Nicky Flello
Software Engineer
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Introduction
I am a Junior C++ software programmer from LaSalle College Vancouver. I have taken on many personal projects, and have an interest in audio programming, as well as machine learning and genetic algorithms.
Specialties
C/C++, C#, Unity, Unreal, File IO, Virtual Reality, Audio analysis, Neural networks
Education
LaSalle College, Vancouver BC July 2014 - December 2017
Bachelor of Science in Game Programming
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An in-depth C++ education that covers memory management, OOP, polymorphism, templates, STL, C++11/14, algorithms, pipelines, AI, networking, multithreading, graphics, engine architecture, meta systems, calculus, physics, optimizations, and more
Project Experience
Midi Game (C++) August 2016 - Present
A program for learning piano with midi keyboards and midi files.
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Implemented midi and wav libraries
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Integrated RtMidi for device binding
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Multithreaded file and loading systems
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Optimized loading, gameplay, and graphics
Neural Network Libraries (C++) March 2017, November 2017
Custom libraries implementing neural networks and genetic algorithms.
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A simple fixed-topology neural network
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A dynamic-topology neural network
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Implemented the NEAT genetic algorithm, which includes speciation and gene crossovers
Monster Defence Shop (Unreal 4 / C++ / Blueprints) July 2017
A VR blacksmithing game created in 5 days with a team of 5 programmers. It won best VR in the 2017 Unreal Summer Game Jam. It involved taking ores through 4 stages; the furnace, the anvil, the grind wheel, and giving it to the customer.
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Implemented an efficient anvil rhythm game
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Implemented features such as returning thrown items and fire hands.
Mining Link (C++) August 2015 - September 2015
A 2D game where the players must mine, sell, and upgrade.
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Implemented a tile-based intractable world with mining and explosives
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Implemented inventory and selling
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Implemented UDP local multiplayer and chat
3D Touhou (C++) September 2015 - October 2015
A 2D bullet hell game with 3D bullet patterns
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Implemented everything as polymorphic, including the characters, stages, and spells
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Implemented colourful 3D attack patterns in a 2D engine
Rhythm Game (C++) January 2015 - March 2015
A music game/tool created for compatibility with Osu! It analyzes mp3 files and turns them into levels with 1-8 key rows. The player must hit the keys as the notes come down the screen.
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Implemented a user-driven beat detection system
Tobble Swap (Unity 5 / C#) July 2016 - Present
A group production game with a team of 3 programmers, 9 designers, and 2 artists. It is a multiplayer top-down dungeon crawler with adventure and PvP modes. Each player has the ability to swap out their legs, body, or head for polymorphic functionality.
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Implemented most of the core and gameplay systems, including the scene management, movement, sound, camera, controller, status effect, player, and enemy systems
3D Engine (C++) October 2016 - Present
An ongoing project that started as a course project. This is a DirectX 11 engine capable of 2D and 3D rendering, custom shaders, post-processing, and animations.
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Implemented model binary file importing/exporting
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Implemented animation systems using keyframes, bones, and vertex weights
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Implemented Pixel, Vertex, and Geometry Shaders
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Implemented efficient billboards, rendering over 5,000,000 images in realtime
Work Experience
Cashier for Lil’ Fella’s Mini Donut Truck, Richmond BC August 2016 - Present
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Involved a lot of communication between coworkers and between customers
References
Available upon request