Contact Info
Ryan J Kot
rjk0720@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/ryankot/
(518)-281-0353, (518)-512-3774
Education
Siena College, Loudonville, NY
- Anticipated Graduation May 2018
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Current GPA of 3.67 (3.95 in major)
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY
- Graduated May 2016
- Associate Degree in Computer Information Systems
- GPA of 3.88
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Lua and Java
- Familiar with Python, C++, and C#
- Enough HTML/CSS to make this sweet webpage
- Multi-platform, multiplayer video game design and development
- Building and upgrading high-performance gaming computers
- Enthusiastic about artificial intelligence and efficiency
Work Experience
Videogame Developer - Roblox
April 2008 - Present
- Developing games that have been played by millions of unique players
- Over 2500 years of play time logged by users in total
- Programming, debugging, and maintaining of Lua scripts
- Ensuring smooth multiplayer client-server interactions
- Planning ahead to reduce code exploitability and increase security
- Managing long-term projects and coordinating team work
- Planning and implementing multi-platform user interfaces (PC, Xbox, Mobile)
- Designing 3D environments and levels
- 3D modeling and texturing
Help Desk - HVCC Information Technology Services
June 2015 - Sept 2016
- Tested, swapped parts, and made software changes to computers
- Gained experience with zero-client and desktop computers
- Assigned to help desk to assist faculty with technical issues
- Transported computers and electronics around campus
- Installed computers/peripherals, cable management
- Trained new student workers
Apprentice Electrician - Kot Electrical Construction
May 2015 - June 2015
- Installed and terminated wiring for ceiling lights
- Pickup/Delivery of various electrical materials to job sites
- Conducted safe demolition and disposal of electrical systems
- Complied with NFPA electrical code and safety regulations
- Interpreted wiring and lighting schematics
Awards and Honors
- HVCC President's List
- Siena President's List
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa, International Honor Society
Clubs and Activities
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition
- Designed, developed, and integrated a robot to complete several specific tasks
- Translated performance requirements into engineering requirements
- Wrote proposals to seek recognition and funding
- Managed project resources to meet performance objectives and a budget