Abraham Goodman's Resume

Masters student in game development at WPI with a strong foundation and interest in applications of computer science and mathematics.

EDUCATION

M.S. in Interactive Media and Game Development August 2024 – May 2026
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA
GPA: 4.0

B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science September 2020 – May 2024
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Mathematics and Computer Science Electives: Real Analysis, Stochastic Processes and Models, Numerical Methods and Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security, Scientific Data Processing in MATLAB

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming languages: Python (7 years), Java (6 years), C++ (1 year), Unreal Engine Blueprints, GameMaker Language, MATLAB, iOS Shortcuts
• Tools: Unreal Engine, Unity, Git/Github, Visual Studio, Jira, MATLAB, GameMaker Studio

EXPERIENCE

Team Lead – Anthropolo Escape Room October 2025 – December 2025

• Led a team in designing and constructing puzzles for a student-run escape room
• Gave weekly progress reports in stand-up meetings

Teaching Assistant – Artificial Intelligence for Interactive Media and Games August 2025 – October 2025

• Helped students understand AI concepts and how to apply them to games

AI Futures Seminar May 2025 – August 2025

• Participated in a weekly non-credit faculty-run summer seminar through research and discussion
• Contributed multiple presentations analyzing the range of content produced by LLMs

Programmer – Travelling With Taste (Game, Unreal Engine) Spring Semester, 2025

• Created unique movement mechanics as a playable suitcase
• Showcased at Pax East 2025, demo available at https://codazen.itch.io/travelling-with-taste

Team Lead – Hamster Ball Blitz (Game, Unity) Fall Semester, 2024

• Led a team to further develop a game available on the App Store and Google Play Store

PERSONAL PROJECTS

VVVVVV Code Modification and Interface Tool 2024 – 2025

• Modified C++ code in an open-source game to create a framework for others to modify the game
• Developed an external tool in GameMaker Studio allowing for level editing and code import/export

Little Whamlings (Game, GameMaker Studio) 2021 – 2024

• Online multiplayer puzzle game with demo available at https://littlewhammo.itch.io/littlewhammo
• Robust networking system to prevent latency from affecting the game