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Shawn L.W. Patton
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Objective |
To continue developing fun, high-quality gaming experiences for people of all ages.
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Experience |
Schell Games LLC, Pittsburgh, PA
Senior Game Designer / Project Director: 2004-Present
Biomedical Imaging Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Technology Fellow : 2003-2004
- Java programming on image analysis and archiving software for cancer research
- JPEG2000 encoding work and comparison studies involving compression levels for medical images
Internship at Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale, CA
Game Developer / Software Engineer : Summer 2002
- Worked with Python scripting language
- Developed character naming interface for Disney’s Toontown Online
- Created mini-games for Disney’s Toontown Online
Projects at Carnegie Mellon University:
- Project Awesome: Group project where I programmed (C++, PHP) a personalized greeter system using
unique identifier technology to recognize a guest's arrival and make them feel welcome.
http://www.projectawesome.com
- Dinosaurs Alive! : Group project where I programmed (C++, Lithtech) and developed and implemented an
extensible hardware base for the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Earth Theater.
http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/hotlava
- Magic Mirror : Group project where I programmed (C++) and developed an interactive experience for large
audiences of people allowing them to interact with each other and the experience.
http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/magicmirror
- Virtual Puppets: Group project where I developed a Graphical User Interface for linking controllable parts
of 3D models to input devices allowing real-time virtual puppet manipulation.
http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/virpets
- Jam-O-Elvis: Group project where I was the sole programmer (C++, Lithtech) and voice of Elvis for an interactive, fun, and
educational experience in which users bring Elvis back from the dead to rock and roll.
http://www.etc.cmu.edu/projects/jamodrum/jamoelvis
Co-writer/Director/Actor of student films : 1997-2000
See website: www.spiesdontgiggle.com
Biomedical Imaging Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Technology Fellow : 2000-2001
- Creation of online exams and microscope control software
- Production of promotional and tutorial videos
Rutgers Computer Labs, New Brunswick, NJ
Computer Consultant : 1997-2000
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Education |
Carnegie Mellon University - Entertainment Technology Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Masters of Entertainment Technology 2003 (G.P.A. 3.8)
Rutgers: The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ
- B.S. in Computer Science, Minor in Film, May 2001
- Major G.P.A. - 3.86 Overall G.P.A. 3.82
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Honors |
Phi Beta Kappa, Rutgers College General Honors Program, Golden Key National Honor Society,
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Dean’s List Member 1997-2001, International Thespian Society
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Skills |
Languages: C/C++, Python, PHP, Java, JavaScript, HTML, Visual Basic, Quick BASIC, Scheme
Platforms: Windows XP/2K/NT/98/95/ME, Unix, Mac OSX, Solaris, Linux, DOS, Windows 3.1
Applications: Microsoft Visual Studio, Adobe Photoshop 4-7, Adobe Premiere 4-6, Adobe After Effects
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Interests |
- Creator of a successful sketch comedy show for the Rutgers TV Station
- Video game programming (C++, C, Visual Basic)
- Robotic construction with Lego Mindstorms
- Second on the Rutgers Curling team
- Green belt in the Brazilian martial art Capoeira
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