Abraham Goodman's Resume

Masters student in game development at WPI with a strong foundation and interest in computer science and applied mathematics. Interested in game-related work and branching out to other fields.

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
GPA: 3.245

Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, CT September 2016 – May 2020
Recipient of the Michael J. Packevicz Jr. ’82 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy and Religion

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Programming languages: Python, Java, C++, GameMaker Language, MATLAB, iOS Shortcuts
• Game Engines & Tools: GameMaker Studio, Unity, Git, MATLAB

PERSONAL PROJECTS

Little Whamlings 2021 - 2024
Demo: https://littlewhammo.itch.io/littlewhammo

• Co-developing an online multiplayer puzzle game in GameMaker Studio

VVVVVV Code Modification and Interface Tool

• Learned and modified existing C++ code in the open-source game VVVVVV to create new features
• Developed a tool in GameMaker Studio allowing for level editing and VVVVVV code import/export

iPhone Shortcuts - iTunes Wrapped

• Created a series of programs using the iPhone’s built-in Shortcuts app to perform data collection and analysis to create a summary of music listened to on iTunes, mimicking Spotify Wrapped

EXPERIENCE

Game Development Producer - Class Project Fall Semester, 2024

• Led a team to further develop an existing game, Hamster Ball Blitz (App Store & Google Play Store)
• Delegated tasks and held regular meetings and progress reports

SEGO Initiative - Intern August 2021 - February 2025

• Collected and organized large amounts of data from events
• Assisted with making social media posts

Huntsville-Madison County Public Library - Library Aide & Summer Volunteer June 2019 - Aug. 2019

• Helped create and run kids' programming, sorted and shelved books