Tarn Cooper
Games and Simulation Developer
Introduction
I graduated from the Academy of Interactive Entertainment with a Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming). Since graduation, I have worked on various Canberra projects to utilize my specific skill set.
Technical Skills
Game Development
Unity3D Applications
C#
Nintendo Switch
Mobile (IOS, Android and VR)
PC (VR and Traditional)
Unreal Engine 4 Applications
C++/Node editor
PC games
Virtual Production
Unity Systems
AI (ML Agent)
Physics (Havok)
Rendering (Shader Graph)
Network (Net Code)
Application Development
XAMPP Stack Development
PHP
Apache HTTP Server
Database Management
SQL
MariaDB & Firebase
Microsoft Application
C#
.Net framework
Java Application
Java language
NetBeans framework
Employment
Present
AIE (Teacher / Virtual Production Expert)
(Part-time Work) 09/2022 - Present, Canberra ACT
I teach online night class for game development studies and support in virtual production for education.
Virtulane (Unity Developer)
(Casual Contract Work) 08/2022 - Present, Canberra ACT
I prototyped VR applications to showcase satellite information in Unity3D for Oculus Quest 2.
Smashbyte Games (Games Programmer)
(Casual Contract Work) 07/2021 - Present, Canberra ACT
I currently manage and develop the games Martial Knight (Tai-chi game) and Tilt-Ted (Balance Game) in Unity3D for Nintendo Switch and Mobile devices.
Past
Kyascu (Technical Consultant)
(Casual Work) 05/2022 – 08/2022, Canberra ACT
I consulted in developing online services using Unity3D for a dress-up game on the web.
FeelDX (Software Engineer)
(Full-time Intern) 06/22 – 07/22, Remote
I researched and developed interactive construction video using Unreal Engine 4 for PC.
Smashbyte Games (Games Programmer)
(Work Experience) 05/2020 - 12/2020, Canberra ACT
I helped prototype original concept for Martial Knight (Taichi game) in Unity3D for Nintendo Switch.
RecoveryVR (Games Programmer)
(Work Experience) 03/2020 - 05/2020, Canberra ACT
I prototyped VR experiences for stroke patients in Unity3D for Pico Headsets.
Silversun Pictures (Technical Consultant)
(Work Experience) 10/2019 - 12/2019, Canberra ACT
I researched and developed tools for virtual production of films using Unreal Engine 4.
Education
Lastest
Bachelor of Games and Virtual Worlds (Programming)
02/2019 –12/2021, ACT - AIE/CIT
Past
Diploma of Software Development
06/2018 – 11/2018, ACT - CIT
Certificate 4 in Programming
06/2017 – 06/2018, ACT - CIT
Certificate 3 in Information Technology
02/2017 – 06/2017, ACT - CIT
ACT Senior Secondary Certificate
02/2014 – 11/2015, ACT - GC