Joseph Zupko
Principal Software Engineer at Demiurge Studios- Claim this Profile
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Ibrahim Yucel
Joseph is the best programmer I know personally. He has excellent work ethic and will not only be the first to arrive but will stay until everything meets his high standards. Working together as Instructors I also got to see Joe's patience and ability to explain very complex ideas to students. He will be an asset in any organization.
Magy Seif El-Nasr
Joe has been one of the brightest graduate students whom I worked with. He is both brilliant and an extreme hard worker. He has tremendous ability as a programmer, designer, and teacher. His work on his PhD shows diligent ability to develop and design a successful tool for designers working on interactive entertainment productions. Also, his work with the gaming for girls initiative at Penn State (an initiative that tries to stimulate learning of computer science and math topics for middle school girls) shows great mentorship and teaching abilities. His approach to research and production has gained him much respect among his peers. I support his decisions as he steps into his brightly lit future. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ibrahim Yucel
Joseph is the best programmer I know personally. He has excellent work ethic and will not only be the first to arrive but will stay until everything meets his high standards. Working together as Instructors I also got to see Joe's patience and ability to explain very complex ideas to students. He will be an asset in any organization.
Magy Seif El-Nasr
Joe has been one of the brightest graduate students whom I worked with. He is both brilliant and an extreme hard worker. He has tremendous ability as a programmer, designer, and teacher. His work on his PhD shows diligent ability to develop and design a successful tool for designers working on interactive entertainment productions. Also, his work with the gaming for girls initiative at Penn State (an initiative that tries to stimulate learning of computer science and math topics for middle school girls) shows great mentorship and teaching abilities. His approach to research and production has gained him much respect among his peers. I support his decisions as he steps into his brightly lit future. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ibrahim Yucel
Joseph is the best programmer I know personally. He has excellent work ethic and will not only be the first to arrive but will stay until everything meets his high standards. Working together as Instructors I also got to see Joe's patience and ability to explain very complex ideas to students. He will be an asset in any organization.
Magy Seif El-Nasr
Joe has been one of the brightest graduate students whom I worked with. He is both brilliant and an extreme hard worker. He has tremendous ability as a programmer, designer, and teacher. His work on his PhD shows diligent ability to develop and design a successful tool for designers working on interactive entertainment productions. Also, his work with the gaming for girls initiative at Penn State (an initiative that tries to stimulate learning of computer science and math topics for middle school girls) shows great mentorship and teaching abilities. His approach to research and production has gained him much respect among his peers. I support his decisions as he steps into his brightly lit future. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Ibrahim Yucel
Joseph is the best programmer I know personally. He has excellent work ethic and will not only be the first to arrive but will stay until everything meets his high standards. Working together as Instructors I also got to see Joe's patience and ability to explain very complex ideas to students. He will be an asset in any organization.
Magy Seif El-Nasr
Joe has been one of the brightest graduate students whom I worked with. He is both brilliant and an extreme hard worker. He has tremendous ability as a programmer, designer, and teacher. His work on his PhD shows diligent ability to develop and design a successful tool for designers working on interactive entertainment productions. Also, his work with the gaming for girls initiative at Penn State (an initiative that tries to stimulate learning of computer science and math topics for middle school girls) shows great mentorship and teaching abilities. His approach to research and production has gained him much respect among his peers. I support his decisions as he steps into his brightly lit future. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Experience
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Demiurge Studios
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Software Engineer
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Aug 2017 - Present
Studio wide, short-term and long-term technology planning, core technology development, and risk assessment. Day-to-day low-level development in real-time graphics and core systems (memory management, networking, asset management, audio, application packaging and distribution, etc.).Also: design and deploy of build processes and systems. Design, maintenance, and support of developer tools (in-house and external, e.g. Adobe Animate). Live operations and firefighting.
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Lead Engineer
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2017
Systems architecture, code structure, high-level planning, and day-to-day low-level implementations on Crazy Taxi Gazillionaire.
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Engineer
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Jul 2009 - Apr 2016
Video game systems and tools development, cutting edge real-time graphics, debugging, optimization, and expansion of existing, complex game engines and systems.
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Penn State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2007 - May 2009
Lesson planning and coursework for software design, game software design, and systems engineering classes.
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Instructor
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May 2007 - Sep 2007
Lesson planning and teaching of IST "Gaming for Girls", a summer outreach program. Curriculum included modding and creation of video games
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Research Assistant
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Sep 2005 - May 2007
Research included a broad range of game and media experience topics. Focus included interactive lighting, interactive audio, and perception of virtual environments.
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Penn State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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Sep 2004 - May 2005
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Education
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2004 - 2009
Penn State University
Ph.D., Information Sciences and Technology -
2000 - 2004
Penn State University
B.S., Computer Science
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