Hi, my name is Noah!
I am a game developer currently based out of Regina, Saskatchewan. I am an extremely versatile developer with skills in multiple languages, platforms and creative media. With my skillset, experience and education, I can be an important asset to any team.
I am currently working at Melcher Studios, a studio that focuses on creating games for the purpose of company training and virtual reality experiences.
I have 3+ years experience as an educator for those learning basic coding skills and 4+ years working as a game developer both collaboratively and independently.
My Skills
Languages
Java
C#
Python
Java Script
C++
Game Engines
Unity
Godot
UE5
Digital Media
Photoshop
Illustrator
Premier Pro
Blender
My Experience
Game Developer
May 2023 – Present
Melcher Studios
Regina, SK
- Responsible for designing and integrating new features into new and existing projects.
- Collaborating with others or individually to troubleshoot, debug, and patch issues on new and existing projects.
- Polishing and enhancing game feel.
- Assisting project director in determining the feasibility of new projects and features.
- Using graphic design applications to create UI elements and placeholder sprites.
- Running quality assurance testing following agile practices.
- Building websites and react applications.
- Creating new games from the ground up for large clients with quick turnaround times.
Educator
Mar 2020 – Aug 2023
Code Ninjas
Regina, SK
- Created long and short form camp curriculums for the Regina location as well as created camp programs for the official Code Ninjas company-wide curriculum.
- Participated in community outreach programs offering coding classes to children who would not otherwise have access to computers.
- Facilitated a fun and engaging environment in which to encourage and challenge students interested in learning basic computer science skills.
Coach
Jul 2022 – Apr 2023
Sask E-Sports
Regina, SK
- Responsible for coaching teams and developing the leadership and collaboration skills of players.
- Practiced conflict resolution and mediation between players to ensure fair compromises and gameplay.
- Analyzed game play to create game strategies and help players improve their performance.
My Education
B. Sc in Computer Science
Sept 2020 – April 2025
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
Bachelor’s degree in computer science and a computing certificate. Currently finishing my degree while gaining full time work experience.
Certificate in Computing
Sept 2020 – April 2024
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK
Obtained my certificate in computing while completing my bachelors degree.
My Strengths
Interpersonal Skills
Practiced conflict resolution and mediation, comfortable working in groups as both a leader and dependent.
Detail Oriented
Can manage time efficiently with multiple tasks. Experience analyzing programs to spot errors.
Life-long Learner
Always looking for new opportunities to learn and build on existing skills. Able to grasp new concepts quickly and not afraid to ask questions.
Versatile
Wide variety of skills that prove useful when dropped into any situation. Enabling useful team discussions, ability to with many codebases and overall increased production.
My Achievements
Ludum Dare 56
I competed in a team of two in Ludum Dare 56. I programmed the majority of the game as well as made all of the art.
RoodyMental
I worked on this game for my first year at Melcher Studios. My contributions included building a combat stage, item store, weapon modifications, UI and UX, polish and tracking, debugging and patches.
Ludum Dare 54
I competed in a team of four in Ludum Dare 54. This was my first experience using Unreal Engine 5 and was responsible for gameplay mechanics and scripting interactable objects.
Coo D’état
Producer and Team Lead of a group of 15. Aided in programming and artistic requirements.
Risk of Geometry
Acting Team Lead. Assisted in programming and artistic requirements.