1713 Rendezvous Dr.
Orlando, FL 32817
850-428-3428
Haley Landon
[email protected]
Objective:
To obtain a position working in software design and development for games, simulations, websites,
applications, and other related, interactive technology.
Award Winning Game Developer
 Grand Prize Winner of $5,000 at Indie Galactic Space Jam
o Event sponsored/judged by Microsoft, Space Florida, RedBull, Kennedy Space Center
o Worked with a team of 9 as a programmer to create a game that inspires excitement about space
exploration
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 1 Place Winner of $2,000 at Intel’s RealSense Innovator Lab Competition
o Worked with a team of 7 as a programmer to create a serious game that uses Intel’s RealSense
technology
o Given a 6 week time period
 Developed a game featured at Orlando’s Indienomicon August Showcase
o Chosen to be one of only 2 games developed in the Orlando area to be presented
Education:
University of Central Florida
Majors: Computer Science and Digital Media: Game Design
GPA: 3.7
Relevant Course Work: Object Oriented Programming / Programming in C / Design
Fundamentals 2D / Fundamentals of Interactive Design / Digital Video
Fundamentals / Digital Imaging / JavaScript / 3D Modeling in Real-Time Systems
/ Computer as a Medium / Media Software Design / Media Business Practices /
Statistical Methods / Calculus I, II, and III / Differential Equations / Physics I & II
for Engineers and Scientists / Internet Interaction / Game Design / Casual Game
Production / Game Workshop / Discrete Structures
Experience:
Simulations & Training for SAIC – Science Applications International
Corporation
April 2015-Present
 Developed software that improves the design process for simulation and serious
game development
 Conceiving and developing innovative features to make the software more robust
and user-friendly
Software Engineering Intern for IBR, LLC
April 2014-April 2015
 Developed software for consumer-use applications
 Developed and designed websites for client companies that are responsive,
incorporate universal design, and are multi-device compatible
 Graphic design, marketing, and branding for client companies such as logo
design
 Directly communicated and worked with clients to retrieve content and discuss
development matters
1713 Rendezvous Dr.
Orlando, FL 32817
850-428-3428
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Learned independently, quickly, and then applied the new skill or knowledge to a
relevant project
Tutor for the University of Central Florida’s College of Engineering and
Computer Science
August 2013-April 2014
 Tutored for the classes Programming in C and Object Oriented Programming in
Java, C, and Python
 Expounded complicated concepts in order to make them simple and easy to
understand
 Applied problem solving approaches to assist students in developing algorithms
and functioning software
 Communicated and worked with course professors to improve curriculum and
student success
Skills:
Projects:
- Knowledgeable in programming languages such as C#, Java, Unreal Blueprints, C,
AJAX, PHP, Python, JavaScript, JQuery, Processing (P5), HTML (HTML5), ActionScript
3.0, CSS (CSS3), and learning C++.
- Proficient in programs such as Unity, Unreal, Flash, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro,
Illustrator, AfterEffects, Dreamweaver, Maya, CodeBlocks, Netbeans, Eclipse, Dev-C++,
MAMP.
- Experienced in web design and development (front end and back end), game design
and development, building applications, digital media/animation, software
development, prototyping, graphic design, database management, marketing,
branding.
Sierpinski Visualizer
 Written in Java
 Draws a fractal, known as the Sierpinski Triangle
 Implements the use of GUI and interactivity
 Wrote software that allows the user to interact with the program and customize
the visual display and gives the option for randomized generation of the visual
display
Website Design and Development
 Developed a web application for a team of designers developing simulations to
make the design process more efficient.
 Developed and designed websites for several professional companies’ websites,
such as Lake Nona Services, South Florida X-Ray Imaging, South Florida
Cosmetic Dentistry, and CAS Investment Partners.
 Implemented the use of databases and offline storage
Content Management System for Lake Nona Services
 Implemented and worked with a CMS for a professional company
 Set up the CMS and taught non-technical employees how to use it
1713 Rendezvous Dr.
Orlando, FL 32817
850-428-3428
Game Design/Development Projects
 Spitfire
o Developed in Unreal
o Programmed fundamental game play and world interactions
 Dreamscape
o Developed in Unity
o Lead Programmer
 Sleep
o Developed in Unity
o Lead Programmer
 Top-down Maze Game
o Developed independently
o Written in ActionScript 3.0, developed in Flash
 Interactive adventure game written in Processing
o Used classes and objects
o Player must overcome a series of obstacles and enemies on his way to a
form of treasure
o Used original, self-created graphics
 Game Design Document and Technical Design Document
o Collaborated with a team to create a ~40 page GDD and TDD
 Single Player game written in Java
o Implementation of multiple classes and objects
o Made use of polymorphism and inheritance
o Employed Java’s GUI elements
Accomplishments:
 President’s List: Fall 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013
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Dean’s List: Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015
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Considered “Highly Recommended” to tutor computer programming for UCF’s College of
Engineering and Computer Science by UCF CECS faculty
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Florida Academic Bright Futures Scholarship
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Graduated with my Associate’s Degree Summa Cum Laude with a 4.0 GPA
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Awarded the Advanced Placement Scholar Degree in 2010 and 2011
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Delta Delta Delta of the Beta Lambda chapter at the University of Central Florida
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Awarded by the Arts and Design Society of Okaloosa County (ATSO) as Artist of the Year
in 2011
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Senior Excellence in the Arts award in 2011
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Awarded Best in Show in the NHS Student Art Show in 2011
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Honored with the “Will to Win” award
1713 Rendezvous Dr.
Orlando, FL 32817
850-428-3428
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Active Volunteer for St. Jude Children’s Hospital for the past 3 years (apart of the effort to
raise 15 million dollars in 5 years)