


  • Recently Played Games
  • Kingdom Hearts, Prince of Persia: Sands of Time, Metroid Prime, Deus Ex, Eternal Darkness, Sly Cooper, GTA: Vice City, Metal Gear Solid 2, Animal Crossing, Ico, Mario Sunshine, Magic the Gathering (the card game)



  • Related Coursework

    3D Graphics using DirectX, Environment/Level Design, Architecture in Game Design, Scripting for Level Design, Organic Modeling, Environmental Modeling, MaxScripting, Character Rigging, Game Design Documentation, Texture Mapping, Key Frame Animation, Social Psychology, Child Development, Game Production



    Education

    Academy of Games Entertainment Technology,
    Hollywood, CA
    Game Design Certificate, June 2003

    Hamilton College, Clinton, NY
    Bachelor of Arts Degree in Computer Science,2001. GPA 3.0
    Studied abroad at James Cook University in Australia, Fall 1999


    Related Experience

    RedRox Climbing
    Manager, May 2003 - Present
    Coordinated employee scheduling, private lessons, and events. Responsible for bringing in new business, writing training manuals, and creating promotional materials. Also involved in all aspects of customer service including providing individual and group instruction.

    Namco Hometek
    Quality Assurance Tester, 2001 - 2002
    Pac-Man World 2, Pac-Man Fever
    Extensive prerelease play testing of console games. Evaluated games based on content, design, and difficulty. Updated database with known bugs on a daily basis.

    Wired Lounge, www.wiredlounge.com (Now Defunct)
    Dreamcast Staff Reviewer, 2000 - 2002
    Provided reviews of the latest Dreamcast and PC games for Wired Lounge, a "video game destination" on the web. Played through games thoroughly and wrote reviews which were posted on the site and read by gamers. Helped me develop a critical eye towards games and assess how well they appeal to target audiences.