John Benge
johnpbenge.nfshost.com
Objective
To create quality games based on original and creative ideas that provide new, exciting, and rewarding experiences
Relevant Work Experience
Application Developer – JPMorgan Chase & Co.
April 2016 – Present Wilmington, DE
– Plan, design and implement full stack for internal banking applications
– Craft user experience from workflow diagrams to front-end design
Programmer / Technical Designer – Tiny Tyrant Games LLC
February 2015 – Present – Wilmington, DE
– Implement game mechanics and interaction using Unity3D
– CCollaborate on systems and UI design for a mobile strategy game
Gameplay Programmer – Black Fractal Productions
April 2012 – December 2013 – Savannah, GA
– Contributed to systems design, scripting and level design
– Programmed and fine tuned mechanics within Unity
– Designed content and systems for mobile games and apps
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts in Interactive Design and Game Development
September 2011 – November 2013
Cumulative GPA: 3.88
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science in Digital Media
September 2007 – June 2011
Cumulative GPA: 3.68
Notable Projects
Collaborative Learning Project Sponsored by Microsoft
– Worked as part of a design team to develop a solution to a design challenge
– Contributed to systems design and led development of a prototype built with Unity
Studio DAG – Systems Designer / Lead Programmer
– Designed core systems for a serious game to help architecture students
learn and practice professional skills based on AIA guidelines
– Headed Unity development, leading a team of undergrad programmers
Activities and Interests
GDC Attendee 2014, 2017, 2018
Global Game Jam 2015
Space Cowboy Game Jam 2014
Philadelphia Game Jam 2011, 2012
SIGGRAPH Student Volunteer 2009, 2010
johnpbenge@gmail.com
302-388-3452
Skills
Systems Design
Scripting
Level Design
Prototyping
Balancing
Documentation
Diagramming
UX Design
Agile Development
Software
Unity 3D
Unreal Engine 3/4
Microsoft Office
Maya
Photoshop
Illustrator
Radiant Editor
Perforce
Creation Kit
Languages
C#
JavaScript
Lua
Java
XML
Familiar With
C++
MEL
Python
ActionScript 3