Hi I’m Payton Ness
General Portfolio
I am currently working on furthering my education in computer science at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. I'm graduating in 2024. I am experienced in C#, C++, JavaScript, and HTML. I have completed a multitude of courses that makes me an asset to any team.
Payton Ness
Personal Profile
I’m a student currently residing in Wisconsin. My work is focused on furthering my education work and making a significant impact on my future employer. I’m happy to apply the experience and skills I’ve obtained during my college education. While in college, working on class projects, I have been able to work on my creative problem-solving and innovative thinking. I possess a strong eye for detail and can thrive independently as well as in a team environment.
Professional History
My Qualifications
August 2018 - Today
CAPP 2 Associate, Walmart
My main duty of stocking shelves, helping customers, handling spills, checking out customers, making keys, unloading trucks, zoning, and inventory management.
September 2022 - Today
Academic Resource Coordinator, University of Wisconsin Stout
While in my college career, I took on the role of the ARC of a dormitory building. In this role, I organized study nights and implemented self-assessment tools to optimize study habits for residents. Creating an academic community that could engage with resource management.
Summer Internships
2022, Big Daddy Games
Software Developer
While I was here I was able to learn a completely new engine and understand the professional framework. I was able to work on a team with both coders and artists.
2023, Boys and Girl Clubs
STEM and Education Summer Lab Assistant
During my time here I was occupied with making new connections and managing the youth of today. I was in charge of handling activities and monitoring group activities.
Academic Experience
BS Computer Science concentration on Game Design and Development and a minor in applied mathematic
January 2020 - May 2024
B.S. Computer Science, University of Wisconsion of Stout
I am attending UW Stout Computer science with a minor in math. My main contraction is in game design and development.
August 2021 - December 2021
Spice Swing, University of Stout Class project
In GDD200 at the UW-Stout, was a semester-long project where I and my team worked on a video game called Spice Swing. It was a rhythm cooking game in a 2.5D space. I was team lead and was in charge of setting up meetings, implementing animations and art assets, assignment of tasks, and setting deadlines. I also made the basic map and the movement and interaction scripts.
August 2022 - December 2023
Cat Free Office, University of Stout Class project
In GDD325 at the UW-Stout, was a semester-long project where I and my team worked on a video game called Cat Free Office. It was a endless horde game in a 2D space. I was coder team lead and was in charge of setting goals, assignment of tasks, setting deadlines, and leading scrum
August 2023 - Today
Boogie Beyond, University of Stout Cap Stone
In GDD400 at the UW-Stout, is a year-long project where I and my team are working on a video game called Boogie Beyond. A 3D VR dancing game. I am a coder working on the dance battle. During my current time on this team, I am learning to rely on others and I am practicing working on a larger team.
Skills
Knowledge & Expertise
Coding Languages
I am experienced in C#, C++, JavaScript, Python, Kotlin, and HTML
Programs
I have used Visual Studio, Unity, Unreal, Eclipse, Android Studio, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Exel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and
Microsoft Access
Leadership
I was the safety manager of our school's FIRST robotic team in high school. I was also the president of two clubs. While at college I also took the leadership role of RA on my community floor. The following year I transferred to being an ARC (Academic Resource Coordinator)
