Walter B. Gress V
Mount Aetna, PA 19544
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Twitter: @ted_gress wgres101.blogspot.com
github.com/tedgress www.waltergressportfolio.com
www.twilightraven.net www.twilightravengames.com
http://www.youtube.com/user/wgres101
EDUCATION:
Drexel University Fall 2015
Earned M.S. in Computer Science to Fall 2017
Concentrations: Computer Graphics and AI
Thesis in Natural Language Processing
Kutztown University Fall 2004
Earned B.S. in Computer Science to Fall 2007
Minor: Mathematics
Concentration in Software Engineering
Cumulative GPA: 3.3
RELATED C OURSES SKILLS
Master’s Thesis (Template NLP) Use supervised learning of templates to analyze paragraph structure
Networking I Network Protocols, Writing socket functions, DNS, Routing, SSL
Networking II Network Hardware, Network Protocols, Network Topologies, Stack
Compiler Grammars and Parsing, Semantic Analysis, Symbol Tables,
Network Security How to perform/defend Backdoors, Virii, DoS, MITHM, Buffer Overflows
Homeland Security Issues related to privacy, data mining, communications and sensor standards
Adv Java Programming Java EE, JSP, JSF
Adv Java Web Programming HTML, XML, Spring, Hibernate, CSS
Advanced Artificial Intelligence Concentration in Artificial Intelligence.
Advanced Computer Graphics Concentration in Graphics. OpenGL 4, XNA Framework, DirectX
Interactive Computer Graphics Phong Shading, Skeletal Animation, Blender, Maya, GLSL, HLSL
Machine Learning Python, Types of Learning, Neural Networks, Decision Trees, SVM
Adaptive Skeletal Animation Independent Study: Skeletal Animation that adapts according to the model
Knowledge Based Agents Knowledge Representation, Reasoning, Learning
Algorithms and Data Structures II Amortized Analysis, Binary Trees, Sorting Algorithm Analysis
Cognitive Systems BOIDS, Different types of intelligent behavior in the real world
File Management Techniques Red-Black Trees, Hard Drive Physical Structure, File Systems
Linux, Operating Systems Bash Scripting, Installation of OS, Hardware Concepts, Processes
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
TWILIGHT RAVEN TACKOM LTD
June 2018 to Present Art of Combat (Guru.com)
Bats VS Brains March 2018 to June 2018
Position – Partner Position – Freelance Software Engineer
Indie Game Development Developed proprietary AI Algorithm
(GML) Game Maker Language C# and JavaScript
Collision Detection Developed in Unity
Drawing sprites and video Assisted in Game Design
Manipulating Characters Problem solved for realistic soldier behavior
Manage room creation and logistics Create Terrain, Lighting, and Characters
JSON Developing Psychology behind Character Behavior
Leadership role in directing development Usage of Behavior Trees to control Enemies and Bots
Chris Boehler – Art Director
DELTA VIDEO GAMES HIGHMARK
War for Orion (Guru.com) Contracted to work for Highmark by CEI
February 2016 to August 2016 January 2010 to September 2010
Position-Freelance Software Engineer Position – Application Developer
Artificial Intelligence Engineer Developed web portal HCCS For Legacy Project
Unreal Engine 4 (six months) Created new functionality using Java EE 5
Drag and Drop Java EE 5, JSF, IceFaces, JXB, JavaScript, JUnit
C++ Web Service Project
Worked with models of space craft Spring & Hibernate
Implemented for Bots attack XML
Implemented Design AI for Bots chase Web Services
Design AI for Bots search mode SQL
Used Decision Trees Project Manager:Elena Segal
LOCKHEED MARTIN CO.
September 2008 to September 2009 SERVUO
Position – Research and Development Ultima Online Open Source Developer
Developing Heads Up Display – R&D November 2017 to Present
Porting .NET to low level C code Coded in C# for ServUO
microLinux Embedded devices Produced C# scripts for a Gaming Community
Active Directory Guardia Shard (OO Server)
OpenGL Created a Summoner’s spell system
IceFaces/Java Server Faces & Toplink Create an everlasting bandage system
Microsoft SQL Debugged present systems -Blue Magic
Collaborated on AR project Created a Taming Cow system
Javascript Created Flying Rideable Monsters
Alison Sohmer – Project Manager Created an Entire Gaming World
TWILIGHT RAVEN TWILIGHT RAVEN
Full Buster Alluring Ninja
March 2015 to September 2015 August 27 2014 to January 2014
Position: Self-Employed Position: Contract
Coordinate with Art Director Coordinate with Client
Work with colleagues for success Implement Client’s Designs
Implement designs Incorporate artwork to game
Develop a side scrolling environment Implemented a messaging system
Incorporate game play Created a physics engine
Develop a better user experience Used Allegro graphics API
Used Allegro graphics API Used C/C++
Used C/C++
REFERENCES:
Bilge Sultan Kara
Program Manager
Qlik
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Chris Boehler
Art Director
Twilight Raven
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Alison Sohmer
Lockheed Martin Co.
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David Wright
Department of Defense
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