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    This document is a resume for Kenneth Zuerner that outlines his experience and skills in game design and programming, including his proficiency in languages like C# and Unity. It details several of his academic and independent game projects where he served as a designer and programmer, creating titles across genres like first-person shooters, puzzles games, and flight games. The resume concludes with his education history, including a bachelor's degree in game design and physics.

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    This document is a resume for Kenneth Zuerner that outlines his experience and skills in game design and programming, including his proficiency in languages like C# and Unity. It details several of his academic and independent game projects where he served as a designer and programmer, creating titles across genres like first-person shooters, puzzles games, and flight games. The resume concludes with his education history, including a bachelor's degree in game design and physics.

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    kazuerner@gmail.

    com
    Kenneth Zuerner (515) 450 - 3998
    www.kennethzuerner.com
    Game Designer linkedin.com/in/kennethzuerner
    Languages Software Expertise
     C#  JavaScript  Unity  Autodesk Maya
     Python  C++ (Beginner)  Zero Engine (Proprietary)  Adobe Photoshop

    Professional Independent Projects


    Stratagem (Working Title) - Designer/Programmer - 3D Procedurally Generated Flight Game in Unity Dec 2020 - Present
     Developed algorithm to procedurally generate cavern-style terrain
     Optimized framerate through terrain manager that dynamically stores information and destroys for later recreation
    Continuum (Working Title) - Designer/Programmer - 3D Tile-Based Puzzle Game in Unity May 2018 - Present
     Redesigned, rewrote, and optimized systems from a prototype made as a student
     Tuned player controller to feel natural, fluid, and responsive

    Academic Team Projects


    Gambit - Designer/Programmer - Networked Cooperative First-Person Shooter in Unity Sep 2015 - Apr 2016
     Emphasized teamwork in encounters through design of levels and mechanics that encourage communication
     Collaborated with 3 other designers to unite a variety of mechanics and encounters into a single cohesive game
     Programmed game events around the built-in networking framework to ensure minimum appearance of latency
     Constructed a 30-minute cooperative mission and 3 levels specifically for endless wave-mode
    Will-o’ - Designer/Programmer - 3D Quasi On Rails Flight Game in Unity Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
     Designed 7 different levels themed with the 7 classic deadly sins using related aesthetics and mechanics
     Coded 3 different AI behaviors with unique and readily identifiable feedback that reinforces the level’s theme
     Integrated music and sound effect assets in custom manager
    Tessen - Designer/Programmer - 2D Top-Down Shooter in Flash Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
     Scripted a variety of different enemies’ AI while presenting the player with easily understandable feedback
     Created an artistic and fluid experience with one other designer using ActionScript 3

    Academic Solo Projects


    Renegade - Designer/Programmer - Procedurally-Generated First-Person Dungeon in Unity Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
     Wrote original algorithm for procedurally generating realistic levels in C# with comprehensive error fixing
     Set and reached self-determined milestones by accurately anticipating time to complete tasks
    Relativistic - Designer/Programmer - Split Screen First-Person Shooter in Unity Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
     Challenged players’ strategic thinking through use of unconventional physics
     Programmed custom character controller in JavaScript to handle dynamic 3-dimensional rotation and movement
     Designed multiplayer maps specifically to take advantage of a unique play space
    Temporal Flux - Designer/Programmer - 2D Tile-Based Puzzle Game in Zero Engine Oct 2013 - Apr 2014
     Developed puzzles for labyrinths that use limited movement and portal placement instead of walls
     Built an object factory and manager for rapid level prototyping, testing, and iterating in python

    Education Employment
    DigiPen Institute of Technology Graduated April 2016 KeyBank
     Bachelor of Arts in Game Design  Personal Banker 2018 - Present
     Minor in English  Teller/Lead Teller 2016 - 2018
    The University of Iowa Graduated May 2012 DigiPen Institute of Technology, Redmond, WA
     Bachelor of Science in Physics  Physics and Game Design Tutor 2013 - 2016
     Bachelor of Science in Astronomy  Physics Teaching Assistant 2013 - 2016

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