Cody Luitjens


Contact Information:

Website: www.CodyLuitjens.com
Address: 4306 156th Ave NE Apt #UU162, Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: (507) 213-6275
Email: cluitjen@digipen.edu


Objective

To obtain a position in the videogame industry which would challenge my technical skills as well as offer the opportunity to learn and grow within the company.


Education

DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA
B.Sc. in Real-Time Interactive Simulation, Minor in Mathematics
(September 2004 – Estimated: April 2008)

Owatonna High School, Owatonna, MN
High School Diploma with Honors
(September 2000 – June 2004)


Technical Skills

Programming Languages: C/C++ (4 years), C# (1 year), Flash Actionscript (1 year), Assembly (Gameboy Color – 1 year), HTML/CSS (1 year), Basic Experience with Lua (1 year)
Graphics Programming: Basic Experience with OpenGL (1 year) & DirectX (1 year)
AI Programming: Path Finding, Fuzzy Logic, State Machines
Network Programming: Winsock, UDP, TCP, Client-Server Architecture
Misc. Programming & APIs: STL, FMOD, Direct Input, XInput
Mathematics: Linear Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Splines & Curves, Discrete Math
Development Methodologies: Game Loop, Object-Oriented Programming, Object Factories,  Event-Based Systems, Component-Based Architecture, Scrum
Development Tools: Visual Studio 6.0, .NET 2003, 2005, CVS, SVN, Visual Assist X
Misc. Tools: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, Project, Basic Experience with Photoshop CS2


Student Game Projects

LAR, Senior Project
LAR is an old-school, fast-paced, endurance shooter where the player must destroy enemies to keep the darkening world in light.
Position: Producer - Responsible for weekly progress reports, holding Scrum meetings, and keeping all teammates on schedule
Programming Responsibilities: Gameplay, Input, Audio, UI, and Menus

Ballocks, Junior Project
Ballocks is a fast paced 3D marble game where players go head-to-head in arena-combat and make use of unique powers to gain tactical advantages on a small spherical world.
Position: Designer - Responsible for Game Design Document, gameplay, game pacing, game balance, assembling focus groups
Programming Responsibilities: Reliable UDP Networking, 3d Sound Engine, Event System, Console, Input

Squishy the Starfish, Sophomore Project
Squishy the Starfish is a 2D side-scrolling environmental puzzle game. Making use of Squishy's unique ability to extend his five elastic arms, the player must swing, climb, and maneuver throughout the underwater world. 
Position: Product Manager - Responsible for asset list, sounds, creating manual, advertisements, box art, and installer
Programming Responsibilities: Game Engine, Object Factory Particle Effects, Menus, HUD, D3D Text, Audio


Work Experience

SDET (Software Design Engineer in Test) Intern, Microsoft
(May 2007 – July 2007)
Worked on the Xbox Live Server Test Team and created a Flash-based graphing utility to display valuable performance data within a webpage.
Related Skills: Flash Actionscript, worked on a project from planning through completion, getting and implementing new ideas, real-world work environment

Teacher’s Assistant, DigiPen Institute of Technology
(May 2006 – August 2006)
Traveled around the country teaching 6th-12th-grade students how to use a DigiPen developed tool, Project FUN, to create fun and simple 2D games. Taught basic C++ as well as information on game design and the professional gaming industry.
Related Skills: Understand/Edit other’s code, debugging, teach large groups as well as individuals