Will Ziegler

About Me

My Background

I am a 23-year-old student at UAlbany majoring in Informatics in Game Design, and minoring in Computer Science. I have always loved video games, both playing and creating them, since I was young. I made my way up from making games in Scratch in Middle School, to now making games in Unity using C#. I am also a musician, having played music most of my life. I have talent in both music performance and composition, allowing me to create my own soundtracks to use in my games, despite not having done so yet. I am very excited to get into the field and start making my dreams a reality!

My Skills

I have experience with a variety of programming languages, including C# and Java, with some experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. I also have skill in music performance and composition using MuseScore and Notion 6. Lastly, I have multiple creation machines at home, with knowledge of their usage, such as a 3D printer and a Cricut cutting machine, that I can use to make merchandise and other creations.

My Projects

I have worked on several projects, including RPGs, racing games, and shooters, in and out of class. I have also made a few small ensemble remixes of video game tracks that me and my friends were going to perform before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Work experience

KEYHOLDER 10/2024 to Present

Gamestop. Clifton Park, NY

Assisted with store duties and worked in a team to ensure excellent service in a friendly environment.

TECH SALES ASSOCIATE 06/2022 to 09/2024

Staples, Clifton Park, NY

Worked on managing customer relations with technology-related Inquiries, working on projects, and managing cash inflow in a team-based and professional capacity. Assisted customers with tech-based inquiries and other store-related questions.

TEACHER (SENSEI) 05/2021 to 07/2023

CodeNinjas, Clifton Park, NY

Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and

productivity. Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

DATA ENTRY CLERK 07/2019 to 10/2019

Town of Ballston, Ballston, NY

Worked on specialized projects and entered water usage data into the town's computer system.

Education

University at Albany, Albany, NY

Bachelor of Science, Informatics in Game Design (8/2021- expected graduation 5/2025)

Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC (1/2021-5/2021)

Transfer, Informatics

Siena College, Albany, NY (8/2020-12/2020)

Transfer, Computer and Information Sciences

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Senior High School, Burnt Hills

High School Diploma, 06/2020