Matthew Nelson

Computer Science Graduate

Matthew Nelson www.linkedin.com/in/matthewnelson253

(253) 381-0617 matthewnelson.info

matthewnelson253@gmail.com github.com/SauciestBard


Career Objective

To start a career in software/game development and pursue my passion for game design.


Education

  • Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science from Portland State University, 2021

    • Minor in Philosophy

  • High School Graduate of Tacoma Science and Math Institute (sami), 2015


Software Projects

Glass Plate Game Capstone Project, 2021

  • Built a web app representation of the tabletop game “The Glass Plate” using Javascript

  • Utilized Agile methodologies to maintain an effective development timeline

  • Developed a 2D card user interface layer for users to interact with during the game

  • Additionally contributed to the server application, client-server communication protocols, and game state management systems

Connections Game Project, 2021

  • Successfully built a fully realized game for the 2021 GMTK 48-hour game jam

  • Designed player interactions that minimized written text, encouraging users to learn graphically

  • Developed with the Godot game engine and written in GDscript

FTP Client Project, 2021

  • Contributed to FTP client terminal application in C# for a university Agile software Development class

  • Utilized SCRUM to effectively coordinate a team of 3 other students

IRC Client and Server Project, 2020

  • Programmed client and server terminal applications in C# for a university networking class

  • The project enabled users to interact through a desktop terminal application

  • Wrote a custom RFC Document to define a communication protocol over .NET sockets


Employment History

  • Summer Robotics Instructor at Tacoma Public Schools Summer Camp, Summer 2015

    • Taught robotics and programming to multiple groups of 15 third through fifth graders

    • Individually assisted students throughout learning to ensure the group made consistent progress

  • Computer Lab Attendant and Project Student Coordinator at Portland State University, 2016-2021

    • Assisted 4-6 students per hour in resolving technical issues with university computers

    • Created semi-automated spreadsheets to track employee tasks and inventory

  • Seasonal Maintenance Worker at Metro Parks Tacoma, Summers of 2016-2018

    • Conducted public park daily operations and maintenance



Other Experience

  • Eagle Scout, 2014

  • Alumni of FIRST Robotics Team 2557 The SOTABots

    • Served as Safety Captain for a team of 30 students

    • Designed elements of the electric and pneumatic robot systems

  • Bagpiper in the Tacoma Scots Pipe Band 2008-Present

  • Volunteer at the Tacoma Highland Games 2003-Present

    • Steward for the Pipes and Drums Competition

    • Assemble performance stages and miscellaneous hardware