Resume

Jonathan Hacker

Skills

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• Game design, including experience with a variety of genres.
• Level design for puzzle, adventure, and exploration games.
• Systems design for software applications and development tools.
• Teamwork, collaboration, leadership, and project management.

Technical Experience

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• GameMaker and GML Programming (~10 Years)
• Unity Certified Associate Game Developer (Certification)
• Web Development: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Heroku, MongoDB (Example)
• Other Languages: GLSL, C++, C#, Rust, Prolog, Scheme, Python, R
• Software: Git, Jira, FL Studio, Audacity, Illustrator

Education

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Seattle Pacific University*Sep 2018 - Jun 2022

*I do not agree with their discriminatory policies.

• Bachelor of Science: Computer Science
• Bachelor of Art: Honors Liberal Arts

Jobs and Projects

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(View) Daughter of Dreams: Tactical RPGDec 2020 - Present

• Developed a flexible and robust turn-based combat system.
• Working on integrating many complex systems into a cohesive design.

GameMaker Freelance ProgrammingJun 2022 - Present

• Engine programming for an unannounced RTS game (under NDA).
• Systems design for units, commands, attacks, and other essential components.
• Optimized pathfinding for 1200+ moving and attacking units.

(View) The Last Librarian: Puzzle-Adventure GameDec 2017 - Dec 2019

• Wrote detailed world-building, character design, and quests.
• Designed rewarding exploration and puzzle-focused dungeon levels.

(View) Jen-Scripts: GameMaker Procgen LibraryApr 2018 - Oct 2020

• Created for rapid prototyping of procedurally generated content.
• Implemented features including noise, automata, mazes, and shapes.
• Wrote complete documentation including example code. (Documentation)

SPU CIS HelpDesk: Support TechnicianJan 2019 - Jun 2021

• Provided customer-oriented technical support (phone and email).
• Investigated and solved problems with software and hardware.
• Deployed and maintained technology for faculty and classrooms.

Other ProjectsJan 2017 - Present

• (View) Tile Trial: 2-Player cooperative matching puzzle game.
• (View) Exodus: Mysterious point-and-click puzzle-adventure.
• (View) Wastoid Rodney: Bodacious twin-stick bullet-hell.
• (View) FAZIL: Puzzle game with a story and endless mode.
• Completed over 10 game jams, working with teams and solo. (All Games)