Gavin Newman

Liberty Center, IN 46766

260-827-7735

ngavin421@gmail.com

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Summary

Pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science, with extensive experience designing RPG-style
games. I have experience with these games' front-end, back-end, and networking, with a
particular interest in the back-end/networking side. I have developed teamwork and
communication skills with other developers working on these projects.

Skills

Technical Skills

  • Developed programs using C++, Python, Java and Luau
  • Developed inventory and navigation systems
  • Designed file manipulation programs using C++ and Python to edit XML files, which were used to edit game data

Leadership skills

  • Hoosier’s Boys State 2017, a mock government program where high schools from all
    over the state send representatives from the school to debate on controversial
    topics and host polls to vote students into mock government positions.
  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2017 is a program where students send leaders to
    represent the school to engage in leadership activities and listen to guest speakers.

Communication skills

  • Worked with multiple teams of developers worldwide to design and develop games
    and worked as a team to communicate the future direction of games to other
    developers and our community.
  • Hoosier’s Boys State 2017 had public debates with other members.

Education

Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, Indiana
BS In Computer Science
Expected Graduation Date: December 2026
1 Course remaining on my programming certification.
Related Course Work:

  • Networking I, II
  • Computer Science I, II
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Discrete Structures
  • Intro to Server Systems

Experience

  • Roblox
    • Designed and Developed games over 11 years, developing two significant projects
    • Last night [Beta], 189,000 visits
    • The Clown Killings: Smile [Alpha], 15,100,000 Visits
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Siege Data Editor
    • Edits the XML file for Rainbow 6 Siege, allowing users to change servers, edit mouse
      settings more precisely, and copy other profiles' settings.