Patrick M. Howard
PatrickMHoward@icloud.com | GitHub: PatrickHoward
Professional game developer and software engineer working in Unreal Engine
Work Experience
RustBit - Akron, Ohio / Columbus, Ohio
Co-Founder & Lead Gameplay Programmer (July 2021 - Present)
- Lead production of a team of 10 game engineers, designers, and artists on internal IP of upcoming cooperative roguelike hero shooter.
- Manage finances and business direction
- Co-develop games with other studios
Strife AI - Cleveland, Ohio
COO/Director of Experiences (Mar 2021 - July 2021)
- Lead development on games and end-user experiences.
Software Engineer & Game Developer (Aug 2019 - Mar 2021)
- Developing, designing, and creating video games that utilize machine learning as a major gameplay feature.
- Develop & maintain robust tooling used for creation of games.
- Hire & manage a team of artists and designers.
The University of Akron - Akron, Ohio
Resident Assistant (Aug 2017 - May 2019)
- Enforced policy, fostered a community, and built relationships with resident students living on campus during the academic year and summer semesters.
- Organized programs and provided resources to resident students.
Skills
Programming Languages
C/C++, C#, Rust, Python, Typescript/Javascript, Swift, LISP (Common, ELisp)
Software
Unreal Engine, Unity, Godot Engine, Emacs, Visual Studio, Blender, NodeJS
Education
The University of Akron - Akron, Ohio
(September 2016 - May 2020)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (B.S.C.S.)
Minor in International Business
GPA: 3.0/4.0
Interests
Video Game Development, 3D Modeling & Animation, Game Design, Film Critique, International Travel, Transit Advocacy, Urban Planning, Language