Matt Peterson

Game Designer & Developer

About Me

Game design graduate with a passion for development, psychology, and research. I specialize in technical design, rapid prototyping, and UX research and revision. I have interest in frontend and backend web and application development, including web and GUI based applications and software. Looking to be a part of a development environment that values somebody ready, willing, and eager to learn.

Skills

Unity
Godot
C#
HTML/CSS
Python
JavaScript
Game Design
UI/UX Design
3D Modeling
Adobe Creative Suite
Technical Documentation
Marketing & Advertisement
Consumer Psychology
User Research & Analytics
Product Design
Curriculum Development
Educational Evaluation
Research & Development
Rapid Prototyping
Team Building & Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Game Design

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Graduated 2023 - Magna Cum Laude 3.81 GPA

Associates in Graphic Design

Platt College of San Diego

Graduated 2020 - Cumulative 3.16 GPA

Recent Employment

Course Material Development and Evaluation

DigiPen Institute of Technology -- (May - August 2024)

"Tools research and development for use by students and faculty (including the Unreal Editor for Fortnite, 3D Game Kit for Unity, and others). Creation of technical documentation, FAQs, How-to's, and providing technical consulting to aid in curriculum development for multiple courses."


Backend / Frontend Web Development

HMM Health -- Healthcare Assistance Program (2022)

Frontend and backend development of geographical map system for regional healthcare lookup, search & suggestions. Responsible for collaborative efforts between a number of developers to create a cohesive, functional, and intuitive interface for consumers.

Honors & Accomplishments

Dean's List at DigiPen

During my attendance at DigiPen Institute of Technology from 2020 - 2023, I achieved a GPA of 3.7 - 4.0 in multiple consecutive semesters, qualifying me for Dean's List honor.

Pixel Game Jam 2022 - 3rd Place

During Pixel Game Jam's 72 hour weekend game jam in 2022, our team's submission placed an overall score of 3rd out of 55 other participants.

Mini Jam #118 - 9th Place

During Mini Jam #118, our team's submission placed an overall score of 9th out of over 150 other participants.