Matthew Smudz
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Luke Duncan
Matt was in a number of my classes, but I got to know him through the ACM programming competitions. Matt excelled in the competitions and actively sought out new problems to challenge himself with. I've never worked with Matt on a project, but was always impressed with his abilities and would welcome the opportunity to have him on any team with me.
LinkedIn User
Matthew is a an exceptional programmer with a rare creative vision. From presentation to product development, he would be a force on any design team.
Luke Duncan
Matt was in a number of my classes, but I got to know him through the ACM programming competitions. Matt excelled in the competitions and actively sought out new problems to challenge himself with. I've never worked with Matt on a project, but was always impressed with his abilities and would welcome the opportunity to have him on any team with me.
LinkedIn User
Matthew is a an exceptional programmer with a rare creative vision. From presentation to product development, he would be a force on any design team.
Luke Duncan
Matt was in a number of my classes, but I got to know him through the ACM programming competitions. Matt excelled in the competitions and actively sought out new problems to challenge himself with. I've never worked with Matt on a project, but was always impressed with his abilities and would welcome the opportunity to have him on any team with me.
LinkedIn User
Matthew is a an exceptional programmer with a rare creative vision. From presentation to product development, he would be a force on any design team.
Luke Duncan
Matt was in a number of my classes, but I got to know him through the ACM programming competitions. Matt excelled in the competitions and actively sought out new problems to challenge himself with. I've never worked with Matt on a project, but was always impressed with his abilities and would welcome the opportunity to have him on any team with me.
LinkedIn User
Matthew is a an exceptional programmer with a rare creative vision. From presentation to product development, he would be a force on any design team.
Experience
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Paralune LLC
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder
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May 2016 - Present
I'm part of a small team growing an independent game studio in Austin with a focus on storytelling, mystery, and emotional depth. Our first title is in development. I'm part of a small team growing an independent game studio in Austin with a focus on storytelling, mystery, and emotional depth. Our first title is in development.
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Vicarious Visions
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United States
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Computer Games
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1 - 100 Employee
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Software Developer
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Dec 2011 - Mar 2016
I worked on Skylanders: Swap Force, a major multi-platform console game, from start to finish. As an engineer, I closely worked with designers and wrote tools and engine features that saved them hundreds of hours of work and helped empower them creatively. I closely integrated myself with the team to act as a go-to engineer to keep them unblocked and to help improve their workflows. I also shipped Guitar Hero: Live for iOS, a mobile port of a major console title. I adapted the game to… Show more I worked on Skylanders: Swap Force, a major multi-platform console game, from start to finish. As an engineer, I closely worked with designers and wrote tools and engine features that saved them hundreds of hours of work and helped empower them creatively. I closely integrated myself with the team to act as a go-to engineer to keep them unblocked and to help improve their workflows. I also shipped Guitar Hero: Live for iOS, a mobile port of a major console title. I adapted the game to add unique mobile-specific gameplay to help make it a satisfying experience on mobile. I've also worked on a number of unannounced projects, and tools initiatives including a visual scripting toolset and a spline-based movement system.
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Game Programmer Co-Op
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
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Monroe County Community College
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Supplemental Instructor
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2008
Hosted regular group sessions to facilitate teamwork and strengthen self-directed learning.
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Student Tutor
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
Tutored students in computer science, math (up to Calculus II), natural sciences (including Physics), philosophy, political science, and sociology. Helped students improve their learning process by working on course material together.
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Education
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Systems, Computer Science -
Monroe County Community College
Associate of Science