Niall Maple
Phone: 07881 661990
Address: 113-117 Deansgate, The Bank
Email: niallmaple@yahoo.co.uk
Website address: http://niallmaple1.wix.com/web-design-studio
Personal Statement
I am currently studying a BSc (Hons) degree in games programming. I am interested in all areas of programming, but I am particularly attracted by gameplay programming. I am a strong team player and aim to improve my understanding of the programming languages.
Skills
Languages Engines
C++ Unreal Engine 4
C# Unity
Blueprints / UMG OpenGL and Havoks Physics Engine
Work Experience
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Entered into Dare to be Digital – got to the first interview stage in London. Acting as lead programmer on the team.
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Participated in the Reddit Bacon Game Jam 2016 – my team made “Grapple”.
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Participated in the UoB Charity Game Jam 2016 - my team made "Super Villain Smash Up"
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“Brain boxes” – maths game I developed primarily for ages – 8-9.
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Unofficial alpha testing of Dungeon Defenders 2.
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Unofficial beta testing of Osu letterboxing
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Unofficial beta testing of Evolve on Steam
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Official tester for Bellyfeel Media for social app/game "The In Girls"
Education:
University of Bolton 2014-2017
Games Programming BSc(Hons)
Estimated First Class Degree
Games Mathematics
Excellent knowledge of differentiation and integration, imaginary numbers and complex numbers.
Object Orientated Games Programming
Strong understanding of composition and inheritance of objects.
Portfolio Project
Solo project demonstrating good time management and the ability to actively code new ideas to fruition.
Data Structures for Games
Strong knowledge of vectors lists stacks queues to create organised and structured code.
Games Hardware and Peripherals
Strong understanding of limitations when working on lesser hardware.
Software Engineering
Strong knowledge on design principles and design patterns.
Applied Physics
Evidence of using a physics engine in games.
Rushden Academy 2007-2013
A-Levels
Maths
B
Further Maths
C
History
C
Geography
C
References
Philip Carlisle
Senior Lecturer
School of Creative Technologies
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
Tel: (01204) 903438
Email: pac2@bolton.ac.uk or zoombapup@gmail.com
Dr S. Manning
Course Leader for Games Programming
School of Creative Technologies
University of Bolton
Deane Road
Bolton
BL3 5AB
Tel: (01204) 903587
Email: sm8@bolton.ac.uk
