Lionel Miele-Herndon

• Craft efficient code architecture spanning diverse video game genres
• Advise an international clientele in game development best practices
• Maintain spreadsheets and game design documents to streamline cross-functional team communication
• Keep game projects up-to-date with the latest software capabilities
• Extend the capabilities of existing codebases with the latest engine improvements

• Collaboratively evaluated a range of game titles, emphasizing player experience and gameplay mechanics.
• Engaged with an international community, exchanging insights about the products and fostering a constructive feedback culture.
• Wrote reviews summing up my findings in a meaningful way for developers to improve their products.
• Honored NDA terms to avoid releasing any confidential info.

• Developed and published six video games, offering support from conception throughout all stages of development and beyond
• Built robust project architecture in the Unity game engine and wrote reliable C# scripting code
• Implemented features into a software development kit for proprietary hardware
• Ported digital board games from PC and Android platforms to the Gameboard hardware

• Led the design and development of experimental mobile games, focusing on innovation and finding new hooks for casual game players
• Analyzed market trends and applied insights from research to stay at the forefront of modern game design
• Successfully conducted the soft launch of one hybrid-casual puzzle game on Android and iOS, and curated marketing campaigns for two additional titles

• Provided customer service by preparing and presenting refreshments, successfully creating positive experiences
• Created visually appealing and engaging websites utilizing WordPress, leveraging themes and plugins to enhance social media presence and drive increased engagement
• Ensured efficient packaging and shipping of physical orders as well as processing and delivery of digital orders

• Designed and produced a user-friendly wireframe for an Android version of their popular iOS mobile application using Sketch
• Created compelling digital assets for their website, captivating visitors and driving engagement
• Implemented data-driven strategies to continuously improve customer experiences by analyzing website traffic and drawing insights from industry benchmarks

• Provided personalized coding assistance to students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, empowering them to become confident and skilled programmers
• Fostered a collaborative learning environment by actively helping students during open hours, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer support
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills by engaging with students

Grade: 3.9

Activities and societies: Game Club Treasurer, Student Council Member

Achievements include induction into the National Society of Leadership and Success and attainment of the Dean's List Award four years in a row.